Bloch Merry Jane Tap Shoe – Girls (S0352G)
When a family is shopping for beginner tap shoes for girls, the Merry Jane is usually the first pair we reach for. Bloch designed it as an introductory shoe, which shows up in every detail — a simple buckle strap a young dancer can manage on her own, a removable bow for studios that want a plain look, and real Techno Taps so the sound is right from day one, not just once she upgrades to a performance shoe.
Why does a removable bow matter for a first tap shoe?
Plenty of studios ask for a plain black shoe for recital, and plenty of little dancers want a bow for everyday class. The Merry Jane’s bow slides right on and off the instep strap, so one shoe covers both — no separate “recital pair” needed just to satisfy a dress code. It’s a small detail, but it saves a family a second shoe purchase for a shoe that’s only going to be worn a season or two anyway.
What makes Bloch Techno Taps sound different?
Rather than bolting taps straight to the sole, Bloch secures the Merry Jane’s taps to a resonating board, which gives a noticeably deeper, cleaner sound than a taped-on tap that just clicks. For a beginner still learning to hear the difference between a clean strike and a sloppy one, that clearer sound is genuinely useful feedback — and it means the shoe doesn’t sound like a “starter” shoe even though it’s priced like one.
Who is the Merry Jane built for?
This is Bloch’s entry point into tap — an easy, secure buckle closure instead of laces, a resin outsole and cushioned insole built for a beginner’s foot, and a strong heel and toe counter that holds up to a young dancer stomping through her first shuffles and flaps. It’s the shoe we recommend for a first tap class, not the one we’d point a competition team toward once technique gets serious.
Materials & Construction
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Upper & outsole | Synthetic leather |
| Sole | Resin outsole |
| Taps | Bloch Techno Taps, secured to a resonating board |
| Closure | Ankle strap with pin-hole buckle, elastic-joined |
| Bow | Removable, slides on and off the instep strap |
| Insole | Cushioned, with supportive lining |
| Traction | Non-slip pro balance rubber pad under the ball of the foot |
| Heel/toe | Strong heel and toe counter |
| SKU | S0352G |
Care Instructions
| Step | Instruction |
|---|---|
| Cleaning | Wipe the upper with a soft, slightly damp cloth |
| Taps | Try shoes on carpet, not bare floors, before deciding to keep them |
| Do not | Return shoes with scratched taps — Bloch does not accept these back |
| Note | Studio floors only — pavement dulls the taps and wears the outsole |
Sizing Guide — Bloch Merry Jane Girls (S0352G)
| US Child/Youth | Bloch | UK | EU |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.5 | 7 | 6 | 23 |
| 7 | 7.5 | 6.5 | — |
| 7.5 | 8 | 7 | 24 |
| 8 | 8.5 | 7.5 | 25 |
| 8.5 | 9 | 8 | — |
| 9 | 9.5 | 8.5 | 26 |
| 9.5 | 10 | 9 | 27 |
| 10 | 10.5 | 9.5 | — |
| 10.5 | 11 | 10 | 28 |
| 11 | 11.5 | 10.5 | — |
| 11.5 | 12 | 11 | 29 |
| 12 | 12.5 | 11.5 | 30 |
| 12.5 | 13 | 12 | 31 |
| 13 | 13.5 | 12.5 | 32 |
| 13.5 | 1 | 13 | — |
| 1 (Youth) | 1.5 | 13.5 | 33 |
| Width | Guidance |
|---|---|
| N | Narrow |
| M | Medium |
Tap runs the opposite direction from ballet in Bloch sizing — the Bloch size you select runs about half a size above your child’s everyday street shoe, not below it. A US 9 street shoe lands close to a Bloch 9.5. This chart is a guide only; come in and we’ll fit length and width in person.
Best For
- First tap classes and beginner students
- Studios that want a plain shoe option for recital, with a bow for everyday class
- Parents who want an easy buckle closure over laces
- Building a foundation before moving up to a performance-level tap shoe
A Note from August MuseThe Merry Jane is where most of our tap students start, and it holds up well for a beginner’s shoe — the sound is genuinely good thanks to the resonating board under the taps, not just an afterthought. The removable bow is a nice touch if your studio has different rules for class versus recital. Bring her by our shop in downtown Elizabethton and we’ll fit length and width together — remember, tap sizing runs a little larger than her regular shoe.
Available at August Muse
The Bloch Merry Jane Tap Shoe – Girls (S0352G) is available in store at August Muse in downtown Elizabethton, TN, in two color options, widths M and N, sizes Child 7 through Youth 1.5. Stop in for a fitting, or call ahead and we’ll let you know what’s in stock.
