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What is the Height of a Ballet Barre

by Afshin / Thursday, 30 May 2019 / Published in Blog
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Height of a Ballet Barre

The Ballet Barre is just like an exercise handrail. Its function is to support people in doing exercises that make standing still and balancing a little difficult. For example, dancers use the barre to practice when learning to stand on their toes. Therefore a barre is used to offer support. However, before purchasing a barre, you need to consider what height it needs to be.

Ballet Barre Height Varies From Person to Person:

A Ballet barre is used in two ways. One is for personal use, and the other one is for public use, such as in a dance academy or studio. The personal one will be at a height related to the person exclusively using it. The height of a ballet barre used by numerous people at a time should be average height.  This is especially true when an academy offers training to both children and adults. 

Also read: History of Ballet Dance – When Ballet Was Created

Personal Ballet Barre Height:

Below are a number of tips to consider when you are choosing the height of your personal barre:

  • Check that the height is parallel to the height of your elbow.
  • Check that the height is parallel to your arms (ensure the shoulders aren’t raised).
  • Put your hands in the second position and check that the height of the barre is parallel to them.

The perfect ballet barre height lies between your elbows when the arm is in a resting position. 

Also read: Are Ballet Classes for Toddlers the Right Choice?

Public Ballet Barre Height:

A ballet barre is one of the most well-known components in any dance school. Therefore, it should be one of your first purchases before your doors open when you first open your dancing studio. When building ballet barres in your studio, bear in mind the advantages and disadvantages of various styles and the recommended height for your students.

Recommendations for the height of a public barre vary around the world.

  • In America, 90 cm and 1.2-meter are recommended by studios
  • In Scotland, dance studios recommend a height of 1.07 meters to 1.17 meters
  • Francis Dance Academies recommends a height of 1.5 meters
A double barre is a terrific investment if your dancing studio caters to young adults and children. It allows for both young adults and adults to stand at the usual height and children to stay at the lower height.
Also read: Interesting facts about ballet dancers

What Ballet Barre Should I Buy According to My Height?

With the recommendations being in conflict I would recommend dancers purchase ballet barres with adjustable heights. An adjustable barre is convenient because everyone in a group can use it in a studio or a home. Such adjustable barres are usually used for children so that the height can be adjusted as they grow.

By keeping these points in mind, you will be able to find a barre with perfect height.

 

Learn ballet dance at Melodica, the best school for dance classes in Dubai to learn ballet dance.  We have professional teachers who teach ballet classes for adults and kids. Visit melodica.ae

Also read: How to find Ballet School for Kids
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