Raising the barre: choose the right one for your studio.

Dance Magazine | July 1, 2006| | Copyright

Your dancers grip it, check their balance against it, and slide their legs along it. If it wobbles, they may feel unstable and distracted. If it stands firm, their concentration soars. Whether it's made of wood, metal, or high-grade aluminum, ballet teachers can't do without this basic piece of equipment.

Barres that are splintered, dirty, broken-down, or shakey create an unappealing environment for the dancer, and an unprofessional look for any studio. That's one reason why the Joffrey Ballet School in New York makes barre maintenance a priority. "The quality of the ...

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