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Ballet Barres

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Floor Type Dance Style Color Thickness Width
Timestep Dance Floor Ballet, Hip Hop, Breakdance, Irish, Folk, Traditional, Jazz, Contemporary, Modern, Tap Marbleized Grey, Marbleized Tan, Santorini, Sapphire, Solid Black, Solid Grey 0.08" (2 mm) vinyl surface 6.56' (2 m)
Super Timestep Dance Floor Ballet, Irish, Folk, Traditional, Jazz, Contemporary, Modern Solid Black, Solid Grey 0.10" (2.5mm)vinyl surface 6.56' (2 m)
Timestep T Dance Floor Ballet, Hip Hop, Breakdance, Irish, Folk, Traditional, Jazz, Contemporary, Modern, Tap Marbleized Grey 0.06" (1.5mm) reversible vinyl surface 6.56' (2 m)
Bravo Classic Reversible Dance Floor Ballet, Hip Hop, Breakdance, Irish, Folk, Traditional, Jazz, Contemporary, Modern Black/Grey 0.06" (1.5mm) reversible vinyl surface 6.56' (2 m)
Super Bravo Reversible Dance Floor Ballet, Hip Hop, Breakdance, Irish, Folk, Traditional, Jazz, Contemporary, Modern Black/Black, Black/Grey, Grey/Grey 0.07" (1.7mm) reversible vinyl surface 6.56' (2 m)
Super Bravo Pro Reversible Dance Floor Ballet, Hip Hop, Breakdance, Irish, Folk, Traditional, Jazz, Contemporary, Modern, Tap Black/Grey 0.08" (2mm) reversible vinyl surface 6.56' (2 m)
Dancestep Plus Dance Floor Ballet, Fitness, Acro, Cheer, Hip Hop, Breakdance, Irish, Folk, Traditional, Jazz, Contemporary, Modern Solid Black, Solid Grey 0.24" (6.0mm) foam-backed vinyl surface 6.56' (2 m)
Balletdanse Plus Dance Floor Ballet, Fitness, Acro, Cheer, Hip Hop, Breakdance, Irish, Folk, Traditional, Jazz, Contemporary, Modern Solid Black, Solid Grey 0.33" (8.5mm) foam-backed vinyl surface 4.92' (1.5 m)
Woodstep Dance Floor Ballet, Hip Hop, Breakdance, Irish, Folk, Traditional, Jazz, Contemporary, Modern Oak 0.08" (2mm) vinyl surface 6.56' (2 m)
Woodstep Plus Dance Floor Ballet, Fitness, Acro, Cheer, Hip Hop, Breakdance, Irish, Folk, Traditional, Jazz, Contemporary, Modern Maple 0.24" (6.0mm) foam-backed vinyl surface 6.56' (2 m)
Woodstep Ultra Dance Floor Ballet, Fitness, Acro, Cheer, Hip Hop, Breakdance, Irish, Folk, Traditional, Jazz, Contemporary, Modern Classic Beige, Maple, Midnight Black, Pure White 0.33" (8.5mm) foam-backed vinyl surface 6.56' (2 m)
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A ballet barre is a supportive horizontal bar used for stability, alignment, and technique development at every level of ballet. It helps dancers isolate specific muscle groups and refine precision before moving to center work.

Studios rely on barres to build strength, balance, and foundational control. Learn more about the importance of ballet barres in every studio.

A portable ballet barre is perfect for multipurpose rooms, touring groups, or classes that need flexibility. It can be moved, stored, and repositioned with ease.

Wall-mounted ballet barres provide long-term stability and are the best choice for dedicated studios that need consistent support and spacing for daily training.

A ballet barre for home allows dancers to practice stretching, conditioning, and basic barre sequences outside the studio. It is a helpful addition for adults, beginners, and advanced dancers who want consistency in their training.

Home barres are designed to be lightweight, sturdy, and easy to set up, allowing safe practice in bedrooms, living rooms, or home gyms.

Most ballet barres are installed at 40 inches from the floor for adults, with a lower secondary bar for younger dancers if needed. This height supports proper arm placement and posture during pliés, tendus, and extensions.

Consistent barre height ensures uniform technique across classes and avoids strain caused by reaching too high or low.

Absolutely! A barre ballet setup supports not only classical ballet but also barre fitness, stretching, Pilates, and strength training. Its stability allows for controlled resistance work, leg conditioning, and flexibility routines.

Studios that offer cross-training programs often combine barres with a resilient floor and safe dance surface such as Marley dance floors.

Professional ballet barres are typically made from hardwood or high-grade aluminum. Wood provides a warm grip and subtle flex that many dancers prefer. Aluminum offers durability and a smoother, cooler feel.

Both options provide reliable support as long as the barre is securely mounted or balanced with a stable base.

Start by assessing how the barre will be used. A single student or small practice area benefits from a compact portable option. Larger studios or technique-heavy programs should install multiple wall-mounted barres along mirrored walls for consistent spacing.

Consider ceiling height, class size, and flooring type to ensure the barre supports every dancer safely and effectively. Learn more about the elements of a dance studio.

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