--- title: The Line Up Blog | Synchronized skating (3) description: Synchronized skating | 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/) ## [Team Spotlight: Starcatchers Synchronized Skating Team](https://blog.thelineup.com/team-spotlight-starcatchers-synchronized-skating-teams) Posted by [Meagan](https://blog.thelineup.com/author/meagan) on Jul 6, 2017 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ![Starcatchers.jpg](https://blog.thelineup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/_Blog-Images/unnamed-1.jpg?width=790&name=unnamed-1.jpg "Starcatchers.jpg") **Team:** Starcatchers **Director/Head Coach:** Lauren Magliola  **Location:** Shelton, CT **Style:** Synchronized Skating [Read More](https://blog.thelineup.com/team-spotlight-starcatchers-synchronized-skating-teams) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.thelineup.com/team-spotlight-starcatchers-synchronized-skating-teams#comments-listing) Topics: [Synchronized skating](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/synchronized-skating), [Character & Theme](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/character-theme), [Team Spotlight](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/teamspotlight) ## [Team Spotlight: St. Louis Synergy's "World Unity" Themed Synchro Dress](https://blog.thelineup.com/team-spotlight-st-louis-synergys-world-unity-themed-synchro-dress) Posted by [Meagan](https://blog.thelineup.com/author/meagan) on Jun 8, 2017 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share)  ![St Louis Synergy Intermediate Team 2017](https://blog.thelineup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/St%20Louis%20Synergy.jpg?width=790&name=St%20Louis%20Synergy.jpg "St Louis Synergy Intermediate Team 2017") **Team:** St. Louis Synergy **Director/Head Coach:** Charity Hendrickson **Location:** St.Louis, MO **Style:** Intermediate Synchronized Skating  [Read More](https://blog.thelineup.com/team-spotlight-st-louis-synergys-world-unity-themed-synchro-dress) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.thelineup.com/team-spotlight-st-louis-synergys-world-unity-themed-synchro-dress#comments-listing) Topics: [Synchronized skating](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/synchronized-skating), [Team Spotlight](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/teamspotlight) ## [The 3 Best Synchronized Skating Dress Trends from World Synchro 2017](https://blog.thelineup.com/synchronized-skating-dress-trends-from-world-synchro-2017) Posted by [Trista](https://blog.thelineup.com/author/trista) on Apr 13, 2017 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ![Cool Dreams Senior Rock and Roll Dress](https://blog.thelineup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/_Blog-Images/12653220-81E336A551885A2AA45E-sm.jpg?width=790&name=12653220-81E336A551885A2AA45E-sm.jpg "Cool Dreams Senior Rock and Roll Dress")  It was an exhilarating weekend for synchronized skating fans - the [2017 World Synchronized Skating Championship](http://www.2017synchroworlds.com/) was held in sunny Colorado Springs!   We were excited to be able to take a field trip to Colorado watch the international competition in person!  24 teams from 19 different countries competed for the world synchronized skating title - so much amazing talent! Our favorite part?  The skating dresses, of course!  We can't take credit for these stunning dresses, but here are a few of our favorite costume trends from the competition!   [Read More](https://blog.thelineup.com/synchronized-skating-dress-trends-from-world-synchro-2017) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.thelineup.com/synchronized-skating-dress-trends-from-world-synchro-2017#comments-listing) Topics: [Synchronized skating](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/synchronized-skating), [Costume Trends](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/costume-trends), [Competition & Event Recaps](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/competition-event-recaps) ## [Competition Recap: 2017 Synchronized Skating National Championships](https://blog.thelineup.com/competition-recap-2017-synchronized-skating-nationals) Posted by [Trista](https://blog.thelineup.com/author/trista) on Mar 1, 2017 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share)  ![University of michigan collegiate flame dress](https://blog.thelineup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/_Blog-Images/umich-1.jpg?width=599&name=umich-1.jpg "University of michigan collegiate flame dress") ###### [University of Michigan Synchronized Skating](https://www.instagram.com/p/BQ9qscFgT1r/?taken-by=umichsynchro) team took the Collegiate National title! The synchronized skating season came to an exciting conclusion this past weekend with the [2017 US Synchronized Skating Nationals in Rockford](http://www.ussynchrochampionships.com/), Illinois!  Teams competed for the national titles and a chance to go to Worlds!  What's next?  The Haydenettes and Crystalettes will be headed to [ISU's Synchro Worlds](http://www.2017synchroworlds.com/) in Colorado Springs this April, representing Team USA!  Congratulations, ladies! Check out these fun highlight reels from [US Figure Skating](https://www.facebook.com/usfigureskating/), plus a few customer photos from around the web!   [Read More](https://blog.thelineup.com/competition-recap-2017-synchronized-skating-nationals) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.thelineup.com/competition-recap-2017-synchronized-skating-nationals#comments-listing) Topics: [Synchronized skating](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/synchronized-skating), [Competition & Event Recaps](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/competition-event-recaps) ## [Competition Recap: 2017 Midwest & Pacific Coast Synchronized Skating Championships](https://blog.thelineup.com/midwest-and-pacific-championships) Posted by [Trista](https://blog.thelineup.com/author/trista) on Feb 16, 2017 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ![blog header.jpg](https://blog.thelineup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/_Blog-Images/blog%20header.jpg?width=790&height=578&name=blog%20header.jpg) It was a whirlwind weekend two weeks ago for Synchronized Skating Teams!  Skaters competed at the Midwestern,  Pacific Coast, and Eastern Synchronized Skating Championships in hopes for a competition spot at Nationals!   These events are some of our favorites for watching synchronized skating dress trends!  From thematic to traditional, skate teams always know how to put a feminine twist on any costume!   Check out a few of the teams we were proud to have outfitted with their #LineUpLook at the [Mid and Pacific Coast Championships](http://www.midwesternsynchrosectionals.com/page/show/1765578-home)! Special shout out to [KrPhotogs Photography LLC](http://www.krphotogs.com/) for these amazing pics!    [Read More](https://blog.thelineup.com/midwest-and-pacific-championships) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.thelineup.com/midwest-and-pacific-championships#comments-listing) Topics: [Synchronized skating](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/synchronized-skating), [Competition & Event Recaps](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/competition-event-recaps) ## [Looks We Love: 30 Dark & Edgy Costumes Perfect for Halloween](https://blog.thelineup.com/30-dark-and-edgy-dance-costumes-perfect-for-halloween) Posted by [Trista](https://blog.thelineup.com/author/trista) on Oct 26, 2016 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ![Frazee Victorian Gothic dance costume by The Line Up](https://blog.thelineup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/_Blog-Images/Frazee_Kick-crop.jpg?width=790&name=Frazee_Kick-crop.jpg "Frazee Victorian Gothic dance costume by The Line Up") ###### The makeup and hair completely transformed this Victorian Gothic themed high kick costume from Frazee High School!  ## 30 Dance Costumes & Skate Dresses Perfect for Halloween  It's hard not to get in the Halloween spirit when you work at a custom costume company!  And if you're anything like us, your closet is probably *stuffed full* of old dance or skating costumes just begging to see some light.  Which makes dressing up for Halloween super easy and fun.  Sometimes all it takes is a wig and a little makeup to transform a look! In honor of Halloween, here are 30 dance costumes and skate dresses with a dark theme that could easily be repurposed as festive Halloween looks! From girly to creepy, there's bound to be something here to get your Halloween costume ideas going! [Read More](https://blog.thelineup.com/30-dark-and-edgy-dance-costumes-perfect-for-halloween) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.thelineup.com/30-dark-and-edgy-dance-costumes-perfect-for-halloween#comments-listing) Topics: [Synchronized skating](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/synchronized-skating), [Dance](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/dance), [Character & Theme](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/character-theme), [Looks We Love: Costume Round-ups](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/looks-we-love-costume-round-ups) ## [Top 10 Character & Theme Dance Costume Trends](https://blog.thelineup.com/top-10-character-theme-dance-costume-trends) Posted by [Trista](https://blog.thelineup.com/author/trista) on Oct 10, 2016 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share)  ![Theme dance costume - animal print unitard](https://blog.thelineup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/_Blog-Images/Catsuit_6.jpg?width=750&name=Catsuit_6.jpg "Theme dance costume - animal print unitard") Character costumes - perhaps some of the most fun costumes out there - can be used for so many different types of routines: tap, high kick, jazz, hip hop, synchronized skating, you name it! If you're getting ready to pick your team's theme, take a look at this list of our top 10 favorite trends for theme dance costumes and skating dresses!!! [Read More](https://blog.thelineup.com/top-10-character-theme-dance-costume-trends) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.thelineup.com/top-10-character-theme-dance-costume-trends#comments-listing) Topics: [Synchronized skating](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/synchronized-skating), [Dance](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/dance), [Character & Theme](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/character-theme), [Costume Trends](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/costume-trends) ## [Dance Costumes on a Budget: How Color & Fabric Can Transform Any Look!](https://blog.thelineup.com/dance-costumes-on-a-budget-how-color-and-fabric-can-transform-any-look) Posted by [Stephanie](https://blog.thelineup.com/author/stephanie) on Sep 24, 2016 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ![Vista Mesh Tee dance costume](https://blog.thelineup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/_Blog-Images/Vista_Tee____575-14_Ombre_5.jpg?width=640&name=Vista_Tee____575-14_Ombre_5.jpg "Vista Mesh Tee dance costume") We know that costume planning can be overwhelming! You want to find the perfect look for your team while still staying within budget. Sometimes staying within budget means you have to sacrifice finding a look that’s unique for your team, right? Wrong! Don’t sacrifice your style! Instead, find ways **you can create your own look with existing styles by simply changing the fabric color!** [Read More](https://blog.thelineup.com/dance-costumes-on-a-budget-how-color-and-fabric-can-transform-any-look) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.thelineup.com/dance-costumes-on-a-budget-how-color-and-fabric-can-transform-any-look#comments-listing) Topics: [Synchronized skating](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/synchronized-skating), [Cheer, Pom & Gameday](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/cheer-pom-gameday), [Dance](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/dance), [Costume Design Resources](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/costume-design-resources), [Budget Tips](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/budget-tips), [Color Inspiration](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/color-inspiration) ## [6 Tips for Making Cheer or Dance Costume Reorders A Breeze](https://blog.thelineup.com/6-tips-for-making-dance-costume-reorders-a-breeze) Posted by [Katie](https://blog.thelineup.com/author/katie) on Sep 23, 2016 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ![Western Michigan University Dance Team in custom uniforms](https://blog.thelineup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/_Blog-Images/WMU_reorder.jpg?width=790&name=WMU_reorder.jpg "Western Michigan University Dance Team in custom uniforms") ###### [Western Michigan Dancers reordered their 2015 gameday top (left) in 2016 (right).  Photo credit: WMU Dance Team.](https://www.facebook.com/WMU-Dance-Team-108198522546296/) A new season means new team members - Yeah!!  What are they going to wear? If you're like many teams on a budget, you're likely going to re-use last year's dance costumes, but will need to order a few more. Maybe you need a few more of a popular size. Or you just accepted more members than the year before. Either way, [a good costume company](https://blog.thelineup.com/the-best-dance-costume-companies-for-your-every-need) will be able to help accommodate your dance costume re-order needs! Here are 6 tips on planning for your next uniform reorder: [Read More](https://blog.thelineup.com/6-tips-for-making-dance-costume-reorders-a-breeze) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.thelineup.com/6-tips-for-making-dance-costume-reorders-a-breeze#comments-listing) Topics: [Synchronized skating](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/synchronized-skating), [Cheer, Pom & Gameday](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/cheer-pom-gameday), [Dance](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/dance), [Coaching Tips](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/coaching-tips), [Planning Tips](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/planning-tips) ## [Your Complete Guide to the USFSA Synchronized Skating Costume Guidelines](https://blog.thelineup.com/synchronized-skating-2015-16-costume-guidelines) Posted by [Trista](https://blog.thelineup.com/author/trista) on Jul 13, 2016 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ![Synchronized skate dresses with rhinestones](https://blog.thelineup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Merged_Stones-1.jpg?width=790&name=Merged_Stones-1.jpg "Synchronized skate dresses with rhinestones") ###### [Hockettes Junior](https://www.facebook.com/HockettesSynchro/photos) (left)  and [Team Delaware Junior](https://www.facebook.com/Team-Delaware-Synchronized-Skating-112019795567580/photos) (right) teams went all out on rhinestones for their custom skate dresses - something only Junior, Senior, and Collegiate teams can do! Last November 2015, the USFSA updated the official Synchronized Skating [costume guidelines](http://www.usfsa.org/story?id=84111&menu=technicalinfo).  If you’ve taken a look at the guidelines, you know that they tend to be vague.  For good reason too - it allows for artistic interpretations by teams based on their region and performance choices.   Here's guiding principle: > *"The costumes of the competitors must be modest, dignified and appropriate for athletic competition, not garish or theatrical in design. Costumes may, however, reflect character of the music chosen."* We know with this vague statement, other guiding rules can get a bit confusing, especially since Junior, Senior, and Collegiate levels are excluded from many. So as you start to design for your next synchronized skating dress, here's a look at a few different costume elements, and what the guidelines dictate about each!   [Read More](https://blog.thelineup.com/synchronized-skating-2015-16-costume-guidelines) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.thelineup.com/synchronized-skating-2015-16-costume-guidelines#comments-listing) Topics: [Synchronized skating](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/synchronized-skating), [Coaching Tips](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/coaching-tips), [Competition Resources](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/competition-resources) [Previous](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/synchronized-skating/page/2) [All posts](https://blog.thelineup.com/all) [Next](https://blog.thelineup.com/tag/synchronized-skating/page/4) ### What do you think? 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