--- title: The Line Up Blog | Jessica description: Resources for creative performance apparel that fuels your imagination and captivates your audience. --- - [Contact](http://thelineup.com/contact) - [About](https://www.thelineup.com/about) - [Sizing](http://thelineup.com/sizing) - [Fabrics](http://thelineup.com/fabrics) - [My Account](http://thelineup.com/account) - [My Cart](http://thelineup.com/cart) [![the line up](https://blog.thelineup.com/hubfs/2018.TheLineupTheme/logo.png "the line up")](https://www.thelineup.com/) - [Shop](http://thelineup.com/) - [Design](http://thelineup.com/services-design) - [Learn](http://thelineup.com/learn) - [Inspire](http://thelineup.com/inspire) . # [Blog](https://blog.thelineup.com/) ## Jessica ### Recent Posts ## [Team Spotlight: Northernettes Synchro](https://blog.thelineup.com/team-spotlight-northernettes-synchronized-skating) Posted by [Jessica](https://blog.thelineup.com/author/jessica) on Jun 30, 2025 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Northernettes - synchronized skating dress](https://blog.thelineup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/_Blog-Images/barbie%20team%20photo-%20new%20size.png?width=790&height=534&name=barbie%20team%20photo-%20new%20size.png)](https://www.instagram.com/northernettessynchro_usa/) **Team:**  Northernettes Synchro  **Director/Head Coach:  Alana Christie** **Location:** Minneapolis, MN **Style:**  Synchronized Skating [Read More](https://blog.thelineup.com/team-spotlight-northernettes-synchronized-skating) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.thelineup.com/team-spotlight-northernettes-synchronized-skating#comments-listing) Topics: [Synchronized skating](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/synchronized-skating), [Behind the Design](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/behind-the-design), [Character & Theme](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/character-theme), [Team Spotlight](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/teamspotlight), [Coaching Tips](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/coaching-tips), [Costume Design Resources](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/costume-design-resources), [Costume Trends](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/costume-trends), [College](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/college), [Rhinestones & Sparkle](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/rhinestones-sparkle), [Competition Resources](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/competition-resources), [Competition & Event Recaps](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/competition-event-recaps), [Choreography](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/choreography), [How to Design a Custom Dance Costume](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/how-to-design-a-custom-dance-costume) ## [The Line Up | Employee Spotlight: Jordan Carpenter](https://blog.thelineup.com/employee-spotlight) Posted by [Jessica](https://blog.thelineup.com/author/jessica) on Apr 10, 2025 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ![header-1](https://blog.thelineup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/_Blog-Images/header-1.jpg?width=790&height=630&name=header-1.jpg) [Read More](https://blog.thelineup.com/employee-spotlight) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.thelineup.com/employee-spotlight#comments-listing) Topics: [Dance](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/dance), [Behind the Design](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/behind-the-design), [Jazz, Lyrical, & Contemporary](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/jazz-lyrical-contemporary), [Dance Studio](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/dance-studio), [Competition & Event Recaps](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/competition-event-recaps), [Choreography](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/choreography), [Dance Life](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/dance-life) ## [Team Spotlight: Hudson Raidaires](https://blog.thelineup.com/team-spotlight-hudson-raidaires) Posted by [Jessica](https://blog.thelineup.com/author/jessica) on Feb 12, 2025 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ![Hudson Raidiers](https://blog.thelineup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/_Blog-Images/Hudson%20Raidiers.jpg?width=790&height=357&name=Hudson%20Raidiers.jpg) **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 [Read More](https://blog.thelineup.com/team-spotlight-hudson-raidaires) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.thelineup.com/team-spotlight-hudson-raidaires#comments-listing) Topics: [Dance](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/dance), [Behind the Design](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/behind-the-design), [Team Spotlight](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/teamspotlight), [Jazz, Lyrical, & Contemporary](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/jazz-lyrical-contemporary), [Dance Studio](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/dance-studio), [Competition & Event Recaps](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/competition-event-recaps), [Choreography](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/choreography), [Dance Life](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/dance-life) ## [Competition Recap: 2025 UDA Collegiate Nationals](https://blog.thelineup.com/competition-recap-uda-collegiate-nationals-2025) Posted by [Jessica](https://blog.thelineup.com/author/jessica) on Jan 31, 2025 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Get started on a custom costume today. ](https://blog.thelineup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/_Blog-Images/Header%20Image-2.jpg?width=790&height=790&name=Header%20Image-2.jpg)](https://www.thelineup.com/)   ###### Photos via   [Endicott Dance Team,](https://www.instagram.com/endicottdanceteam/) [Hofstra Dance Team,](https://www.instagram.com/hofstradanceteam/) [UC - Santa Barbra Dance Team,](https://www.instagram.com/ucsbdanceteam/)[Iowa Dance Team,](https://www.instagram.com/iowadanceteam/) ###### [University of Cincinnati Dance Team, ](https://www.instagram.com/gobearcatsdance/)[North West Dance Team](https://www.instagram.com/northwestdanceteam/)   The 2025 [UDA College Nationals](https://www.varsity.com/uda/school/competitions/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](https://www.thelineup.com/dance-costumes/pom-uniforms.html), [hip hop](https://www.thelineup.com/dance-costumes/hip-hop.html),[jazz](https://www.thelineup.com/dance-costumes/jazz-lyrical-contemporary.html), and [gameday](https://www.thelineup.com/dance-team-uniforms/gameday.html) 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!    [Read More](https://blog.thelineup.com/competition-recap-uda-collegiate-nationals-2025) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.thelineup.com/competition-recap-uda-collegiate-nationals-2025#comments-listing) Topics: [Cheer, Pom & Gameday](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/cheer-pom-gameday), [Dance](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/dance), [Hip Hop Dance](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/hip-hop-dance), [Costume Trends](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/costume-trends), [Jazz, Lyrical, & Contemporary](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/jazz-lyrical-contemporary), [College](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/college), [Competition & Event Recaps](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/competition-event-recaps) ## [Team Spotlight: Hot Wheelz from The Dance Complex](https://blog.thelineup.com/team-spotlight-hot-wheelz-the-dance-complex) Posted by [Jessica](https://blog.thelineup.com/author/jessica) on Sep 25, 2024 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ![hot-wheelz-1](https://blog.thelineup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/_Blog-Images/hot-wheelz-1.jpg?width=790&height=494&name=hot-wheelz-1.jpg) **Team:** Hot Wheelz from The Dance Complex  **Head Coach:** Kerri Trombley **Location:** Maple Grove, MN **Style:**  Jazz, Lyrical & Contemporary [Read More](https://blog.thelineup.com/team-spotlight-hot-wheelz-the-dance-complex) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.thelineup.com/team-spotlight-hot-wheelz-the-dance-complex#comments-listing) Topics: [Dance](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/dance), [Behind the Design](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/behind-the-design), [Team Spotlight](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/teamspotlight), [Jazz, Lyrical, & Contemporary](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/jazz-lyrical-contemporary), [Dance Studio](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/dance-studio), [Competition & Event Recaps](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/competition-event-recaps), [Choreography](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/choreography), [Dance Life](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/dance-life) ## [Team Spotlight: Capital Ice Chips Synchronized Skating Team](https://blog.thelineup.com/team-spotlight-bismarck-capital-ice-chips-2023) Posted by [Jessica](https://blog.thelineup.com/author/jessica) on Apr 3, 2023 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ![Capital Ice Chips Intermediate Synchronized Skating Dresses](https://blog.thelineup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/capital%20ice%20chips%203.jpg?width=790&height=593&name=capital%20ice%20chips%203.jpg) **Team:** Capital Ice Synchronized Skating **Head Coach:** Becky Gallion **Location:** Bismarck, ND **Style:**  Synchronized Skating [Read More](https://blog.thelineup.com/team-spotlight-bismarck-capital-ice-chips-2023) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.thelineup.com/team-spotlight-bismarck-capital-ice-chips-2023#comments-listing) Topics: [Synchronized skating](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/synchronized-skating), [Team Spotlight](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/teamspotlight) ## [Team Spotlight: University of Minnesota Dance Team, UDA National Champions](https://blog.thelineup.com/team-spotlight-university-of-minnesota-dance-team-2023) Posted by [Jessica](https://blog.thelineup.com/author/jessica) on Mar 27, 2023 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ![2023 University of Minnesota Dance Team Custom Pom Costume](https://blog.thelineup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/DSC_6592%20small.jpg?width=790&height=527&name=DSC_6592%20small.jpg) **Team:** University of Minnesota Dance Team **Head Coach:** Amanda Gaines **Location:** Minneapolis, MN **Style:**  College Dance Team - Jazz + Pom [Read More](https://blog.thelineup.com/team-spotlight-university-of-minnesota-dance-team-2023) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.thelineup.com/team-spotlight-university-of-minnesota-dance-team-2023#comments-listing) Topics: [Cheer, Pom & Gameday](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/cheer-pom-gameday), [Team Spotlight](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/teamspotlight), [College](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/college) ## [You don't need your team to get started : How to plan ahead to take advantage of early bird costume specials](https://blog.thelineup.com/blog/2023/01/27/you-dont-need-your-team-to-get-started) Posted by [Jessica](https://blog.thelineup.com/author/jessica) on Mar 3, 2023 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ![FreshCoast_TheLineUp_HQShoot_202212-0678_790](https://blog.thelineup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/FreshCoast_TheLineUp_HQShoot_202212-0678_790.jpg?width=790&height=527&name=FreshCoast_TheLineUp_HQShoot_202212-0678_790.jpg)   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.    [Read More](https://blog.thelineup.com/blog/2023/01/27/you-dont-need-your-team-to-get-started) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.thelineup.com/blog/2023/01/27/you-dont-need-your-team-to-get-started#comments-listing) Topics: [Costume Design Resources](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/costume-design-resources), [Planning Tips](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/planning-tips), [Budget Tips](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/budget-tips) ## [Team Spotlight: Northwest Mississippi Community College Dance Team](https://blog.thelineup.com/team-spotlight-northwest-mississippi-community-college-2023) Posted by [Jessica](https://blog.thelineup.com/author/jessica) on Mar 1, 2023 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ![NWCC Hip Hop](https://blog.thelineup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image002.jpg?width=2736&height=1824&name=image002.jpg) **Team:** Northwest Mississippi Community College **Director/Head Coach:** Patrice Christian and Liesl Mote **Location:** Senatobia, MS **Style:**  College Dance Team - Hip Hop [Read More](https://blog.thelineup.com/team-spotlight-northwest-mississippi-community-college-2023) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.thelineup.com/team-spotlight-northwest-mississippi-community-college-2023#comments-listing) Topics: [Team Spotlight](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/teamspotlight), [Hip Hop Dance](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/hip-hop-dance), [College](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/college) ## [Behind the Design: The Ohio State University's 2023 UDA Uniforms](https://blog.thelineup.com/behind-the-design-the-ohio-state-university-custom-designs) Posted by [Jessica](https://blog.thelineup.com/author/jessica) on Feb 7, 2023 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [**![The Ohio State University Dance Team](https://blog.thelineup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/_Blog-Images/ohio-state-photo.jpg?width=790&height=444&name=ohio-state-photo.jpg)**](https://www.instagram.com/ohiostatedanceteam/) [Read More](https://blog.thelineup.com/behind-the-design-the-ohio-state-university-custom-designs) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.thelineup.com/behind-the-design-the-ohio-state-university-custom-designs#comments-listing) Topics: [Behind the Design](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/behind-the-design), [Team Spotlight](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/teamspotlight), [College](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/college) [All posts](https://blog.thelineup.com/all) [Next](https://blog.thelineup.com/author/jessica/page/2) ### What do you think? 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