Barre (ballet)
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A barre is a stationary handrail that provides support for people during various types of exercise. Barres are used extensively in ballet training and warm up exercises, where such exercises are commo
A ballet dancer doing barre exercises at a portable barre. A permanent barre can be seen in the reflected background, mounted to the wall, to the right.
Barre rail fixed to the walls in a dance studio
Ballet technique
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Ballet technique is the foundational principles of body movement and form used in ballet. It is an important aspect of ballet performance because ballet puts great emphasis on the method and execution
Barre (ballet)
…typically performed first, to stretch and warm up muscles, and to focus on proper body form, whereas fast exercises condition dancers to maintain precise ballet technique while moving. Each exercise has a specific purpose, such as to strengthen feet and legs, increase extension, improve flexibility, and develop ballon…
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