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TeamSpotlight: University of St. Thomas' Ronda Rousey Inspired Jazz Routine

Posted by Stephanie on Feb 2, 2016

University of S. Thomas Dance team jazz costume, Ronda Rousey, Black edgy costume, low back , crop top and briefs

We've worked with the University of St. Thomas Dance Team (USTDT) for a while now, and it's always exciting to see what inspiration they bring us each summer! From elegant to edgy, the team always seems to fully bring their chosen theme to life. This year was no exception!

Finding Inspiration

USTDT found inspiration for their jazz routine from one very strong woman: Ronda Rousey. Rousey - an American mixed martial artist, UFC Champion, and Judo Olympian - was ranked the most "dominant" active athlete in 2015, man or woman. The team connected with her story of strength and pride, rise against the odds, and female empowerment. Their goal for their 2015-2016 season? Push the limits, just like Rousey, and have a routine & costume they hadn't seen before.

Ronda Rousey St Thomas Jazz costume inspiration

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Topics: Behind the Design, Team Spotlight, Jazz, Lyrical, & Contemporary, College

Team Spotlight: How the Baltimore Ravens Cheerleaders Perfected Their New Signature Uniform!

Posted by Deb on Nov 4, 2015

Baltimore Ravens Cheerleaders in new white 2015 uniform, The Line Up

Ever wonder what pro teams consider when designing a new uniform? Tina, director of the Baltimore Ravens cheerleaders, had a few things in mind when she came to The Line Up needing a fresh, new look for her team. The ladies had been wearing the same uniform from The Line Up for several years, and were long overdue for something new and innovative!

Changing their look was serious business, and the process took well over a year! Many pro teams want to ensure their uniform is unique to their team brand, to create their own "signature" look. Designing the Raven's uniform was a collaborative effort that involved a lot of discussion about goals, several design iterations, a couple different sample garments, approval from the Raven’s organization, and numerous tweaks along the way!

So, how did they make it happen? Here's a sneak peek behind the design process:

 

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Topics: Behind the Design, Team Spotlight, Professional Cheer - NFL

Team Spotlight: Ice & Blades New Warm Ups!

Posted by Pam on Oct 7, 2015

Ice and Blades new warm ups, jacket and leggings, The Line Up

This year, Ice & Blades Figure Skating club president, Joyce, wanted her skaters "to feel and train like athletes, so they need to look like athletes." She went on to say that she wants to have a more unified team exuding TONS of team pride. Her solution? Warm-ups to give the Ice & Blades a unified look. Keeping her intent in mind, The Line Up designers were up for the challenge of designing warm ups for the skaters!

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Topics: Synchronized skating, Team Apparel & Warm-ups, Behind the Design, Team Spotlight

Minnesota Timberwolves Dancers New Uniform

Posted by Pam on Aug 18, 2015

When the Timberwolves Dancers' coach Athenia came to us looking for a new design for this season, we were eager to help create a fresh, new look! Her vision came to life in a hooded dress, uniquely accented with a pattern created out of the Wolves' logo.

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Topics: Cheer, Pom & Gameday, Professional Dance - NBA, Behind the Design, Team Spotlight

University of St. Thomas Dance Team: 2015 National Hip Hop Champions

Posted by thelineup on Jun 1, 2015

University of St. Thomas Dance Team 2014 2015, The Line Up, Holy Grail, Hip Hop Champions, black hip hop costumes

Going a different direction on a dance, costume and theme is a risk many teams take. This past year, the University of St. Thomas Dance Team (located in Minnesota, not the island) took a major risk with a one song, Justin Timberlake and Jay-Z "Holy Grail" routine at the 2015 UDA College National Championship and it paid off! We were eager to bring their costume vision to life and match the "JT swag" they were going for.

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Topics: Dance, Behind the Design, Team Spotlight, Hip Hop Dance, College

Bellarmine Dance Team Takes Home the Gold in Beautiful Scarlet Costumes!

Posted by Pam on May 1, 2015

Bellarmine Dance Team, 2015 National NDA Champions, The Line Up

What a way to end a fabulous season! Bellarmine University Dance Team took first place a few weeks ago at the NDA Dance Championship in Daytona Beach, Florida. We were so delighted to work on their eye-catching custom costumes. Here's the story behind the design:

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Topics: Behind the Design, Team Spotlight, Jazz, Lyrical, & Contemporary, College

Team Spotlight: Waupaca Dance Team Led the Way with Eye Catching Color Combinations!

Posted by Pam on Apr 20, 2015

Masion Meredith, Waupaca dance team, 2015, The Line Up

Photo credit: Maison Meredith and the Waupaca Dance Team

One of our longtime loyal customers, the Waupaca Dance Team, designed a jazz costume this past year that was eye-catching and beautiful that came from great inspiration.

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Topics: High School, Cheer, Pom & Gameday, Behind the Design, Team Spotlight

Green Bay Southwest: Extraordinary Inspiration for Phenomenal Costumes!

Posted by Pam on Feb 19, 2015

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Every year, we are thrilled to see what The Green Bay Southwest Troyettes bring to the The Line Up. Their inspiration colors, concepts and images for their latest costume projects were both vibrant and high style.

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Topics: High School, Cheer, Pom & Gameday, Dance, Behind the Design, Team Spotlight

The NFL’s Newest Cheerleader Coach: Tara Battiato of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Posted by Deb on Jan 23, 2015

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Cheerleader Coach and Manager Tara Battiato

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Topics: Cheer, Pom & Gameday, Professional Dance - NBA, Behind the Design, Professional Cheer - NFL, Rhinestones & Sparkle

Minnesota Vikings Cheerleaders Stay Warm This Season with New OUTDOOR Uniforms!

Posted by Pam on Dec 9, 2014

The Minnesota Vikings Cheerleaders have a new element they have to account for this year at games: snow! And at The Line Up we're up for the challenge: how do you make winter wear cute AND warm?

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Topics: Professional Dance - NBA, Behind the Design, Professional Cheer - NFL

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