Brand Refresh
We’re excited to reveal the launch of the D.A. Designs Dancewear Rebrand! The decision to rebrand stemmed from our desire to better communicate who we are, who we serve and how we strive to make their lives better.
What Every Dancer Ought to Know About Body Liners
No dancer would dream of performing without a body liner under their costume – and you shouldn’t either. When you wear one of our adjustable nude body liners, you’ll look better, feel more confident, and be able to change backstage in a flash. Quick Costume Changes Backstage changes are a breeze when you’re wearing one…
Customer Showcase: Cirque Du Soleil Costumes for High School Kickline National Champions
Naturally when the Maine South High School Hawkettes in a suburb of Chicago contacted us to make another costume, we were thrilled to hear from them. As long term customers of ours, we look forward to working with them throughout the school year. In addition to being national champions, their passion for dance had made…
Learning Dance Routines Quickly
To be a successful dancer you have to learn many dance routines—sometimes without much time to practice! As a dancer, you will be required to perform a variety of dance steps, remember the steps in the correct order and be able to learn dance routines quickly. Along with the physical side of dancing, you also…
You Might Be A Dedicated Cheerleader If…
Cheerleaders are a unique breed of athletes. Once they become a cheerleader, they live and breathe the cheer lifestyle. They’re quite the dedicated athlete! The longer you’re a cheerleader, the more cheer seems to be a part of everything you do in life. According to the readers of one cheerleading blog, there are some common…
Welcoming Freshmen to the Team the Cheerleader Way
The first day in a new environment! You are full of mixed emotions, anxiety, apprehension, excitement, and uncertainty! You are not sure how your team mates will welcome you or how your seniors will treat you. You’re not sure what you should do to please them and what you should not be doing to displease…
Cheer or Don’t Cheer?
The life of a cheerleader is cheering. That’s what they do, that’s what they train so hard for. Okay, it may sound a bit crazy, but yes, there is a time when the cheerleader should not cheer. It is a very important for the cheerleader to know the difference, especially if they are…
How Much Can Your Dancing Improve in a Year?
Are you just starting to learn to dance? Does it seem like you are just not improving that quickly? This is a problem with many new dancers. They think that they should just improve quickly on a daily basis. This is not how it goes with dancing though. The progress is often slow and just…
Free Guide: Tips For Your First Year Of Cheer
Perhaps you are new to cheerleading. Or perhaps you are just trying to decide whether cheerleading is the thing for you. It is time, then, to ask the core question: “What do cheerleaders actually do”? You already know they yell cheers, shake pom poms, do cartwheels and cool dance moves in front of a large…