SBallerina Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 Any tips would be much appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tutugirl Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 Theatre tokens ? Travel case Mirror Journal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnlyDance Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 Biography Dance wear shop vouchers DVDs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tulip Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 Blister packs, toe tape etc. My daughter actually asked for these as part of her birthday list. We bought her them anyway he he. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katymac Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 DD has a lovely laptop case with ballerinas on & had a phone case (but it broke) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madhatter Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 Make-up and cleansers/removers Make-up brushes My dd always asks for leotards & tights Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiz Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 It depends how much you want to spend. I bought our dds one of those fold out make up boxes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aklf Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 Hi SBallerina, I make small gifts for dancers of all ages from boxes of lucky charms (v popular keepsake!) to semi precious beaded bracelets etc here are some links if you want to take a look! https://www.facebook.com/KirstenGraceJewellery/posts/895538850564218 https://www.facebook.com/KirstenGraceJewellery/posts/872366272881476 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxi4ballet Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 For older teenagers and adults it's probably best to steer away from anything too pink and fluffy!! Steer away from the dvd of 'Black Swan' as well How about a dvd of Moira Shearer in The Red Shoes, and some tickets to see Matthew Bourne's new version later this year? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aklf Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 Ooh agreed! Black Swan- worst film ever made. Has a lot to answer for! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2dancersmum Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 Think it also depends on the circumstances of the 18+ dancer ie at home or away, dance as a hobby or in training for a career Practical gifts for dance - like toe tape, bun nets, hair pins and something to store them in always go down well - also things like a top for over the top of a leotard for warm up or wrap around dance skirts. A student away at vocational school (or away on a contract)- easily portable items to store make-up, jewellery etc and pretty storage items - boxes or bags. Photo frames or small pictures/postcards of ballet/dance to decorate their room/sleeping space. Wall calendar/diary. Phone case Gifts my DD has been given (that have to stay at home and cannot travel with her) - wall canvases of dancers of various sizes, bronze(?) statuettes of dancers, cushions and bed throw. Set of toiletries in a lovely ballet themed carry case Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CeliB Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 (edited) other ballet related film DS really enjoyed (and good for the boys) is Mao's Last Dancer. He also likes DVDs of ballets recorded with principals who you wouldn't be able to see now (rather than contemporary performances). Actually DS thought Black Swan was hilarious and quite enjoyed it. Personally I'm not sure Red Shoes is any less ridiculously hysterical, it just has less sex and gore (and that's more a sign of the time it was made rather than any particular inherent virtue!!).... and I also think the not so subliminal message of Red Shoes is far nastier than Black Swan- the central character is punished (by death no less) for daring to believe her career was as important as her husband's. Who was a complete selfish git. But clearly had 'God' on his side. Much like the character of the little girl in the story of the Red Shoes who was viciously punished for daring to want to wear something pretty. At least in Black Swan there is a human cause (overbearing mother, bullying director and excessively perfectionist central character) and there was no sense that she brought it all on herself because of some fundamental moral failing. Clearly the ending was over the top but it felt much more about human mental illness than a sermon on how women should stay in their place or else... Edited June 10, 2016 by CeliB 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CeliB Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 (edited) sorry computer playing up so ended up with weird double post.. Edited June 10, 2016 by CeliB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixiewoo Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 Hi SBallerina, I make small gifts for dancers of all ages from boxes of lucky charms (v popular keepsake!) to semi precious beaded bracelets etc here are some links if you want to take a look! https://www.facebook.com/KirstenGraceJewellery/posts/895538850564218 https://www.facebook.com/KirstenGraceJewellery/posts/872366272881476 ooo, the bracelets are so pretty. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 Some ideas from an older teenage dancer I know: Bloch Booties with the paint spatter effect (no pink please), really good quality make brushes, loose cutaway cotton t-shirts to throw on over dance wear and cotton shorts with a draw string, fluffy socks to put on tired feet after class, fleecy throw to wrap up in (ditto), a new exercise mat with carrying strap, any pretty classical leotard with interesting detailing, a years supply of bun nets and hair pins.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huddsballetmum Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 Ted Baker do a lovely set of body wash and lotions which come in a ballerina gift pouch/makeup bag. They are really nice and ideal for travelling to auditions/performances etc. I got some in House of Frazer. They smell gorgeous Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picturesinthefirelight Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 When was this huddsballet as I can't find any Ted Baker toiletries in House of Fraser. They did a limited edition Boots set several years back in the run up to Xmas. Dd had the entire collection! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBallerina Posted June 10, 2016 Author Share Posted June 10, 2016 Thank you so much everyone!! I've found the most beautiful dairy/notebook on etsy and will add something extra as well. Really appreciate your comments 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twiggy Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 Anything from cloud&victory ! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dance*is*life Posted June 11, 2016 Share Posted June 11, 2016 I struggle every year to find little goodbye presents for our graduates and this year there are about 7 17/18 year old school leavers, none of whom are continuing on to dance professionally - well not at the moment anyway. Still I want to give them a ballet memento because it's from me - they invariably give all the teachers toiletries. I often give a miniature satin ballet shoe keyring, but that's getting boring, so I too would be grateful for ideas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkshire Pud Posted June 11, 2016 Share Posted June 11, 2016 An old or recent photo of you all in a nice little frame, maybe from a show. Yorkshire Soap Company do a slice of soap with ballerinas running through it and lovely gift boxes. They never seem to have it on their website but it is always in their shops. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dance*is*life Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 I haven't taught this year's graduates for a couple of years now, but I do like the idea of the photo. I will make a point of taking a photo with my most senior group when they finish with me this year and keep it for the future! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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