Classes, conditioning, and many, many rehearsals—ballet dancers are often so busy dancing that they don’t have time to think of themselves and what they need. Treat your ballet-dancing friend with a practical or just plain fun gift from this list! Despite the stereotype that they may be fickle, ballet dancers are actually extremely easy to shop for.
Get them any tool to help further sculpt their body, a clothing item or accessory to wear to the studio, or anything to provide inspiration for their craft, and they will be pleased.
Gifts for Ballet Dancers
Jewelkeeper Swan Lake Musical Jewelry Storage Box with Spinning Ballerina
This dazzling pink-colored musical jewelry box is a classic gift for any young girl, which is especially suitable for aspiring young ballet dancers.
When the lid is opened, the pretty ballerina will twirl around graciously to the magical sounds of Swan Lake.
The box is lined with soft pink fabric, which will keep all jewelry and trinkets safe and protected from scratching.
It even has a vanity mirror on the lid, so your little girl can enjoy watching the spinning ballerina figurine from all sides.
This affordable musical box is available in multiple color options, with different patterns on the outside and with different twirling figurines.
It is an excellent gift idea for any occasion for a young ballet dancer or any girl, really.
Ballet is Fun Turn Board Practice Tool
If the ballet student in your life complains about falling out of pesky pirouettes at the studio, a Turn Board is the perfect gift for him or her! With this board, a dance can sustain a turn in any position—passé, coupé, à la seconde—for far longer than is normally humanly possible. The Ballet is Fun Turn Board is the perfect size for your dancing friend’s standing foot and is slick on the floor but not too slippery. It is a wonderful device to help improve head spotting as well as staying centered over one’s standing leg. Purchase a Turn Board, and your friend will marvel at his or her newfound strength during pirouettes in class!
50 Strong BPA-Free Reusable Ballet Water Bottle for Girls – Clear with Dancer
This beautiful water bottle by 50 Strong is an accessory that any aspiring or advanced ballet dancer will love carrying around with her. It will also help her stay hydrated during and after practice or performance.
The gorgeously designed bottle is made of safe and shatterproof Tritan plastic, which is BPA-free.
The bottle can hold 24 ounces of water and will help the recipient of the gift stay properly hydrated and save money, as well as help protect the environment from having to buy bottled water.
The water bottle is clear, with delicate and beautiful 360-degree illustrations of ballet shoes and dancers, and also says “Ballet” on top. It is also available in customized options so that you can order it with the recipient’s name printed on it or with other dance-themed illustrations and patterns.
The 50 Strong reusable water bottle has an easy-to-open cap, and an ice guard chug cap, and will stay safely closed, so your ballet-dancing child or friend can carry it in her backpack or bag without worries.
It also has a comfortable and secure finger carry loop.
Hunger Ballet Girl Make-Up Cosmetic Tote Bag Carry Case
If you are looking for an affordable yet impressive gift for a ballet dancer in your life, then this beautiful makeup bag is an excellent idea.
The bag with pretty and colorful ballet dancer illustrations on it will cost you less than $10.
Yet, it is made of durable and easy-to-clean microfiber with a secure zipper on top.
It is suitable for carrying makeup and cosmetics and for use as a travel bag.
The Hunger carry case is 8.6 x 5 x 3 inches in size and is also available in 15 other colorful pattern options to suit any taste and occasion.
Balanchine’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream DVD
Based on the classic Shakespeare comedy of the same name, A Midsummer Night’s Dream is one of George Balanchine’s few full-length ballets and arguably one of his most entertaining. Friendly for the whole family, this 2001 recording features the dancers of Pacific Northwest Ballet, one of America’s most highly regarded ballet companies. Follow along as fairies, butterflies, bugs, and hounds scurry around the enchanted forest and get caught up in the drama of the lovers as the meddling sprite Puck wreaks havoc upon their lives. This funny ballet is an incredibly enjoyable gift for well-versed balletomanes as well as those new to the art form!
Vita Vibe – Prodigy Series Portable Double Aluminum Freestanding Ballet Barre, Stretch/Dance Bar
Can’t get enough dancing in at the studio? Bring the studio to your dancer friend with a ballet barre for home! Exercises performed at the ballet barre are the foundation for good technique, and your ballet dancer will be happy for the opportunity to hone his or her technique from the comforts of home. Whether it’s pliés, piqués, or passés, the ballet lover close to you will be grateful to have the assistance of the barre outside of just ballet class.
Degas Ballerina Socks
Edgar Degas’s Impressionistic paintings of ballerinas are known around the world and loved by dancers and spectators alike—now, his dancers can be found on the ankles of many an art aficionado! These Hot Sox Crew Socks depict Degas-style ballerinas clad in buns and beautiful tutus standing in repose. A great gift for your ballet dancing friend with a need for functional footwear (which goes without saying) and a love for Impressionism, these are great for warming up before ballet class or showing off at an art museum. By wearing a pair of Degas-inspired socks, one can convey their love of several art forms—dance, painting, and fashion.
Theraband Resistance Band Set
Any dancer can tell you strong toes and feet are the keys to injury prevention. Help your ballet-dancing friend get even stronger with a set of Theraband resistance bands. These can be wrapped around one’s feet, legs, or arms to air in strengthening, such as by resisting the elastic by flexing and pointing the toes, or performing clamshells, leg circles, and tricep curls—the possibilities are endless! Theraband resistance bands are an essential tool for any dancer or athlete looking to build muscle tone and endurance without the bulk.
Sleeping Beauty Tchaikovsky CD Set
Tchaikovsky’s full-length ballet scores are some of the most artfully crafted in the entire repertoire. Give your ballet-dancing friend some inspiration with this two CD set of Tchaikovsky’s Sleeping Beauty. It features nearly three hours of classical music from all four acts of the famous ballet. Your friend won’t be able to keep from dancing to its beautiful melodies, from light and airy-fairy music to jaunty mazurkas. Listen to this classic score, and you’ll understand why it is one of the most beloved of all time!
New York City Ballet Workout DVD
Ballet dancers are always strengthening and stretching, trying to get into the best possible shape they can to prepare for a performance. A workout DVD is a perfect tool to keep your dancing friend motivated outside the studio. Professional dancers from the world-renowned New York City Ballet demonstrate each exercise (with spot-on form, of course), and your ballet-loving friend can follow along with their fantastic example. Set to classical music from a variety of famous ballets, this workout is 90 minutes long, with low impact and high precision required. It’s an especially wonderful gift for dancers recovering from an injury or for newbies looking for an additional tool to build technique.
Ballet Dictionary
Originally published in 1967, the Technical Manual and Dictionary of Classical Ballet by Gail Grant is a necessity for young pre-professional students and recreational dancers alike. This small book provides pronunciations and definitions for every classical ballet step imaginable. Learning how to correctly say, spell, and explain the French terminology of ballet will boost any serious student’s credibility. Even the most seasoned ballerina may occasionally wish to sharpen her knowledge of the language she speaks with her body each day. Practical and essential, this ballet dictionary is a perfect little gift for the studious and perfectionistic dancer in your life.
Composition Notebook: Ballet Black and Pink College Ruled Lined Pages
This notebook is an excellent gift for a ballet dancer or ballet fancier of any age.
It has a gorgeous black cover with a variety of pink-colored elegant ballet dancers in different ballet positions printed all over it.
The notebook is 7.44 x 9.69 inches in size and has 140 pages of college-ruled paper, where the recipient of this gift can take notes or use it for school, college or work.
Cute Posable Ballerina 14″ White & Pink Unicorn Plush Toy
This cuddly and soft, adorable plush toy is a superb gift idea for a baby shower, a new baby’s arrival, or as a gift for a child or adult who loves ballet.
It is made of completely safe materials, suitable for toddlers and children aged 3 years or up.
The adorable ballet dancing unicorn with cute pink ballet shoes with satin laces and a tutu will become the favorite toy of the recipient of this gift.
It is 14 inches tall and comes with a heartwarming adoption certificate where you can add the recipient’s name and make them feel truly happy and special for adopting this cute dancing soft unicorn.
The plush toy comes gift-wrapped and is sold with a lifetime warranty.
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I’m a Ballerina! Little Golden Book
This cute story of a little ballerina girl attending her ballet class will capture the attention of any young ballet dancer.
The I’m a Ballerina! Little Golden Book, written by Sue Fliess and illustrated by Joey Chou, is a perfect gift idea for a young ballet dancer or ballet lover.
It is suitable for children in kindergarten or preschool aged from 2 to 5 years old.
3D Illusion Ballet Dancer Girl Lamp or Nightlight, Led Light 7 Colors Changes
Your ballet-loving friend or family member will truly appreciate this impressive 3D illusion LED lamp with an elegant ballet dancer who comes to life once the light is switched on.
Thanks to the 3D illusion, the dancer will look like the real thing, with added gentle feathers on her side.
The lamp is suitable as a nightlight or as a decorative item for a nursery, a bedroom, or any other space.
It lights up in 7 different color options. The premium quality LED lights used to have a lifespan of up to 10,000 hours.
It can be powered via any USB port and has an easy-to-use touch button to choose the color or the color-changing pattern you prefer.
Vive Foot Rocker – Calf Stretcher for Pain Relief
Only ballet dancers and the people living with them know how much hard work and pain are associated with this beautiful art form.
With the Vive Foot Rocker, your ballet dancing friend or relative can help efficiently stretch their feet before and after practice.
This tool is designed to help alleviate the pain and discomfort resulting from plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendonitis, splints of the heel, shin or foot, and others.
It will not only help relieve the tension and pain of the heel and foot but also help improve its flexibility and mobility, strengthen the ankles, stretch the calves, and encourage healthy foot posture.
The anti-slip rocker comes with an ergonomic and safe design and is sold with a money-back guarantee.
MEMGIFT Encouragement Dancer Women Cuff Bracelet Gift
Your loved one who dances ballet or teaches dance will appreciate the meaningful and motivating message engraved on the dance-themed bangle, which will serve as a daily reminder to keep dancing and improving.
The bracelet is not going to give you an allergic response or make your skin turn green because it is made of safe, surgical-grade stainless steel.
It’s fashioned like a cuff and can be adjusted to suit wrists of varying circumferences.
The beautiful bangle comes with an array of different inspiring messages for dancers and dancing teachers so that you can choose the most appropriate one for the ballet dancer in your life, and for the special occasion, it is intended for.
Sleepwish Sherpa Throw Kawaii Panda Ballet Dancer Fleece Lined Blanket
You can get this amazingly soft and cozy cute blanket in all sizes, so this fleece throw is suitable as a gift for babies, children, and adults.
It has a cute panda depicted on it with a tutu in a ballet dancing position, and has pretty stars and patterns, along with a sign saying “Dancing with the stars.”
You can make the ballet dancer or ballet lover in your life very happy with this warm, plush soft, and comfortable blanket with Sherpa on the inside.
Last update on 2023-05-16 / Affiliate links / Images from Amazon Product Advertising API