--- title: "Team Spotlight: Drake University's Budget Friendly Dance Team Uniforms" description: "Team Spotlight: Drake University designed new gameday dance team uniforms for this season!" image: https://blog.thelineup.com/hubfs/_Blog-Images/15350680_10208956303278792_7236464349709056466_n-1.jpg --- - [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: Drake University's Budget Friendly Dance Team Uniforms Posted by [Pam](https://blog.thelineup.com/author/pam) on May 18, 2017 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) **![Drake University Dance Team Uniform](https://blog.thelineup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/_Blog-Images/15350680_10208956303278792_7236464349709056466_n-1.jpg?width=788&name=15350680_10208956303278792_7236464349709056466_n-1.jpg "Drake University Dance Team Uniform")** ###### Drake University Dance Team in the [Ayla Dress](http://thelineup.com/ayla.html) **Team:** Drake University **Director/Coach:** Student Run **Location:** Des Moines, IA **Style:** Collegiate Game Day Cheer and Appearance ## Drake University Dance Team's  Cute & Affordable Cheer Uniforms  The [Drake University dance team](https://sites.google.com/site/drakeuniversitydanceteam/home) i**s a student run and student funded organization,** which means the girls are responsible for EVERYTHING: from cutting the music for their performances to raising money to buy new dance team uniforms! "We wanted costumes that were affordable yet **allowed us to look like a cute and respectable college dance tea**m,**"** said team member Courtney Jasper.  Understanding the need for a [great uniform on a budget](http://info.thelineup.com/dance-costume-budget-tips),  we helped the team modify two [online styles](http://thelineup.com/cheer.html) with the team's colors and logos, instead of creating a design from scratch.   This allowed for a custom look that was also budget friendly! "We hav**e** **gained a large amount of respect on campus** as well as a lot of pride in the team, which are **largely in part to the new outfits,"** said Jasper.  We loved these crisp, new looks, congrats on a great season ladies! Check out more Q & A with the team below.   ![Drake University Dance Team Mock Crop Uniform](https://blog.thelineup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/_Blog-Images/15349724_10208956344119813_2916179570863295385_n-1.jpg?width=300&name=15349724_10208956344119813_2916179570863295385_n-1.jpg "Drake University Dance Team Mock Crop Uniform")   ![Drake University Dance Team Mock Crop Uniform](https://blog.thelineup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/_Blog-Images/15356683_10208956288718428_2409164467918492356_n-1.jpg?width=480&name=15356683_10208956288718428_2409164467918492356_n-1.jpg "Drake University Dance Team Mock Crop Uniform")   ![Drake University Dance Team Mock Crop Uniform](https://blog.thelineup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/_Blog-Images/15356614_10208956291158489_9157422804668284811_n-1.jpg?width=790&name=15356614_10208956291158489_9157422804668284811_n-1.jpg "Drake University Dance Team Mock Crop Uniform") ###### Drake University Dance Team in the [202 Crop](http://thelineup.com/202-crop-top.html) with a [custom logo](http://thelineup.com/logos-lettering/)  [![We'd love to share YOUR team's style!    Send us your story here: Team Spotlight Submission Form >>](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/1594707/60b1abf7-ed3e-418a-9a71-1d903e25e8a0.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/1594707/60b1abf7-ed3e-418a-9a71-1d903e25e8a0) TLU Spotlight Q&A:![Drake University Dance Team Mock Crop Uniform](https://blog.thelineup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/_Blog-Images/Drake%20University%202.jpg?width=324&name=Drake%20University%202.jpg "Drake University Dance Team Mock Crop Uniform") **What is your team's favorite song to perform?** Since we are a student run organization we don't have a coach so **we have to do all of our own music, choreography, as well as setting up appearances, and communicating with outside vendors**. While it might sound like something that would cause a lot of drama or difficulties between girls I believe it **helps to hold us accountable** as well as often forces us to push each other to become better, which we might not have been as inclined to do if we had a coach. #### **What were you most excited for this season?!** We are excited to **continue to dance at basketball games** as the season for the men and women's team continue to do great. We also are looking forward to performing at Drake University's Relay for Life in the spring.   **What was your team's biggest challenge/opportunity this season?** Our biggest challenge this past season has been constantly **trying to top what we did at our last performance**. This past year we took on ten incredible rookies which was exciting because they brought a significant amount of talent and drive to the team. **With our new outfits and new found talent we have gained a very positive reputation on campus** that we are working hard to uphold.    ![Drake University Dance Team Mock Crop Uniform](https://blog.thelineup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/_Blog-Images/Drake%20University-edit.jpg?width=790&name=Drake%20University-edit.jpg "Drake University Dance Team Mock Crop Uniform")   --- [![Pre-Season Planning Guide - Free Coaching Checklist](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/1594707/9395b120-255c-4fcc-91ee-6baf8fafa710.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/1594707/9395b120-255c-4fcc-91ee-6baf8fafa710) Topics: [Cheer, Pom & Gameday](https://blog.thelineup.com/topic/cheer-pom-gameday), [Team Spotlight](https://blog.thelineup.com/topic/teamspotlight), [College](https://blog.thelineup.com/topic/college) ### What do you think? Add a comment below! 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