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The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly: Costume Critiques from the MSHSL Dance Team Tournament By Satin Stitches on 2008-02-19 11:07:01 I am not a dance choreographer. I have a BFA in fashion design and 35 years of professional fashion design experience, including nearly 30 years with my company, Satin Stitches Ltd. I am a costume designer! I am not a dancer who dabbles in sewing costumes. I am not a choreographer who is handy with a needle and thread. I am not a hobby-sewing mom. I am a costume designer! I truly enjoy watching all types of dancing, especially when it involves teams or individuals that wear my companys costumes. I have been attending the Minnesota State High School Dance Team Tournament since 1986. I know when I see good dancing, and I can appreciate really great dancing, but I do not pretend to be able to critique it with any aptitude. This is not my field of expertise. But I have the expertise to critique the costuming! This last weekend was the 2008 Minnesota State High School League State Tournament. What did I see at the competition? Some beautiful costuming, some costuming that really fell short of enhancing their wearers dancing, and some downright ugly costumes! Read more at http://blog.danceruniverse.com/blog/story/2008/2/19/1171/11057