How to build a ballet barre?

Question

My ballet exams are coming up soon and i need to practise but i dont have a barre to practise with. How can i make a portable ballet bar in a day?

Answer 1

Hi Jayde,

Like the other answerers said, you can use something of a similar height in a convenient and spacious location.  Also, it helps to just do things without a barre, because a lot of dancers rely heavily on the barre and are often shocked when I get rid of the barres in my class.  It build control.

If you're willing to spend a little money for a worthwhile investment (that trust me, you will use for many years), you can buy a portable barre online for home use.  Check it out:

http://www.abcdance.com/catalog/product_...

http://www.ballet-barre.co.uk/acatalog/M...

http://www.en-pointe.com/portabarre.html

http://www.attitudeballetbarres.com/buy....

http://www.matsmatsmats.com/ballet-dance...

http://www.thedancingshop.co.uk/product_...  (this one has a great price)

http://www.target.com/gp/detail.html/601...

http://www.halebarre.com/

I admit that they are a bit of an investment, especially for a kid or teenager, but if you work hard and maybe do some reselling as a mini-fundraiser, you'll get the money pretty fast.

Good luck and hope this helped.  Remember, you can always feel free to contact me with further questions♥

Answer 2

just use something in your house that is a similar height.

Answer 3

umm how about using something you already have in your home .. like a kitchen worktop ... i use to use it when i had my ballet exams coming up .. just find something thats roughly the same height as a ballet barre you only really need it to rest ur hand or leg on  .. good luck in your exams :D ...xx