Massage Tools

Ready to take your work-out routine to the next level?  The Advanced Fitness Kit contains 7 items carefully chosen by Allegro staff with advanced dancers in mind.  This kit will help increase your strength & flexibility and improve your alignment & turn-out, allowing you to unlock the furthest reaches of your potential.  Plus, the two different massage balls included in this kit range from soft to firm, allowing you to tailor your post-work-out recovery to your specific needs.

Included in this kit:

• Turn-Out Boards by American Dance Supply
• Posture Reminder by American Dance Supply
• Medium Weight TPE Resistance Band by American Dance Supply
• Heavy Weight TPE Resistance Band by American Dance Supply
• SuperiorBand® Green by Superior Stretch
• Soft Spiky Ball by Superior Stretch
• Firm Spiky Ball by Superior Stretch

Posture Reminder Sizing: approximately equivalent to t-shirt sizing.

• XS-S (31" X 1.5")
• S-M (35" X 1.5")
• M-L (40" X 1.5")

Allergen Note: the SuperiorBand® Green is made with dry natural rubber.

“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act but a habit.” —Aristotle

The ultimate fitness supplies for the dedicated dancer, the Essential Fitness Kit is carefully curated by Allegro Staff to contain everything you need to cross-train at home.  Complement your dance training by improving your turn-out, alignment, strength, and flexibility with a select array of fitness & massage tools from American Dance Supply and Superior Stretch.  

Included in this kit:

• Turn-Out Boards by American Dance Supply
• Posture Reminder by American Dance Supply
• SuperiorBand® Pink by Superior Stretch
• Star Yoga Block by Superior Stretch
• Light Weight TPE Resistance Band by American Dance Supply
• Medium Weight TPE Resistance Band by American Dance Supply
• Heavy Weight TPE Resistance Band by American Dance Supply
• Extra Heavy Weight TPE Resistance Band by American Dance Supply
• Muscle Roller Stick by Superior Stretch
• Foam Roller by Superior Stretch (available in Blue, Pink, or Purple)

Posture Reminder Sizing: approximately equivalent to t-shirt sizing.

• XS-S (31" X 1.5")

• S-M (35" X 1.5")

• M-L (40" X 1.5")

Allergen Note: the SuperiorBand® Pink is made from natural latex rubber.

The difference between "try" and "triumph" is a little "umph." 

Give your body the care it needs to succeed with the Fitness Recovery Kit from Allegro.  This kit contains massage tools & muscle relief lotion to ease muscle pain & soreness, as well as compressive socks and KT tape to provide extra support to recovering muscles.

Included in this kit:

• Blochsox™ by Bloch (Black)
• Hot & Cold Massage Kit by American Dance Supply
• Relevé Relief Muscle Rub by Covet Dance
• BalleTape™ Kinesiology Tape by Superior Stretch

Blochsox™ Sizing: based on women's street shoe size; for men, go the next size up.

• XS: 3-5
• SA: 5.5-7
• MA: 7.5-9.5
• LA: 10-12

Relevé Relief Ingredients: Fair Trade Certified Organic Cocoa Butter, Organic Beeswax, Organic Sunflower Oil, Essential Oil of Camphor, Organic Menthol Crystals, Organic Olive Oil, Arnica, and Vitamin E.

The perfect gift for dancers looking to step up their at-home work-out routine, the Intermediate Fitness Kit features resistance bands for strength training, a flexibility band for enhanced stretching, a yoga block for assisting with tricky yoga/pilates positions, and a foam roller for easing muscle tension after your work-out.

Included in this Kit:

• American Dance Supply Resistance Bands (Light & Medium Weight)
• Superior Stretch SuperiorBand® Ultra 
• Superior Stretch Star Yoga Block
• Superior Stretch Foam Roller (available in Pink, Purple, or Blue)

Looking to start cross-training or working out from home, but not sure where to start?  The Introductory Fitness Kit makes it easy with a flexibility band for more efficient stretching, resistance bands & how-to book for strength training, and a soft spiky ball for massaging your soon-to-be sore muscles.

Included in the Kit:

• Gaynor Minden Dancer's Dozen How-To Book & Resistance Bands for strength training
• Chacott Dance Band for improving flexibility
• Superior Stretch Soft Spiky Ball for massage & muscle relief

Are you excited about going up en pointe but not sure how to take care of your feet or shoes?  Are you worried about sewing on your ribbon & elastic correctly?  Be fully prepared with the Pointe Starter Kit from Allegro!  The kit contains 6 items carefully chosen by Allegro staff to make sure you have everything you need for a successful start en pointe:

• Stitch Kit™ PRO for all your sewing needs (includes detailed sewing instructions, strong waxed thread, sewing needles, thimble, seam ripper, and safety pins).

• Super Pillowcase™ Mesh Pointe Shoe Bag for proper shoe storage.

• Loose Lambs Wool for easing pain & pressure.

• Allegro Toe Tape for preventing blisters.

• Footsie Roller for massaging sore feet.

• Pointe Shoe Key Chain as a commemorative keepsake. 

Plus, getting the Pointe Starter Kit gives you more bang for your buck.  The regular price for these 6 items would be $72.50, so by purchasing them together in the Pointe Starter Kit, you save 18%!

FAQs

1. Is the Pointe Starter Kit only for beginner pointe students?

The Pointe Starter Kit is an essential set of items designed with beginner pointe students in mind, but it also makes an excellent gift for pointe dancers of all levels.  You can never have enough lambs wool, toe tape, or massage tools, and who doesn't love getting a cute key chain?  Plus, advanced dancers often have multiple pairs of shoes going at the same time, which makes having an extra mesh bag a necessity.

2. Why do I need a mesh pointe shoe bag?

Traditional paste pointe shoes, which are a majority of the pointe shoes made today, gradually breakdown over time due to wear & tear and the softening of the paste due to moisture.  When you dance, your feet sweat, and if you don't fully allow your pointe shoes to air dry after dancing, they will "die" much more quickly.  A mesh pointe shoe bag is ventilated with small holes, thus allowing your shoes to air dry while still being able to contain all your accessories.  Additionally, the Pillows for Pointes Super Pillowcase™ mesh bags have a convenient inner pocket for storing your toe pads, because you don't want to leave your sweaty toe pads inside of your pointe shoes either.

3. How do I use lambs wool and toe tape?

As your shoes break in, you may experience some extra pain or pressure.  To ease this, simply rip off a small bit of lambs wool and place inside your pointe shoes or your toe pads to add a little extra comfort wherever you need it. 

If you notice rubbing or redness on your toe knuckles or heels, that is a sign that you may be developing a blister.  Simply cover/wrap the affected area with toe tape to help protect the affected area & prevent blisters.  If you already have a blister, use the toe tape to keep a bandage in place.  Toe tape can also be used for taping toe spacers or lambs wool in place.

4.  Are the pointe shoe key chains real pointe shoes?

No, they are miniature replicas of pointe shoes for decorative purposes only.  Often, dancers will write the date & name of their first pair of pointe shoes on the bottom of their pointe shoe key chain, so that they'll always remember when they got their first pair. 

Relieve your sore tootsies with the Bunheads® Footsie Roller by Capezio.  The grooves in this wooden roller are perfect for easing tension in your arches, smoothing out knots, and breaking up scar tissue.  Makes an excellent gift for all dancers, dance teachers, and of course, you!  Treat yo' self!

Materials: wood, silicone

Style No. BH500

Keep your eyes on the stars, your feet on the ground, and your foot-care regime "en pointe" with the Dancer Foot Care Kit by Covet Dance, featuring:

• "Nailed It" Manicure Set: this 4 piece set makes it easy to keep your toenails trimmed, helping to avoid bruised toenails.
• Spiky Massage Ball: this firm massage ball is perfect for easing sore muscles after a long day of dancing (read about how to use it here).
• DeFeet Da Funk Foot Spray: featuring a proprietary blend of eucalyptus & peppermint essential oils with notes of citrus, this foot spray will deodorize your feet & shoes to keep everything smelling fresh.

Style No. DFC-KIT

Superior Stretch's Firm Spiky Massage Ball has the right amount of cushion for a tough massage. Massage balls are great for the bottom of your feet, rotator relief, calves, and quads. This ball provides muscle soreness relief when you need it most. 

Diameter: 3.5 inches

This Massage Handle™ by Improvedance comes included with THE-footstretcher™, but sometimes #lifehappens and you might need a replacement. Also a stand alone tool- this is a 3-in-1 product and can be used to roll out those achy feet, relax any tight muscles, and release those deep tissues. 

Choose from 3 different colors!

You're KNOT going to believe what this massage kit can do for you...

The Massage Kit by American Dance Supply is an excellent gift for any achy dancer (aka ALL dancers).  This kit comes with a massage roller, a massage ball, and a mesh bag for easy storage, and the best part about this kit is that the massage tools can be frozen or heated depending on the dancer's needs!  The massage roller and massage ball are textured, which is great for getting into muscle knots & breaking up scar tissue.  Your body will thank you for getting this amazing massage kit!

Style Number: ADS031

Muscle relief made with organic ingredients.

Sore muscles after a hard day's dancing?  Rub on & massage in the Relevé Relieve Muscle Rub from the Dance Apothecary Collection by Covet Dance to melt soreness away.  Made with organic & fair trade ingredients, this muscle rub has warming & cooling properties to help increase blood flow and rejuvenate tired, sore muscles. 

Ingredients: Fair Trade Certified Organic Cocoa Butter, Organic Beeswax, Organic Sunflower Oil, Essential Oil of Camphor, Organic Menthol Crystals, Organic Olive Oil, Arnica, and Vitamin E

Net Wt: 0.56 oz. (17g)

Style No. RR-MR

Superior Stretch's Soft Spiky Massage Ball has the right amount of cushion for a gentle massage. Massage balls are great for the bottom of your feet, rotator relief, calves, and quads. This ball provides muscle soreness relief when you need it most. 

Diameter: 2.5 inches

Relieve tired, sore muscles with the Foam Roller by Suffolk.  A foam outer layer surrounds a hard plastic layer to create just the right amount of firmness when rolling out your muscles.  The uneven surface of the roller creates a textured massage experience that is perfect for breaking up scar tissue and releasing muscle knots.  With a solid inner core of high density foam for additional strength & durability, the Suffolk Foam Roller makes a thoughtful gift for any dancer, as it will last a long time and be in near-constant use. 

Specifications: 5.5" x 13"

Style No. 1541

Perfect for gently but effectively massaging your feet, legs, hips, and back, the Massage Ball by Suffolk is a must-have item for all dancers to help release knots & ease muscular tension.  

Color: Pink

Size: 2.25" in Diameter

Materials: Rubber

Style No. 1530

An essential item for rolling out muscles before and after a workout, the Foam Roller by Superior Stretch has a solid core and dual pressure zones. This tool will provide that "hurt-so-good" feeling that comes with myofascial release. Makes a great gift- dancers, cheerleaders, gymnasts, athletes, even moms and dads!

Available in 3 happy colors: Pink, Purple, and Blue

Tired?  Sore?  Time for a massage!

Relieve your tired & sore muscles with the Massage Roller Stick by Superior Stretch.  Built to last a lifetime with high-quality industrial-strength materials, the thermoplastic rubber & polypropylene handles provide an ergonomic grip to so you can effectively target your neck, shoulders, deltoids, upper & lower back, hamstrings, quadriceps, knees, calf muscles, and feet. 

Length: 18 inches with 9 independent rollers