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A ballet barre. You start using it around grade 1 ballet.
A ballet barre is a stationary bar or rail that is used by dancers, or specifically ballerinas, during warm up. There are two components to a ballet barre: the support mechanism (which grounds the barre) and the handrail itself (the part that the ballerina uses).
When you turn to the other side to do a combination, turn towards the barre.
Ballet dancers use the barre for many things. Some of these things change as the dancer's level increases. But generally, the barre is used as a helper with balance and position. We also use it when we do certain stretches and to help with alignment.
Here is a site that shows you how to build a barre: http://www.ehow.com/how_4796887_build-own-portable-ballet-bar.html(: