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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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## [Team Spotlight: Northernettes Synchro](https://blog.thelineup.com/team-spotlight-northernettes-synchronized-skating)

 Posted by [Jessica](https://blog.thelineup.com/author/jessica) on Jun 30, 2025

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**Team:**  Northernettes Synchro   
**Director/Head Coach:  Alana Christie**  
**Location:** Minneapolis, MN  
**Style:**  Synchronized Skating

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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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## [Team Spotlight: Hofstra University Dance Team's UDA Jazz Costume](https://blog.thelineup.com/team-spotlight-hofstra-university-dance-team-uda-jazz-costume)

 Posted by [Lindsey](https://blog.thelineup.com/author/lindsey) on Feb 2, 2024

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**Team:** Hofstra University Dance Team  
**Head Coach:** Kelly Olsen  
**Location:** Hempstead, NY  
**Style:**  College Dance Team - Jazz

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## [Behind the Design: The Ohio State University's 2023 UDA Uniforms](https://blog.thelineup.com/behind-the-design-the-ohio-state-university-custom-designs)

 Posted by [Jessica](https://blog.thelineup.com/author/jessica) on Feb 7, 2023

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## [NBA Dancers' City Edition Jerseys](https://blog.thelineup.com/nba-dancers-city-edition-jerseys)

 Posted by [Abby](https://blog.thelineup.com/author/abby) on Jan 25, 2019

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Pictures via [Timberwolves Dancers](https://www.instagram.com/wolvesdancers/), [Laker Girls,](https://www.instagram.com/lakergirls/) & [Wizards Dancers](https://www.instagram.com/wizardsdancers/)

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Nike did not disappoint last year with [their first year partnership with the NBA](https://news.nike.com/news/nike-nba-city-edition-uniform), and they’re back at it again with the s[econd year of the City Edition jerseys](https://news.nike.com/news/nba-city-edition-uniforms-2018-19).   

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## [Video Preview: 2019 Dance Costume Collection](https://blog.thelineup.com/2019-dance-costume-collection)

 Posted by [Abby](https://blog.thelineup.com/author/abby) on Nov 16, 2018

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## Our 2019 Dance Costume Collection is here!  To celebrate we've rounded up our absolute favorite looks and paired them with some amazing and talented dancers (aka our models)!  Get inspired and take a peek below!

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## [10 Places to Find Inspiration for Your Next Dance Costume](https://blog.thelineup.com/top-places-for-dance-costume-inspiration)

 Posted by [Meagan](https://blog.thelineup.com/author/meagan) on Mar 27, 2018

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Inspiration for your next dance costume can come from anywhere: the runway, your Instagram feed, a sneaker, or even something as random as that gorgeous peach that's sitting on your desk! 

We know it can feel overwhelming to narrow your focus to create a concept that is unique from your competitors.  To help, we've rounded up some of our favorite resources for finding dance costume inspiration.

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