Christmas is almost upon us and once again we are all faced with the dilemma of what to get our loved ones. All of us are haunted with nightmares of frantic shoppers, cold weather, fights to get the must-have toy whereas quite frankly staying at home with a steaming cup of hot chocolate seems much more appealing. It is no secret that every little girl wants to be a ballerina and as the Christmas top ten toys are being announced and the shopping centres are becoming battlegrounds, it’s time to think dancewear. Whether they wear it in dance classes or just prancing around the living room, the perfect tutu is guaranteed to put a smile on their face. From tutus to tiaras, for all those needing a little inspiration, here are the five must-have gifts for your little ballerinas!
Dance Bags
We all know the mess caused on Christmas morning. Pine needles everywhere, toys scattered around and wrapping paper in the most unusual places and it doesn’t stop after Christmas; the school run, the rush to dance class all create a whirl of mess and madness. The dance bag is the perfect solution, and with a range of different designs they make fantastic presents, perfect for transporting shoes, leotards, tights and cardigans. So no more hunting for the ballet socks five minutes before you have to leave, with any luck a pretty dance bag will encourage them to tidy up for you!
Tiaras
Christmas is getting more and more expensive every year but a tiara is the perfect stocking filler or a great prize for those compulsory Boxing Day games. Fantastic for dressing up as well as dance performances, you can crown your little princesses with an easy yet inexpensive gift.
Tutus
I’m afraid no ballerina can be complete without a tutu and you certainly wouldn’t see Darcey Bussell without one. This Christmas there is a huge selection of tutus for young girls in pink, white, black, lilac and much more, which can be worn in ballet class as well as casually. In fact you can guarantee with the adorable tutus that are available, you won’t be able to get your prima ballerina to take hers off.
Ballet Shoes
For any dancer your shoes are your most important possession and while your ballerinas may not be ready to stand on their tip toes yet a pair of soft split sole or full sole ballet shoes would be superb for practicing.
Cardigans
Finally while the cross-over cardigan is not quite as exciting as a new pair of ballet shoes, we all remember the cold changing rooms at our Saturday morning dance classes. As winter is setting in and we are all swathing ourselves in hats and scarves, no amount of pirouettes will keep us warm in the dance studio. Warm-up wear can be fun though, and the right cardigan will be the finishing touch to transform your little girl into a ballerina.
How about a group of dancing santas to get you into the Christmas spirit?
