Barre: A horizontal bar, approximately waist height, used for warm-up of various parts of the body that will later be used in the centre and exercises for ballet techniques. Warm up exercises may sometimes include stretching and various ballet position that relax a ballerina's muscles. The study of ballet, and each class, will commonly start at the barre for everyone. Usually wooden or metal and mounted along a wall, often with the mirrors, There are also portable barres for individuals or group work. Make sure you also have enough room if you choose to work at the partner at the barre.

 

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