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North West Dance Team , Endicott Dance Team, Adelphi University,

University of Minnesota Duluth, Hofstra Dance Team

The 2026 UDA College Nationals once again put the spotlight on the unmatched talent, creativity, and drive of collegiate dance athletes across the country. From bold, innovative choreography to show-stopping costumes and dynamic performance elements, this year’s competition pushed the art and athleticism of dance to new levels. Every routine brought unforgettable moments that reminded us why this sport continues to evolve and inspire year after year.

We’re incredibly grateful to have collaborated with so many outstanding teams on their custom pom, hip hop, jazz, and gameday dance costumes for this season’s championship stage. The vision and passion each program brought to life was nothing short of inspiring. Watching athletes pour their hearts into every count, transition, and formation made it clear that these performances reach far beyond the floor — they energize the entire dance community and resonate worldwide.

Congratulations to all the athletes who competed at UDA College Nationals 2026. Seeing your hard work, confidence, and creativity come alive on the national stage is one of the most rewarding parts of what we do.

Scroll below to explore performance videos and photos from some of the collegiate dance teams wearing our custom costumes at this year’s competition. We can’t wait to see what you bring to the floor next.

Team:  Northernettes Synchro 
Director/Head Coach:  Alana Christie
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Style:  Synchronized Skating

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! 

Styles from left to right: Bryony Biketard, Helena, & Lydia Dress

As we were putting together our annual dance costume trends report, we noticed one major theme: lace is out and mesh is in! 5 of our top 14 trends included some variation of mesh, each a unique twist on the most popular fabric of the season.  Here are our top 3 favorites!

Every year we start designing our latest collection by doing a lot of research.  We look at what teams are wearing on game days and at competition, what our customers are designing, and the fashion trends on the runway. Despite the creative and diverse looks out there,  there's always a few clear trends that emerge! 

Here's a look at 3 of our favorite cheer and pom uniform trends for 2019: 

Every year we start designing our latest costume collection by doing a lot of research.  We look at what teams are wearing at competition, what our customers are designing, and the fashion trends on the runway. Despite the diversity, there's always a few clear trends that emerge!  Here's a look at 3 of our favorite dance costume trends for 2019 : 

Photo via the Temple Diamond Gems, in the Champagne leotard at UDA Dance Team National Championships

While it was hard to neglect football in Minnesota this past weekend (Skol Vikes, NFC North Champs!!), but we'll admit we were waaaayy more excited about UDA College nationals!  It's one of the most captivating competitions in the season, and always a source of endless inspiration for costume trends. 

Every year we take a look at the runway to forecast the current dance costume trends. We've covered the color of the year for 2018, but what about the fabric of the year? This year, we've seen a resurgence of a certain popular 90's trend on the runway, in everyday fashion and in dance and skate costumes! This trending, elegant fabric is...

Styles: 202 Long Line Crop, Brookfield Short Skirt, Jolynn, Roseangela Leotard

For all our color lovers and trend watchers, The Line Up chose a color of the year that embodies the current mood in dance!   We surveyed our designers, researched competitions, and took a nod from pop culture to determine the trend setting color for 2018. Here it is: