I was recently contacted by the guys over at Fulfit to do a review and use their four-foot aluminum portable ballet barre. Apart from one issue, which the company has dealt with swiftly, I have been really happy with it and my daughter loves being able to use it to practice for her upcoming RAD ballet exams as we currently …
Should you Enroll your Child in Online Virtual Dance Lessons?
Has your dance school closed and is now only offering online dance classes? Or are they open but offering a virtual option for those wanting an alternative to in-person lessons? Are you unsure if virtual lessons are going to be best for your child? I had to make the decision recently to enroll my dancers in When their are no …
How Do You Make A Homemade Ballet Barre?
When my girls started taking online dance and ballet lessons in 2020, they used a chair or furniture from around the house as a makeshift ballet barre. Buying one was an option, but I wasn’t prepared to pay for the postage to Australia – especially as my girls wanted one each. So instead I decided to make them a homemade …
14 things you can use instead of a ballet barre?
When doing ballet or dance away from the studio, the dancer is often left with the conundrum of what they are going to use as a substitute barre. And with more and more people opting to take and try dance lessons at home the question is being asked more and so I thought I would address it as well as …
DIY PVC Ballet Barre – Double Length – Instructions and Video Tutorial
This Do It Yourself Ballet Barre made from PVC pipe is double the length, double the barres, and double the fun to make and use! It is extra-long just about 10.5 feet long (3.2m) meaning that you can have up to four dancers use this barre at the same time, which is great for families with a few children doing …
DIY Ballet Barre – Single Wood and PVC Pipe #2 – Instructions & Video
This single PVC and Wood DIY home ballet barre is simple and easy to build. The heaviness of the wood makes the barre sturdier than a plain PVC barre, and the end design looks worthy of being in an actual studio. There are some different ways you can approach making a PVC and Wood barre. The first option is to …
DIY Ballet Barre – Double Wood and PVC Pipe #2 – Instructions & Video
A PVC or plumbers pipe DIY home ballet barre is a cheap alternative to buying one. Adding in some wooden dowel or barres in replace of PVC for the handrail can add that extra touch to your barre to not only help weigh the lightweight PVC down making it sturdier but also adding that studio feel to your ballet barre. …
Wood and PVC Pipe DIY Single Ballet Barre #1 – Instructions & Video
Making a PVC ballet barre is a cheap alternative to buying one, but a single PVC barre can be pretty lightweight and unsteady on its own and the feeling of plastic underneath your fingers doesn’t give you that real studio feel. So instead why not add a length of wood instead of PVC as the handrail for your DIY home …
Wood and PVC Pipe DIY Double Ballet Barre #1 – Instructions & Video
PVC DIY home ballet barres are a cheap alternative to buying one. Adding in some wooden dowel or barres in replace of PVC for the handrail can add that extra touch to your barre to not only help weigh the lightweight PVC down making it sturdier but also adding that studio feel to your ballet barre. There are some different …
The Best Dance & Ballet Themed Bedroom Decor, Accessories & Ideas
Whether you are wanting to design and create the ultimate dreamy and whimsical ballet themed bedroom or create a bright and fun bedroom for jazz or tap dancer, this article is what you have been looking for. A curated list of tips and ideas as well as links to decor and accessories to plan and create the dream bedroom your …