Women's Dance Tops, Ballet Wraps & Warm-Up Layers

So Danca Ballet Warm-Up Shrug | Soft Knit Studio Layer LS52

The So Danca LS52 Ballet Warm-Up Shrug is designed for dancers who want warmth without compromising visibility of line and placement. Made as a lightweight studio layer, this soft knit shrug helps maintain muscle warmth through the arms, shoulders and upper back while allowing teachers and dancers to clearly see alignment throughout class.

Unlike traditional warm-up tops, the shrug silhouette leaves the torso and waistline visible, making it especially practical for ballet training, barre work and rehearsal preparation. The streamlined fit sits close to the body without feeling restrictive, allowing complete freedom through port de bras, extensions and upper-body movement.

Made from soft stretch acrylic knit, the LS52 provides lightweight insulation while remaining breathable and comfortable during long studio sessions. The flexible knit construction moves naturally with the dancer, helping maintain warmth without adding unnecessary bulk over leotards and dancewear.

A professional ballet warm-up essential designed for dancers who value comfort, preparation and clean studio presentation.

Best For

• Ballet warm-ups and barre preparation
• Maintaining warmth through the arms and shoulders
• Studio rehearsals and coaching sessions
• Pre-performance and backstage preparation
• Layering over leotards without hiding alignment
• Students, vocational and professional dancers

Designed for Ballet Training

Warm-up layers play an important role in helping dancers prepare safely and comfortably for class. The LS52 is specifically designed to warm the upper body while preserving the clean visual lines required during ballet training. By keeping the waist and torso visible, dancers can layer comfortably without affecting corrections, placement work or technical observation.

Lightweight, practical and easy to keep in a dance bag, this soft knit shrug remains a studio staple for dancers who want warmth exactly where they need it while maintaining a polished professional look.

So Danca E11200 Cropped Warm-Up Dance Top | Soft Knit Ballet Warm-Up Layer

The So Danca E11200 is designed for dancers who understand that preparation begins long before the first exercise at the barre. This cropped warm-up top provides lightweight insulation while maintaining the freedom of movement needed for effective studio preparation, making it an essential layer for ballet class, rehearsals and performance warm-ups.

Constructed from a soft ribbed acrylic knit, the E11200 delivers comfortable warmth without unnecessary weight or bulk. The cropped silhouette sits neatly over leotards and dancewear, helping retain muscle warmth through the upper body while allowing clean visibility of placement and alignment.

Full-length sleeves provide additional coverage through the arms and shoulders, helping dancers stay comfortable during warm-up exercises and transitions between classes. The naturally stretchy knit construction moves easily with the body while maintaining shape throughout daily training.

Simple, practical and studio-focused, this warm-up layer reflects the balance of functionality and clean design that dancers reach for every day.

Best For

• Ballet warm-ups and barre preparation
• Maintaining muscle warmth before class
• Layering over leotards and dancewear
• Rehearsals and backstage preparation
• Dance intensives and competition weekends
• Dancers who prefer lightweight knit warm-up layers

Designed for Effective Warm-Ups

Warm-up layers play an important role in helping dancers prepare the body for training. The E11200 is designed to help maintain comfortable muscle temperature while preserving complete mobility through the shoulders, back and arms. The cropped fit allows dancers to layer comfortably without hiding alignment, making it especially useful during barre work and technical preparation.

Soft, breathable and easy to wear throughout the day, this knit warm-up top is the kind of studio essential dancers keep close at hand from the first plié to the final rehearsal run-through.

So Danca SD2405 Studio-to-Street Cardigan | Lightweight Dance Warm-Up Layer

The So Danca SD2405 is designed for the moments that happen between training, rehearsals and everyday life. Part of a coordinated studio-to-street collection, this lightweight cardigan combines soft comfort, effortless layering and a refined silhouette that works just as beautifully in the studio as it does beyond it.

The open-front design creates clean, uninterrupted lines while allowing complete freedom of movement through the shoulders and upper body. Lightweight without feeling delicate, it provides just enough warmth for early morning classes, rehearsal breaks and cool-down periods without adding unnecessary bulk.

Made from So Danca's ECO Soft Cotton with Rib Stretch detailing, the SD2405 offers exceptional softness with natural breathability and gentle flexibility. The longline silhouette drapes comfortably over leotards, dancewear and activewear, creating an elegant layer that feels effortless to wear throughout the day.

Designed to coordinate seamlessly with the matching SD2406 Soft Flow Dance Top and SD2407 Capri Dance Pants, this cardigan completes a collection created for dancers who value comfort, versatility and understated studio style.

Best For

• Studio warm-ups and cool-downs
• Layering over leotards and dancewear
• Rehearsals and coaching sessions
• Travelling to and from the studio
• Competition and convention weekends
• Creating a coordinated studio-to-street wardrobe

Key Features

• Open-front cardigan design
• Longline silhouette with elegant drape
• ECO Soft Cotton fabric for breathable comfort
• Rib Stretch detailing for flexibility and shape retention
• Lightweight warmth without bulk
• Easy layering over dancewear and activewear
• Coordinates with the SD2406 top and SD2407 capri pants

Designed for Dancers in Motion

The best layering pieces are the ones dancers reach for every day. The SD2405 provides lightweight comfort and unrestricted movement without distracting from training. The breathable cotton-rich fabric helps maintain comfort throughout changing temperatures, while the relaxed silhouette makes layering effortless.

Whether worn before class, between rehearsals or as part of an everyday studio-to-street look, this cardigan delivers the balance of comfort, practicality and refined styling that defines modern dancewear.

So Danca SD2406 Soft Flow Dance Top | Relaxed Studio Layer

The So Danca SD2406 is designed for dancers who appreciate effortless comfort both in and out of the studio. Part of a coordinated collection featuring the matching SD2405 cardigan and SD2407 capri pants, this relaxed sleeveless top brings together soft performance fabrics, versatile styling and dancer-focused functionality.

Cut with an easy, relaxed silhouette, the SD2406 drapes naturally over the body without feeling oversized or restrictive. The sleeveless design allows complete freedom through the shoulders and upper body, making it ideal for layering over leotards during warm-ups, rehearsals and between-class recovery.

Made from So Danca's ECO Soft Cotton with subtle Rib Stretch detailing, the fabric offers exceptional softness, breathability and natural comfort. Lightweight and easy to wear, it provides a polished studio look while maintaining the flexibility dancers need throughout the day.

A versatile wardrobe essential that transitions seamlessly from studio preparation to everyday wear.

Best For

• Studio warm-ups and cool-downs
• Layering over leotards and dancewear
• Rehearsals and coaching sessions
• Travel and competition weekends
• Recovery days and active lifestyles
• Creating a coordinated studio-to-street look

Key Features

• Relaxed sleeveless silhouette
• ECO Soft Cotton fabric for exceptional comfort
• Rib Stretch detailing for flexibility and shape retention
• Breathable, lightweight construction
• Soft drape that layers comfortably over dancewear
• Designed for studio-to-street versatility
• Coordinates with the SD2405 cardigan and SD2407 capri pants

Designed for Everyday Studio Wear

Not every dancewear essential needs to be fitted. The SD2406 is designed to provide freedom, comfort and ease throughout the day, whether you're arriving at the studio, warming up before class or travelling between rehearsals.

The lightweight cotton-rich fabric feels soft against the skin while maintaining breathability through movement. Paired with the matching cardigan and capri pants, it creates a coordinated look that reflects the balance of comfort and refinement that defines modern dancewear.

So Danca CM64 Long Sleeve Practice Top | Cláudia Mota Collection

The So Danca CM64 is part of the Cláudia Mota Collection - a capsule created for dancers who appreciate refined rehearsal wear, thoughtful design and exceptional comfort. Designed to layer effortlessly over dancewear, this elegant practice top combines a fluid silhouette with the technical performance required for daily training.

The relaxed fit skims the body without feeling oversized, allowing complete freedom of movement through the torso, shoulders and arms. A subtly shorter front hem creates a clean line that sits beautifully over leotards, practice wear and rehearsal separates, while the refined double-trim neckline adds a polished studio finish.

Made from So Danca's premium LUNA microfiber, the CM64 offers exceptional softness, breathability and stretch recovery. The lightweight fabric moves naturally with the body while maintaining its shape throughout class, coaching sessions and rehearsals. Elegant ¾ sleeves provide light coverage without adding bulk, making this a versatile layer for changing studio temperatures throughout the day. 

Designed to coordinate beautifully with the CM63 Practice Flared Pants, this sophisticated rehearsal top also pairs effortlessly with ballet skirts, leggings and studio trousers for a polished, dancer-focused look.

Best For

• Ballet and contemporary rehearsals
• Coaching and private lessons
• Studio warm-ups and preparation
• Professional practice wear
• Teaching and choreography sessions
• Dancers who prefer elegant layered styling

Key Features

• Exclusive Cláudia Mota Collection design
• Premium LUNA microfiber fabric
• Elegant ¾ sleeve construction
• Refined double-trim neckline
• Fluid silhouette with a relaxed fit
• Subtly shorter front hem for easy layering
• Breathable stretch fabric with excellent recovery

Designed for Refined Rehearsal Wear

The CM64 was created for dancers who want their practice wear to feel as considered as their technique. The fluid silhouette allows unrestricted movement while maintaining a polished appearance, making it equally suitable for coaching sessions, studio rehearsals and professional training environments.

Soft, lightweight and exceptionally comfortable, this is the kind of layer dancers reach for throughout the season. Whether paired with the matching CM63 trousers or styled with your favourite dance bottoms, it delivers the balance of elegance, comfort and practicality that defines the Cláudia Mota Collection.

So Danca SD1003 Ballet Warm-Up Shrug | Lightweight Knit Studio Layer

The So Danca SD1003 Ballet Warm-Up Shrug is designed for dancers who want warmth exactly where it is needed without compromising visibility of placement and technique. Lightweight, soft and studio-focused, this essential layer helps maintain comfort through the shoulders, upper back and arms while preserving the clean lines required for ballet training.

The classic shrug silhouette sits neatly over leotards and rehearsal wear, providing targeted warmth without covering the waist or torso. This allows dancers and teachers to maintain clear visibility of alignment throughout class, coaching sessions and barre work while still benefiting from additional muscle warmth during preparation and warm-ups.

Made from a soft stretch knit, the SD1003 offers comfortable flexibility that moves naturally with the body. The lightweight construction provides gentle insulation without adding bulk, making it easy to wear throughout changing studio temperatures and rehearsal schedules.

A timeless ballet essential designed for dancers who value preparation, comfort and polished studio presentation.

Best For

• Ballet warm-ups and barre preparation
• Maintaining warmth through the shoulders and arms
• Studio rehearsals and coaching sessions
• Pre-performance preparation
• Layering over leotards without hiding alignment
• Vocational, pre-professional and professional dancers

Designed for Ballet Training

Warm-up layers play an important role in helping dancers prepare comfortably for class and rehearsal. The SD1003 is specifically designed to support upper-body warmth while maintaining the clean visual lines required during ballet training. The open shrug construction allows freedom through the torso while helping keep muscles ready for movement.

Lightweight, practical and easy to keep close throughout the day, this ballet warm-up shrug remains a trusted studio staple for dancers at every stage of training.