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(10) --- - [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/) ## [Meet The Line Up Team: Toni, Admin & Product Development Support](https://blog.thelineup.com/meet-the-line-up-team-toni) Posted by [Abby](https://blog.thelineup.com/author/abby) on Aug 28, 2018 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ###### Get to know Toni, our administrative & product development support superstar! [Read More](https://blog.thelineup.com/meet-the-line-up-team-toni) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.thelineup.com/meet-the-line-up-team-toni#comments-listing) Topics: [Life at The Line Up](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/life-at-the-line-up) ## [Meet The Line Up Team: Sara, Accountant](https://blog.thelineup.com/meet-the-line-up-team-sara) Posted by [Abby](https://blog.thelineup.com/author/abby) on Aug 15, 2018 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ##   ###### Get to know Sara, our extraordinary accountant here at The Line Up! [Read More](https://blog.thelineup.com/meet-the-line-up-team-sara) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.thelineup.com/meet-the-line-up-team-sara#comments-listing) Topics: [Life at The Line Up](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/life-at-the-line-up) ## [Increase Dancer Hip Flexibility and Strength With These 5 Moves](https://blog.thelineup.com/increase-hip-flexibility-and-strength-with-these-5-moves) Posted by [Katie Peyton](https://blog.thelineup.com/author/katie-peyton) on Aug 10, 2018 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Dancer hip flexibility ](https://blog.thelineup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/_Blog-Images/Jupela_11.jpg?width=3577&name=Jupela_11.jpg)](https://thelineup.wistia.com/medias/i0veyb0erg?wvideo=i0veyb0erg&wemail=) I get asked a lot as a personal trainer for dancers about hip flexibility and strength. It seems to be an area of concern for coaches and dancers striving for flat splits, high kicks and extended leaps. The biggest issue however isn’t really a lack of flexibility, but a lack of movement in our every day lives. The increased time we spend sitting at work, school, in cars or buses causes our hip muscles to become tighter and shorter. This pulls on our low back and even our hamstrings. With these 5 movements, you’ll see a drastic change in hip flexibility but you can also enjoy some more movement in the back and legs. [Read More](https://blog.thelineup.com/increase-hip-flexibility-and-strength-with-these-5-moves) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.thelineup.com/increase-hip-flexibility-and-strength-with-these-5-moves#comments-listing) Topics: [Coaching Tips](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/coaching-tips), [Competition Resources](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/competition-resources) ## [Meet The Line Up Team: Michelle, Product Designer](https://blog.thelineup.com/meet-the-line-up-team-michelle) Posted by [Abby](https://blog.thelineup.com/author/abby) on Aug 8, 2018 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ##   Get to know Michelle, one of the product designers for our premier custom design clients! [Read More](https://blog.thelineup.com/meet-the-line-up-team-michelle) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.thelineup.com/meet-the-line-up-team-michelle#comments-listing) Topics: [Life at The Line Up](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/life-at-the-line-up) ## [Team Spotlight: Hazen Drill Team's Smooth Routine Brings Them a State Championship!](https://blog.thelineup.com/hazen-drill-team) Posted by [Tom](https://blog.thelineup.com/author/tom) on Jun 19, 2018 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ![Hazen drill team snack costume](https://blog.thelineup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/_Blog-Images/Hazenc.jpg?width=790&name=Hazenc.jpg) **Team:** Hazen Drill Team **Coach:** Lindsay Starr **Location:** Renton, WA **Style:** High School Dance Team - Military   [Read More](https://blog.thelineup.com/hazen-drill-team) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.thelineup.com/hazen-drill-team#comments-listing) Topics: [High School](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/high-school), [Dance](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/dance), [Team Spotlight](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/teamspotlight) ## [Stanley Cup Finalists Look Fresh in Their Line Up Uniforms](https://blog.thelineup.com/first-time-stanley-cup-finalists-look-fresh-in-their-line-up-uniforms) Posted by [Trista](https://blog.thelineup.com/author/trista) on Jun 6, 2018 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ![Stanley Cup Finalists Washington Capital Red Rockers & Vegas Golden Knights Crew](https://blog.thelineup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/_Blog-Images/Washington%20Capitals%20Golden%20Knights.jpg?width=790&name=Washington%20Capitals%20Golden%20Knights.jpg)  It's that time of year when NBA and NHL playoffs are in full swing, and it's only natural for us to want to root for those teams we helped outfit.  So we were especially excited last week when we heard that the Washington Capitals and the Vegas Golden Knights made it to the Stanley Cup Final - we helped outfit the spirit and ice crew for *both* teams!  [Read More](https://blog.thelineup.com/first-time-stanley-cup-finalists-look-fresh-in-their-line-up-uniforms) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.thelineup.com/first-time-stanley-cup-finalists-look-fresh-in-their-line-up-uniforms#comments-listing) Topics: [Team Spotlight](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/teamspotlight), [Professional Hockey Cheerleaders - NHL](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/professional-hockey-cheerleaders-nhl) ## [Team Spotlight: Little Chute Dance Team Places 1st in Kick and Pom at State!](https://blog.thelineup.com/little-chute-dance-team-kick-and-pom-champions) Posted by [Tom](https://blog.thelineup.com/author/tom) on Jun 5, 2018 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ![Little Chute State Champions](https://blog.thelineup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/713c1d53-1dfd-4a9a-9795-52238674d5bd-customer_photo_1-State-Champs.jpg?width=790&name=713c1d53-1dfd-4a9a-9795-52238674d5bd-customer_photo_1-State-Champs.jpg) **Team:** Little Chute High School Dance Team **Director/Head Coach:** Beth DeBruin **Location:** Little Chute, WI **Style:** High School Dance Team, Pom and Kick   [Read More](https://blog.thelineup.com/little-chute-dance-team-kick-and-pom-champions) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.thelineup.com/little-chute-dance-team-kick-and-pom-champions#comments-listing) Topics: [High School](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/high-school), [Cheer, Pom & Gameday](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/cheer-pom-gameday), [High Kick](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/high-kick), [Team Spotlight](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/teamspotlight) ## [8 Tips for Your Best College Dance Team Audition Outfit!](https://blog.thelineup.com/8-tips-for-your-best-college-audition-outfit) Posted by [Trista](https://blog.thelineup.com/author/trista) on May 31, 2018 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ![college dance team audition outfit](https://blog.thelineup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/_Blog-Images/college%20audition%20tips.jpg?width=869&name=college%20audition%20tips.jpg) Choosing the right outfit for your college audition can be tricky - you want to stand out while still adhering to the guidelines of your team's audition. Taking a creative approach when deciding what to wear can go a long way in helping you catch the coaches' eyes and feeling confident at auditions! While every team's guidelines are different, here are a apparel tips every dancer should consider when choosing an outfit for college dance team auditions!  [Read More](https://blog.thelineup.com/8-tips-for-your-best-college-audition-outfit) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.thelineup.com/8-tips-for-your-best-college-audition-outfit#comments-listing) Topics: [Tryouts & Auditions](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/tryouts-auditions), [College](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/college) ## [Team Spotlight: A "Strong Women" Theme for Hockettes Junior Synchronized Skating Team](https://blog.thelineup.com/hockettes-synchronized-skating-team) Posted by [Meagan](https://blog.thelineup.com/author/meagan) on May 22, 2018 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) **![Hockettes Junior Free Skate Body suit](https://blog.thelineup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/_Blog-Images/Hockettes%20Junior%20Free%20Skate%20(1).jpg?width=800&name=Hockettes%20Junior%20Free%20Skate%20(1).jpg)** **Team:** Ann Arbor Hockettes **Director/Head Coach:** Erin Donovan **Location:** Ann Arbor, MI **Style:** Synchronized Skating Team - Junior  [Read More](https://blog.thelineup.com/hockettes-synchronized-skating-team) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.thelineup.com/hockettes-synchronized-skating-team#comments-listing) Topics: [Synchronized skating](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/synchronized-skating), [Team Spotlight](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/teamspotlight) ## [Meet The Line Up Team: Emily, Product Designer](https://blog.thelineup.com/meet-the-line-up-team-emily) Posted by [Stephanie](https://blog.thelineup.com/author/stephanie) on May 21, 2018 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ##   [Read More](https://blog.thelineup.com/meet-the-line-up-team-emily) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.thelineup.com/meet-the-line-up-team-emily#comments-listing) Topics: [Life at The Line Up](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/life-at-the-line-up) [Previous](https://blog.thelineup.com/page/9) [All posts](https://blog.thelineup.com/all) [Next](https://blog.thelineup.com/page/11) ### What do you think? 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