How to Construct a Ballet Barre
Ballet barres are what ballet dancers use to stabilize themselves as they work on their basic skills and balance. Having a ballet barre at home allows dancers to practice more often; thus, some people construct their own barres for personal use. Professional ballet barres are quite expensive, so sometimes studio owners will even construct their own barres for a small studio. Portable barres can be made out of PVC pipe so they'll be lightweight and easy to transport, while permanent barres should be constructed out of metal pipe.
- 4-foot long piece of pipe
- 2 curved joints
- 2 pieces 38-inch long pipe
- 2 T-joints
- 4 pieces 9-inch long pipe
- 4 rubber end caps
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Instructions
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Cut your pipes or have them cut at a hardware store. Use steel pipes if you want a heavy, sturdy barre that will stay in one place, or use a PVC pipe if you want lightweight pipes that you can easily take apart, move around and use for lightweight or younger dancers.
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Take the 4-foot-long piece of pipe and attach a curved joint to each end. Press the joints on firmly to ensure they are tight.
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Insert a 38-inch pipe into the lower end of each curved joint. Press in firmly to ensure it is secure.
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Attach a T-joint at the bottom of each 38-inch pipe. Insert a 9-inch pipe at each end of the T-joints.
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Finish the ends by placing rubber end caps on them. Stand the barre up so it rests on the 9-inch pipes.