Gifts for Training at Home

A portable footstretcher for the dancer on the go!

THE-footstretcher^™ Lit is a lightweight version of the original footstretcher from Improvedance and easily fits inside a dance bag.  Featuring three safety precautions in the shape of the Achilles, heel, and sole supports, THE-footstretcher^™ Lit ensures a safe & effective stretching experience by avoiding unnecessary pressure on the Achilles tendon and heel.  

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.

I got 99 problems, but dancing ain't one!

Solve all of your #dancerproblems with this handy kit by Covet Dance, featuring:

Mend It Sewing Kit: is your costume malfunctioning?  Fix it quick with these needles, thread, pins, tiny scissors, buttons, snaps, and a safety pin.

Boo Boo Beads: kiss your boo-boos goodbye with this cute heart-shaped hot/cold pack.

Nailed It File & Buffer: keep your toe nails smooth for a more enjoyable pointe class or tame your fingernails before they catch & run your tights.

Hair Spray/Run Remedy: stop tights runs in their tracks and keep your hair flyaways in check.

Lip Service Lip Balm: soothe dry lips with this delicious vanilla lip balm.

Blister Rx: a conveniently-sized case with bandages for cuts & blisters.

Hair Ties x2: you can never have too many of these...  Just make sure you don't forget to take it off your wrist before you chassé onto the stage!

Style No. DP-KIT

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

When in doubt, turn it out.  Help educate your hips on how to correctly stand in turn out while improving your core strength and balance.  To use, place the boards close together on a low friction surface, step onto them in parallel, and challenge yourself to see how far you can turn out your legs using the rotational muscles in your hips. 

Size: 8" in diameter, 1" thick

Style No. ADS011

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

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

The perfect prescription for tired, aching feet.  

Inspired by vintage French design, the Aprés Dance Kit from Covet Dance's Dance Apothecary contains four natural products to soothe sore muscles & reduce swelling, making it a wonderfully thoughtful gift for the hard-working dancer in your life.

Features:

• Relevé Relief: a fair-trade certified organic muscle rub that has both cooling & warming properties, perfect for soothing sore muscles after a hard day's dancing.  
• Plié Pedi-Soak: help relieve muscle swelling & pain while stimulating circulation.  Just dissolve in a hot bath or foot soak, and let the calming scent of 100% lavender essential oil whisk your tension away. 
• Brisé Spray: a refreshing tonic spray for helping your muscles recover after dance class.  Reduce pain and swelling with one spritz!  
• Pointe Powder: contains highly absorbent yet silky smooth ingredients to keep your feet & pointe shoes dry & smelling fresh while essential oils help ease your aching feet.  

Style No: DA-SET

Contents:

• Relevé Relief: fair-trade certified organic cocoa butter, organic beeswax, organic sunflower oil, essential oil of camphor, organic menthol crystals, olive oil, arnica, and vitamin E. 
• Plié Pedi-Soak: lavender essential oil, therapeutic mineral salts, magnesium, potassium, and zinc.
• Brisé Spray: organic aloe, peppermint oil, spearmint oil, MSM (a magical swelling reducer), rosemary oil, tea tree oil, and willow bark. 
• Pointe Powder: baking soda, non-nano zinc oxide, non-GMO corn starch, pro-vitamin B5, eucalyptus essential oil, peppermint essential oil, and fragrance.

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

A superior way to stretch your feet. 

An excellent tool for pre-pointe & pointe students, the SuperiorArch® Foot Stretcher by Superior Stretch allows dancers to effectively stretch the top arch of the foot for improved flexibility and a prettier pointe.  A custom-designed incline is molded into the wood base, which allows the heel to rotate downwards without impingement.  High density foam pads cushion where the arch & heel rest, and the entire SuperiorArch® Foot Stretcher is covered with two inches of premium foam for extra comfort.  Overlapping velcro flaps accommodate any foot size and securely keep the foot in place during stretching.  Access to free instructional videos is included, making this an excellent foot stretching tool for both beginner & more advanced dancers. 

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

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

Improve your balance, posture, & flexibility with the Bunheads® Yoga Wheel by Capezio.  The circular shape of the wheel allows you to fully stretch your spine, shoulders, chest, abdomen, and hips, and the skid-proof outer lining means you don't have to worry about it rolling away at the wrong moment.  Using the Yoga Wheel is an excellent way to enhance not only your yoga practice, but also your pre- & post-dance-class stretching routine.

Material: polyurethane.

Style No. BH1530

Not eligible for shipping to Canada.

Stay hydrated with this "tutu" cute water bottle by Covet Dance.  The glass bottle is covered with a protective silicone sleeve and can hold both hot and cold beverages.  The lid screws on and off to reveal a wide opening while also acting as a handle.  

Specifications: 9.875" x 2.75"; 18 oz.; single-wall borosilicate glass bottle.

Microwave safe (without the lid).

Hand-wash recommended.

Style No. H22O-WB-G

Oh Pliés...

Whether the teacher is making you do the whole combination "one more time" (yet again) or your friend keeps landing her triple pirouettes flawlessly, the exasperated sigh of "oh pliés..." is a #MOOD.  

(...oh pliés... oh please... Eh? Eh? Get it?  :-D  ...I'll show myself out...)

Specifications: 9-3/8" width: 3-1/8"; 25 oz. single wall BPA-free Eastman Tritan™ copolyester bottle with threaded lid & stainless steel accent; silicone sleeve.

 Style No: OP-WB

Is your hydration game en pointe?

Stay hydrated during long days of classes, rehearsals, and competitions with this beautifully decorated En Pointe Water Bottle by Covet Dance.  

Specifications: 8.5" x 3.625"; 33.8 oz.; single-wall BPA-free Eastman Tritan™ copolyester bottle; threaded lid; stainless steel accent; braided coated wire carrying loop.

Style No. EP-WB

Don't get caught in the Upside Down without this Dancer Things Water Bottle by Covet Dance.  Stay hydrated while paying homage to one of the best sci-fi shows ever!

Specifications: 27 oz.; single-wall BPA-free Eastman Tritan™ copolyester bottle; threaded two-tone lid.

Style No. DT-WB

What do dancers drink?  H Tutu O, of course!

Stay hydrated during long days of dancing with this adorable wide mouth water bottle by Covet Dance. 

Specifications: 8.5" x 3.625"; 34 oz.; single-wall BPA-free Eastman Tritan™ copolyester bottle; threaded lid; colored silicone band; lid retaining loop.

Style No. H22O-WB-WIDE

Make your arabesque the araBEST.

Made from natural latex rubber, the SuperiorBand® Pink by Superior Stretch is an elastic stretch loop band with a smooth, soft finish and more elasticity than the SuperiorBand® Green, allowing for an easier yet firm stretch. With access to instructional videos included, this is a great stretch tool for dancers looking to start improving their flexibility and increase the height of their arabesque & penchée. 

Materials: Natural latex rubber

Dimensions: 1 1/2" wide and 90" in circumference (45" flat).

Recommended for beginning to intermediate dancers.

It won't get easier. You'll get better. 

The SuperiorBand is natural, latex-free rubber loop used to increase flexibility and strength. It contains micro-ridges for exceptional grip and works for all body sizes. The SuperiorBand is 45 inches long, 90 inches in circumference, and 1.5 inches wide. Developed for stretch training in all styles of dance and gymnastics, you can use it for stretching your arabesque, splits, and more. It can also be used as a strengthening tool. Simply wrap the band around your hand or foot to make the band shorter. The SuperiorBand® Green provides more resistance than the SuperiorBand® Pink.

Material: Dry Natural Rubber

Dimensions: 1 1/2" wide and 90" in circumference (45" flat).

We recommend this product for intermediate to advanced dancers.

Believe you can and you're halfway there. 

The SuperiorBand Ultra is a natural, latex-free rubber loop used to increase flexibility and strength for all body sizes. It is 45 inches long, 90 inches in circumference, and 1.5 inches wide. Unlike the SuperiorBand, the natural rubber has a smooth finish, which makes it soft to the touch. You can use it for stretching your arabesque, splits, and more. It can also be used as a strengthening tool.

Material: Natural latex-free rubber

Dimensions: 1 1/2" wide and 90" in circumference (45" flat).

We recommend this product for intermediate to advanced dancers.

"A good stance & posture reflect a proper state of mind." --Morihei Ueshiba

Slouch no more with the Posture Reminder by American Dance Supply.  The elastic strap is easy to put on and applies gentle pressure on the front of your shoulders to help you remember to keep your shoulders back.  Perfect for use sitting at a desk or during exercise/dancing, the Posture Reminder will help you fight the forward slump and stand tall.  Recommended for use in 10-20 minutes increments. 

Sizing: approximately t-shirt size equivalent, but may vary depending on how broad your shoulders are.

XS-S (31" X 1.5")

S-M (35" X 1.5")

M-L (40" X 1.5")

Style No. ADS003

Can't reach for the stars without stretching first! Increase the height of your leg extensions with the Ballet Strap by American Dance Supply.  A safe & effective tool for improving your middle splits, developpé, and penchée/arabesque, the Ballet Strap is a great gift for the dedicated dancer in your life. 

Size: 46" long x 2" wide; for a smaller version, check out the Ballet Strap Jr.

Syle No. ADS001

True success is achieved by stretching oneself. Make stretching easy with the Balletstrap Jr. by American Dance Supply.  A smaller version of the regular Ballet Strap, it is the perfect size for younger dancers looking to work on their splits and leg extensions.

Size: 41" long x 2" wide; for a longer version, check out the Balletstrap.

Style No. ADS002

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

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