THEME COSTUMES CONTINUE TO BE A HOT TREND THIS YEAR. And Mound Westonka Dance Team (MN) nailed it.

They creatively brainstormed a new theme based on uniforms from two seasons prior. By creating costumes for only half the team, they were able to go from Newsies to Mary Poppins seamlessly. Coach Molly sent us a sweet note with great photos that we wanted to share.

Here's what coach Molly had to say!

"Our team is so excited about their kick uniforms this year, because they love their theme (Mary Poppins), and the uniforms fit the theme so well.

As coaches, we are so excited that we were able to re-purpose TWO old uniforms to create this year's look.

Mound Westonka at 2014 MSHSL Dance State- perfect Newsies theme!

The new and improved 2015 look- Mary Poppins!

We were able to take leotards that The Line Up made for our kick dance two years ago, and repurpose them twice - last year we wore them for jazz, and this year we had them re-made for kick.

We used last year's 'Newsies' costumes as inspiration for this year's theme. We are able to have half of our girls wear the same costumes this year, but they fit a whole new theme!

The Line Up has been SO wonderful to work with, and they are able to make beautiful uniforms out of recycled garments. Not only does it save our team money, but it teaches our team a good lesson that they don't always get to have new uniforms each year, nor is it necessary if we think creatively. Thank you, thank you, thank you to The Line Up for everything you do for our team!"

You are very welcome, Molly! Such an economical, creative idea that looks fantastic on the floor- good job!

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