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## [Two Ways to Shop with The Line Up](https://blog.thelineup.com/two-ways-to-shop)

 Posted by [Courtney](https://blog.thelineup.com/author/courtney) on Aug 21, 2026

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Two Ways to Shop for Your Dance Team with The Line Up 

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## [10 Things to Consider Before Designing Your Next Dance Costume](https://blog.thelineup.com/10-things-to-consider-before-designing-your-next-dance-costume)

 Posted by [Courtney](https://blog.thelineup.com/author/courtney) on Jul 31, 2026

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## **![Cover](https://blog.thelineup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Cover.jpg?width=485&height=628&name=Cover.jpg)**

** Team: Mountain View Toro Pom**  

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## [Matador-Inspired Dance Team Uniform | Mountain View Toro Pom](https://blog.thelineup.com/matador-inspired-dance-team-uniform-mountain-view-toro-pom)

 Posted by [Courtney](https://blog.thelineup.com/author/courtney) on Apr 1, 2026

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## **![Toro group](https://blog.thelineup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Toro%20group.jpg?width=750&height=713&name=Toro%20group.jpg)**

** Team: Mountain View Toro Pom  
Director/Head Coach: Emily Winkel   
Choreographers: Haylee Holland and Jessie Palmer **

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## [The Line Up | Employee Spotlight: Jordan Carpenter](https://blog.thelineup.com/employee-spotlight)

 Posted by [Jessica](https://blog.thelineup.com/author/jessica) on Apr 10, 2025

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## [Team Spotlight: Hudson Raidaires](https://blog.thelineup.com/team-spotlight-hudson-raidaires)

 Posted by [Jessica](https://blog.thelineup.com/author/jessica) on Feb 12, 2025

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**Team:**  Hudson  Raidaires   
**Head Coach:** Bailey Mutschler - Written in collaboration with the varsity coaching staff    
**Location:** Hudson, WI  
**Style:**  Pom, Kick, Jazz and Hip Hop

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## [Team Spotlight: Hot Wheelz from The Dance Complex](https://blog.thelineup.com/team-spotlight-hot-wheelz-the-dance-complex)

 Posted by [Jessica](https://blog.thelineup.com/author/jessica) on Sep 25, 2024

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**Team:** Hot Wheelz from The Dance Complex   
**Head Coach:** Kerri Trombley  
**Location:** Maple Grove, MN  
**Style:**  Jazz, Lyrical & Contemporary

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## [Dancer Spotlight: Emy Urdahl, Tremaine's Senior Female Dancer of the Year](https://blog.thelineup.com/dancer-spotlight-emy-urdahl-tremaine-dancer-of-the-year)

 Posted by [Trista](https://blog.thelineup.com/author/trista) on Aug 12, 2021

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## ![Tremaine Dancer of the Year Emy Urdahl](https://blog.thelineup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Emy-DOTY2.jpg?width=1796&name=Emy-DOTY2.jpg)

When it comes to photoshoots, it's hard not to be in awe of our models - their flexibility, technique, and artistry never fails to impress us!  But we were a little thunderstruck last year when we heard that on of our models, Emy Urdahl was selected as Tremaine's 2021 Senior Dancer of the Year! 

Emy just finished her senior year at [Dance Arts Centre](https://www.danceartscentre.net/) in Chanhassen, Minnesota, accomplished studio in our back yard that holds a special place in our hearts (it's home for our Choreographers, Pam and Mollie). We've been lucky enough to work with her for a few years.  She came to us through a [model call audition](https://www.thelineup.com/models), and actually started her first shoot with us as a last minute replacement - how lucky for us! 

We chatted with Emy about her experience this year in the convention world, and what her plans are for the future.  Check out the Q & A below! 

 

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## [The Line Up VIP Spotlight: Ali Ogle & Kate Happe's Amazing Season](https://blog.thelineup.com/vip-spotlight-ali-kate)

 Posted by [Trista](https://blog.thelineup.com/author/trista) on Aug 28, 2018

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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!

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## [3 Things Dancers Should Never Do While Stretching](https://blog.thelineup.com/things-dancers-should-never-do-while-stretching)

 Posted by [Katie Peyton](https://blog.thelineup.com/author/katie-peyton) on May 2, 2018

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You probably have a stretching routine that you’ve been doing for months or even years. Usually the routine starts standing, folding over your legs for a hamstring stretch, spending some time in a runners lunge, and of course a straddle stretch that slides right into the splits.

From studios to dance teams, stretching usually looks the same, but it’s important to follow healthy stretching guidelines to prevent injury and decreasing your strength.

So, how should a dancer stretch correctly? By avoiding these three things, below!

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## [Meet Line Up VIP Kate Happe!](https://blog.thelineup.com/line-up-vip-kate-happe)

 Posted by [Meagan](https://blog.thelineup.com/author/meagan) on Nov 16, 2017

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