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Got a ballerina on your shopping list? Whether you’re looking for a Christmas present, a birthday present, or a present for any other occasion, coming up with the perfect ballet-related gift idea can be difficult and time-consuming. Whether the ballerina in her life is a child or an adult, here are some great gift ideas to get you started.
One of the most popular gifts for ballerinas young and old is a jewelry box. The best thing about jewelry boxes is that every girl can wear one no matter her age. Jewelry boxes range in price from around $10.00 to several hundred dollars or more depending on the materials used to create the jewelry box, how ornate it is, and the quality of the craftsmanship.
For little girls, musical jewelry boxes made of plastic or paper are a great option. For a more elegant gift for an older ballerina, try looking for a beautiful handmade wooden jewelry box. High-end jewelry boxes often feature wood inlays on the top of the case, velvet lining, and other rich accents. You can choose a musical jewelry box or a non-musical jewelry box depending on how fancy you want to go. One of the standard features of jewelry boxes is that they have a little ballerina that spins and dances when the lid of the jewelry box is opened.
Another great gift that works for both girls and women is a tote bag. For girls, bags come in bright colors and can feature drawings of ballerinas, ballet shoes, or other ballet-related items. For women, totes are more elegant and feature luxurious fabrics like satin with subtle decorative, painting or stitching accents. The great thing about a tote bag is that it’s fun and practical for carrying your ballet gear to dance class.
Ballet art including sculptures, figurines, or framed wall pieces is also a great choice for a ballerina gift. Ballet is such a beautiful thing to begin with and when that beauty is captured in a piece of art it is absolutely stunning. Find unique sculptures for the home or garden or beautiful paintings that capture the essence of ballet.
Practical items like bookends or lamps with ballet shoes, blankets, pillowcases, or sleeping bags are also fun gifting options. You can even get really creative and go for unique items like umbrellas or lunch boxes too.
Ballet-themed sterling silver, gold, or crystal charms or pendants are a beautiful choice. Charms or pendants usually come in a variety of sizes, making it easy to choose a smaller pendant for a petite ballerina, or a slightly larger, more detailed pendant for an older ballerina.