Team: Capital Ice Synchronized Skating
Head Coach: Becky Gallion
Location: Bismarck, ND
Style: Synchronized Skating
Topics: Synchronized skating, Team Spotlight
Team Spotlight: University of Minnesota Dance Team, UDA National Champions
Team: University of Minnesota Dance Team
Head Coach: Amanda Gaines
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Style: College Dance Team - Jazz + Pom
Topics: Cheer, Pom & Gameday, Team Spotlight, College
You don't need your team to get started : How to plan ahead to take advantage of early bird costume specials
One of the easiest ways to save on dance costumes is to plan ahead and take advantage of early bird discounts.
Dance is a highly seasonal business, and when everyone wants their costumes in the fall, this can translate to an increase in lead-time and cost to you, the coach. To help offset this seasonality, every year The Line Up hosts an "early bird" sale from January to May, where teams can save on their custom dance costumes. However, the most common objection we hear is this "I don't have my team yet"! Here's a simple hack that many haven't considered:
You can take advantage of early bird savings by getting started with your design and prototype before you have your team formed.
Topics: Costume Design Resources, Planning Tips, Budget Tips
Team: Northwest Mississippi Community College
Director/Head Coach: Patrice Christian and Liesl Mote
Location: Senatobia, MS
Style: College Dance Team - Hip Hop
Topics: Team Spotlight, Hip Hop Dance, College
Topics: Behind the Design, Team Spotlight, College
Grit and glamour collided this past weekend at one of the most prestigious collegiate championships - UDA College Nationals.
After months of hard work and determination, dance and cheer teams from all over the nation showed up in a big way. We're lucky to collaborate with so many incredibly talented teams on their custom dance costumes and we were inspired by the creativity, performances and sparkle! Congratulations to all of the athletes! Check out some of the teams we had the honor of outfitting for this event.
Topics: College, Competition & Event Recaps
Dancer Spotlight: Emy Urdahl, Tremaine's Senior Female Dancer of the Year
When it comes to photoshoots, it's hard not to be in awe of our models - their flexibility, technique, and artistry never fails to impress us! But we were a little thunderstruck last year when we heard that on of our models, Emy Urdahl was selected as Tremaine's 2021 Senior Dancer of the Year!
Emy just finished her senior year at Dance Arts Centre in Chanhassen, Minnesota, accomplished studio in our back yard that holds a special place in our hearts (it's home for our Choreographers, Pam and Mollie). We've been lucky enough to work with her for a few years. She came to us through a model call audition, and actually started her first shoot with us as a last minute replacement - how lucky for us!
We chatted with Emy about her experience this year in the convention world, and what her plans are for the future. Check out the Q & A below!
Topics: Dance Studio, Dance Life
It's safe to say the past year has been anything but ordinary. From postponements to virtual competitions, this year brought many new challenges for competition. But it also brought us so much joy to see you work through the ups and downs to finally dance together again! It may not look the same, but the spirit and passion only dancers embody are still there!
We had the honor of working with so many local teams this year, helping routines come to life with outfits that embody each team's theme. Check out some of the Minnesota teams we were lucky enough to help create their very own #LineUpLook.
Topics: High School, Dance, Competition & Event Recaps
We recently launched a new line of face masks in some bold and fun prints. To celebrate, we turned those prints into free wallpaper downloads for your desktop, tablet or phone! Just a little something to brighten your screen ! :)
Topics: Life at The Line Up
While teams are on hold, we're continuing to look back at highlights from this past season! One of our favorite competitions of the year - the Eastern Synchronized Skating Sectional Championships - was held this past January in Albany, New York. There simply isn’t a better way to capture the hard work of coaches, skaters, and costume details than some great action photos! Here's a look at some of our favorite photos from the event!