A
barre is a stationary
handrail that provides support for people during various types of exercise. Barres are used extensively in
ballet training and
warm up exercises, where such exercises are commonly referred to as
barre work. In a ballet class,
barre may also refer to the part of the class that involves barre work. Barres are also used for warm up exercises in other types of dance, as well as in general fitness programs.