The fusion of ballet, pilates, dance, and yoga makes barre classes a great workout for people of all ages. While most of barre is isometric movements and static stretching, it’s best practiced with one thing: a barre.
And like with any sport or activity, the best results in barre come from practicing not only in class, but outside of class too. That’s why we’ve put together this list of portable ballet barres that you can take anywhere– so your students can practice at home or wherever they’d like to bring their barre!
Dimensions: 48” x 46”
Rail Diameter: 1.5”
This is a lightweight barre ideal for home and commercial use. It’s sturdy although not meant to hold full body weight. It’s made of powder-coated durable aluminum, has feet with anti-slip rubber caps, and adjustable bars. This barre is available in five sizes and the assembly requires no tools.
Cost: $154-$200
Dimensions: 66” x 49”
Rail Diameter: 1.5”
This single-rail adjustable barre is incredibly sturdy and can hold up to 300 pounds. The rail is bronze-coated, making it easy to clean, and the ends are capped with rubber to prevent from floor damage. The barre comes with a safety lock which holds the rail in place. Great for both barre and more intensive weight-bearing practice on top of the rail.
Cost: $110
Dimensions: 43” x 44”
Rail Diameter: 1.5”
This portable barre has adjustable height, is made of tubular steel and powder-coated. This barre is not meant to bear bodyweight but it is great for stretching exercises and fitness workouts. The non-slip rubber coating on the feet assure stable and reliable practice. It’s a great low budget barre.
Cost: $65
Dimensions: 28” x 48” or 28” x 60”
Rail Diameter: 1.5”
This ballet barre allows for adjustable height on both rails. It is durable and comes in 4-foot and 5-foot sizes, has powder-coated aluminum barres, and a rubber base. It’s not meant to bear weight as it’s intended only for ballet and barre practice. This is recommended for home and light commercial use, takes just minutes to assemble, and even comes with a carry bag to easily transport.
Cost: $150-$190
Dimensions: 48.5” x 47”
Rail Diameter: 1.5”
This double barre allows you to not only to adjust the height of both bars but also allows you to detach the crossbar. It’s made of rustproof metal and has non-slip rubber feet, very easy to assemble and disassemble. The sturdy fasteners hold the bars in place and make for a reliable workout. The barre can also bear weight up to 110 pounds.
Cost: $76
Whether you’re wanting to enhance your barre practice at home or make barre class more portable outside the studio, these products are great options to up level your barre game. Teaching barre can be made easier and even more flexible with products like these because their portability allows you to escape the studio and expand your practice.
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As a barre studio owner, there will be many business costs that need to be covered. But whether you decide to run a barre studio as a franchisee or open your own studio, those costs will vary. We’ve broken down the costs of running some of the major barre studio franchises and the costs of starting your own studio business so you can compare.
