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(5) --- - [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 Season Recap: 2017 Wisconsin State Dance Teams](https://blog.thelineup.com/competition-season-recap-2017-wisconsin-state-dance-teams) Posted by [Stephanie](https://blog.thelineup.com/author/stephanie) on Feb 10, 2017 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share)  ![Mukwonago dance team high kick costume](https://blog.thelineup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/_Blog-Images/Muckwonago08.jpg?width=781&name=Muckwonago08.jpg "Mukwonago dance team high kick costume") Competition season officially came to an end last weekend for our Wisconsin high school dance team friends, at the the [2017 WACPC State Dance Championships](http://www.wacpc.com/)!  If we can say anything definitive about these lovely teams, it's that they KNOW how to do custom costumes! Brightly colored Pom uniforms, edgy High Kick costumes, flowy Jazz costumes, and innovative Hip Hop looks - there's a wide variety in Wisconsin! Check out a few of the teams we were proud to have outfitted with their #LineUpLook: [Read More](https://blog.thelineup.com/competition-season-recap-2017-wisconsin-state-dance-teams) 3 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.thelineup.com/competition-season-recap-2017-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) ## [Team Spotlight: OSU Dance Team's Dark and Stormy Jazz Routine](https://blog.thelineup.com/team-spotlight-osu-dance-team-jazz-routine) Posted by [Trista](https://blog.thelineup.com/author/trista) on Feb 9, 2017 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ![Ohio State Univ 1.jpg](https://blog.thelineup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/_Blog-Images/Ohio%20State%20Univ%201.jpg?width=1024&name=Ohio%20State%20Univ%201.jpg) **Team:** [Ohio State University Dance Team](http://www.ohiostatebuckeyes.com/sports/c-spirit/spec-rel/dance-team.html) **Coach:** Melissa McGhee **Location:** Columbus, Ohio **Choreographer:** Ricky Ruiz **Consultant:** TRIBE 99 **Style:** Collegiate Dance Team [Read More](https://blog.thelineup.com/team-spotlight-osu-dance-team-jazz-routine) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.thelineup.com/team-spotlight-osu-dance-team-jazz-routine#comments-listing) Topics: [Dance](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/dance), [Jazz, Lyrical, & Contemporary](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/jazz-lyrical-contemporary), [College](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/college) ## [Team Spotlight: St. Cloud State University's Jazz & Pom UDA Nationals Routines](https://blog.thelineup.com/team-spotlight-st.-cloud-state-university) Posted by [Trista](https://blog.thelineup.com/author/trista) on Feb 2, 2017 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ![st cloud state university dance team pom uniform](https://blog.thelineup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/_Blog-Images/image3-2.jpg?width=790&name=image3-2.jpg "st cloud state university dance team pom uniform") **Team:** St. Cloud State University Dance Team **Coaches:** Morgan Hanenberger and Megen Rosvold **Location:** St. Cloud, Minnesota **Style:** Collegiate Dance Team  [Read More](https://blog.thelineup.com/team-spotlight-st.-cloud-state-university) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.thelineup.com/team-spotlight-st.-cloud-state-university#comments-listing) Topics: [Cheer, Pom & Gameday](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/cheer-pom-gameday), [Dance](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/dance), [College](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/college) ## [Team Spotlight: NDSU Dance Team's  Bright & Youthful UDA Nationals Pom Routine](https://blog.thelineup.com/ndsu-dance-teams-uda-nationals-pom-uniform) Posted by [Trista](https://blog.thelineup.com/author/trista) on Jan 31, 2017 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ![NDSU.jpg](https://blog.thelineup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/_Blog-Images/NDSU.jpg?width=790&height=592&name=NDSU.jpg) **Team:** [North Dakota State University Dance Team](http://www.nmnathletics.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=2400&ATCLID=70240) **Coach:** Meghan Wabner **Location:** Fargo, North Dakota **Style:** Collegiate Dance Team - Pom, Jazz, and Gameday **Choreographer:** [Tribe 99](http://www.tribe99choreography.com/) [Read More](https://blog.thelineup.com/ndsu-dance-teams-uda-nationals-pom-uniform) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.thelineup.com/ndsu-dance-teams-uda-nationals-pom-uniform#comments-listing) Topics: [Cheer, Pom & Gameday](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/cheer-pom-gameday), [Dance](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/dance), [College](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/college), [Tribe 99](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/tribe-99) ## [Team Spotlight: Sheboygan North's Beyonce Inspired Hip Hop Dance Costume](https://blog.thelineup.com/sheboygan-north-hip-hop-dance-costume) Posted by [Trista](https://blog.thelineup.com/author/trista) on Jan 23, 2017 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ![Sheboygan North dance team - hip hop dance costume](https://blog.thelineup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/_Blog-Images/Sheboygan%20North.jpg?width=790&name=Sheboygan%20North.jpg "Sheboygan North dance team - hip hop dance costume") **Team:** [Sheboygan North High Dance Team](https://www.facebook.com/Sheboygan-North-High-Dance-Team-1568822730023298/) **Coaches:** Kayla Pittner & Betsy Klauck **Location:** Sheboygan, Wisconsin **Style:** High School Dance Team [Read More](https://blog.thelineup.com/sheboygan-north-hip-hop-dance-costume) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.thelineup.com/sheboygan-north-hip-hop-dance-costume#comments-listing) Topics: [High School](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/high-school), [Dance](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/dance), [Hip Hop Dance](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/hip-hop-dance) ## [Expert Coaching Tips: 8 Ways to Define Leadership for Your Dance Team](https://blog.thelineup.com/coaching-tips-8-ways-to-define-leadership-in-dance-teams) Posted by [Stephanie](https://blog.thelineup.com/author/stephanie) on Jan 20, 2017 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ###### ![Dance Arts Centre Studio Dancers Lyrical dance costumes](https://blog.thelineup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/_Blog-Images/Dance%20Arts%20Centre28.jpg?width=1024&name=Dance%20Arts%20Centre28.jpg "Dance Arts Centre Studio Dancers Lyrical dance costumes") ###### [Dance Arts Centre](http://www.danceartscentre.net/) dancers huddle before a performance. We've asked some of our coaching friends to share their unique insights with you for this new series: **EXPERT COACHING TIPS**. In case you missed it,[ last time we talked about coaches' most important lessons learned](https://blog.thelineup.com/expert-coaching-tips-how-to-create-the-best-practice-ever-0)! This week, we're talking about leadership. The dance team coaches we talked to know that it's important not only to be a great leader for their dance teams, but also to establish leadership within their team. See what they had to share, below!  [Read More](https://blog.thelineup.com/coaching-tips-8-ways-to-define-leadership-in-dance-teams) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.thelineup.com/coaching-tips-8-ways-to-define-leadership-in-dance-teams#comments-listing) Topics: [Dance](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/dance), [Coaching Tips](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/coaching-tips) ## [Top 3 Dance Costume Trends from UDA College Nationals!](https://blog.thelineup.com/top-3-dance-costume-trends-from-uda-college-nationals) Posted by [Trista](https://blog.thelineup.com/author/trista) on Jan 16, 2017 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ![University of Michigan Dance Team nude dance costume](https://blog.thelineup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/_Blog-Images/12366098.jpeg?width=1024&name=12366098.jpeg "University of Michigan Dance Team nude dance costume") ###### University of Michigan Dance Team in the [Jupela](http://thelineup.com/index.php/jupela.html)! ([Photo via m.goblue.com](http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/c-spirit/spec-rel/011517aaa.html)) If you're a member of the dance community, we have a feeling you (like us!) were live streaming [UDA College Nationals](https://uda.varsity.com/) this weekend! We were blown away by all the incredible talent - technique, skills, precision, and costume design get more and more impressive every year!!  UDA College Nationals are always a source of inspiration for choreography and costumes, and we find the trends for high school dance line usually start here!  While we watched, we made note of a few repeating themes in regards to costume design.  We can't take credit for all of these costumes and trends, but here are a few of our favorites!! [Read More](https://blog.thelineup.com/top-3-dance-costume-trends-from-uda-college-nationals) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.thelineup.com/top-3-dance-costume-trends-from-uda-college-nationals#comments-listing) Topics: [Dance](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/dance), [Costume Trends](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/costume-trends), [College](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/college), [Competition & Event Recaps](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/competition-event-recaps) ## [Team Spotlight: Valley City Hi-Lite's Elegant & Edgy Looks](https://blog.thelineup.com/team-spotlight-valley-city-two-dance-costumes) Posted by [Trista](https://blog.thelineup.com/author/trista) on Jan 13, 2017 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ![Valley City red and white Jazz Dance Costume](https://blog.thelineup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/_Blog-Images/15134579_1332099983501734_1532139408460839962_n.jpg?width=790&name=15134579_1332099983501734_1532139408460839962_n.jpg "Valley City red and white Jazz Dance Costume") **Team:**[Valley City Hi-Lites](https://www.facebook.com/Valley-City-Hi-Lites-Dance-Team-725804037464668/) **Coach:** Megan Gilbertson **Location:** Valley City, North Dakota **Style:** High School Dance Team [Read More](https://blog.thelineup.com/team-spotlight-valley-city-two-dance-costumes) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.thelineup.com/team-spotlight-valley-city-two-dance-costumes#comments-listing) Topics: [High School](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/high-school), [Dance](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/dance), [High Kick](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/high-kick), [Team Spotlight](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/teamspotlight), [Jazz, Lyrical, & Contemporary](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/jazz-lyrical-contemporary) ## [Team Spotlight: Fargo South Bruinkix's Fierce High Kick Dance Costume](https://blog.thelineup.com/team-spotlight-fargo-south-high-kick-dance-costume) Posted by [Trista](https://blog.thelineup.com/author/trista) on Dec 28, 2016 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ![Fargo South shattered glass high kick dance costume](https://blog.thelineup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/_Blog-Images/20161203_104520(0)-edit.jpg?width=790&name=20161203_104520(0)-edit.jpg "Fargo South shattered glass high kick dance costume") **Team:** [Fargo South Bruinkix](https://www.facebook.com/fshbruinkix/)[ Dance Team](https://www.facebook.com/pg/fshbruinkix/about/?ref=page_internal) **Director/Head Coach:** Mariah Tweeton **Location:** Fargo, North Dakota **Style:** High School Danceline [Read More](https://blog.thelineup.com/team-spotlight-fargo-south-high-kick-dance-costume) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.thelineup.com/team-spotlight-fargo-south-high-kick-dance-costume#comments-listing) Topics: [High School](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/high-school), [Dance](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/dance), [High Kick](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/high-kick), [Team Spotlight](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/teamspotlight) ## [Expert Coaching Tips: 9 Most Important Lessons Learned](https://blog.thelineup.com/9-most-important-lessons-learned) Posted by [Stephanie](https://blog.thelineup.com/author/stephanie) on Dec 6, 2016 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) **![Hutchinson High School Dance Team - Twitter.jpg](https://blog.thelineup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/_Blog-Images/Hutchinson%20High%20School%20Dance%20Team%20-%20Twitter.jpg?width=790&name=Hutchinson%20High%20School%20Dance%20Team%20-%20Twitter.jpg "Hutchinson High School Dance Team - Twitter.jpg")** ###### Coach Stephanie Kutter and the [Hutchinson Showstoppers Dance Team](https://twitter.com/hutchdance2) celebrating at a competition. We've asked some of our coaching friends to share their unique insights with you for this new series: **EXPERT COACHING TIPS**. In case you missed it, [last time we talked about planning for the upcoming season](https://blog.thelineup.com/expert-coaching-tips-planning-for-the-upcoming-season)! This week, we're talking about most important lessons learned. From working with parents to finding a balance of support and discipline... the coaches we talked to have a lot of experience in what works and what doesn't. See what these expert dance team coaches had to share! 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