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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! 

Team: Hot Wheelz from The Dance Complex 
Head Coach: Kerri Trombley
Location: Maple Grove, MN
Style:  Jazz, Lyrical & Contemporary

Team: Hofstra University Dance Team
Head Coach: Kelly Olsen
Location: Hempstead, NY
Style:  College Dance Team - Jazz

University of Minnesota Dance Team | College of St. Benedict Dance Team | MN State Mankato Dance Team

About 18 months ago, we noticed a dance photographer pop up in our feed named Cobey Rouse, from Rouse Productions  Since then, we've slowly watched his connection in the dance community grow - from photographing high school dance teams in his Lakeville, Minnesota community to traveling to UDA nationals with some of the most talented collegiate dance teams.  

What's been even more fun to see is Cobey's approach to his photography and business.  We've never interacted with a more humble and giving photographer, and his mission - to promote the sport of dance - comes through in so much of his work!  It's clear he has a passion to elevate the sport, and this passion fuels his photography. 

We asked Minnesota local, to give us a little more insight into his passion for preserving these extraordinary moments, particularly when working with dancers.  Check out his answers and some of his work below! 

Photos via  Quinnipiac Dance Team, Hofstra Dance Team, Villanova Dance Team, University of Minnesota Dance Team

Dance athletes are continuously pushing the boundaries and redefining the limits of the sport, and this holds particularly true at the 2024 UDA College Nationals.  With unique choreography, transitional costumes, and tributes to dance history - this year brought numerous surprises that will continue to linger in our thoughts!

We feel fortunate to have collaborated with many exceptionally talented teams for their custom dance costumes. The vision, creativity, and performances not only inspired the dance community this weekend, but resonated worldwide.   We are truly in awe of the talent and dedication poured into perfecting these routines. 

Congratulations to all the athletes at UDA!  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! 

Team: Capital Ice Synchronized Skating
Head Coach: Becky Gallion
Location: Bismarck, ND
Style:  Synchronized Skating 

Team: University of Minnesota Dance Team
Head Coach: Amanda Gaines
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Style:  College Dance Team - Jazz + Pom 

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. 

Team: Northwest Mississippi Community College
Director/Head Coach: Patrice Christian and Liesl Mote
Location: Senatobia, MS
Style:  College Dance Team - Hip Hop