Ballet Barre
Ballet Barre
Purpose/Order of Each Ballet Barre Exercise?
Can you please tell me the order of the barre exercises in a traditional ballet class?
Can you also give me the reasons of each of these exercises at barre:
-grand battement
-plies
-degage
-fondu
-frappe
-developpe
1. Plies - to bend. used to warm-up your leg muscles and hip flexors for turn-out.
2. Tendu - to stretch. to warm-up the foot and the point. to strengthen the bottom of the foot as it works against the floor.
3. Degage - to disengage. to further warm-up the foot and also the ankle and calf, as the foot, and then the calf work to push the foot off the ground and into the air. No thigh involvement at this time.
4. Rond de jambe - leg circle. To engage the previous muscles as well as the muscles required for turn-out. To improve turn-out, by allowing the rotation muscles in the thigh to work against the resistance of the floor.
5. Fondu and developpe - to melt - to grow. Often combined with small adage at barre. Combinations of one-legged plies with coupe and extension no higher than the knee at first, and then extending higher with each circuit. Teaches one to keep the hips level and apply equal affort to the standing and working leg. Warms up the thighs, and teaches the body to work in unison to the music. Stretches the backs of the legs in preparation for grand battements.
6. (Usually) Grand battements - Large beats. Accelerates cardio-vascular preparedness for center work. Builds strength and quickness. Teaches the foot how to properly push off the ground in preparation for leaps, etc. Maximum push from the floor. Thigh involved as little as possible, so as to not over build the muscles, and the extra weight they bring with them.
7. Petit battery - frappe and battu - Coordinate small movements, and build strength. Build cardio-vascular strength. Exhaust leg muscles in preparation for long leg stretch at barre.
Order is the preference of the teacher, but that is the classical order and purpose. I only touch at the purposes of each exercise, because a book would be required for full explanation.
Check out the Ballet Barre listings below and save 20% to 70% off retail prices:
![]() |
![]() |
Looking for a Ballet Barre Dont Forget the Foot Arch Stretching Exercise LOOK | ![]() |
0 Bid | US $49.99 | 14h |
![]() |
BALLET BARRE BRACKET Stretching Pilate Posture | ![]() |
![]() |
US $29.99 | 18h 12m |
![]() |
5 ft Double Pole Ballet Barre | ![]() |
![]() |
US $179.99 | 4d 14h 36m |
![]() |
Portable 5 Ballet Barre for Dance and Gymnastics | ![]() |
![]() |
US $224.00 | 5d 7h 34m |
![]() |
Portable 8 Ballet Barre for Dance and Gymnastics | ![]() |
![]() |
US $246.00 | 5d 7h 34m |
![]() |
Heavy Duty Ballet Barre Brackets | ![]() |
![]() |
US $49.00 | 5d 13h 35m |
![]() |
Da Barre Ballet Barre 5 Single With Hardwood Rail | ![]() |
![]() |
US $139.99 | 5d 14h 32m |
![]() |
Blake Brody Ballerina Ballet Flats 75 8 NIB Yoga Pilates Barre Class | ![]() |
![]() |
US $54.99 | 6d 15h 55m |
![]() |
Ballet Barre SP48 S Complete Ballerina Kit Tutu Size S M Carrying Bag NEW | ![]() |
![]() |
US $164.00 | 11d 3h 27m |
![]() |
Ballet Barre SP48 L Complete Ballerina Kit Tutu Size M L Carrying Bag NEW | ![]() |
![]() |
US $164.00 | 11d 3h 30m |
![]() |
10ft Fixed Height Double Ballet Barre | ![]() |
![]() |
US $239.99 | 13d 14h 9m |
![]() |
5ft Wall Mounted Ballet Barre | ![]() |
![]() |
US $99.99 | 13d 14h 30m |
![]() |
10ft Adjustable Height Ballet Barre | ![]() |
![]() |
US $239.99 | 13d 14h 36m |
![]() |
BALLET BARRE 2 BAR BRACKET Pilate Stretching Posture | ![]() |
![]() |
US $32.99 | 13d 17h 45m |
![]() |
Ballet Barre WS48 Stretch Dance Bar 4ft Single Wall Mounted Vita Vibe NEW | ![]() |
![]() |
US $69.00 | 14d 3h 14m |
![]() |
Ballet Barre WS60 Stretch Dance Bar 5ft Single Wall Mounted Vita Vibe NEW | ![]() |
![]() |
US $74.00 | 14d 3h 22m |
![]() |
Ballet Barre WS72 Stretch Dance Bar 6ft Single Wall Mounted Vita Vibe NEW | ![]() |
![]() |
US $89.00 | 14d 3h 35m |
![]() |
Ballet Barre WS84 Stretch Dance Bar 7ft Single Wall Mounted Vita Vibe NEW | ![]() |
![]() |
US $94.00 | 14d 3h 41m |
![]() |
Ballet Barre WS96 Stretch Dance Bar 8ft Single Wall Mounted Vita Vibe NEW | ![]() |
![]() |
US $109.00 | 14d 3h 47m |
![]() |
Ballet Barre WD48 Stretch Dance Bar 4ft DOUBLE Wall Mounted Vita Vibe NEW | ![]() |
![]() |
US $129.00 | 14d 4h |
![]() |
Ballet Barre WD60 Stretch Dance Bar 5ft DOUBLE Wall Mounted Vita Vibe NEW | ![]() |
![]() |
US $139.00 | 14d 4h 3m |
![]() |
Ballet Barre WD72 Stretch Dance Bar 6ft DOUBLE Wall Mounted Vita Vibe NEW | ![]() |
![]() |
US $169.00 | 14d 4h 9m |
![]() |
Ballet Barre WD84 Stretch Dance Bar 7ft DOUBLE Wall Mounted Vita Vibe NEW | ![]() |
![]() |
US $179.00 | 14d 4h 11m |
![]() |
Ballet Barre WD96 Stretch Dance Bar 8ft DOUBLE Wall Mounted Vita Vibe NEW | ![]() |
![]() |
US $209.00 | 14d 4h 20m |
![]() |
Ballet Barre BNB4 Freestanding 4ft Single Bar w Bag Stretch Dance Bar NEW | ![]() |
![]() |
US $119.00 | 14d 6h 6m |
![]() |
Ballet Barre PBS60 Portable 5ft Single Bar Stretch Dance Bar Vita Vibe NEW | ![]() |
![]() |
US $194.00 | 14d 6h 14m |
![]() |
Ballet Barre PBS84 Portable 7ft Single Bar Stretch Dance Bar Vita Vibe NEW | ![]() |
![]() |
US $209.00 | 14d 6h 18m |
![]() |
Ballet Barre PBS48 Portable 4ft Single Bar Stretch Dance Bar Vita Vibe NEW | ![]() |
![]() |
US $189.00 | 14d 6h 22m |
![]() |
Ballet Barre PBS72 Portable 6ft Single Bar Stretch Dance Bar Vita Vibe NEW | ![]() |
![]() |
US $204.00 | 14d 6h 25m |
![]() |
Ballet Barre PBS96 Portable 8ft Single Bar Stretch Dance Bar Vita Vibe NEW | ![]() |
![]() |
US $219.00 | 14d 6h 27m |
![]() |
Ballet Barre BNB5 Portable 5ft Single Bar w Bag Stretch Dance Bar NEW | ![]() |
![]() |
US $124.00 | 14d 6h 31m |
![]() |
Ballet Barre DBNB4 Portable 4ft DOUBLE Bar w Bag Stretch Dance Bar NEW | ![]() |
![]() |
US $134.00 | 14d 6h 39m |
![]() |
Ballet Barre DBNB5 Portable 5ft DOUBLE Bar w Bag Stretch Dance Bar NEW | ![]() |
![]() |
US $144.00 | 14d 6h 42m |
![]() |
Ballet Barre PBD60 Portable 5ft DOUBLE Bar Stretch Dance Bar Vita Vibe NEW | ![]() |
![]() |
US $239.00 | 14d 6h 48m |
![]() |
Ballet Barre PBD84 Portable 7ft DOUBLE Bar Stretch Dance Bar Vita Vibe NEW | ![]() |
![]() |
US $269.00 | 14d 6h 53m |
![]() |
Ballet Barre PBD48 Portable 4ft DOUBLE Bar Stretch Dance Bar Vita Vibe NEW | ![]() |
![]() |
US $229.00 | 14d 6h 57m |
![]() |
Ballet Barre PBD72 Portable 6ft DOUBLE Bar Stretch Dance Bar Vita Vibe NEW | ![]() |
![]() |
US $259.00 | 14d 7h 3m |
![]() |
Ballet Barre PBD96 Portable 8ft DOUBLE Bar Stretch Dance Bar Vita Vibe NEW | ![]() |
![]() |
US $289.00 | 14d 7h 10m |
![]() |
Ballet Barre PBNB4 Freestanding 4ft Single Bar w Bag Stretch Dance Bar NEW | ![]() |
![]() |
US $214.00 | 14d 7h 12m |
![]() |
Ballet Barre PBNB5 Portable 5ft Single Bar w Bag Stretch Dance Bar NEW | ![]() |
![]() |
US $224.00 | 14d 7h 15m |
![]() |
Ballet Barre PDBNB4 Portable 4ft DOUBLE Pro Bar w Bag Stretch Dance Bar NEW | ![]() |
![]() |
US $249.00 | 14d 7h 20m |
![]() |
Ballet Barre PDBNB5 Portable 5ft DOUBLE Pro Bar w Bag Stretch Dance Bar NEW | ![]() |
![]() |
US $269.00 | 14d 7h 27m |
![]() |
Ballet Barre B48 Portable 4ft Single Bar Stretch Dance Bar Vita Vibe NEW | ![]() |
![]() |
US $99.00 | 14d 7h 38m |
![]() |
Ballet Barre B60 Portable 5ft Single Bar Stretch Dance Bar Vita Vibe NEW | ![]() |
![]() |
US $104.00 | 14d 7h 43m |
![]() |
Ballet Barre B72 Portable 6ft Single Bar Stretch Dance Bar Vita Vibe NEW | ![]() |
![]() |
US $129.00 | 14d 7h 47m |
![]() |
Ballet Barre BD48 Portable 4ft DOUBLE Bar Stretch Dance Bar Vita Vibe NEW | ![]() |
![]() |
US $114.00 | 14d 7h 52m |
![]() |
Ballet Barre BD60 Portable 5ft DOUBLE Bar Stretch Dance Bar Vita Vibe NEW | ![]() |
![]() |
US $124.00 | 14d 7h 55m |
![]() |
Ballet Barre BD72 Portable 6ft DOUBLE Bar Stretch Dance Bar Vita Vibe NEW | ![]() |
![]() |
US $139.00 | 14d 7h 59m |
![]() |
Ballet Barre BD84 Portable 7ft DOUBLE Bar Stretch Dance Bar Vita Vibe NEW | ![]() |
![]() |
US $144.00 | 14d 8h 1m |
![]() |
Ballet Barre BD96 Portable 8ft DOUBLE Bar Stretch Dance Bar Vita Vibe NEW | ![]() |
![]() |
US $149.00 | 14d 8h 10m |
![]() |
Ballet Barre DS48 Adj Height Twin 4ft Bar Stretch Dance Bar Vita Vibe NEW | ![]() |
![]() |
US $269.00 | 14d 8h 18m |
![]() |
Ballet Barre DS60 Adj Height Twin 5ft Bar Stretch Dance Bar Vita Vibe NEW | ![]() |
![]() |
US $279.00 | 14d 8h 22m |
![]() |
Ballet Barre DS72 Adj Height Twin 6ft Bar Stretch Dance Bar Vita Vibe NEW | ![]() |
![]() |
US $299.00 | 14d 8h 25m |
![]() |
Ballet Barre DS84 Adj Height Twin 7ft Bar Stretch Dance Bar Vita Vibe NEW | ![]() |
![]() |
US $329.00 | 14d 8h 30m |
![]() |
Ballet Barre DS96 Adj Height Twin 8ft Bar Stretch Dance Bar Vita Vibe NEW | ![]() |
![]() |
US $339.00 | 14d 8h 32m |
![]() |
Ballet Barre WS48 A 4ft Single Adj Height Wall Mount Stretch Dance Bar NEW | ![]() |
![]() |
US $114.00 | 14d 9h 4m |
![]() |
Ballet Barre WS60 A 5ft Single Adj Height Wall Mount Stretch Dance Bar NEW | ![]() |
![]() |
US $119.00 | 14d 9h 7m |
![]() |
Ballet Barre WS72 A 6ft Single Adj Height Wall Mount Stretch Dance Bar NEW | ![]() |
![]() |
US $129.00 | 14d 9h 15m |
![]() |
Ballet Barre WS84 A 7ft Single Adj Height Wall Mount Stretch Dance Bar NEW | ![]() |
![]() |
US $134.00 | 14d 9h 18m |
![]() |
Ballet Barre WS96 A 8ft Single Adj Height Wall Mount Stretch Dance Bar NEW | ![]() |
![]() |
US $169.00 | 14d 9h 22m |
![]() |
Ballet Barre WD48 A 4ft DOUBLE Adj Height Wall Mount Stretch Dance Bar NEW | ![]() |
![]() |
US $169.00 | 14d 9h 29m |
![]() |
Ballet Barre WD60 A 5ft DOUBLE Adj Height Wall Mount Stretch Dance Bar NEW | ![]() |
![]() |
US $179.00 | 14d 9h 31m |
![]() |
Ballet Barre WD72 A 6ft DOUBLE Adj Height Wall Mount Stretch Dance Bar NEW | ![]() |
![]() |
US $209.00 | 14d 9h 33m |
![]() |
Ballet Barre WD84 A 7ft DOUBLE Adj Height Wall Mount Stretch Dance Bar NEW | ![]() |
![]() |
US $219.00 | 14d 9h 34m |
![]() |
Ballet Barre WD96 A 8ft DOUBLE Adj Height Wall Mount Stretch Dance Bar NEW | ![]() |
![]() |
US $269.00 | 14d 9h 36m |
![]() |
Rosco PORTABARRE portable Ballet Dance Barre NEW | ![]() |
![]() |
US $330.00 | 15d 15h 34m |
![]() |
NEW ALVAS BALLET BARRE 4 FT WALL MOUNTED | ![]() |
![]() |
US $80.00 | 16d 8h 50m |
![]() |
10 ft Wall Mounted Ballet Barre | ![]() |
![]() |
US $159.99 | 16d 17h 30m |
![]() |
5 Ballet Exercise Barre Bar Stretch Bar | ![]() |
![]() |
US $52.00 | 24d 4h |
![]() |
Portable Ballet Barre HealthMark Stretch Bar | ![]() |
![]() |
US $252.00 | 26d 9h 55m |
![]() |
5 ft Adjustable Height Ballet Barre | ![]() |
![]() |
US $174.99 | 26d 14h 24m |
|
Health Mark Portable Ballet Barre Whether ballet training at home or at the studio, the right balance barre can tie an entire workout together. This is certainly the case with the HealthMark Portable Ballet and Stretch Barre, a quality core fitness bar. This ballet barre is fitness equipment that works as easily in a studio as it does in the front room, making it a truly great addition for any dancing scenario. Use your ballet barre for The ballet workout - more info below! Studio Quality Consisting of a pair of sturdy legs with dual locking pop pins, the studio-quality bar is ideal for dancers, athletes, and anyone else who regularly needs to stretch their hamstrings or increase their ligament and tendon strength. Versatile and Adjustable Users will love the six adjustable heights--from 33 to 61 inches--that help accommodate a variety of body types. The 5-inch circumference bar and 24-inch wide base combine to give the balance bar extra stability, making pull-ups as feasible as plie squats. Great for Ligament and Tendon Strength Terrific as a standalone piece of fitness equipment or as a compliment to an existing fitness regimen, the bar features rubber supports on each leg, a weight capacity of 300 pounds, and internal safety bolts. Truly Portable The bar collapses easily for handy transport - add a wheeled travel case for even greater portability! For a Limited Time, Fast, FREE FedEx Shipping! Get it shipped sooner. Get it shipped FREE! Order Today! QUALITY COMBINED WITH CONVENIENCE FREE FedEx Shipping! GUARANTEED Best Price and Value on the Web! |
|
Health Mark Portable Ballet Barre Whether ballet training at home or at the studio, the right balance barre can tie an entire workout together. This is certainly the case with the HealthMark Portable Ballet and Stretch Barre, a quality core fitness bar. This ballet barre is fitness equipment that works as easily in a studio as it does in the front room, making it a truly great addition for any dancing scenario. Use your ballet barre for The ballet workout - more info below! Studio Quality Consisting of a pair of sturdy legs with dual locking pop pins, the studio-quality bar is ideal for dancers, athletes, and anyone else who regularly needs to stretch their hamstrings or increase their ligament and tendon strength. Versatile and Adjustable Users will love the six adjustable heights--from 33 to 61 inches--that help accommodate a variety of body types. The 5-inch circumference bar and 24-inch wide base combine to give the balance bar extra stability, making pull-ups as feasible as plie squats. Great for Ligament and Tendon Strength Terrific as a standalone piece of fitness equipment or as a compliment to an existing fitness regimen, the bar features rubber supports on each leg, a weight capacity of 300 pounds, and internal safety bolts. Truly Portable The bar collapses easily for handy transport - add a wheeled travel case for even greater portability! For a Limited Time, Fast, FREE FedEx Shipping! Get it shipped sooner. Get it shipped FREE! Order Today! QUALITY COMBINED WITH CONVENIENCE FREE FedEx Shipping! GUARANTEED Best Price and Value on the Web! |
|
Alvas Free-Standing/Adjustable Ballet Barre (EA) Two independently adjustable bars offer varied height from 30" to 45". Chrome plated. Douglas Fir bars are 8’ x 1-5/8".- (adjustable~ballet~bar~gsc~portable~) Usually Ship in 11 Day[s]. |
|
10ft Adjustable Height Ballet Barre 10ft Adjustable Height Ballet Barre This is a 10 ft Ballet Barre. The Barre is designed for Home or Studio use. The height is adjustable from 35" to 45" and consist of two 5ft sections joined in the middle at the center leg. This barre features spring loaded pop pins making height changes a breeze. The rail is made of premium 1 1/2" Hardwood for durability and lasting strength. The rail is flush with the tubing so the entire length of the Barre can be used. The frame is made of .12 gauge structural steel and weighs approximately 37 lbs, light enough to move but heavy enough to keep it from sliding when in use. Specifications: Measure 120"x35"-45" 1 1/2" Hardwood Rails .12 Gauge Fabricated Steel Frame Weight 37 lbs. Earn 2% eBay Bucks on qualifying purchases! Backed by eBay Buyer Protection Program. Terms and Conditions apply. |
|
10 ft Adjustable Ballet Barre Thank you for viewing our listing. This is a 10 ft Ballet Barre. The Barre is designed for Home or Studio use. The height is adjustable from 35" to 45" and consist of two 5ft sections joined in the middle at the center leg. This barre features spring loaded pop pins making height changes a breeze. The rail is made of premium 1 1/2" Hardwood for durability and lasting strength. The rail is flush with the tubing so the entire length of the Barre can be used. The frame is made of .12 gauge structural steel. This item ships with three business days. Fantastic prices with ease & comfort of Amazon.com! |
BCB Open Studio - Ballet Barre
What to look for in dance classes
When searching for the right dance class, parents have a number of opportunities at their disposal. First, ask around and get some word-of-mouth recommendations. Then, search online; find reviews of dance studios and check out their web sites to see which classes they offer and how qualified the instructors are. Finally, take a tour of the studio and ask lots of questions.









































































