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

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

Grit and glamour collided this past weekend at one of the most prestigious collegiate championships - UDA College Nationals. 

After months of hard work and determination, dance and cheer teams from all over the nation showed up in a big way. We're lucky to collaborate with so many incredibly talented teams on their custom dance costumes and we were inspired by the creativity, performances and sparkle! Congratulations to all of the athletes! Check out some of the teams we had the honor of outfitting for this event. 

Team: Ohio State University Dance Team
Coach: Melissa McGhee
Choreography: Pom - Carsen Rowe, TRIBE 99; Jazz - Rudy Abreu
Location: Columbus, OH
Style: College Dance Team - Jazz & Pom
Instagram: @ohiostatedanceteam 

Photos by Universal Dance Association 

Dance and cheer teams from around the country came together this past weekend to compete in one of the most prestigious collegiate championships - UDA College Nationals. 

National competitions are always an amazing source of inspiration, and we're lucky enough to collaborate with so many incredibly talented teams. Check out some of the teams we had the honor of dressing for their big day! 

The Brigham Young University (BYU) Cougarettes continue to make a splash with their unstoppable team this season. From their viral video half time performance with their mascot, to gracing the cover of Dance Spirit Magazine - it’s clear the Cougarettes are a team to be reckoned with!