Team: Hudson Raidaires
Head Coach: Bailey Mutschler - Written in collaboration with the varsity coaching staff
Location: Hudson, WI
Style: Pom, Kick, Jazz and Hip Hop
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Topics: Dance, Behind the Design, Team Spotlight, Jazz, Lyrical, & Contemporary, Dance Studio, Competition & Event Recaps, Choreography, Dance Life
Photos via Endicott Dance Team, Hofstra Dance Team, UC - Santa Barbra Dance Team, Iowa Dance Team,
University of Cincinnati Dance Team, North West Dance Team
The 2025 UDA College Nationals showcased the extraordinary talent and boundless creativity of dance athletes, as they pushed the boundaries of the sport to new heights once again! With innovative choreography, stunning costumes, and performance props, this year's event delivered unforgettable moments that will resonate with us for years to come. Each performance was a testament to the dedication and artistry of the athletes, leaving us in awe and anticipation for what's next in the world of collegiate dance.
We’re incredibly fortunate to have had the opportunity to collaborate with so many exceptionally talented teams on their custom pom, hip hop, jazz, and gameday dance costumes. The vision, creativity, and performances showcased this weekend didn’t just inspire the dance community—they resonated on a global scale. The talent, passion, and dedication poured into perfecting these routines leave us truly inspired and grateful to have been a small part of it.
Congratulations to all the athletes who competed at UDA College Nationals! Watching you perform is the best part of our job.
Check out performance videos and photos from some of the collegiate dance teams we had the privilege of outfitting for the competition, below!
Topics: Cheer, Pom & Gameday, Dance, Hip Hop Dance, Costume Trends, Jazz, Lyrical, & Contemporary, College, Competition & Event Recaps
Team: Hot Wheelz from The Dance Complex
Head Coach: Kerri Trombley
Location: Maple Grove, MN
Style: Jazz, Lyrical & Contemporary
Topics: Dance, Behind the Design, Team Spotlight, Jazz, Lyrical, & Contemporary, Dance Studio, Competition & Event Recaps, Choreography, Dance Life
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