DCC-UK

The videos of the kickline are awful. So many low kicks and flexed feet, I spotted Tess on one with really flexed feet. I know it’s their first full performance as a squad but there is a lot more work to be done, more than any season in recent years.

My friend was one of the original Billy’s in the West End production and now is with a contemporary ballet company. His talent was always above and beyond our dance school!

Are they trying to have it so there’s only one redhead on the team? Jalyn and Hannah are far superior dancers to Savannah yet don’t rank as high!

In the live story, it looks like Gina, she's very light on her feet. Still looks like Rachel A at the back. I may be slightly blind though!

I assume it's Selina who looks big. They do make me laugh when they say they learn 50 dances before the start of the season. This was just TS and a couple of other dances set to Christmas music, yawn! Looks like short, dark hair at the back. Maybe Rachel A is injured?

I could’ve sworn when Brennan turned 30, Briana did a story saying “Welcome to the 30s club”. Maybe I was seeing things 🙈

I miss Lauren already. I’ve just watched the episode where they visit the veteran’s hospital and she’s just so genuine and so interested in what every person has to say. The team will miss her.

Pretty sure they are. Brennan turned 30 in May (according to Instagram) and I think Christina and Briana are 30+

That's the only reason I liked her. I just watched s12ep5 where she has a Spicy Night. You could've cut Erin, Brianna and Madeline M straight away after that. Miranda was a good surprise and Brennan looked strong. I know they want to give them a chance but if you're on week 2/3 and someone has no power and keeps forgetting every dance, they need to get rid of them straight away!

I always used to feel like SG was 'who do we leave out?' because they had so many strong dancers. Now it's 'who do we add in to make up the numbers?' because they want all the 'senior' vets to be in there.

But nothing spectacular. I'm sure they're lovely people but they are average to good dancers. Stick them in the middle and surround them with stronger dancers. Gina gives everything an extra pizzazz so everyone else should step up. She shouldn't have to dim her sparkle to let others shine!

After the most recent videos, I'd have to say the best traingle would be Gina up front and Amber and Bridget behind her. Caroline or Hannah should complete the diamond. These are the few DCC who actually pop. How Amy, Maddie, Lexie and Tess go those diamond spots, I have no idea. Lexie is giving us some pop but the other three are good dancers but not great in DCC style.

I'm not sure hip hop and Queen should ever be in the same sentence again. So great to see some other people at the front in that routine though! Amber looks great in that front spot!

Amy Lexie Maddie Bridget Tess Caroline Amber Gina Rachel W Heather Rachel A Hannah Daphne Ashlee Cianna Victoria Kelcey Amanda Something along those lines! I can't make the text central for some reason. The last two lines are confusing though.

Ashlee? She diagonally in front of Amanda.

She's towards the back left, looks like she's hidden behind Hannah. I thought she was on the outside back left but that looks like Cianna.

Looks like at the back (R-L) Amanda, Kelcey, Daphne, Hannah, Victoria, Cianna. Looks like VK is in a line on her own though!

Gina was definitely robbed. She's the one that draws my attention the most because she's the most alive. The front triangle is dull. Loving that Caroline is so far forward, she's certainly jumped the queue! My eyesight is rubbish. Is that all 18 members? I think I spot Amanda at the back on the right.

She only seems to do cute. The costume, her face in general, her expressions, always cute. Like you say, she's a woman, add a little more mature movement. Doesn't have to be sexy but it's almost like she's nicked an advanced competition solo from a pre-teen at her studio. She's a great tapper, like her technique is strong, I just wish she'd do more with it.

I always found it so weird, thinking what happens if you don't have a middle name?

We have this ad in the UK and I always seem to start the dance!

When I was tempted to fly over and audition myself, I would've done tap as my solo if I got to finals. I know it's not always really popular but it's always been my best style. Amy's tap was always a little cheesy to me; I prefer either classic Gene Kelly/Fred Aistaire tap or try to modernise it. Maybe it's just Amy I'm not that keen on.

Now that's how you turn, VK! You pull yourself up and whip your head around! Carisa is one of my favourites, she's such a clean, classic dancer, beautiful extensions and turnout. I love lyrical when it's done well! As for Kristin's solo, I like that it's a little different but she looks heavy. I'm really surprised they let her through after she's gained a few pounds, just like Gabby! Hannah's solo is more show and go, rather than old-fashioned dance. She is a powerhouse jazz dancer but I'm not keen on all the acro, it's not my thing. She really plays on the sex appeal but not in a Kalyssa-stripper kind of way. I'd love to see her do a sassy jazz solo with more dance steps in it.

Victoria and Ashlee will be further forward because of SG.

Vets I think could retire this year: Amy, Brennan, Briana, Christina (all three are in their 30s now), Heather, Jalyn, Lexie, Maddie, Miranda, Rachel A, Tess. Some are dance faders (Lexie, Miranda, Tess), some have had weight issues (Maddie, Miranda, Rachel A), some are married/engaged (Amy, Lexie) and some have been overlooked (Heather last year, Jayln this year).