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I had to watch this, because I think Savannah's dancing is actually the worst on the team. I was so excited to see her be in sync. I was sorely disappointed because you can only see her. She looked great, but was she chasing the choreo, as usual? I was equally shocked at her perfect score at auditions. Do no judges go to the games? Does peformance throughout the season not matter? Every single video I've seen of her with the squad (and there have been multiple), she has been noticeably off. WTF? How was she not cut? Much less a perfect score.

Re: Alexandria I've never heard Jenna was the cause of her leaving. I forgot everything bad that happened was, is, and will be due to Jenna. On a more serious note, maybe they need more "mean girls". No group in the last several years has looked better than her group from Season 11. Whatever, she was doing she got great performances out of her dancers, even the weaker ones.

Damn, Ashlee looked fabulous!

THIS EXACTLY!!!! I only comment on dance ability (and not much, because I have no training). Mainly because it's 2019 and I understand how reality television works. They edit to follow a storyline. I don't know who is nice, humble, a good teammate, a mean girl, etc. And NEVER will. And actually don't care. Quiet as kept, I don't really know about dance ability based on the show either. That's part of the editing process. They do so many slow-mo's and quick edits. I base my comments (about dancing) on the videos of the squad posted on social media.

So are YOU moving there full-time? Will you still work in Dallas with the DCC? If not, what are planning on doing? (Not meaning to pry) Sorry, if this has been previously addressed

I thought Lisa was cut already, and they were at 36?

IMHO Keyra looked great. I've noticed that any girl that does a lot of the talking heads, gets viewed as attention seeking, arrogant, or having an attitude. Keyra, VK, now Kat.

Looks like Meredith is our new Savannah. She was behind the whole time and it was very distracting.

Point is not a leadership position. It's a placement in a dance formation. They are often 2GL or GL, but that is just coincidence.

I'm with you. Amanda was weak IMO too.

I didn't say BEST dancer, I said most experienced. Meaning that, as I recall, Group 1 leader always has the most years in DCC leadership. Maddie and Amy are both 2nd year GL, but Amy spent a year as a 2nd GL, where Maddie did not. I believe (I could be wrong) that Cassie was in her 2nd year as group leader, while Whitney was in her first year as group leader. Also, it's well established that Cassie was promoted to positions well beyond her actual aptitude, so that probably isn't a great example.

For fucks sake, Savannah messed up at least 6 times in 90 seconds (pardon my French). She's a 3rd year. Meaning these dances are not new to her. There are literally no words. She's not just the worst vet, she might be the worst DCC ever.

This all started because two seasons ago group one (Jenna's) was a super strong group. And group four (Kashara's) was very weak. It was very noticeable. Group 4 was hardly ever shown on social media, whereas something like 75% of the dancing videos were of group one. Meaning TPTB were aware of the discrepancy between groups. Because Jenna can't be a good teacher (she's evil incarnate) or Kashara a bad teacher (she's sunshine and rainbows), the only logical explanation for many was just that Jenna was lucky to get all the best dancers. That somehow morphed into the strongest dancers go to group one. The group one leader is ALWAYS the leader with the most experience. It should consistently be the best.

How is Savannah still on the team? I've never seen a video where she doesn't mess up.

If that is the standard (and I'm not saying that it should not be), then I think everyone they cut from TC, including VK and Malena, would meet that, That's a pretty low bar.

Is VK really that bad? I know she is a goofy, gangly, outgoing, slightly awkward teenager. But I actually love her extrovert personality. I think we are expecting a lot from a teenager. Her dancing is not perfect, but DCC is littered with meh dancers. Is she worse than all those girls who never, ever move up in the formation or make show group, even after years on the squad? I'm looking at Jessika, Yuko, Savannah, etc., just to name a few. People seem to hate how much she was featured on the show. However, she is reality television gold. She always appears natural in her talking heads (which I believe are highly directed, if not fully scripted). Also, her storyline makes sense and doesn't lose much in the editing process. One of the most powerful scenes was the office scene of her and Jinelle. Jinelle was pissed and VK was embarassed. It was true emotion on both their parts. That is what I'd rather see, than those highly edited scenes with Vivian and Gina, designed to put drama where none really exists.

Not a trained dancer, but it just seemed like a lot of prancing, and a few tricks things thrown in. The jumps and spin were timid (as already noted by another poster). The walking around was world class though. I'd be interested to know what the trained dancers here think.

Reality check. The above video appears very intentional and deliberate, judging by the production quality, editing, and use of multiple cameras and/or multiple takes. The goal also appears to have the ladies dressed similarly, but not identical, a la the hip hop halftime. In other words, the featured ladies (Gina, Maddie, and Lauren), were most likely CHOSEN based on how they performed AND Gina was placed front and center. Probably because she was performing the best, So if anyone is off count, it's not probably her. And if they didn't like her top, they would have changed it. Gina is not responsible for producing this video, therefore has no control over formations or footage used. Everyone gets their own opinion . . . but two plus two still does not equal ten.

Wow! So Jenna leaves Dallas, gets a grown up job, and stop shilling stuff on IG, and she’s still supposed to be an arrogant bitch that would be nothing without DCC. I’m happy that she appears to be moving on with her life and going in a positive direction. GOOD FOR HER! I said last year, if Jenna saved a child from a burning building, someone would still complain. Sadly, I was correct. If Jenna was so terrible, why were you checking her IG anyway?

I love this uniform. I think some are just used to the two piece outfits, but they are totally unnecessary. Is it an entertaining dance team or burlesque? Like my mother would say, "If you don't want to b e treated like a slut, don't dress like one." It seems like some in the NFL world are finally getting the message. These ladies don't have to be half-naked, sex goddesses to bring entertainment value. If I want to see scantily clad women, I go on IG. Furthermore, these outfits will hopefully stop these crazy weight requirements. A woman's value is more than her perceived sex appeal. #EvolveOrDie

This was the best I've ever heard someone explain the appeal of Kashara.

I feel like, with Kashara, having an outgoing personality, talking well (but a lot), and being able to deliver talking heads (which are heavily directed, if not scripted) while appearing natural is conflated with leadership. Kashara appears to be a very natural conversationalist and extrovert. However, that does not a leader make. I've not seen any evidence that Kashara has any teaching, choreographing, or problem solving skills, that I think are crucial for leadership of a dance team. She may possess them and they've never been highlighted. Whenever a group leader is shown teaching, for the last two years, it was Jenna, Lacey, or Maddie. She is never part of the conversation where technique or choreography is concerned. They talked last year about the group leaders tweaking different routines, however that was before she was elevated. Kashara has lots of great qualities. I'm just not ready to heap on her accolades for which have zero supporting evidence.

Have y’all ever gone back and read old season’s threads? I have, and we consistently get it all wrong about the rookie class. I think this is because all the rookies tend to be in the back. We can’t really see what they have to fully offer until they get better formation placement. With that in mind, I am chuckling at who posters say they love, because I don’t think it’s actually based on anything.

TPTB probably love Rachel W, but ROTY is decided by the team. I seriously doubt her conservative views win her extra points with college age ladies. They may not hold it against her, but it doesn't endear her either.

I thought you said you excelled at teaching and choreography, so that definitely wasn’t directed at you (I had to reread your post to make sure I didn’t misconstrue something). With that clarified, I was trying to make the point that leaders of a dance team should be evaluated on how they actually LEAD the team. That leading would entail teaching ability, polishing routines, and helping improve choreography. i was trying to rebel against the idea that being sweet, humble, and/or the life of the party makes you a good leader.