The Current Stitch: A Ballet Fashion Blog by oodelooo Founder Melissa DeLorenzo

Honoring Your Body as an Adult Ballet Dancer: Tips for Safe and Joyful Practice

Honoring Your Body as an Adult Ballet Dancer: T...

Melissa DeLorenzo

Adult ballet dancers face unique challenges, from tight muscles to longer recovery times, but honoring your body can make your practice safe, joyful, and sustainable. By listening to your limits,...

Honoring Your Body as an Adult Ballet Dancer: T...

Melissa DeLorenzo

Adult ballet dancers face unique challenges, from tight muscles to longer recovery times, but honoring your body can make your practice safe, joyful, and sustainable. By listening to your limits,...

From Intimidated to Inspired: Shifting Your Ballet Mindset in 2026

From Intimidated to Inspired: Shifting Your Bal...

Melissa DeLorenzo

Walking into a ballet class as an adult can feel intimidating, especially when surrounded by polished dancers. But what if you could flip that fear into inspiration? In this post,...

From Intimidated to Inspired: Shifting Your Bal...

Melissa DeLorenzo

Walking into a ballet class as an adult can feel intimidating, especially when surrounded by polished dancers. But what if you could flip that fear into inspiration? In this post,...

The Adult Ballet Takeaway No One Talks About

The Adult Ballet Takeaway No One Talks About

Melissa DeLorenzo

Adult ballet isn’t about how high your leg goes or how perfect your pirouette is. The true transformation happens beyond technique — in improved posture, quiet confidence, and the way...

The Adult Ballet Takeaway No One Talks About

Melissa DeLorenzo

Adult ballet isn’t about how high your leg goes or how perfect your pirouette is. The true transformation happens beyond technique — in improved posture, quiet confidence, and the way...

Grace Isn’t Loud: The Power of Stillness in Ballet

Grace Isn’t Loud: The Power of Stillness in Ballet

Melissa DeLorenzo

In a world that constantly celebrates more—higher legs, bigger jumps, faster turns—it’s easy to forget that some of the most powerful moments in ballet happen in complete stillness. The pause...

Grace Isn’t Loud: The Power of Stillness in Ballet

Melissa DeLorenzo

In a world that constantly celebrates more—higher legs, bigger jumps, faster turns—it’s easy to forget that some of the most powerful moments in ballet happen in complete stillness. The pause...

Oodelooo Featured on BunheadApproved.com!

Oodelooo Featured on BunheadApproved.com!

Melissa DeLorenzo

We’re so excited to share that oodelooo Ballet Wear was recently reviewed by the newest go-to destination for ballet wear reviews—BunheadApproved.com! Founded by professional ballerina Nicole of South Carolina Ballet,...

Oodelooo Featured on BunheadApproved.com!

Melissa DeLorenzo

We’re so excited to share that oodelooo Ballet Wear was recently reviewed by the newest go-to destination for ballet wear reviews—BunheadApproved.com! Founded by professional ballerina Nicole of South Carolina Ballet,...

From Kitchen Table to Dream Studio: The oodelooo Ballet Wear Renovation

From Kitchen Table to Dream Studio: The oodeloo...

Melissa DeLorenzo

When I first started oodelooo Ballet Wear, I never imagined just how much space I would eventually need to bring my designs to life. What began as a passion project...

From Kitchen Table to Dream Studio: The oodeloo...

Melissa DeLorenzo

When I first started oodelooo Ballet Wear, I never imagined just how much space I would eventually need to bring my designs to life. What began as a passion project...