| Ballroom, Latin, Salsa, Jazz, Tap, Contemporary, | | | | toddlers, all of which are based on the classic ballet |
| Chorus, Classical Ballet and even Hip Hop. Whichever | | | | slipper, but have been evolved in some way to a |
| one of these dances is for you Bloch offers a range | | | | beautiful fashionable shoe, from simple designs to |
| of apparel and footwear for all dance types. | | | | intricate detailing. All are well crafted to high |
| Bloch Apparel includes - | | | | standards, made of leather and come in many |
| - Leotards in basic, performance and fashion. All of | | | | colours, patterns and styles. The women's shoes are |
| which are available in a range of styles, colours and | | | | available in European sizes 36-42, girls in 24-38, and |
| sizes for men, women and girls. So you can find one | | | | toddler's in 21-26. |
| for every event or occasion. | | | | Baby Bloch is a collection of shoes for pre walkers. |
| - Separates such as tutus, flip skirts, mesh dresses, | | | | Pre walker shoes are suitable for babies for when |
| boleros and jazz pants all of which go well with their | | | | they can crawl confidently alone, or are beginning to |
| leotards. | | | | move around using items like furniture to aid moving |
| - Knitwear which includes legwarmers, jumpers, | | | | from one point to another. They are truly special |
| cardigans and shorts. To keep you warm during | | | | shoes and come in ballerina, booties, lace-ups and mini |
| practices or before events. | | | | taps, inspired by the ladies fashion range and made |
| - Tights like the footless and Adaptoe, which has a | | | | of luxurious Italian leather. These shoes have been |
| hole under the foot which makes them good for | | | | skilfully crafted for protecting your baby's delicate |
| swapping between ballet flats and pointe shoes. | | | | developing feet and for style and comfort. |
| Whether you're looking for a ballet pointe shoe, a | | | | The company was originally founded in Sydney, |
| dance sneaker or a salsa/ ballroom shoe you can | | | | Australia in 1932. Jacob Bloch arrived in Australia at |
| guarantee that Bloch will make one for you. Most of | | | | the height of the great depression in 1931. He lived |
| their shoes are suitable for performance, practice and | | | | and worked in his shop as he began hand making |
| teaching. If you are looking for a certain shoe, for a | | | | shoes. He enjoyed watching ballet and visiting dance |
| certain job you can be sure to find the perfect one. | | | | studios, this is where he came upon a young dancer |
| All Bloch shoes are available in a great array of sizes | | | | whom had trouble staying on pointe, he promised the |
| and colours in each style. To compliment their shoes | | | | dancer he would make her a better pair of shoes |
| they also produce an assortment of foot | | | | and that is what he did. Jacob's name soon spread |
| accessories, for example the pointe pad and cushion, | | | | and in the late 1930's many overseas ballet |
| both of which can be cut to size as needed, are | | | | companies toured Australia including De Basil's Monte |
| washable and re-useable and protect the foot from | | | | Carlo Russian Ballet. He made customised shoes for |
| friction and abrasion associated with pointe work. | | | | many dancers including Baranova and Lichine, to fit |
| They also produce a number of stylish yet practical | | | | their own specifications. |
| bags to store all your dance equipment, shoes and | | | | Today the Bloch family still listen intently to the |
| apparel. | | | | needs of dancers around the world, as they try to |
| As well as dance products, Bloch additionally has a | | | | design both functional and aesthetically pleasing |
| range of fashion shoes for women, girls and even | | | | products. |