--- title: The Line Up Blog | Dance (3) description: Dance | Resources for creative performance apparel that fuels your imagination and captivates your audience. (3) --- - [Contact](http://thelineup.com/contact) - [About](https://www.thelineup.com/about) - [Sizing](http://thelineup.com/sizing) - [Fabrics](http://thelineup.com/fabrics) - [My Account](http://thelineup.com/account) - [My Cart](http://thelineup.com/cart) [![the line up](https://blog.thelineup.com/hubfs/2018.TheLineupTheme/logo.png "the line up")](https://www.thelineup.com/) - [Shop](http://thelineup.com/) - [Design](http://thelineup.com/services-design) - [Learn](http://thelineup.com/learn) - [Inspire](http://thelineup.com/inspire) . # [Blog](https://blog.thelineup.com/) ## [Competition Recap: 2019 North Dakota State Dance Competition](https://blog.thelineup.com/competition-recap-2019-north-dakota-state-dance-competition) Posted by [Tom](https://blog.thelineup.com/author/tom) on Feb 11, 2019 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ![West Fargo High School High Kick costume](https://blog.thelineup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/_Blog-Images/West%20Fargo%20HS%20Kick%203.jpg?width=790&name=West%20Fargo%20HS%20Kick%203.jpg) Another season is in the books for North Dakota dance teams, culminating in the [2019 NDADD State Dance Competition](http://www.ndadd.org/statecompetition.aspx).  The competition featured teams from around the state doing their best Pom, Jazz, Hip-Hop, and High Kick dances! For over 30 years, NDADD has showcased dance teams in North Dakota, regularly highlighting the creativity and artistry of this great sport! We were honored to outfit some of the teams at this year's competition; check them out below.   Congrats on a great season, ladies!  [Read More](https://blog.thelineup.com/competition-recap-2019-north-dakota-state-dance-competition) 4 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.thelineup.com/competition-recap-2019-north-dakota-state-dance-competition#comments-listing) Topics: [High School](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/high-school), [Dance](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/dance), [Competition & Event Recaps](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/competition-event-recaps) ## [Top 3 Innovative Dance Costume Trends for 2019](https://blog.thelineup.com/top-3-innovative-dance-costume-trends-for-2019) Posted by [Trista](https://blog.thelineup.com/author/trista) on Oct 16, 2018 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## ![Check out the top trends for 2019 Dance costumes](https://blog.thelineup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/_Blog-Images/top%20trends%20-%20cover.jpg?width=790&name=top%20trends%20-%20cover.jpg) 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 :  [Read More](https://blog.thelineup.com/top-3-innovative-dance-costume-trends-for-2019) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.thelineup.com/top-3-innovative-dance-costume-trends-for-2019#comments-listing) Topics: [Dance](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/dance), [Costume Trends](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/costume-trends) ## [Team Spotlight: Hazen Drill Team's Smooth Routine Brings Them a State Championship!](https://blog.thelineup.com/hazen-drill-team) Posted by [Tom](https://blog.thelineup.com/author/tom) on Jun 19, 2018 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ![Hazen drill team snack costume](https://blog.thelineup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/_Blog-Images/Hazenc.jpg?width=790&name=Hazenc.jpg) **Team:** Hazen Drill Team **Coach:** Lindsay Starr **Location:** Renton, WA **Style:** High School Dance Team - Military   [Read More](https://blog.thelineup.com/hazen-drill-team) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.thelineup.com/hazen-drill-team#comments-listing) Topics: [High School](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/high-school), [Dance](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/dance), [Team Spotlight](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/teamspotlight) ## [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 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share)  ![dancer stretch pose](https://blog.thelineup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/_Blog-Images/420%20Color%20Block_11.jpg?width=3276&height=1872&name=420%20Color%20Block_11.jpg) 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! [Read More](https://blog.thelineup.com/things-dancers-should-never-do-while-stretching) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.thelineup.com/things-dancers-should-never-do-while-stretching#comments-listing) Topics: [Dance](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/dance), [Coaching Tips](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/coaching-tips), [Dance Life](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/dance-life) ## [Competition Season Recap: 2018 Washington High School Dance Teams ](https://blog.thelineup.com/competition-recap-2018-washington-state-dance-teams) Posted by [Meagan](https://blog.thelineup.com/author/meagan) on Apr 5, 2018 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ![washington dance teams custom dance costumes](https://blog.thelineup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Newport%20Military.jpg?width=4464&height=2976&name=Newport%20Military.jpg) The 2018 Washington State Dance/Drill Championship was held on March 23-24 and we are LOVING all the photos from the event!  So many creative dance costume designs came to life on the floor: from [Skyline Dance Team's](https://www.instagram.com/skylinedanceteam_/) Bruno Mars inspired pom uniform, to [Hazen Drill Team's](https://www.instagram.com/hazendrill/) sleek Snake costume for military, these teams know how to design gorgeous and innovative costumes!  Check out a few of the Washington teams we were proud to have outfitted with their #LineUpLook, below! Have more photos to share? We LOVE seeing you in action!  [Send us your photos here >>>](http://info.thelineup.com/customer-photo-upload) [Read More](https://blog.thelineup.com/competition-recap-2018-washington-state-dance-teams) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.thelineup.com/competition-recap-2018-washington-state-dance-teams#comments-listing) Topics: [High School](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/high-school), [Dance](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/dance), [Competition & Event Recaps](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/competition-event-recaps) ## [Team Spotlight: Franklin High School Dance Team Takes 1st in Both Pom & Jazz at Wisconsin State!](https://blog.thelineup.com/team-spotlight-franklin-high-school-dance-team) Posted by [Meagan](https://blog.thelineup.com/author/meagan) on Apr 4, 2018 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ![franklin high school poms custom pom uniform](https://blog.thelineup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/_Blog-Images/Screen%20Shot%202018-02-06%20at%2011.31.51%20AM.png?width=790&height=393&name=Screen%20Shot%202018-02-06%20at%2011.31.51%20AM.png) **Team:** Franklin High School Poms **Director/Head Coach:** Sarah Ward **Location:**  Franklin, WI  **Style:** High School Dance Team: Pom and Jazz [Read More](https://blog.thelineup.com/team-spotlight-franklin-high-school-dance-team) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.thelineup.com/team-spotlight-franklin-high-school-dance-team#comments-listing) Topics: [High School](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/high-school), [Dance](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/dance), [Team Spotlight](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/teamspotlight) ## [Competition Recap: 2018 Minnesota State Dance Team Tournament](https://blog.thelineup.com/competition-recap-2018-minnesota-state-dance-teams-) Posted by [Meagan](https://blog.thelineup.com/author/meagan) on Feb 22, 2018 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ![2018 Minnesota state high school dance tournament](https://blog.thelineup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/_Blog-Images/blog%20collage2.jpg?width=790&name=blog%20collage2.jpg "2018 Minnesota state high school dance tournament") The [Minnesota State High School Dance Team Tournament](https://www.mshsl.org/mshsl/activitypage.asp?actnum=464) was held last weekend, right in our own backyard at the [Target Center](http://www.startribune.com/2018-mshsl-dance-team-tournament/474396933/#9) in Minneapolis!  We witnessed firsthand all the time and dedication local dance teams put into their sport - and plenty of gorgeous custom dance costumes, too!  From [South St Paul's](https://www.sspps.org/Page/487) bright and [feminine leotard](http://thelineup.com/jupela.html), to Simley's unique *The Price is Right*  themed [transition costume](https://blog.thelineup.com/transition-dance-costumes-design) - MN teams brought it all to competition! Check out a few of the dance teams we were proud to have outfitted with their #LineUpLook: [Read More](https://blog.thelineup.com/competition-recap-2018-minnesota-state-dance-teams-) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.thelineup.com/competition-recap-2018-minnesota-state-dance-teams-#comments-listing) Topics: [High School](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/high-school), [Dance](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/dance), [Competition & Event Recaps](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/competition-event-recaps) ## [Competition Season Recap: 2018 Wisconsin High School Dance Teams ](https://blog.thelineup.com/competition-recap-2018-wisconsin-state-dance-teams) Posted by [Stephanie](https://blog.thelineup.com/author/stephanie) on Feb 20, 2018 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ![Prescott High School Dance Team Custom Jazz Costume](https://blog.thelineup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/_Blog-Images/Prescott%202.jpg?width=790&name=Prescott%202.jpg "Prescott High School Dance Team Custom Jazz Costume") ###### Photo credit: [Prescott High School Dance Team](https://www.facebook.com/PrescottDanceTeam/) and [RKD Photography](https://www.facebook.com/rileykatedorauphotography/). We're so proud of all the Wisconsin high school dance teams who finished their season competing at the [2018 WACPC State Dance Championship](http://www.wacpc.com/) this month! We loved seeing all of these beautiful costume designs come to life on the floor - from [Prescott](https://blog.thelineup.com/tlu-team-spotlight-prescott-high-school-dance-team-fall-look)'s fiery Jazz costume, to [West Bend West Dance Team](https://blog.thelineup.com/team-spotlight-west-bend-color-change-pom-dresses)'s colorful look for Pom -  these Wisconsin teams sure know how to design gorgeous and innovative custom dance costumes!  Have more photos to share? We LOVE seeing all of your team photos!  [Send us your photos here >>>](http://info.thelineup.com/customer-photo-upload) Check out a few of the WI teams we were proud to have outfitted with their #LineUpLook this year: [Read More](https://blog.thelineup.com/competition-recap-2018-wisconsin-state-dance-teams) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.thelineup.com/competition-recap-2018-wisconsin-state-dance-teams#comments-listing) Topics: [High School](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/high-school), [Dance](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/dance), [Competition & Event Recaps](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/competition-event-recaps) ## [Competition Season Recap: 2018 North Dakota State Dance Competition](https://blog.thelineup.com/2018-north-dakota-state-dance-competition) Posted by [Trista](https://blog.thelineup.com/author/trista) on Feb 12, 2018 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ![Fargo South - North Dakota State Dance Competition .jpg](https://blog.thelineup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/_Blog-Images/Fargo%20South%20.jpg?width=790&name=Fargo%20South%20.jpg "Fargo South - North Dakota State Dance Competition .jpg") North Dakota high school dance teams brought their season to an exciting culmination at the [2018 NDADD State Dance Competition](http://www.ndadd.org/statecompetition.aspx) last month, competing in Pom, Jazz, Hip Hop, and High Kick! We love how certain dance communities have created their own costume trends, and North Dakota is no exception! If it's a unitard, or velvet, we know it's probably a North Dakota team! These ladies know how to rock these unique looks.   Check out a few of the teams we were proud to have outfitted with their #LineUpLook at the state competition, below.  Congrats on another amazing season, ladies!  [Read More](https://blog.thelineup.com/2018-north-dakota-state-dance-competition) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.thelineup.com/2018-north-dakota-state-dance-competition#comments-listing) Topics: [High School](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/high-school), [Dance](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/dance), [Competition & Event Recaps](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/competition-event-recaps) ## [Competition Recap: 2018 Iowa State Dance and Drill Championships](https://blog.thelineup.com/2018-iowa-state-dance-team-championships) Posted by [Meagan](https://blog.thelineup.com/author/meagan) on Dec 12, 2017 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## ![Iowa State Dance Team Competition hip hop](https://blog.thelineup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/_Blog-Images/265_1509.jpg?width=790&name=265_1509.jpg "Iowa State Dance Team Competition hip hop") ## [The Iowa State Dance and Drill Association Championship](https://www.isdta.net/) is one of the largest dance competitions in the Nation, combining both solos, high school, and college dance teams from multiple categories for a full weekend of dance! This year's competition was held earlier this month on Noveber 30th - December 1st.  For a full list of the results and categories visit their [website](https://www.isdta.net/pages/results)! ISDTA has been holding their championships since 1976, and we are so glad to have outfitted a few of the teams attending this year's competition with their #LineUpLook! Check out some photos from the talented Tim McConnell below, and view even more at [Tim McConnell Photography.](http://www.timmcconnellphotography.com/)  [Read More](https://blog.thelineup.com/2018-iowa-state-dance-team-championships) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.thelineup.com/2018-iowa-state-dance-team-championships#comments-listing) Topics: [High School](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/high-school), [Dance](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/dance), [Competition & Event Recaps](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/competition-event-recaps) [Previous](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/dance/page/2) [All posts](https://blog.thelineup.com/all) [Next](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/dance/page/4) ### What do you think? Add a comment below! 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