When using the barre, you should only rest your fingers on it, for balance. Don't hang on too tight. By only using it for balance, you are helping your body to develop balancing skills and control. If you use the barre too much, you will rely on it and then when you're doing center work you will look sloppy.
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Latest update to this document: 19 February 2002
Abbie Pesola: apesola@nmu.edu.