barre

/bɑr/
noun
  1. A horizontal bar used by dancers for balance and support during practice exercises.
    • She gripped the barre tightly as she practiced her pliés.
    • The ballet class began with warm-up exercises at the barre.
    • The studio had wooden barres along all four walls for the dancers.
  2. A type of fitness class that combines ballet-inspired movements with strength training, often using a barre for support.
    • Barre workouts focus on small, controlled movements to tone muscles.
    • I signed up for a barre class to improve my posture and flexibility.
    • After an hour of barre, my legs felt like jelly.
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