Ballet Slippers Forever

Pointes of Interest!

Ballet Slippers or Ballet Shoes are called Pointe Shoes.
During perfomances, male ballet dancers can lift more than a ton of ballerinas!
It can take over ten metres of net and over 60 hours of work to make a tutu.
When a ballet dancer jumps on pointe, the tip of her big toe carries three times her body weight.
Dancers, cellists, bassists, violinists and baseball pitchers all rub rosin on their "tools of the trade" to stop slipping.
Ballet began in Paris, France in 1661.
Male dancers in Italy are called ballerinos. Men and boys who dance classical ballet in Australia are called (male) ballet dancers.
To help Romanian police officers direct traffic with ease and grace, they were sent to ballet classes. (Source: Queensland Ballet)

Whether you dance, have danced or dance in your dreams; the magic of ballet is a love that stays throughout life. Oh My Giddy Aunt's Ballet themed jewellery is made in sterling silver or solid gold to last throughout life too. We've listed a few here, or if you have an idea for a special piece contact us and we'll be happy to help.