{"title":"Women's Dance Warmups","description":"\u003cp\u003eBrowse our Women's Dance Warmups collection. New Arrival.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ballet-wrap-top-light-nude-petal-pink-elegant-studio-warm-up-layer","title":"Ballet Wrap Top • Light Nude \u0026 Petal Pink, Elegant Studio Warm Up Layer","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoft Warmth Without the Bulk\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMara Dancewear Ballet Wrap Top\u003c\/strong\u003e is a beautifully soft alternative to traditional knitted ballet layers. Made from silky nylon and elastane, it sits smoothly against the skin while providing light warmth, unrestricted movement and adjustable wrap coverage for class and rehearsal.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMara Dancewear Ballet Wrap Top – Design \u0026amp; Performance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe biggest difference here is the \u003cstrong\u003efabric\u003c\/strong\u003e. Rather than the wool, acrylic or knitted construction traditionally associated with ballet crossover tops, Mara uses a smooth nylon-and-elastane performance fabric with an exceptionally soft, almost second-skin feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat makes this particularly interesting for dancers who find traditional knitted warm-ups \u003cstrong\u003eitchy, scratchy or simply too bulky\u003c\/strong\u003e. There is no coarse yarn sitting against the neck, arms or décolleté; instead, the fabric feels sleek and gentle against bare skin while still adding a useful layer over a leotard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe classic crossover front can be wrapped to suit the dancer and secured with long waist ties. This gives considerably more fit flexibility than a fixed pull-on top, while the overlapping fabric naturally creates additional coverage through the torso.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLong fitted sleeves extend neatly over the wrist and finish with \u003cstrong\u003eintegrated thumb loops\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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A higher score does not necessarily mean a better garment - it shows how each warm-up behaves so dancers can choose the layer that best suits their training.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStudio Experience\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a warm-up top we can easily imagine dancers \u003cstrong\u003eleaving on beyond the warm-up\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is light and stretchy enough for barre, while the fitted sleeves allow the teacher to see the arms clearly. The wrap can also be adjusted rather than simply being either “on” or “off”, which is useful as the body warms throughout class.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe thumb loops are particularly nice during those first colder combinations. Slip the thumbs through and the sleeves extend over part of the hands; release them later and the sleeves sit normally at the wrist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd because the fabric is so light, the top folds down remarkably small — useful when your dance bag is already competing for space with pointe shoes, skirts and recovery gear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDance World Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #FBFBFB; border: 1px solid #E8E8E8; border-radius: 8px; padding: 22px; margin: 16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExceptionally soft against the skin.\u003c\/strong\u003e A smooth alternative for dancers who dislike scratchy traditional warm-up fabrics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight rather than heavily insulating.\u003c\/strong\u003e Designed to take away the studio chill without creating a bulky layer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdjustable wrap fit.\u003c\/strong\u003e Long waist ties allow the crossover to be positioned comfortably around the individual dancer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThumb loops.\u003c\/strong\u003e Help keep the long sleeves extended over the wrists and hands during warm-up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExcellent mobility.\u003c\/strong\u003e Four-way stretch follows the upper body naturally through technical movement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy over a leotard.\u003c\/strong\u003e The fine fabric layers without creating noticeable bulk through the torso.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne-size design.\u003c\/strong\u003e The adjustable wrap construction provides considerably more flexibility than a fixed fitted top.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDance World Verdict\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e♡ Second-Skin Warm-Up\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe think the real selling point of this Mara wrap is not simply that it's pretty - it's \u003cstrong\u003ehow comfortable it feels against the body\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's soft, light, beautifully stretchy and easy to regulate through the adjustable wrap. 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