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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
Laura Forsyth

What you need for barre: Get kitted out for the ballet-inspired fitness trend

Recently, while visiting family, I was gently ushered into a moment of nostalgia.

My relatives had insisted on digging out a box of old memories, unearthing faded photos and brochures from dance shows I performed in with years of practice behind me. I’d all but forgotten how much time I spent in those studios as a child. Back when posture came naturally and flexibility didn’t require an hour of foam rolling.

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