Bloch
Welcome to our collection of Bloch products:
Jacob Bloch, a shoe maker by trade, emigrated to Australia from Eastern Europe in 1930 during the height of The Great Depression. Three years later he had saved enough funds to bring out his wife and three children.
Jacob's love of music and dancing took him to the local ballet schools and at one of these schools he noticed a young dancer struggling to stay en pointe. Jacob promised he would make her a better pair of pointe shoes to dance in, and so he did. It was 1932 when the first Bloch ballet shoes were made in a candle lit workshop in Paddington, Sydney. At that time, Paddington was a far cry from the fashionable and affluent area that it is today.
Jacob's reputation for making high-quality dance shoes spread rapidly. In the late 1930s many overseas ballet companies toured Australia, including The Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo.
Jacob made shoes for many of these visiting Russian ballerinas, including Olga Spessitzava, Tamara Toumanova, Irina Baranova, David Lichine, Tatiana Riabouchinskaya and Helene Kirsova, all to their own specifications.
His effort was so successful that it generated the creation of a full range of dance and dance fashion products. Since that time the rapid growth of Bloch's reputation has established the brand as one of the most trusted within the industry.
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Bloch Nejor Meryl Camisole Leotard
Bloch Nejor Meryl Camisole Leotard. This versatile leotard features a classic scoop front and back with delicate camisole straps and a graceful...
Bloch Parem Meryl Camisole Leotard
Bloch Parem Meryl Camisole Leotard. This versatile leotard features a classic scoop front and back with delicate camisole straps and a graceful...
Bloch Phanton Canvas Jazz Shoe
Four-way stretch canvas hugs the foot for a sleek, comfortable fit. The split suede and rubber sole supports easy spins with controlled grip,...
Bloch Diva 2" Character Shoe. A 2-inch heel shoe with a soft yet durable synthetic upper, leather outsole, and secure ankle strap...
Bloch Broadway-lo 1.5" Character Shoe
Bloch Broadway-lo 1.5" Character Shoe. A soft, durable synthetic leather, featuring a subtle curved topline to elongate the leg character shoe, plush...
Bloch Ladies Ballet Pink Contoursoft Convertible Tights
Bloch Ladies Ballet Pink Contoursoft Convertible Tights. Convertible tights that can be worn footed or footless, featuring a wide knitted-in waistband for...
Bloch Arya Tweens Halter Neck Leotard
Bloch Arya Tweens Halter Neck Leotard. This sleek leotard features a chic halter neck and a stylish cut-out back. Mesh inserts add...
Bloch Stretch Satin Ballet Slipper C Width - Ladies
Bloch Stretch Satin Ballet Slipper C Width - Ladies. Stretch satin full-sole ballet shoe with a fabric insock and pre-sewn instep elastics...
Bloch Economy Jazz Tap. Matte synthetic leather tap shoe with reshaped Bloch Techno Taps for maximum floor contact and sound, featuring a...
Bloch Stretch Satin Ballet Slipper C Width - Girls
Bloch Stretch Satin Ballet Slipper C Width - Girls. Stretch satin full-sole ballet shoe with a fabric insock and pre-sewn instep elastics...
Bloch Adult Arise C Width Ballet Shoe
Bloch Adult Arise C Width Ballet Shoe. An ideal student ballet shoe with a strong yet flexible leather upper, full sole, cotton...
Bloch Adult Arise B Width Ballet Shoe
Bloch Adult Arise B Width Ballet Shoe. An ideal student ballet shoe with a strong yet flexible leather upper, full sole, cotton...
Bloch Child Arise C Width Ballet Shoe
Bloch Child Arise C Width Ballet Shoe. An ideal student ballet shoe with a strong yet flexible leather upper, full sole, cotton...
Bloch Child Arise B Width Ballet Shoe
Bloch Child Arise B Width Ballet Shoe. An ideal student ballet shoe with a strong yet flexible leather upper, full sole, cotton...
Bloch Raffine Pointe Shoe. The Raffiné pointe shoe from Bloch is designed to enhance the dancer’s line with a contoured heel, shorter...
Bloch Arya Leather Look Halter Neck Leotard
Bloch Arya Leather Look Halter Neck Leotard. This sleek leotard features a chic halter neck and a stylish cut-out back. Mesh inserts...
Bloch Kids Warm Up Boot. Kids’ warm-up booties with a 100% nylon shell and polyester filling for exceptional warmth, finished with a...
Bloch Adult Warm Up Boot. Adults warm-up booties with a 100% nylon shell and polyester filling for exceptional warmth, finished with a...
Bloch Balance Lisse Pointe Shoe
Bloch Balance Lisse Pointe Shoe. The Balance Lisse pointe shoe features a very wide, internally tapered platform for secure balance en pointe,...
Bloch Techno Toe Tap. Bloch Techno Toe Taps, crafted from a specially formulated composite alloy for a rich, distinct sound, complete with...
