We Set the BarreSince 1952 Alvas created the first production Ballet Barre Bracket, created a portable FloatFloor® used by the stars, and introduced Glassless Mirrors to the industry. We can transform any space into a dance place.InnovationQualityServiceWe Set the Barre

Ballet Barres

Alvas Barres are the most stable ballet barres, providing structural and functional stability. Our ballet barres help dancers improve balance, develop proper body alignment, and are built to last for generations.

Wall Mount Barre Kit

Freestanding Barre Kit

Floor Mount Barre Kit

Ballet Barres

Wall Mount Brackets

Ballet Barre Frames

Dance Floors

Alvas knows the floor you dance on is your world. We carefully and diligently manufacture our own floating subfloors and marley-type dance floor coverings to help give you the confidence you need to be fearless and love what you do.

FloatFloor® Shock Absorbing Subfloor

Matlay® Dance Floor

Marlay® Dance Floor

Dance Practice Mat

 Bamboo Tap Floor

Glassless Mirrors

Alvas Glassless Mirrors are specially-developed to be lightweight, portable and will not bounce sound around like glass. They are manufactured with super reflective metalized plastic film, providing a higher grade reflection than standard plate glass mirrors, are 100% shatterproof, and UL Fire Retardant rated for safety.

Glassless Mirror Kit

Glassless Mirror Panel

Low Rolling Frame

High Rolling Frame

Alvas understands dancers like no one else

Our history started in 1952 with a love story between Rosalie and Alva. They met in 1940 while dancing at the Miramar Hotel and started their career as a dance team in 1941, the year they were married. They pioneered in television, theatre and several motion pictures together. They worked as a team from 1941 to 1956, traveling in the United States and abroad.

In 1952, Alva built Rosalie her own beautiful dance studio and theatre in San Pedro, California. Here, they settled down to a teaching career performing in their own productions. Over 30 years ago, Alva retired and passed the company to his son, Matt, on April 24, 1985.

In true entrepreneurial spirit, Matt has expanded the original studio into multiple studios and Alvas Barres Floors Mirrors was born.

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Rave Reviews

“As a Professional Classical Ballet Dancer, our shoes are our everything! Beyond that, no matter how incredible the fit and comfort of the shoe, the floor we dance on is our world! Having grown up in San Pedro, California and relying on Alvas for all of my dance gear, it couldn’t be more fitting that as a Soloist with a world renowned ballet company, I would end up falling in love with their Floating Sub Floors. A floor that has give when I land from jumps, and a surface that allows you to be daring, is a necessity. Alvas flooring provides both. Alvas has reliable products that I have always been able to count on.”

Misty Copeland

“Alvas has made a huge contribution with their state-of-the-art floors to studios and professional stages around the world. They graciously laid the floors for some of our most significant events. We have been loyal customers for over 25 years, and we highly recommend their products and services.”

Cindy Bradley, San Pedro City Ballet

“Thanks again we love your products, they helped my daughter continue her training during school shut downs.”

Michelle Stortzum from Desoto, MO

“As a Founder of Barre Belle and creator of my own Barre technique, the barre is everything. We’ve had an incredible experience working with Alvas and will continue to use their barres in future endeavors.”

Marnie Alton, Barre Belle

“We’ve used Alvas products since we started. The flexibility of studio configurations that the mirrors allow has been essential for us, and Matlay has served us well through many, many hours of rehearsals and performances. The barres are light, and can be conveniently broken down for transport, and the subfloor is beautifully balanced for shock absorption. Alvas is also a great supporter of dance in Southern California, and has excellent customer service. More than once I’ve been choreographing a commercial, and the production team has discovered they need a better floor. I’ve been amazed at how their guys get to the set and lay a floor.”

Lincoln Jones, American Contemporary Ballet

“At Master Ballet Academy, we are pleased to use Alvas Marlay dance flooring and their durable and adjustable ballet barres. At our world-recognized studio, Alvas’ products are a perfect and safe fit for our elite training. The Alvas products we have used have helped us effectively train and advance our students and we are grateful for their reliable service.”

Slawomir and Irena Wozniak, Master Ballet Academy