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IMO, no, this intensive ballet training isn't necessary to be a DCC. But ballet training is necessary to develop good technique (proper turnout, truly pointed feet, straight knees, strong core, etc.). It is very obvious which DCC have spent time developing their technique through ballet and which haven't.

I agree that Houston Ballet or Austin Ballet is where the teens who are looking for quality ballet summer intensives would aim for if they were interested in going to Texas. As for Joffrey Ballet, many here might not know that there is only one true Joffrey Ballet (as in serious ballet training like you think of when you think of the name "Joffrey"). That Joffrey is in Chicago. All of the other "Joffreys" that you hear about are not affiliated with the Chicago Joffrey. I don't remember the exact details, but there is some reason that the "other" Joffrey is allowed to use the name, but they are NOT the same at all as far as quality or training. The other Joffrey runs summer intensives in New York City and in many other locations around the country. Their focus is much less on ballet and much more on jazz, Broadway style, tap, etc. It is popular with competition dancers. They are also known to accept everyone to their summer intensives. Anyway, I just wanted to clarify that if VK is training at Joffrey Ballet in Dallas, she is NOT training at the Joffrey that most people think of when they hear the name.

My choices: ROTY- Kelcey or Lily (but I will be ok with ANYONE except VK!) VOTY- Bridget Pro Bowl- Heather

Yes. That’s her.

I definitely was shocked that Brittany wasn't one of her bridesmaids. It seemed like they were such close friends. There must be a good reason, but I was still very surprised.

Thank you! You are my hero!!

If there is a way to put a poster on ignore, I would love to know about it! I know that I have that option on other boards, but I am not sure if I can do it here. I definitely want to use that option if it is available!

I just wish that Lauren was in that picture. Still so sad that she had to retire. 😭

Yay! I see Brennan!

I'm not terribly surprised, but I feel badly for her. She seemed really sweet.

Noooo, not Lauren!! She is my current favorite! I am so sad!

I like Christina too!

Wow! I have to admire VK a bit for having the guts to audition for SYTYCD. She must have a lot of confidence to put herself out there like that, but she is absolutely delusional if she thinks that she is anywhere near the caliber of the dancers who make that show. She'll be lucky if she makes it past the first round.

It really is!

I am so happy for Lacey! I would have been so disappointed if they had given it to anyone else. I still think that she should have gotten it last year and Kashara could have been given it this year.

yes

I change my vote for VOTY! I want it to be Lauren!!!! How could I forget about Lauren!

Pro Bowl: Lacey!! VOTY: Maddie or Amy ROTY: Brennan

Such a great movie! I just saw Mean Girls on Broadway last month. It was so great!! I highly recommend it to anyone who is in NYC.

I love Christmas and have trouble narrowing down a favorite movie! My top choices: White Christmas, Christmas Vacation, Elf, and the Home Alone movies. Honorable mention: A Christmas Story and the Santa Clause movies

To me, recently retired Kelsey (can't think of her last name right now) definitely qualifies as one of the prettiest!

Yes, that plus her smirk make me think that she would be a bad choice for point (the "face" of the DCC). The girl can dance but she just doesn't have the face for point.

She does. I think I would probably go with Ree Drummond for the same reason.

My high school had it, but it was social suicide to be in marching band. I have since found out that it isn't that way everywhere. It is funny how different things can be even within the US.

My top three are Lauren, Lacey, and Maddie. My 3rd choice would have been Tara if she hadn’t been cut. Grrr... still so mad about that.