Team: Esprit de Corps
Coaches: Deirdre Driscoll, Dede Wilson, and Erika Hoffman
Location: Lexington, Massachusetts
Style: Synchronized Skating
Team Spotlight: Esprit de Corps Makes Magic at the National Synchronized Skating Championships
Topics: Synchronized skating, Team Spotlight
We caught up with our VIP models Ali and Kate after they wrapped up their whirlwind season of conventions and competitions this summer! Check out what they had to say about their experience as a Line Up VIP and their busy year full of practices, traveling, modeling, and performances!
Topics: Dance Life
Get to know Toni, our administrative & product development support superstar!
Topics: Life at The Line Up
Increase Dancer Hip Flexibility and Strength With These 5 Moves
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.
Topics: Coaching Tips, Competition Resources
Team Spotlight: Hazen Drill Team's Smooth Routine Brings Them a State Championship!
Team: Hazen Drill Team
Coach: Lindsay Starr
Location: Renton, WA
Style: High School Dance Team - Military
Topics: High School, Dance, Team Spotlight
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!
Topics: Team Spotlight, Professional Hockey Cheerleaders - NHL
Team Spotlight: Little Chute Dance Team Places 1st in Kick and Pom at State!
Director/Head Coach: Beth DeBruin
Location: Little Chute, WI
Style: High School Dance Team, Pom and Kick
Topics: High School, Cheer, Pom & Gameday, High Kick, Team Spotlight
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!
Topics: Tryouts & Auditions, College