--- title: The Line Up Blog | Stephanie (5) description: Resources for creative performance apparel that fuels your imagination and captivates your audience. (5) --- - [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/) ## Stephanie ### Recent Posts ## [4 DIY Dance Costume Embellishments That Add the Perfect Finishing Touch](https://blog.thelineup.com/diy-dance-costume-embellishments) Posted by [Stephanie](https://blog.thelineup.com/author/stephanie) on Dec 22, 2017 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ![DSC_1029](https://blog.thelineup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/DSC_1029.jpg?width=1024&name=DSC_1029.jpg) We've kicked off our [How Much Does a Custom Dance Costume Cost series](https://blog.thelineup.com/custom-dance-costume-cost) and **next up we're talking about dance costume embellishments**! Embellishments add the perfect finishing touch to your custom dance costume. But when designing on a budget, they're often the first thing to get cut. Why? Because **they can get pretty costly and add up quickly**! Not only do you have to consider the cost of the embellishment itself, but also the labor costs to have your costume company apply the embellishments for you. However, you shouldn't have to sacrifice those finishing touches because of your budget! **The easiest way to save is to apply the finishing touches yourself.** Here are 4 dance costume embellishments that you can add yourself for the perfect finishing touch, while also cutting costs: [Read More](https://blog.thelineup.com/diy-dance-costume-embellishments) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.thelineup.com/diy-dance-costume-embellishments#comments-listing) Topics: [Costume Design Resources](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/costume-design-resources), [Budget Tips](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/budget-tips), [How to Design a Custom Dance Costume](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/how-to-design-a-custom-dance-costume) ## [How Much Does a Custom Dance Costume Cost?](https://blog.thelineup.com/custom-dance-costume-cost) Posted by [Stephanie](https://blog.thelineup.com/author/stephanie) on Dec 7, 2017 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ![How much does a custom dance costume cost? ](https://blog.thelineup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/_Blog-Images/Aitkin%20High%20School%20MN%20State%202017%20Jazz%202-1.jpg?width=790&name=Aitkin%20High%20School%20MN%20State%202017%20Jazz%202-1.jpg "How much does a custom dance costume cost? ") ###### [Aitkin All Starz Dance Team](https://www.facebook.com/aitkinallstarz/) in a Custom Jazz Costume One of the most common questions we get regarding costumes is *"how much does a custom costume cost?!"* This can be a difficult question to answer because a custom costume is just that - custom - and depends on what you add! Everything is completely unique, which means that the pricing is unique as well. As a general guideline, custom costumes can range anywhere from $150 to $600. The more detail and complex, the higher the price.  However, we generally tell people **the** **average price of a custom dance costume is around $250,** and to start with that budget in mind.   If you're looking for more information, here are six areas that will determine how much your custom dance costume costs: [Read More](https://blog.thelineup.com/custom-dance-costume-cost) 2 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.thelineup.com/custom-dance-costume-cost#comments-listing) Topics: [Budget Tips](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/budget-tips), [How to Design a Custom Dance Costume](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/how-to-design-a-custom-dance-costume) ## [How to Design a Custom Dance Costume in 8 Steps](https://blog.thelineup.com/how-to-design-a-custom-dance-costume-in-8-steps) Posted by [Stephanie](https://blog.thelineup.com/author/stephanie) on Nov 28, 2017 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ![Designing a Custom Dance Costume](https://blog.thelineup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/_Blog-Images/DSC_0824.jpg?width=1024&name=DSC_0824.jpg "Designing a Custom Dance Costume") You've got your choreography, your team is practicing hard, and now it's time to design your dance costume! This may seem like a daunting task, but designing a custom dance costume can really be broken down into 8 simple steps. If you've been following along our [How to Design a Custom Dance Costume](https://blog.thelineup.com/topic/how-to-design-a-custom-dance-costume) series, we've covered everything from prototypes to  fabrics. We've compiled all the posts in this series to give you a brief overview of the custom dance costume design process. Check it out below! [Read More](https://blog.thelineup.com/how-to-design-a-custom-dance-costume-in-8-steps) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.thelineup.com/how-to-design-a-custom-dance-costume-in-8-steps#comments-listing) Topics: [Behind the Design](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/behind-the-design), [Costume Design Resources](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/costume-design-resources), [How to Design a Custom Dance Costume](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/how-to-design-a-custom-dance-costume) ## [How to Design A Custom Dance Costume: Sizing and Measuring](https://blog.thelineup.com/sizing-for-custom-dance-costumes) Posted by [Stephanie](https://blog.thelineup.com/author/stephanie) on Nov 22, 2017 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ![Sizing and Measuring for your dance costume.jpg](https://blog.thelineup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/_Blog-Images/DSC_0981-small.jpg?width=790&name=DSC_0981-small.jpg "Sizing and Measuring for your dance costume.jpg") In our recent [How to Design a Custom Dance Costume](https://blog.thelineup.com/topic/how-to-design-a-custom-dance-costume) series, we've been covering all the steps to ordering a custom costume.   Once your design and prototype is confirmed, it's time to get started making your group order! The next step is sizing and measuring your team before your custom costume goes off to production. Fit is fashion! Even with the most beautifully designed costume, if your outfit doesn't fit properly, the focus will be on your flaws and not your skills. Here a few tips to ensure your dancers are fitted correctly: [Read More](https://blog.thelineup.com/sizing-for-custom-dance-costumes) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.thelineup.com/sizing-for-custom-dance-costumes#comments-listing) Topics: [Behind the Design](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/behind-the-design), [Costume Design Resources](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/costume-design-resources), [How to Design a Custom Dance Costume](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/how-to-design-a-custom-dance-costume) ## [Our 10 Favorite Motivational Quotes for Dancers](https://blog.thelineup.com/10-motivational-quotes-for-dancers) Posted by [Stephanie](https://blog.thelineup.com/author/stephanie) on Oct 30, 2017 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) !["Be Happy. Be Bright. Be You." - Kate Spade Motivational Quotes for Dancers](https://blog.thelineup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/_Blog-Images/Quote.jpg?width=500&name=Quote.jpg "\"Be Happy. Be Bright. Be You.\" - Kate Spade Motivational Quotes for Dancers") ###### "Be Happy. Be Bright. Be You." - Kate Spade ## As dance teams head into competition season, when the pressure and excitement are at an all time high, everyone could use a little extra motivation and encouragement!  To inspire your team, here are our 10 favorite motivational quotes for dancers: [Read More](https://blog.thelineup.com/10-motivational-quotes-for-dancers) 3 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.thelineup.com/10-motivational-quotes-for-dancers#comments-listing) Topics: [Coaching Tips](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/coaching-tips), [Dance Life](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/dance-life) ## [The 90's Dance Costume Trend that is Making a Comeback](https://blog.thelineup.com/dance-costume-trends-velvet) Posted by [Stephanie](https://blog.thelineup.com/author/stephanie) on Oct 4, 2017 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ![Velvet Header Image.jpg](https://blog.thelineup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/_Blog-Images/Velvet%20Header%20Image.jpg?width=790&height=620&name=Velvet%20Header%20Image.jpg) Every year we take a look at the runway to forecast the current dance costume trends. We've covered the [color of the year for 2018](https://blog.thelineup.com/the-dance-costume-color-of-the-year), but what about the fabric of the year? This year, we've seen a resurgence of a certain popular 90's trend on the runway, in everyday fashion and in dance and skate costumes! This trending, elegant fabric is... [Read More](https://blog.thelineup.com/dance-costume-trends-velvet) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.thelineup.com/dance-costume-trends-velvet#comments-listing) Topics: [Costume Trends](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/costume-trends), [Jazz, Lyrical, & Contemporary](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/jazz-lyrical-contemporary) ## [Top 6 Jazz, Lyrical & Contemporary Dance Costume Trends for 2018](https://blog.thelineup.com/jazz-lyrical-contemporary-dance-costume-trends-2018) Posted by [Stephanie](https://blog.thelineup.com/author/stephanie) on Sep 1, 2017 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ###### ![Sublimated Mesh Dance Leotards](https://blog.thelineup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/_Blog-Images/Floral%20Mesh%20Leotard%20Mesh%20Leotard%20Kiri%20Leotard%20Tribal%20Mesh%20Leotard_11.jpg?width=640&name=Floral%20Mesh%20Leotard%20Mesh%20Leotard%20Kiri%20Leotard%20Tribal%20Mesh%20Leotard_11.jpg "Sublimated Mesh Dance Leotards") [Floral Mesh Leotard](http://thelineup.com/dance-costumes/new-designs/floral-mesh-leotard.html), [Mesh Leotard](http://thelineup.com/dance-costumes/new-designs/mesh-leotard.html), [Tribal Mesh Leotard](http://thelineup.com/dance-costumes/new-designs/tribal-mesh-leotard.html), and [Kiri Leotard](http://thelineup.com/dance-costumes/new-designs/kiri-leotard.html).  It's that time of year - School is back in session, game days are starting to pick up again and all we can think about are this year's upcoming competition costumes! As we head into our busy season (a.k.a. your competition season!), we are overwhelmed with the amazing costume designs and inspiration that our creative customers and designers come up with! It truly is inspiring seeing all these beautiful costumes go out the door and onto the competition floor. Check out what we've found are the **Top 6 Jazz & Contemporary Dance Costume** trends for 2018: [Read More](https://blog.thelineup.com/jazz-lyrical-contemporary-dance-costume-trends-2018) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.thelineup.com/jazz-lyrical-contemporary-dance-costume-trends-2018#comments-listing) Topics: [Costume Trends](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/costume-trends), [Jazz, Lyrical, & Contemporary](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/jazz-lyrical-contemporary) ## [5 Ways Dance Costumes Can Take Your High Kick Routine to the Next Level!](https://blog.thelineup.com/5-ways-dance-costumes-can-take-your-high-kick-routine-to-the-next-level) Posted by [Stephanie](https://blog.thelineup.com/author/stephanie) on Aug 2, 2017 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share)  ![Zinzi Marissa Leotard Stilleto_11.jpg](https://blog.thelineup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/_Blog-Images/Zinzi%20Marissa%20Leotard%20Stilleto_11.jpg?width=640&name=Zinzi%20Marissa%20Leotard%20Stilleto_11.jpg) High Kick dance routines are known for their quick movements, sharp lines, and formation changes. So, how do you accentuate this choreography to take your routine to the next level? **Color change!  ****Accentuate strong movements and add visual interest by adding a pop of color.** Check out 5 unique ways to incorporate color change into your High Kick dance costume this year! [Read More](https://blog.thelineup.com/5-ways-dance-costumes-can-take-your-high-kick-routine-to-the-next-level) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.thelineup.com/5-ways-dance-costumes-can-take-your-high-kick-routine-to-the-next-level#comments-listing) Topics: [High School](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/high-school), [High Kick](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/high-kick), [Costume Trends](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/costume-trends) ## [Expert Coaching Tips: Advice from 5 NFL Cheerleading Coaches](https://blog.thelineup.com/expert-coaching-tips-5-nfl-dance-and-cheerleading-coaches-share-their-advice) Posted by [Stephanie](https://blog.thelineup.com/author/stephanie) on May 15, 2017 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share)   This February, directors for NFL's prestigious cheer and dance teams got their 2018 season off to a start at the NFL Director's Conference in Philadelphia! We were able to chat with a few of our coaching friends while attending the event, and asked them if they had any advice for fellow coaches.  Here's what these experienced and talented women had to say! [Read More](https://blog.thelineup.com/expert-coaching-tips-5-nfl-dance-and-cheerleading-coaches-share-their-advice) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.thelineup.com/expert-coaching-tips-5-nfl-dance-and-cheerleading-coaches-share-their-advice#comments-listing) Topics: [Professional Cheer - NFL](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/professional-cheer-nfl), [Coaching Tips](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/coaching-tips), [Planning Tips](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/planning-tips) ## [Competition Season Recap: 2017 Wisconsin State Dance Teams](https://blog.thelineup.com/competition-season-recap-2017-wisconsin-state-dance-teams) Posted by [Stephanie](https://blog.thelineup.com/author/stephanie) on Feb 10, 2017 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share)  ![Mukwonago dance team high kick costume](https://blog.thelineup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/_Blog-Images/Muckwonago08.jpg?width=781&name=Muckwonago08.jpg "Mukwonago dance team high kick costume") Competition season officially came to an end last weekend for our Wisconsin high school dance team friends, at the the [2017 WACPC State Dance Championships](http://www.wacpc.com/)!  If we can say anything definitive about these lovely teams, it's that they KNOW how to do custom costumes! Brightly colored Pom uniforms, edgy High Kick costumes, flowy Jazz costumes, and innovative Hip Hop looks - there's a wide variety in Wisconsin! Check out a few of the teams we were proud to have outfitted with their #LineUpLook: [Read More](https://blog.thelineup.com/competition-season-recap-2017-wisconsin-state-dance-teams) 3 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.thelineup.com/competition-season-recap-2017-wisconsin-state-dance-teams#comments-listing) Topics: [High School](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/high-school), [Dance](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/dance), [Competition & Event Recaps](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/competition-event-recaps) [Previous](https://blog.thelineup.com/author/stephanie/page/4) [All posts](https://blog.thelineup.com/all) [Next](https://blog.thelineup.com/author/stephanie/page/6) ### What do you think? Add a comment below! 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