Keep your studio look simple with the Mara Dancewear Aura Total Black sleeveless ballet leotard. Matching black fabric, trim and zip let the ribbed texture and rounded open back define the design. Made in Spain, Aura combines supportive compression with exceptionally soft full front lining, offering a reassuringly held-in torso feel while leaving the arms uncovered.

Best For: Ballet class • Barre and centre work • Studio rehearsals • Dancers who prefer sleeveless support • Excellent fabric opacity in Black

Why Dancers Love Mara Dancewear Aura Total Black

• Adjustable zip neckline: Wear the zip higher for a neat high-neck finish or lower it slightly for more space around the neck.
• Freedom through the arms: The sleeveless cut leaves your arms uncovered while retaining Aura’s supportive ribbed body.
• An easy outfit foundation: Matching black edging and zip work with plain or printed skirts and your favourite colourful warm-ups.
• Softness beneath the hold: Exceptionally soft front lining adds comfort against the skin and reinforces coverage through the front.

Mara Aura Total Black Sleeveless Leotard – Fabric & Fit

The 78% nylon and 22% elastane ribbed performance fabric provides good compression and good support. Fine vertical ribbing adds subtle texture, while four-way stretch follows the torso through movement. Expect a close, substantial feel with firmer hold than Mara Brisa’s smooth fabric, finished with a high-cut ballet leg.

The 86% nylon and 14% elastane full front lining creates an exceptionally soft inner surface. Coverage is excellent through the Total Black fabric, with an additional layer across the front. The large rounded back cut-out is completely open, with no mesh insert, and the garment is front lined rather than lined throughout.

Compare your measurements with the Mara size chart, paying particular attention to girth and bust for comfortable movement through the upper body. Individual fit, support and opacity may vary.

Styling Your Total Black Zip-Front Ballet Leotard

This version of Aura has black binding and a black zip throughout, giving it a fully tonal finish. Pair it with ballet pink tights and a black mesh skirt for a classical outfit, or introduce a printed skirt for a more expressive rehearsal look. Cream knitwear softens the combination before class.

Dance World Tip: Keep your skirt waistband below the rounded back opening so Aura’s distinctive shape remains visible.

Main Fabric: 78% nylon, 22% elastane
Lining Composition: 86% nylon, 14% elastane
Construction: Fine ribbed performance fabric
Lining Placement: Full front
Stretch: Four-way
Feel: Supportive ribbed exterior with an exceptionally soft lined front
Compression: Good
Coverage: Excellent in Total Black
Country of Manufacture: Spain

Dance World Fabric Note: Aura’s ribbed construction offers a more substantial, held-in sensation than Brisa’s smooth fabric. The exceptionally soft front lining balances that supportive exterior, adding comfort and front coverage. The back cut-out is open, not filled with mesh or lining.

Fit: Close, supportive ballet fit
Sleeve: Sleeveless
Neckline: High, adjustable with the front zip
Back: Large rounded cut-out
Leg: High cut
Compression: Good, with a held-in ribbed feel

Choose according to the Mara Dancewear size chart, using your usual size as a starting point. Aura is designed to sit closely through the torso; there is no need to size down to create additional compression.

Dance World Fit Tip: Consider girth alongside bust, waist and hips. You should be able to raise your arms and move through the torso comfortably without excessive pulling at the neckline or armholes. The zip adjusts the neckline opening, but it does not compensate for insufficient torso length.

Machine wash cold on a delicate cycle, inside out. Do not bleach. Do not tumble dry. Dry flat. Do not iron.