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Alvas Ballet Barre Kit – Freestanding

Create your custom Freestanding Ballet Barre Kit for your perfect professional or home performance studio. We’ll guide you and make it easy for you!

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With Alvas Freestanding Ballet Barre Kit, custom choose which high-quality dance equipment you would like for your floor. Our Freestanding Barres are portable so you can easily move them around your room, as needed. We’ll guide you through easy steps so you can choose the perfect professional or home dance studio for you!

You Choose:

  • Step 1 – Number of Barres per Kit:
    • Single Barre – One barre on one side
    • Double Barre – Two barres total (Interchangeable Options: Two barres on the same side, or One barre on each side)
  • Step 2 – Choose Your Barre Length:
    • 4′ Barre – Commonly used for beginning children
    • 6′ Barre – Commonly used for beginning teens and adults
    • 7’10” Barre – Most popular and gives additional room for stretching
    • 10′ Barre – Ample space for multiple people to use at the same time (Ships Freight)
    • 14′ Barre – Ample space for multiple people to use at the same time (Ships Freight)
    • 16′ Barre – This is the longest length barre available (Ships Freight)
  • Step 3 – Choose Your Wood:
    • Maple
      • Beautiful White Maple wood
      • Light shade
      • Solid hardwood with a silky smooth feel
    • Oak
      • Beautiful Red Oak wood
      • Medium shade
      • Solid hardwood with a smooth feel with a pronounced grain
    • Poplar
      • Beautiful Tulip Tree Poplar wood
      • Light shade
      • Solid hardwood with a smooth feel
      • Easy to stain (if preferred)

 

Made in the USA!

We offer installation services to most Southern California locations. Refer to “Installations & Assemblies” in our FAQ, or contact us for details.

Easy International Shipping – All taxes and duties are calculated at checkout

Barre Details

Every square inch of our wood barres is inspected by hand. Splits, cracks and checks are cut out leaving beautiful straight grain lumber of the highest quality.

The ends of each barre are rounded, so no sharp edges.

Ballet Barres arrive unfinished, hand-sanded smooth and ready to use, and with pre-drilled holes so they are ready to assemble- Ready to use if the paint coating is not desired.

Since they are made of natural wood, grain and coloration may vary.

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Specifications

Alvas Ballet Barres

  • Wood Options: Maple, Oak or Poplar
  • Hand-sanded smooth
  • Unfinished
  • Barre Length Tolerance: +/- 1/8″
  • Spacing Accuracy Tolerance: +/- 1/8″
  • Diameter is approximately 1-⅞”, +/- ⅛”
  • Weigh approximately 0.75 lbs/ft
  • Made in the USA
  • Meets/exceeds FSC Standards
  • Freestanding Ballet Barre Frame Specs

Alvas Free Standing Frames (portable)

  • Allows for adjustable height of the barre
  • Portable
  • Finish: Bright Chrome & Glossy White
  • Weight: ~17.5 lbs

Installation

We can do it for you!

Alvas BFM offers assembly/installation services to most Southern California locations.  Contact us for details.

Do it yourself!

Adjusting Your Barre Height (Adjustable Brackets Only)

The height of the ballet barre (from the ground to the barre) can easily be adjusted after installation when using Adjustable Brackets. View our FAQ for detailed steps including our Pro Tips!

Cleaning & Maintenance

Like most items that receive heavy use we recommend cleaning your ballet barres daily. You can clean them with an all-natural wood cleaner such as, Seventh Generation, Honest, or Method. Simply spray the cloth with the cleaning product and wipe down the barre the same way you would clean a table. If you prefer to use cleaning wipes that is okay too!

Don’t worry about drying out your barres. During use, the natural oils from hands will create a warm patina around the barre helping prevent the barres from drying out.

Shipping Info

Lead Time

Production Time is usually 2 – 5 business days, plus transit time.
Transit time is determined by the shipping company, but may be affected by severe weather conditions.

*Alvas 7’10” Barre – Drilled with Two Standard Holes
Our previous “Alvas 8′ Barre – Drilled with Two Standard Holes” has been modified to “Alvas 7’10” Barre – Drilled with Two Standard Holes”:

This product change is because ground shipping carriers (such as FedEx/UPS) adding a Large Package Surcharge to all packages 8′ or longer in length. The Large Package Surcharge is causing the cost of shipping these packages to drastically increase. To provide better customer service, Alvas is altering our “Standard” 8′ barres to 7’10” in length. This allows us to avoid passing the high shipping cost to our customers.

If you prefer to have 8 full feet in length, you will need to purchase Alvas Custom Barres instead. All “Custom” barres ordered as 8′ long will be 8′ in length and within our barre length tolerance. View our FAQ or our barre length tolerance.

We understand mistakes happen and plans can change- we are here to help you through it. Whether you have already placed your order, or your order has already shipped (left our facility and is in transit), please call us as soon as possible and we will do our best to accommodate your request.

Before you call, please have ready:

  • Name of the business your order should ship to (if applicable)
  • Name and Phone Number of Contact Person (person to be contacted for any delivery needs)
  • Full address of the correct shipping location (include suite, apartment and or floor numbers)

There may be a fee:

Most shipping companies will charge a fee for altering the shipping address, especially once the order is already in transit. When we contact the shipping company responsible for delivering your order, they may charge us for their inconvenience. If we are told we will incur a charge for the change, we will need to pass the fee we incur to you, the customer.

We understand mistakes happen and plans can change- we’re here to help you through it.

If you need to cancel you order, please call us immediately and have your Invoice or Order number ready- doing so will help to expedite your request.

Please note if you contact us and it is outside of our normal business hours, we will respond as soon as we return.

Cancellation Fee:
All orders (except custom barres) received will be processed immediately. If an order is cancelled within 12 hours of when it is paid in full, the restock fee will be waived, otherwise all cancelled orders will be subject to a 25% cancellation fee.

No cancellations once a Rush Order is processed.

Business Hours
Contact us to schedule an appointment: 310-519-1314

Holiday Schedule
Contact us

Approved refunds are issued by check and will be mailed to the billing address provided by the customer. Contact us for more information.

Customer satisfaction is our primary goal. If you would like to return a product, please contact us to start the process.

Return Policy

Unused merchandise may be returned within 30 days of purchase for credit, subject to a 25% restock/handling charge.

Merchandise must not have any alterations or damages to the product.

Upon approval, Alvas will issue a Return Merchandise Authorization number (RMA) and the Return Form must be filled out. Return shipping costs, including appropriate packaging, are the responsibility of the customer.

Select items are non-returnable, including but not limited to Custom Barres.

The customer is responsible for all of the receiving and returning shipping costs. If you are returning a product to Alvas, products must be protected and packaged correctly, and the Return Form must be included in the return shipment. Alvas is not responsible for any damages incurred during the return shipment to Alvas. Any damages incurred during shipment may forfeit or delay a refund or replacement.

Approved returns will be inspected for shipping damage and manufacture defects. If a product is determined to have a manufacture defect, but free of shipping damage, you may receive a replacement, refund, or credit on your account. Please specify your preference and include documentation in your return.

Contact us for more information.

Replacements

Replacements will be sent free of charge to the same address as the original shipment. Alvas reserves the right to make exceptions.

Refund Policy

Approved refunds are issued by check. The check will be payable and mailed to the billing party/address provided on the original invoice. Alvas does provide refunds by credit card, wire transfer, or other forms of payment.

In case your merchandise becomes damaged during shipping:

Ground Shipments (ie. UPS Ground)

1. Do Not Refuse Delivery. (Alvas will determine whether the damage is classified as shipping damage or manufacture damage. Do not attempt to determine this yourself) If the shipment was left at the door, follow steps 2 thru 4.
2. Contact Alvas immediately. Claims will not be allowed unless Alvas is contacted within 5 business days of when the merchandise was delivered.
3. Take a photo of the damage and the shipping carton(s). If the carton or packaging was also damaged, do not throw this away.
4. Email the photo, a detailed description of the damage and your contact info to Alvas BFM Office.

All shipments must be inspected within 5 days of when the order was delivered. If you fail to inspect the contents of your shipment you severely limit and possibly exclude Alvas’ ability to file claims, collect damages and replace damaged merchandise, hence you will not be entitled to “full credit” nor “full replacement value” for your damaged order.

Freight Shipments (ie. ABF Freight)
1. Do Not Refuse Delivery. On the delivery company’s Bill of Lading, be sure to sign “Damaged”. The Bill of Lading is the paperwork the driver presents you for your signature.
2. Contact Alvas immediately. Claims will not be allowed unless Alvas is contacted within 5 business days of when the merchandise was delivered.
3. Take a photo of the damage and the shipping carton(s). If the carton or packaging was also damaged, do not throw this away.
4. Email the photo, a detailed description of the damage and your contact info to Alvas BFM Office.

All shipments must be inspected within 5 days of when the order was delivered. If you fail to inspect the contents of your shipment in the presence of the driver at the time of delivery and/or fail to make your note on the Bill of Lading, you severely limit and possible exclude Alvas’ ability to file claims, collect damages and replace damaged merchandise, hence you will not be entitled to “full credit” nor “full replacement value” for your damaged order.

Alvas proudly ships worldwide!

Whether you live outside of the USA, planning a big move, or know someone Internationally in need of high quality Dance Products: Alvas can assist shipping to almost anywhere in the world with ease.

If you’re placing an order from outside the USA we’re here to help you directly to make the process smooth and simple.

Contact us and we’ll guide you through shipping options, rates, and any questions you may have.

Shipping is calculated at checkout.

Alvas also offers Will Call/Local Pickup options for those willing to pickup at our warehouse in San Pedro, CA.

Most orders ship from our San Pedro, CA, USA warehouse. Our team works hard to ensure that your order is accurate and on time. If your order is ready to ship prior to the scheduled ship date, we will do our best to ship it early.

Shipping Schedule

Standard Shipping Schedule:

All orders paid in full by Monday 11:00 am (PST) will ship by Wednesday*
All orders paid in full by Wednesday 11:00 am (PST) will ship by Friday*

Need it faster? Call us and we’ll do our best to help! There is a chance we can rush your shipment and/or expedite the delivery service.

Expediting Options:

– Rush Production Time* ($50 Rush charge may apply)
– Expedited Delivery Service**
– Will Call (Customer Pick Up)

Exceptions:

  • Products not manufactured by Alvas may have longer production lead times- Specific lead times on products are listed on their product page.
  • Due to additional processing time, international orders may take longer.
  • Applying a Rush charge to an order will break the normal shipping cycle for that order. Our staff will present to you the earliest time available to ship, for your approval. If agreed upon, the rush charge will be applied, and the order will be shipped on the agreed upon date.
  • Additional charges will apply for expedited delivery service.

HOLIDAY SHIPPING WITH UPS:

Be Ready for the Holidays with UPS:

Holiday Service Information & Year-End Holiday Schedule

Delivery

Alvas ships through multiple carriers. Local orders will be delivered by our Alvas team.

If your order is shipping freight, the freight company will contact the phone number you provided to schedule a delivery appointment with you, before arriving to the shipping address. Missing the call, or failing to return the call to the shipping company, could result in a delay of your shipment. If you miss the first call, the freight company will make a few attempts to reach you before deciding to return the shipment to us. Please note the customer is still responsible for the cost for the shipment (or lack of).

Deliveries should be inspected asap. If there are any damages or shortages, Do Not Refuse Delivery. Instead, sign “Damaged” or “Short”, and then contact Alvas immediately. For more information, view the FAQ.

Walk-Ins

Call first – By confirmed appointment only. At times, our warehouse staff may be off-site handling installations or deliveries.

Orders for Maple Barres, Oak Barres, Custom Poplar Barres and Custom Matlay/Marlay will be available for pick up according to our shipping schedule.

Will Calls

Orders paid in full by Monday 11:00 am (PST) will be available for pick up by Wednesday.
Orders paid in full by Wednesday 11:00 am (PST) will be available for pick up by Friday.
Hours for Will Call: By confirmed appointment only. Contact us to schedule an appointment: 310-519-1314

Will Call orders outside our standard shipping schedule are subject to a Rush fee.
Rush orders do not apply to Maple Barres, Oak Barres or Custom Poplar Barres.
Alvas will not be responsible for loading and/or securing will call orders upon pick up.
Customers will be responsible for securing orders and bringing appropriate help and/or supplies.

In case your merchandise becomes lost during shipping:

Ground Shipments (ie. UPS Ground)

1. Do Not Refuse Delivery. (Sometimes packages are accidentally split up and placed on separate delivery trucks. When this occurs, the “missing” package is often delivered the following business day)
2. Contact Alvas immediately. Claims will not be allowed unless Alvas is contacted within 5 business days of when the merchandise was delivered.

All shipments must be inspected within 5 days of when the order was delivered. If you fail to inspect the contents of your shipment you severely limit and possible exclude Alvas’ ability to file lost package/shortage claims, hence you will not be entitled to “full credit” nor “full replacement value” for your damaged order.

Freight Shipments (ie. ABF Freight)
1. Do Not Refuse Delivery. On the delivery company’s Bill of Lading, be sure to sign “Shortage”. The Bill of Lading is the paperwork the driver presents you for your signature.
2. Contact Alvas immediately. Claims will not be allowed unless Alvas is contacted within 5 business days of when the merchandise was delivered.

All shipments must be inspected within 5 days of when the order was delivered. If you fail to inspect the contents of your shipment in the presence of the driver at the time of delivery and/or fail to make your note on the Bill of Lading, you severely limit and possible exclude Alvas’ ability to file lost package/shortage claims, hence you will not be entitled to “full credit” nor “full replacement value” for the shortage of your order.

Frequently Asked Questions

The diameter for Alvas wood ballet barres are 1-7/8”, + or – 1/8”. Wood will not be perfectly round.

Alvas ballet barres are hand-sanded smooth and ready to use.

Every square inch of our wood barres is inspected by hand. Splits, cracks and checks are cut out leaving beautiful straight grain lumber of the highest quality. Our barres are then sanded smooth and ready to use if the paint coating is not desired.

Adding a clear coat finish may be done, but is unnecessary. As the wood barre is used, the natural oils from hands cures the barre and give the barres a hand-rubbed look that is traditional and often preferred.

Our wood barres arrive ready to be stained, lacquered or painted, if desired. Some people paint a clear coat (or stain and then add a clear coat) on wood barres to achieve and maintain a look. If you choose to paint them, it should be done immediately after taking the barre out of the cardboard tube since the wood will be sanded and clean.

Traditionally, a ballet barre should be approximately waist height of the user.

However, the following statistics are very popular:

  • Single Barre Height*:    32” – 46” from floor (waist level)
  • Double Barre Height*:  32” – 34” lower barre; 44” – 46” from the floor for upper barre
  • Distance from Wall to Barre:
    • Inside = 7-1/4” (approx)
    • Outside = 9” (approx)

* “Barre height” is the distance (height) between the floor and the barre, or  more simply, how high your barre is off of the ground.

“Barre height” is the distance (height) between the floor and the barre, or  more simply, how high your barre is off of the ground.

With any of Alvas Wall Mount Ballet Barre Adjustable Brackets, Alvas Freestanding Ballet Barre Frames or Alvas Floor Mount Stanchion, the height of your barre(s) can be adjusted – without uninstalling the Extension Units.

How to adjust the height of your ballet barre:

  1. Grab the Barre next to where the Extension shoulders touch the wood.
  2. Give the Barre an up and down wiggle, as needed, while loosening or tightening the Wingnut.
  3. Then slide the Extension up or down the Channel to your desired height, and re-tighten the Wingnut.

Pro Tip:

The Extension Units can also be made so they do not adjust by hand by replacing the Large Wingnut with a Hex Nut on the Extension. Alvas Hex Nuts are perfect if you prefer to not have barre heights adjustable since the barres can be made “fixed” with this simple hex nut. The barre height can still be adjustable at a later time of your preference, but will prevent the public (or children) from adjusting the barre height indiscriminately.

Barre Length Tolerance: +/- 1/8″

Perfect straightness is difficult to obtain in a natural product like wood.

Measuring ballet Barre Warp Tolerance diagram

Step 1: Sight down barre to determine apex of the warp.

Step 2: Center the 4’ level on the apex and secure the level to the barre (using tape, tie, etc) as shown in the diagram.

Step 3: Attempt to slide the 3/16” drill bit into the gap.

Step 4: If the drill bit slides freely and completely through the gap, then the barre is beyond our warp tolerance. Immediately call Alvas for return instructions.

Like most items that receive heavy use we recommend cleaning your ballet barres daily. You can clean them with an all-natural wood cleaner such as, Seventh Generation, Honest, or Method. Simply spray the cloth with the cleaning product and wipe down the barre the same way you would clean a table. If you prefer to use cleaning wipes that is okay too!

Don’t worry about drying out your barres. During use, the natural oils from hands will create a warm patina around the barre helping prevent the barres from drying out.

Customer satisfaction is important to us. One way we demonstrate this is by sending product samples to ones who are interested in seeing the product before purchasing it. Contact us for details.

We also have a showroom in which our local customers may see our products in a larger scale. If you would like to visit our showroom, please contact us for an appointment.

Barre Wood Samples

Upon request, we will provide free ballet barre wood samples of Alvas Maple, Oak and Poplar wood. Contact us for more information. When contacting us, please provide the full mailing address, whose attention we should mail it to and which samples you would like.

Alvas Custom Ballet Barres are manufactured with the option of no holes or pre-drilled holes, spaced according to the customer’s specifications- Signed Diagram required. Pre-drilled holes are required to attach Alvas ballet barres to our wall mount brackets and floor mount stanchions.

Barre Length Tolerance: +/- 1/8″
Spacing Accuracy Tolerance: +/- 1/8″

Barre Length: 1′ – 16′
Diameter: 1 7/8″, +/- 1/8″
Max Span: 80″
Max Overhang: 20″
Min Overhang: 2″

The holes in Alvas Standard Barres are always separated by multiples of 16” to allow the mounting of every bracket directly into a wall stud- most wood wall studs are 16” apart. (If you are unsure of your stud spacing, we recommend using an electronic wood wall stud finder or consulting a contractor).

Holes are pre-drilled into the barres so that Alvas Fixed Brackets and Extensions* are ready for installation and actually screw into the rear side of the barre. This allows your hand or foot to slide across the barre without hitting the brackets.

* Extensions are used on Wall Mount Adjustable Brackets, Freestanding Frames and Floor Mount Stanchions.

Barre Length Tolerance: +/- 1/8″
Spacing Accuracy Tolerance: +/- 1/8″

Bracket Number & Spacing

4’ Barre: 2 brackets spaced 32” apart (8” overhang)
6’ Barre: 2 brackets spaced 48” apart (12” overhang)
7’ 10” Barre: 2 brackets spaced 64” apart (15” overhang)
10’ Barre: 2 brackets spaced 80” apart (20” overhang)
14’ Barre: 3 brackets spaced 64” apart (20” overhang)
16’ Barre: 3 brackets spaced 80” apart (16” overhang)

Alvas carries Maple, Oak and Poplar ballet barre wood.
Alternative types of wood may be special ordered with an additional set up fee.

Wood is a natural product so the grain and/or coloration of the wood can vary. Alvas cannot guarantee the grain color you receive.

Deals

Occasionally, we offer discounted prices on merchandise, including both used and factory blemished items. All of them are guaranteed to function like new!

Give us a call (310-519-1314) and inquire about what clearance items are available.

Also recommended: Sign up for our newsletter to be the first to hear about our latest deals!

Details

With Alvas Freestanding Ballet Barre Kit, custom choose which high-quality dance equipment you would like for your floor. Our Freestanding Barres are portable so you can easily move them around your room, as needed. We’ll guide you through easy steps so you can choose the perfect professional or home dance studio for you!

You Choose:

  • Step 1 – Number of Barres per Kit:
    • Single Barre – One barre on one side
    • Double Barre – Two barres total (Interchangeable Options: Two barres on the same side, or One barre on each side)
  • Step 2 – Choose Your Barre Length:
    • 4′ Barre – Commonly used for beginning children
    • 6′ Barre – Commonly used for beginning teens and adults
    • 7’10” Barre – Most popular and gives additional room for stretching
    • 10′ Barre – Ample space for multiple people to use at the same time (Ships Freight)
    • 14′ Barre – Ample space for multiple people to use at the same time (Ships Freight)
    • 16′ Barre – This is the longest length barre available (Ships Freight)
  • Step 3 – Choose Your Wood:
    • Maple
      • Beautiful White Maple wood
      • Light shade
      • Solid hardwood with a silky smooth feel
    • Oak
      • Beautiful Red Oak wood
      • Medium shade
      • Solid hardwood with a smooth feel with a pronounced grain
    • Poplar
      • Beautiful Tulip Tree Poplar wood
      • Light shade
      • Solid hardwood with a smooth feel
      • Easy to stain (if preferred)

 

Made in the USA!

We offer installation services to most Southern California locations. Refer to “Installations & Assemblies” in our FAQ, or contact us for details.

Easy International Shipping – All taxes and duties are calculated at checkout

Barre Details

Every square inch of our wood barres is inspected by hand. Splits, cracks and checks are cut out leaving beautiful straight grain lumber of the highest quality.

The ends of each barre are rounded, so no sharp edges.

Ballet Barres arrive unfinished, hand-sanded smooth and ready to use, and with pre-drilled holes so they are ready to assemble- Ready to use if the paint coating is not desired.

Since they are made of natural wood, grain and coloration may vary.

Want to try?
Use With

Specifications

Alvas Ballet Barres

  • Wood Options: Maple, Oak or Poplar
  • Hand-sanded smooth
  • Unfinished
  • Barre Length Tolerance: +/- 1/8″
  • Spacing Accuracy Tolerance: +/- 1/8″
  • Diameter is approximately 1-⅞”, +/- ⅛”
  • Weigh approximately 0.75 lbs/ft
  • Made in the USA
  • Meets/exceeds FSC Standards
  • Freestanding Ballet Barre Frame Specs

Alvas Free Standing Frames (portable)

  • Allows for adjustable height of the barre
  • Portable
  • Finish: Bright Chrome & Glossy White
  • Weight: ~17.5 lbs

Installation

We can do it for you!

Alvas BFM offers assembly/installation services to most Southern California locations.  Contact us for details.

Do it yourself!

Adjusting Your Barre Height (Adjustable Brackets Only)

The height of the ballet barre (from the ground to the barre) can easily be adjusted after installation when using Adjustable Brackets. View our FAQ for detailed steps including our Pro Tips!

Cleaning & Maintenance

Like most items that receive heavy use we recommend cleaning your ballet barres daily. You can clean them with an all-natural wood cleaner such as, Seventh Generation, Honest, or Method. Simply spray the cloth with the cleaning product and wipe down the barre the same way you would clean a table. If you prefer to use cleaning wipes that is okay too!

Don’t worry about drying out your barres. During use, the natural oils from hands will create a warm patina around the barre helping prevent the barres from drying out.

Shipping Info

Lead Time

Production Time is usually 2 – 5 business days, plus transit time.
Transit time is determined by the shipping company, but may be affected by severe weather conditions.

*Alvas 7’10” Barre – Drilled with Two Standard Holes
Our previous “Alvas 8′ Barre – Drilled with Two Standard Holes” has been modified to “Alvas 7’10” Barre – Drilled with Two Standard Holes”:

This product change is because ground shipping carriers (such as FedEx/UPS) adding a Large Package Surcharge to all packages 8′ or longer in length. The Large Package Surcharge is causing the cost of shipping these packages to drastically increase. To provide better customer service, Alvas is altering our “Standard” 8′ barres to 7’10” in length. This allows us to avoid passing the high shipping cost to our customers.

If you prefer to have 8 full feet in length, you will need to purchase Alvas Custom Barres instead. All “Custom” barres ordered as 8′ long will be 8′ in length and within our barre length tolerance. View our FAQ or our barre length tolerance.

We understand mistakes happen and plans can change- we are here to help you through it. Whether you have already placed your order, or your order has already shipped (left our facility and is in transit), please call us as soon as possible and we will do our best to accommodate your request.

Before you call, please have ready:

  • Name of the business your order should ship to (if applicable)
  • Name and Phone Number of Contact Person (person to be contacted for any delivery needs)
  • Full address of the correct shipping location (include suite, apartment and or floor numbers)

There may be a fee:

Most shipping companies will charge a fee for altering the shipping address, especially once the order is already in transit. When we contact the shipping company responsible for delivering your order, they may charge us for their inconvenience. If we are told we will incur a charge for the change, we will need to pass the fee we incur to you, the customer.

We understand mistakes happen and plans can change- we’re here to help you through it.

If you need to cancel you order, please call us immediately and have your Invoice or Order number ready- doing so will help to expedite your request.

Please note if you contact us and it is outside of our normal business hours, we will respond as soon as we return.

Cancellation Fee:
All orders (except custom barres) received will be processed immediately. If an order is cancelled within 12 hours of when it is paid in full, the restock fee will be waived, otherwise all cancelled orders will be subject to a 25% cancellation fee.

No cancellations once a Rush Order is processed.

Business Hours
Contact us to schedule an appointment: 310-519-1314

Holiday Schedule
Contact us

Approved refunds are issued by check and will be mailed to the billing address provided by the customer. Contact us for more information.

Customer satisfaction is our primary goal. If you would like to return a product, please contact us to start the process.

Return Policy

Unused merchandise may be returned within 30 days of purchase for credit, subject to a 25% restock/handling charge.

Merchandise must not have any alterations or damages to the product.

Upon approval, Alvas will issue a Return Merchandise Authorization number (RMA) and the Return Form must be filled out. Return shipping costs, including appropriate packaging, are the responsibility of the customer.

Select items are non-returnable, including but not limited to Custom Barres.

The customer is responsible for all of the receiving and returning shipping costs. If you are returning a product to Alvas, products must be protected and packaged correctly, and the Return Form must be included in the return shipment. Alvas is not responsible for any damages incurred during the return shipment to Alvas. Any damages incurred during shipment may forfeit or delay a refund or replacement.

Approved returns will be inspected for shipping damage and manufacture defects. If a product is determined to have a manufacture defect, but free of shipping damage, you may receive a replacement, refund, or credit on your account. Please specify your preference and include documentation in your return.

Contact us for more information.

Replacements

Replacements will be sent free of charge to the same address as the original shipment. Alvas reserves the right to make exceptions.

Refund Policy

Approved refunds are issued by check. The check will be payable and mailed to the billing party/address provided on the original invoice. Alvas does provide refunds by credit card, wire transfer, or other forms of payment.

In case your merchandise becomes damaged during shipping:

Ground Shipments (ie. UPS Ground)

1. Do Not Refuse Delivery. (Alvas will determine whether the damage is classified as shipping damage or manufacture damage. Do not attempt to determine this yourself) If the shipment was left at the door, follow steps 2 thru 4.
2. Contact Alvas immediately. Claims will not be allowed unless Alvas is contacted within 5 business days of when the merchandise was delivered.
3. Take a photo of the damage and the shipping carton(s). If the carton or packaging was also damaged, do not throw this away.
4. Email the photo, a detailed description of the damage and your contact info to Alvas BFM Office.

All shipments must be inspected within 5 days of when the order was delivered. If you fail to inspect the contents of your shipment you severely limit and possibly exclude Alvas’ ability to file claims, collect damages and replace damaged merchandise, hence you will not be entitled to “full credit” nor “full replacement value” for your damaged order.

Freight Shipments (ie. ABF Freight)
1. Do Not Refuse Delivery. On the delivery company’s Bill of Lading, be sure to sign “Damaged”. The Bill of Lading is the paperwork the driver presents you for your signature.
2. Contact Alvas immediately. Claims will not be allowed unless Alvas is contacted within 5 business days of when the merchandise was delivered.
3. Take a photo of the damage and the shipping carton(s). If the carton or packaging was also damaged, do not throw this away.
4. Email the photo, a detailed description of the damage and your contact info to Alvas BFM Office.

All shipments must be inspected within 5 days of when the order was delivered. If you fail to inspect the contents of your shipment in the presence of the driver at the time of delivery and/or fail to make your note on the Bill of Lading, you severely limit and possible exclude Alvas’ ability to file claims, collect damages and replace damaged merchandise, hence you will not be entitled to “full credit” nor “full replacement value” for your damaged order.

Alvas proudly ships worldwide!

Whether you live outside of the USA, planning a big move, or know someone Internationally in need of high quality Dance Products: Alvas can assist shipping to almost anywhere in the world with ease.

If you’re placing an order from outside the USA we’re here to help you directly to make the process smooth and simple.

Contact us and we’ll guide you through shipping options, rates, and any questions you may have.

Shipping is calculated at checkout.

Alvas also offers Will Call/Local Pickup options for those willing to pickup at our warehouse in San Pedro, CA.

Most orders ship from our San Pedro, CA, USA warehouse. Our team works hard to ensure that your order is accurate and on time. If your order is ready to ship prior to the scheduled ship date, we will do our best to ship it early.

Shipping Schedule

Standard Shipping Schedule:

All orders paid in full by Monday 11:00 am (PST) will ship by Wednesday*
All orders paid in full by Wednesday 11:00 am (PST) will ship by Friday*

Need it faster? Call us and we’ll do our best to help! There is a chance we can rush your shipment and/or expedite the delivery service.

Expediting Options:

– Rush Production Time* ($50 Rush charge may apply)
– Expedited Delivery Service**
– Will Call (Customer Pick Up)

Exceptions:

  • Products not manufactured by Alvas may have longer production lead times- Specific lead times on products are listed on their product page.
  • Due to additional processing time, international orders may take longer.
  • Applying a Rush charge to an order will break the normal shipping cycle for that order. Our staff will present to you the earliest time available to ship, for your approval. If agreed upon, the rush charge will be applied, and the order will be shipped on the agreed upon date.
  • Additional charges will apply for expedited delivery service.

HOLIDAY SHIPPING WITH UPS:

Be Ready for the Holidays with UPS:

Holiday Service Information & Year-End Holiday Schedule

Delivery

Alvas ships through multiple carriers. Local orders will be delivered by our Alvas team.

If your order is shipping freight, the freight company will contact the phone number you provided to schedule a delivery appointment with you, before arriving to the shipping address. Missing the call, or failing to return the call to the shipping company, could result in a delay of your shipment. If you miss the first call, the freight company will make a few attempts to reach you before deciding to return the shipment to us. Please note the customer is still responsible for the cost for the shipment (or lack of).

Deliveries should be inspected asap. If there are any damages or shortages, Do Not Refuse Delivery. Instead, sign “Damaged” or “Short”, and then contact Alvas immediately. For more information, view the FAQ.

Walk-Ins

Call first – By confirmed appointment only. At times, our warehouse staff may be off-site handling installations or deliveries.

Orders for Maple Barres, Oak Barres, Custom Poplar Barres and Custom Matlay/Marlay will be available for pick up according to our shipping schedule.

Will Calls

Orders paid in full by Monday 11:00 am (PST) will be available for pick up by Wednesday.
Orders paid in full by Wednesday 11:00 am (PST) will be available for pick up by Friday.
Hours for Will Call: By confirmed appointment only. Contact us to schedule an appointment: 310-519-1314

Will Call orders outside our standard shipping schedule are subject to a Rush fee.
Rush orders do not apply to Maple Barres, Oak Barres or Custom Poplar Barres.
Alvas will not be responsible for loading and/or securing will call orders upon pick up.
Customers will be responsible for securing orders and bringing appropriate help and/or supplies.

In case your merchandise becomes lost during shipping:

Ground Shipments (ie. UPS Ground)

1. Do Not Refuse Delivery. (Sometimes packages are accidentally split up and placed on separate delivery trucks. When this occurs, the “missing” package is often delivered the following business day)
2. Contact Alvas immediately. Claims will not be allowed unless Alvas is contacted within 5 business days of when the merchandise was delivered.

All shipments must be inspected within 5 days of when the order was delivered. If you fail to inspect the contents of your shipment you severely limit and possible exclude Alvas’ ability to file lost package/shortage claims, hence you will not be entitled to “full credit” nor “full replacement value” for your damaged order.

Freight Shipments (ie. ABF Freight)
1. Do Not Refuse Delivery. On the delivery company’s Bill of Lading, be sure to sign “Shortage”. The Bill of Lading is the paperwork the driver presents you for your signature.
2. Contact Alvas immediately. Claims will not be allowed unless Alvas is contacted within 5 business days of when the merchandise was delivered.

All shipments must be inspected within 5 days of when the order was delivered. If you fail to inspect the contents of your shipment in the presence of the driver at the time of delivery and/or fail to make your note on the Bill of Lading, you severely limit and possible exclude Alvas’ ability to file lost package/shortage claims, hence you will not be entitled to “full credit” nor “full replacement value” for the shortage of your order.

Frequently Asked Questions

The diameter for Alvas wood ballet barres are 1-7/8”, + or – 1/8”. Wood will not be perfectly round.

Alvas ballet barres are hand-sanded smooth and ready to use.

Every square inch of our wood barres is inspected by hand. Splits, cracks and checks are cut out leaving beautiful straight grain lumber of the highest quality. Our barres are then sanded smooth and ready to use if the paint coating is not desired.

Adding a clear coat finish may be done, but is unnecessary. As the wood barre is used, the natural oils from hands cures the barre and give the barres a hand-rubbed look that is traditional and often preferred.

Our wood barres arrive ready to be stained, lacquered or painted, if desired. Some people paint a clear coat (or stain and then add a clear coat) on wood barres to achieve and maintain a look. If you choose to paint them, it should be done immediately after taking the barre out of the cardboard tube since the wood will be sanded and clean.

Traditionally, a ballet barre should be approximately waist height of the user.

However, the following statistics are very popular:

  • Single Barre Height*:    32” – 46” from floor (waist level)
  • Double Barre Height*:  32” – 34” lower barre; 44” – 46” from the floor for upper barre
  • Distance from Wall to Barre:
    • Inside = 7-1/4” (approx)
    • Outside = 9” (approx)

* “Barre height” is the distance (height) between the floor and the barre, or  more simply, how high your barre is off of the ground.

“Barre height” is the distance (height) between the floor and the barre, or  more simply, how high your barre is off of the ground.

With any of Alvas Wall Mount Ballet Barre Adjustable Brackets, Alvas Freestanding Ballet Barre Frames or Alvas Floor Mount Stanchion, the height of your barre(s) can be adjusted – without uninstalling the Extension Units.

How to adjust the height of your ballet barre:

  1. Grab the Barre next to where the Extension shoulders touch the wood.
  2. Give the Barre an up and down wiggle, as needed, while loosening or tightening the Wingnut.
  3. Then slide the Extension up or down the Channel to your desired height, and re-tighten the Wingnut.

Pro Tip:

The Extension Units can also be made so they do not adjust by hand by replacing the Large Wingnut with a Hex Nut on the Extension. Alvas Hex Nuts are perfect if you prefer to not have barre heights adjustable since the barres can be made “fixed” with this simple hex nut. The barre height can still be adjustable at a later time of your preference, but will prevent the public (or children) from adjusting the barre height indiscriminately.

Barre Length Tolerance: +/- 1/8″

Perfect straightness is difficult to obtain in a natural product like wood.

Measuring ballet Barre Warp Tolerance diagram

Step 1: Sight down barre to determine apex of the warp.

Step 2: Center the 4’ level on the apex and secure the level to the barre (using tape, tie, etc) as shown in the diagram.

Step 3: Attempt to slide the 3/16” drill bit into the gap.

Step 4: If the drill bit slides freely and completely through the gap, then the barre is beyond our warp tolerance. Immediately call Alvas for return instructions.

Like most items that receive heavy use we recommend cleaning your ballet barres daily. You can clean them with an all-natural wood cleaner such as, Seventh Generation, Honest, or Method. Simply spray the cloth with the cleaning product and wipe down the barre the same way you would clean a table. If you prefer to use cleaning wipes that is okay too!

Don’t worry about drying out your barres. During use, the natural oils from hands will create a warm patina around the barre helping prevent the barres from drying out.

Customer satisfaction is important to us. One way we demonstrate this is by sending product samples to ones who are interested in seeing the product before purchasing it. Contact us for details.

We also have a showroom in which our local customers may see our products in a larger scale. If you would like to visit our showroom, please contact us for an appointment.

Barre Wood Samples

Upon request, we will provide free ballet barre wood samples of Alvas Maple, Oak and Poplar wood. Contact us for more information. When contacting us, please provide the full mailing address, whose attention we should mail it to and which samples you would like.

Alvas Custom Ballet Barres are manufactured with the option of no holes or pre-drilled holes, spaced according to the customer’s specifications- Signed Diagram required. Pre-drilled holes are required to attach Alvas ballet barres to our wall mount brackets and floor mount stanchions.

Barre Length Tolerance: +/- 1/8″
Spacing Accuracy Tolerance: +/- 1/8″

Barre Length: 1′ – 16′
Diameter: 1 7/8″, +/- 1/8″
Max Span: 80″
Max Overhang: 20″
Min Overhang: 2″

The holes in Alvas Standard Barres are always separated by multiples of 16” to allow the mounting of every bracket directly into a wall stud- most wood wall studs are 16” apart. (If you are unsure of your stud spacing, we recommend using an electronic wood wall stud finder or consulting a contractor).

Holes are pre-drilled into the barres so that Alvas Fixed Brackets and Extensions* are ready for installation and actually screw into the rear side of the barre. This allows your hand or foot to slide across the barre without hitting the brackets.

* Extensions are used on Wall Mount Adjustable Brackets, Freestanding Frames and Floor Mount Stanchions.

Barre Length Tolerance: +/- 1/8″
Spacing Accuracy Tolerance: +/- 1/8″

Bracket Number & Spacing

4’ Barre: 2 brackets spaced 32” apart (8” overhang)
6’ Barre: 2 brackets spaced 48” apart (12” overhang)
7’ 10” Barre: 2 brackets spaced 64” apart (15” overhang)
10’ Barre: 2 brackets spaced 80” apart (20” overhang)
14’ Barre: 3 brackets spaced 64” apart (20” overhang)
16’ Barre: 3 brackets spaced 80” apart (16” overhang)

Alvas carries Maple, Oak and Poplar ballet barre wood.
Alternative types of wood may be special ordered with an additional set up fee.

Wood is a natural product so the grain and/or coloration of the wood can vary. Alvas cannot guarantee the grain color you receive.

Deals

Occasionally, we offer discounted prices on merchandise, including both used and factory blemished items. All of them are guaranteed to function like new!

Give us a call (310-519-1314) and inquire about what clearance items are available.

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San Pedro, CA 90732, USA

310-519-1314

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