Ballet Barres For Dance Studios And Home Use

Ballet Barres are one of our most important pieces of dance training equipment. You can opt for a barre that can be attached to the wall or floor, but there are many companies now that offer standalone solutions for home practise spaces or non-dedicated dance studios that have to be kept clear for other uses. One of the main considerations when choosing a standalone ballet barre is to make sure that it is sufficiently weighted so as not to be moving around while in use. We’d strongly advise using a specialist company to avoid injury – while they may be more expensive than the ones available on Amazon, this is for very good reason and it’s definitely worth investing in a better quality barre than risking injury or the introduction of any bad technique that could occur if you’re compensating for an unstable ballet barre.

The second consideration is to make sure that it’s long enough for any stretching exercises that you like to perform, or for accommodating multiple students at once, although the good thing about these barres is that you can move them away from the wall to accommodate dancers on both sides. Most ballet barres are adjustable in height so if you’re starting young or have students of different ages, they can be adjusted as needed. Recommended height settings are approx 81-91cm (32″-36″) for children and around 107-117cm (42″-46″) for adults.

Ballet Barres come in a range of finishes that will affect the final price – you can choose from a more modern steel finish which keeps costs down, to traditional oak and maple, which are lovely to the touch but may not be quite as practical in the long term unless you are spending on better quality materials, as they could potentially warp over time and may not be as hygiene-friendly in a classroom situation. Below are some of our top picks for different regions, including wall-mounted barres, freestanding and wooden finishes.