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Towson University

03/22/2010 in Articles, Collegiate, Dance, In the News by Jenni | No comments

   

Going for NDA #12

Congratulations to Towson University’s Dance Team!   April’s issue of Dance Spirit featured the 11 time NDA Champions on the cover of their magazine!   The Line Up is proud to have created the official uniforms worn in each of these championships. We would like to wish Towson Dance Team and their coach Tom Cascella the best of luck this April as they fight to defend their NDA title and go for a 12th Championship! 

A special note to Tom from Deb, Lindsey and all of us at The Line Up:  We feel very privileged to create your team apparel.  Thank you so much for including us in your success. 

To read the full article on Towson in April’s issue of  Dance Spirit magazine, including Tom’s tryout tips click here.  

To learn more about the Towson Dance Team, visit their website at www.towsondanceteam.com.

University of St. Thomas – Finding Design Inspiration

01/14/2010 in Articles, Dance, Inspiration by Deb

University of St. Thomas Nationals 2009

When it comes to designing nationals costume for the Tommies, it was a natural choice for Alysia Ulfers to come to The Line Up.  She has had years of experience wearing our costumes.  She is a 1999 graduate of Eden Prairie High School where she was a captain and dancer on the National Championship Pom Squad.  In college she danced for the University of Wisconsin-Madison Dance Team.  Most recently she performed in the NBA with the Minnesota Timberwolves.  

 

Design Challenge:  For the 2009 Nationals outfit, it was important the garment have a ‘rock and roll’ feel to fit with the music, “Dirty Dianna” by Michael Jackson.  Alysia wanted something ‘edgy’ yet feminine.  She prefers a look that is stunning and timeless. 

The inspiration for their costume came from the picture shown below, featured in a rock and roll fashion magazine.  Combining lace with different fabric textures, along with metal zippers and silver chains, offered the appeal she was seeking.  After working with Alysia, the design was confirmed and the prototype ready to make!  Below is a digital illustration of the costume before the pattern was created and the prototype was made. 

 University of St. Thomas Design Idea

 

The Tommies will be competing this weekend in Florida at NDA Nationals.  We wish them the best and look forward to posting pictures of their 2010 costume and performance.

To learn more about the Tommie Dancers, visit their website at:  www.ustdanceteam.webs.com

Alysia Ulfers Coach St. Thomas TommiesAlysia Ulfers has been coaching the University of St. Thomas Dance Team, Tommie Dancers, since 2004.  She has led the team to two national titles in 2006 and 2008.