Okay, Julian just got a notice that the studio/company is doing Secret Santas – gifts costing about $30. (The budget has gone up from the days when we bought Secret Santa gifts for $5 or less for the kids on his dance team.) I’ll reserve my feelings about this to just two comments. First, we’re Jewish…but I’ll leave that alone. Second, and here’s what I really want to say on the topic, what type of gifts can you get guys who dance – not that we need to worry about this? I mean really? (We’ll probably have an easy time finding dance “stuff” for a girl.)
This happens to be a pet peeve of mine. There are few if any dance clothes out there for boys. And after that, you might be able to purchase a new pair of dance shoes or a dance bag (if it’s neutral enough) to give as a gift to a male dancer. You could purchase a ballet barr (not a Secret Santa item, mind you), I suppose, or some Pilates bands. Music always works, but it’s not too creative.
If anyone has great ideas for gifts for dancing guys, please post some comments and let me know. And if you have great links for dance gear or clothing for guys, do the same. I’ll create a resource here. I’ve been meaning to do that, but I’ve found little in that way so far.
The holiday season is fast approaching. If we want to purchase dance-related gifts for our twinkle-toed sons, we better put our heads together and come up with some unique ideas…or some good resources.
Note: After quite a bit of effort, my daughter has come up with the perfect gift for boys who dance, especially those who take ballet class. Check out her line of three t-shirts at http://www.purespiritcreations.com/My-Brother-Can-Dance-Boys’-and-Mens’-Dance-Related-T-Shirts-and-Dance-Wear.html! Hopefully there will be more to come at a later date.
When hunting around for my Let’s Hear it for the Boys post (http://tinyurl.com/67cse8), I found River’s Edge Dancewear had one of the largest men and boys selections I’d seen (which isn’t saying a lot).
The choices for male-friendly dance gifts ARE extremely limited. Hmmm. Maybe the Born to be Wild (ABT) DVD, or other male-centered dance film/video. There are a few Baryshnikov ones. If you think they may be a reader, maybe a biography on Nureyev or another leading male. Or, maybe you could personalize a bag, travel case, or dogtag-type jewelry. Or, tickets to a show (dance or otherwise) if you’re near a venue? A gift basket of useful items for the dancer (maybe tape, ace bandages, massage/pinkie balls, etc.)? That’s all I’ve got right now.
Great question! Hope you get some good ideas.
Technique Wear has a fun tee for men! You can take a look at it here: http://www.techniquewear.com/catalog/item/2175930/6486972.htm
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OMG! How cool is that?
I’m a big fan of down filled booties.
They come in all price ranges, from the pull on slipper types to the lug soled kind suitable for street wear.
Admittedly I’m in Wisconsin where we get snow, and I remember how back home we thought it was frigid when it got down to 40, so some of the booties may seem like overkill…BUT, they are easy on, easy off, unisex (avoid pink & lavender), and they keep those dancin’ tootsies warm.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Personalised-Boys-Dance-Ballet-Towel-Embroidered_W0QQitemZ250186253709QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Ladies_Dancewear_LE?hash=item250186253709&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1295%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318
See the above link for personalized ballet towels for boys…
My daughter has designed the perfect gift for boys who dance, especially those who do ballet. Check out the T-shirts at http://www.purespiritcreations.com/My-Brother-Can-Dance-Boys’-and-Mens’-Dance-Related-T-Shirts-and-Dance-Wear.html!