Balletgirlsplease Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 Thanks! Will try Meadowhall boots in Sheffield tomorrow. Dd 10 has put makeup etc on her Xmas list and is a RBS JA so might be a good compromise (since other than for festivals I am not really keen on her wearing make up yet!) That aside I have seen a RB calendar on amazon for £9 too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balletgirlsplease Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 Oh and we have got my dancing daughter a sewing machine (second hand) for Xmas too as she helps with making costumes for festivals on my machine. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxi4ballet Posted October 25, 2012 Author Share Posted October 25, 2012 I might get dd a sewing basket and fill it with needles, thread, pointe shoe ribbon etc as she has started to show an interest in doing her own shoes - long may it continue! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balletgirlsplease Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Loads of ted baker ballerina range at Meadowhall Sheffield! In 3 for 2 range! Handily next to the hello kitty stuff for her sister too! Thanks!! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lifeafterballet? Posted October 27, 2012 Share Posted October 27, 2012 My daughter has just had a birthday and received 3 of the Ted Baker Gift sets from her friends - think they are going to be a popular choice this year for dancers - I was going to buy one for a stocking filler - glad I didn't now. The contents are lovely and she said she can use the boxes for hair bits etc. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CeliB Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 DH just discovered this http://www.dancersamongus.com/ - is top on our christmas list for DS- absolutely epic... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swanprincess Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 Saw the Ted Baker range yesterday- so sweet, but quite expensive!!! ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balletgirlsplease Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 Not too bad on 3 for 2 range! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picturesinthefirelight Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 Does anyone know what Ted Baker products are like for sensitive skin. Dd is allergic to most children's stuff though she seems ok with adult make up. We've not tried bath products at all since she was a toddler and broke out south she bled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxi4ballet Posted November 7, 2012 Author Share Posted November 7, 2012 Does anyone know what Ted Baker products are like for sensitive skin. Dd is allergic to most children's stuff though she seems ok with adult make up. We've not tried bath products at all since she was a toddler and broke out south she bled. Always worth doing a patch test? I think the Ted Baker range is aimed at adults and teenagers, so she may be ok. I understand the problem, as I've had hassles with some makes of perfume and dd is allergic to sun cream (makes things tricky on holiday). Perhaps you could contact the Ted Baker company and ask for a sample so you can test for allergy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lifeafterballet? Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 Larger Boots stores do sell travel/trial size bottle of the Ted Baker range as part of their usual range. You could try a shower gel or bubble bath before buying the larger gift boxes. Think they were £2.50 per bottle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pavlala Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 Calendars and books etc from JustBallet here. Hurtling Delivery! Did you drive overnight across London?? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amethyst Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 There is a half price ted baker gift set reduced from 40 to 19 pounds at boots. The offer is on until this Thursday at larger boots stores. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna C Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 Bought some Ted Baker stuff on 3 for 2 yesterday, including a set of two nice candles for dd's ballet teacher who likes Ted Baker and candles! Also (shhh) bought some earmuffs to keep dd's ears warm without disturbing her ballet bun. Fashionable and functional! :-) 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa O`Brien Posted November 22, 2012 Share Posted November 22, 2012 If you look on the Etsy.com site [which is American],and type in pointe shoes a lady is selling Hand Painted Cinderella Pointe Shoes.They are absolutely beautiful. She only had 5 to start with, and I bought 2 of them yesterday. 1 shoe costs $35 which I think is very reasonable. If you see the photos on the site,they look really lovely,and great attention to detail has been given. I bought 2 because they will be a matching pair,and I only ever buy pairs of decorated or vintage pointe shoes. Post for 1 shoe, I think is $15 . So for me 2 shoes, plus postage from the states,comes to exactly 100 US dollars,which works out at £64.84, according to Paypal. I think they would make a lovely Christmas present,and a unique one at that. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan McNulty Posted November 22, 2012 Share Posted November 22, 2012 They are lovely TQ, and what a fascinating site to browse through. I'm glad I haven't found it sooner!! (The bank manager is even gladder!!!) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemongirl Posted November 22, 2012 Share Posted November 22, 2012 There are also some lovely pendents on the RAD website. One for each grade! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aileen Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 If anyone's dd has a very rich and generous relative or godparent one of those exquisite miniature tutus which are on display at the ROH would be a lovely Christmas present! They cost several hundred pounds. Sadly, my dd won't be getting one! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna C Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 Oh I know aileen, aren't they wonderful? Dd looks longingly at them every time, but they cost more than a term's Associate fees! :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huddsballetmum Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 Does anyone know what Ted Baker products are like for sensitive skin. Dd is allergic to most children's stuff though she seems ok with adult make up. We've not tried bath products at all since she was a toddler and broke out south she bled. My dd has extremely sensitive skin and as tried the Ted baker range with no ill effects whatsoever. We have the same problem in that most products with any perfume in cause extreme sore and bleeding patches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amum/Cathy Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 There are a whole load of RAD courses next year which can be booked as gifts - coming with a gift card, if I read it right. Also you get 10% off if booked by 14th December http://www.rad.org.uk/article_pink.asp?id=633&realCat=481 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan McNulty Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 Photographer Martin Bell is offering a bespoke wooden jigsaw, which I think is a photograph from ENB's Nutcracker: http://www.martinbell-photography.co.uk/blog/the-ballet-christmas-puzzle-for-you/ 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan McNulty Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 A young lady I follow on twitter has posted a page with some Christmas present ideas: http://iamdollywilliams.wordpress.com/2012/11/27/christmas-treats-for-budding-dancers-and-ballet-fans/ 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairytoes Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 Fabulous Christmas ideas, thank you Janet:)) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2dancersmum Posted December 4, 2012 Share Posted December 4, 2012 There are some lovely photo frames for dancers - ballet, tap, street, dance and ones aimed to give to parents and grandparents on the dancemania dancewear site, aswell as some lovely dance bags. If you like their facebook page they are also waiving the delivery fee. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxi4ballet Posted December 4, 2012 Author Share Posted December 4, 2012 I've found a wonderful book called 'The Dancer's Book of Ballet Crafts'. There's loads of things to make, a journal and various articles etc etc. I got it on a well-known internet auction site as second-hand, but it's in super condition so dd will be getting it as one of her presents now. I don't think it is available in the UK but I'm sure it could be ordered from the USA.The author is Christina Haskins. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aurora Posted December 4, 2012 Share Posted December 4, 2012 Ooo talking of books the Gaynor Minden one is lovely! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lifeafterballet? Posted December 4, 2012 Share Posted December 4, 2012 I have just bought a ticket to MoveIt for my daughter along with a couple of classes in a style she wouldn't normally do. It will be something to look forward to after Christmas is long forgotten x 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balletgirlsplease Posted December 6, 2012 Share Posted December 6, 2012 The shop in the northern ballet reception (www.planetdance.co.uk) have lovely pink royal Ballet towels. They are £20 which, whilst a bit pricey, they are lovely quality and limited edition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
primrose Posted December 7, 2012 Share Posted December 7, 2012 If you can afford it, I think one of the best ballet presents you can buy is to actually take them to the theater to watch a live ballet performance. 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan McNulty Posted December 7, 2012 Share Posted December 7, 2012 (edited) Northern Ballet usually have a box of signed dancers pointe shoes, which are on sale in their foyer. Edited December 7, 2012 by Janet McNulty Abysmal spelling!!! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lottie Posted December 7, 2012 Share Posted December 7, 2012 If you can afford it, I think one of the best ballet presents you can buy is to actually take them to the theater to watch a live ballet performance. I agree. I am taking DS to see Mathew Bourne's 'Sleeping Beauty' in early January. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomuchtallent Posted December 7, 2012 Share Posted December 7, 2012 iTunes have first position movie now! Not sure about the Uk store, you can send gifts to people straight onto the apple things!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now