Ballet training is incomplete without the essential support of a dance barre. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned dancer, understanding how to use a dance barre effectively can significantly enhance your practice. STM Studio Supplies, a leading supplier to the performing arts industry, offers a range of high-quality dance barres and related products to ensure your studio is well-equipped.
What is a dance barre?
A dance barre is a handrail used during ballet warm-up exercises and training to aid dancers in developing balance, strength, and flexibility. It provides support for various exercises, helping dancers maintain proper alignment and posture.
How to Use a Dance Barre for Ballet
- Warm-Up and Stretching:
- Start with gentle stretches while holding the barre for support. This helps in warming up the muscles and preparing the body for more strenuous activities.
- STM Studio Supplies offers both wall-mounted and portable barres, making it easy to set up a warm-up area anywhere in your studio.
- Plies and Tendus:
- Position yourself at the barre with one hand resting lightly on it. Perform plies (knee bends) and tendus (pointing the foot) to build leg strength and flexibility.
- Use STM’s durable barres to ensure stability during these foundational exercises.
- Rond de Jambe and Battement:
- Execute circular movements of the leg (rond de jambe) and high kicks (battement) while holding the barre for balance. These exercises improve the range of motion and muscle tone.
- With STM Studio Supplies’ professional-grade barres, dancers can perform these exercises with confidence and precision.
- Developpe and Arabesque:
- Practice lifting one leg slowly (developpe) and extending the leg behind the body (arabesque) while maintaining balance with the barre.
- STM’s barres are designed to provide the perfect height and stability for these advanced movements.
- Cool Down:
- Finish your session with a cool-down routine, including gentle stretches using the barre to prevent muscle soreness and promote flexibility.
- The smooth, supportive surface of STM’s barres are ideal for a comfortable cool-down experience.
Why Choose STM Studio Supplies for Your Dance Barre Needs?
STM Studio Supplies is a trusted name in the dance industry, known for providing high-quality equipment that meets the needs of professional studios and aspiring dancers alike.
- Range of Products: STM offers a variety of barres, including our Mirror wall bracket system, Fixed wall-mounted barres, portable freestanding barres, and adjustable-height barres, catering to different studio setups and requirements.
- Quality Materials: STM’s barres are made from premium materials ensuring durability and stability, crucial for effective ballet practice.
- Customization: Custom lengths and configurations are available to fit your studio space perfectly.
- Additional Studio Essentials: Beyond barres, STM Studio Supplies provides timber sprung floors, mirrors, curtains, dance vinyl flooring, and more, making them one of Australia’s leading one-stop-shop for complete studio fit-outs.
Equip Your Dance Studio with the Best from STM Studio Supplies
Investing in high-quality dance barres and studio equipment from STM Studio Supplies ensures that your dancers have the best tools to hone their craft. By incorporating these barres into your training routines, you can enhance your studio’s professional environment and help dancers achieve their full potential.
