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    2017 Tryouts and Training Camp: Candidates Included

    in S12

    1 hour ago, Sandiedog said:

    The Dolphins cheerleaders are announced today right? That's early compared to DCC. 

    Im right there with you, DCC MTT and the movie The Breakfast Club I could watch on repeat. 

    Is the DCC team the only one to do a training camp to pick their squad?

    2017 Tryouts and Training Camp: Candidates Included

    in S12

    3 minutes ago, Jaxratchet said:

    aw man! As my students say, "y'all be forcin'" which means doing the most to keep it under wraps! Lol ? can't wait for August!!! 

     

    23 minutes ago, ShellyB said:

    #nospoilers

    I am hoping that #nospoliers means no cuts so far:)

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    2017 Tryouts and Training Camp: Candidates Included

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    2 hours ago, crazydegulady said:

    Yeah I like stuff like this where we can actually get to know the girls. It always annoys me how they focus so much on the girls who get cut and then not on the girls that make it bar a select few.

    They did a video on Lacey as well

    2017 Tryouts and Training Camp: Candidates Included

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    43 minutes ago, QuiteCalM said:

    Thanks for these! 

    Why the hell are there 37 pictures of the jenn/Jenna brigade and like, one of Erica. Yes, that was rhetorical. Man I need a break from them. Show OTHER GIRLS please! 

    It's funny, there are pics of a few where they look thick and then another angle where they look amazing. The camera is a fickle mistress. 

    The other link has loads of pictures of some of the rookies as well as the vets

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    2017 Tryouts and Training Camp: Candidates Included

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    This was pretty interesting too:)

    DALLAS COWBOYS CHEERLEADERS AUDITIONS: 6 CRITERIA USED BY JUDGES

    Published: 05/11/2017

    Round 1 of 2017 Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Auditions was Saturday, May 6th. Several hundred hopefuls flocked to Arlington’s AT&T Stadium in pursuit of their dream of joining America’s Sweethearts.

    For those contestants that made it past the judges in Round 1’s “Freestyle Dance”, the next day was Semifinals/Round 2 which included learning choreography for a DCC-style jazz combo and the world famous DCC Kick Line.

    The following weekend, May 13th, was Round 3/Finals. That’s where it got really interesting, because the rookie hopefuls were side-by-side with returning DCC veterans. A morning session in which hopefuls/veterans performed solo routines (choosing their own choreography, costume, music/song) was followed by an afternoon session on the football field. The on-field session was the choreographed jazz combo and kick line.

    But how exactly are the contestants – newcomers or returning veterans – judged? What are the criteria?

    Now entering my 17th year as a judge, I can tell you that music and costumes may change, but the criteria remain constant. On our judge’s score sheet, there are six columns. We make notes within each column for each of the contestants. Each criterion is equally important. Some deal with dance, others with physical appearance. Others have to do with the contestants’ ability to learn multiple dance routines in a short amount of time.

    In other words, a DCC has to have the whole package: dance, looks and brains.

    Each contestant is judged by the following 6 criteria:

    “Beauty”: do you think she’s attractive/pretty?

    “Appearance”: this is different from ‘beauty’. Appearance is more about physique… “How will she look wearing the DCC uniform?”

    “Showmanship”: this is about a contestant’s dance ability/style. Is she fun to watch? Does she catch your eye? Can she be a world-class performer?

    “Ability to Learn”: can she handle the choreography during Rounds 2 & 3, or does she get totally lost? It doesn’t have to be perfect, but if you get too lost in learning just one routine during auditions, it’s unlikely you can learn multiple routines during each evening of rehearsals in DCC Summer Training Camp.

    “Kicks”: how high are her ‘high kicks’ during the DCC kick line? Is she flexible enough to improve those kicks? Most of the contestants are from dance/cheer backgrounds, not drill team. So kicks are not easy for all the hopefuls. Bottom line: if you can’t kick, you can’t be on the DCC. The kick line is a mainstay of every game-day performance.

    “Splits”: at the end of each Kick Line in Rounds 2 & 3, contestants must do a right split as well as a left split. This is not the Jump Split that Cowboys fans see at the end of each Kick Line on game day (contestants learn the jump split during DCC Summer Training Camp). During auditions, you are asked to do splits so that judges can see if you have enough flexibility to properly execute the Kick Line and Jump Split during camp.

    As judges, we make notes under each column. But that’s NOT THE FINAL WORD.

    At the end of each line, after we’ve reviewed our notes for each criterion, we write one of three words:

    “YES” (I want to see her in the next round; in Round 3, a “yes” is equal to “I think she can be a DCC”)

    “MAYBE” (“I’m not sure, but would like the opportunity to see her in the next round and get a longer look”)

    “NO” (not this year; needs improvement in one or more areas)

    If a contestant receives enough “YES” and/or “MAYBE” votes, she advances to the next round. Each contestant receives full consideration. The judges literally sit around a conference table and discuss each contestant. The DCC director, Kelli Finglass, leads the discussion, and then calls for a vote. As judges, we literally raise our hands to vote “yes” or “maybe” or “no”.

    There are approximately 10-to-12 judges, so there are multiple opinions. Each judge has a different background, so different dance styles and physical appearances/physiques appeal to different judges.

    Approximately 110-to-125 contestants emerged from Round 1. They competed against each other in Round 2 the following day. By Sunday evening, about 55-70 were invited back for Round 3/Finals on Saturday, May 13th. There will be about 25-30 returning veterans.

    By the end of Round 3, approximately 42-45 DCC hopefuls will pass the judge’s scrutiny. They will be invited to DCC Summer Training Camp which begins in early June. They will rehearse each week night. By early August, the final squad of 36 will be selected.

     

    See Author's other post in the series: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders 2017 Auditions: 7 Fun Facts

    Tags: at&t stadium, dallas cowboys cheerleaders, dallas cowboys, DCC Making the Team,football, sports

    Posted In: AT&T Stadium, Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, Dallas Cowboys, AT&T Stadium Tours, Entertainment District

    AUTHOR: KRISTI SCALES

    Kristi Scales is the sideline reporter for the Dallas Cowboys Radio Network; she has been with the Cowboys organization for 20 years since leaving A&M, where she worked for KLIV for a short time after graduation. During game day broadcasts, Kristi brings listeners exclusive up-to-the-second information from the Cowboy sideline. In 2002, she became the first female to fill the role of ‘analyst’ in the booth for an NFL radio broadcast. Kristi has produced 3 Super Bowl broadcasts – as well as international American Bowl games in London, Toronto, Mexico City, and Monterrey. Currently, she serves as television co-host of “The Dallas Cowboys Postgame Show” and reporter for the team’s weekly television broadcast of “Cowboys Huddle”, along with being host of the exclusive, live pregame “Owner’s Box” interview with Jerry Jones before every game on The Dallas Cowboys Radio Network. Finally, Kristi also writes as columnist and feature contributor for The Dallas Cowboys.

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    2017 Tryouts and Training Camp: Candidates Included

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    · Edited by Rosiemac

    1 hour ago, GingerJ said:

    Oh thanks! That's great insight into what goes on and how hard it is for the judges! I'm so glad she was allowed to share all this, it's an unbiased look at this process that fascinates us all so much! So glad you shared, I follow Kristi but never saw this anywhere.

    Here's another one I thought was cool.

    2017 DALLAS COWBOYS CHEERLEADERS AUDITIONS: WHO EXACTLY TRIES OUT FOR DCC?

    Published: 05/30/2017

    What do the following people have in common?

    *pediatric cancer research coordinator

    *fashion merchandiser from Mississippi

    *4th grade teacher from Boise, Idaho

    *dance/cheer instructor from Osaka, Japan

    *dance instructor from Melbourne, Australia

    *9th grade English teacher from Houston

    *physician

    *marketing specialist who is legally deaf

    *cardiac nurse from Florida

    *family law attorney

    *18 year old cancer survivor

    *sign language translator who is helping translate the Bible into sign language

    They all traveled to Arlington, Texas to tryout at 2017 Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Auditions.

    So did these ladies:

    *pre-med student

    *Buffalo, New Yorker who works with autistic children and plays in a women’s football league

    *former student at The Joffrey Ballet

    *SMU Law School student

    *tax consultant for an engineering company

    *financial analyst from Atlanta, GA

    *a bartender in Arlington, TX

    *athletic trainer at University of Iowa

    *real estate agent

    *a 30-year old from Japan

    *a child-life specialist at Parkland Hospital in Dallas

    *former Junior LPGA golfer

    *weight lifter who set a record in the squat

    *military spouse from New Mexico

    *18 year old high school student from New Jersey

    *9th grade English teacher from Houston

    *military brat who grew up in Belgium

    *backup dancer for a Tejano music group in San Antonio

    *special education teacher in Connecticut

     

    These are just a few examples of the varied backgrounds of the DCC hopefuls.

    As a judge, while watching contestants #1 through #410 perform, I jotted notes about the far-and-wide hometowns, universities and professions of contestants. They are the complete package: beauty, dance, and brains.

    A total of 35 states were represented, as were 4 different countries (Japan, Australia, Belgium, and Spain). Ages spanned from 18 to 55. As for the 18 year olds, a few missed their high school proms to audition. As for the 22 and 23 year olds, several missed their college graduations. One of the hopefuls, a native of Salt Lake City, graduated the previous day from University of Utah.

    Each year DCC Auditions attract cheerleaders from other professional teams, but this year it seemed like we had more than ever. We had at least three members of the New York Jets Flight Crew, as well as at least three from the Detroit Pistons dance team. In addition to the Jets, there were former members of squads for the Patriots, Bucs, Rams, Texans, Titans, Dolphins, and Ravens.

    The hopeful who has cheered 5 seasons for the Ravens is a medical assistant from Baltimore.

    We had a lot of former athletes audition including: competitive figure skater, power lifter, 2nd degree black belt (karate), Junior LPGA golfer, college softball player, college track & field scholarship athlete, plus a young woman in MMA fighter training.

    Some of the hopefuls own their own businesses (e.g., tutoring company, cake company).

    Some went to college locally (UT-Arlington, TCU, SMU, UNT, Dallas Baptist, Tarleton State), others went to school in the northeast (Pace University in Brooklyn, Hunter College in Queens, Boston College), or out west (Oregon, Sacramento State, Arizona State, Boise State, University of San Francisco).

    The diversity of candidates is impressive.

    The common theme among these hopefuls of diverse background is this: they have challenged themselves to become members of an elite squad, the most recognized squad in sports. The DCC is viewed internationally as THE best in the business.

    Whether the candidate is a professional dancer from Panama City, Florida…or an 18 year old high school senior in Garland, TX…each has an equal opportunity to represent America’s Team.

    For some, dance is a full-time job (dance teachers, professional dancers, backup dancers for music groups). For others, it’s a passion they pursue in the off-hours when they’re not working as nurses or English teachers or medical scribes.

    Yes, we’ve got students (mostly advanced degrees, a few undergraduate and high school students), but we’ve got more teachers than students.
    We’ve got mothers, even one grandmother, who auditioned. Think you can’t be a DCC and be a mom? Think again. One of the returning veterans, Tasha, is a mom.

    So what do all these background have to do with choosing a squad?  All we need is some pretty girls who can dance, right?

    No, no way. The judges are looking for the complete package. That’s why panel interviews and a written test are part of the process for DCC Auditions. The DCC are ambassadors not only for the team, but for our entire community. When they interact with fans and sponsors and civic leaders and soldiers and military leaders, they are representing all of us in Cowboys Nation.


    That’s why they must be the complete package: beauty, dance and brains. As a judge for the past 17 years, I can tell you these three components are equally important. And as you can see from the list of professions and educational background I’ve listed, we’ve got the “brains” part covered!  It is a very impressive group of candidates!

    Think I’m kidding or maybe exaggerating about the ‘brains’ part of the equation?

    No, it’s no exaggeration. In fact, the past two seasons we’ve had two biomedical engineers on the DCC. Both are retiring (Melissa and Amy T) from the DCC to pursue their careers. They’ve been amazing squad members and will be hard to replace (two of my all-time favorites, without a doubt). But I’m encouraged by the DCC hopefuls who have made it to Finals this year. It will be fun to see who makes it through Round 3 to earn the coveted invitations to DCC Summer Training Camp!

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    2017 Tryouts and Training Camp: Candidates Included

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    2 minutes ago, LaurenBrook said:

    i'm so excited to see her now!! she sounds like a judge favorite which is a really good sign for her going into camp. 

    I love Kristi Scales...she just seems like such a genuinely sweet and caring person. 

    DYING to see Kashara's solo!! aughhh!! 

    I was reading Kristi Scales bio....she is quite the ground breaker and is well respected in the industry. I liked watching her on the show:)

    5 minutes ago, LaurenBrook said:

    i'm so excited to see her now!! she sounds like a judge favorite which is a really good sign for her going into camp. 

    I love Kristi Scales...she just seems like such a genuinely sweet and caring person. 

    DYING to see Kashara's solo!! aughhh!! 

    Don't you mean Ka Sexy;)?

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    19 minutes ago, Rosiemac said:

    https://www.arlington.org/plan/blog/post/after-a-thrilling-final-round-of-auditions-dcc-training-camp-is-underway/

    Here is a nice article about the final day of tryouts:)

    Here was a reference to Bri

    But who was that 18 year old from Medford, New Jersey?   She’s tall with long limbs, and her lyrical routine was so dynamic and so mature.  To be honest, she was one of several rookie hopefuls who shined brightly, earning extra stars and exclamation marks in my judge’s notebook as well as other judges’ score cards.  There’s no way an 18 year old can outshine some veterans in finals, right?  Well, she did.

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    44 minutes ago, Cheerio34 said:

    Don't get me wrong, Brianna looks stunning. For some reason I don't see her being, as Kelli and Judy would say "Fun to watch" on the sidelines. From what I've seen she looks great at contemporary style. But Idk... I think it might be in most of the pictures she doesn't really smile super big.... kind of a half mysterious smirk (still pretty) just not a bright, entertaining smile like Jennifer had. (I think I'm still in denial she left...) 

    But she got a Barbie, I doubt they would cut her so I guess she was good at the style or they wouldn't have picked her. Maybe she turns it up when dancing! 

    Bri has a dazzling smile in person:)

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    2 minutes ago, graciegirl said:

    My apologies to you, my comment was not meant to offend.  I was just sincerely hoping for more for their show team.  I judge dance competitions in the dance moms area & I'm sure she heard those comments and more on her critique tape.  She is lovely and so fresh looking in her picture with the barbie but competitions vary city to city and the best at one national does not always represent the best standard out there so that is not saying anything.    Events are relative to who shows up, the reputation of the company & in which region you attend.   Bravo is not a leader in the industry and the Rockette summer intensive is a money maker, unless she attended the Invitational Week in that case we would be impressed & she should keep trying for that if this does not work out.  I hear MSG is working on bringing back the traveling shows, so more jobs in the future!  Hoping the best for her! She is beautiful!

    No worries:) She did go both summers where she had to audition and was picked for the summer session. They even made her the point on the dances(person in the center, I am NOT a dancer. My experience was Irish Step as a child;) ) I hope they show some of her solo on the show! The girls who are rookies this year are all so beautiful. 

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    5 minutes ago, graciegirl said:

    Was soooo hoping she would be as good as some were saying, especially since she received a barbie.   But the technique & choreography in this video are something a 9 year old could execute these days.  NOT GOOD for a senior soloist by studio standards. She is beautiful and love that she is not so overly made up.  Would be interesting to know where she trained? Hopefully this video is old, unfortunately this is repetitious, shows poor hip flexibility, bad turns, transitions & feet.  It would be mediocre at a dance competition.  None of that matters for DCC but was hoping for someone super technical would tryout and make it.  

    Wow..pretty brutal commentary...this was 2016 and apparently it was good enough to win the national dance competition. She went to a arts highschool for dance. 

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    2 minutes ago, crazydegulady said:

    I impressed 

    That was 2016 at a national competition. I believe she won but am not 100% sure. She spent the last two summers in NYC with the Rockettes. She is just the sweetest girl. She is living her dream right now and I am beyond happy for her:)

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    56 minutes ago, Oranaiche said:

    Don't get me wrong, Dayton is a great dancer and I like her in that clip, but I think what kept her out of TC this year was probably just needing to build on her power a bit and possibly be a hair leaner in her midsection. I have no doubt that she will work on what she needs to work on and make TC next year if she decides it's what she wants. She obviously has all the tools. Shelly herself said the decision to audition this year was last minute and she wasn't completely prepared, but what an advantage to have gone through the audition process and know what to expect next year.

    She looks like she is having so much fun. What a bright smile. 

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