Anothermouther

I understand that. What I said originally that started this was just to point out that if a city like Shreveport is considered disadvantaged, then how much more amazing it is for those like Kashara who come from such a small, rural area and truly don't have those resources :) coming from a town of less than 5k makes it difficult to see a city of nearly 200k as being small or lacking in opportunity. I guess it's all about perspective. She may be somewhat involved. I can see that going either way as far as remaining in contact. She will absolutely not be a has-been constantly stuck in or trying to relive the good old days. That's just not who she is.

That makes more sense! I grew up very poor, with zero access to anything like that, so I get that. Not sure if it was tricky editing or poor listening , but what I heard was "I'm from ____ which is a smaller city [with picture of city in background], and didn't have access to lots of dance classes like the other girls" so I was confused. Thanks for sharing your research :)

I agree. Even though they aren’t paid much by professional football standards, they are paid minimum wage + appearances for being a DCC. Plus 2 other jobs for her. No financial trouble now. Her reference to her parents support was more a life long thing, getting her there, etc. not that they won’t help out financially if needed, but she has adequate income. Also, her mother owns/runs a dance and cheer studio where Kashara grew up and danced in that environment (and under her teaching) since toddlerhood. So her mother was a very real part of her chasing this dream. Along with supporting her through college and other dance classes, etc. I saw an interview with another girl who mentioned coming from a bigger town (to me), but was lamenting not having the access to classes that other girls did, I guess those from Dallas. Made me laugh because Kashara comes from a very small town of around 5,000 people. We don’t even have a Walmart. And while her mom’s studio is amazing, there are very limited options for dance, etc

I, too, thought it was brutal that Lily got cut on her first call to the office. Yes they all get notes, but some girls are called in and given firm warnings time and time again. I thought she deserved that chance that so many got. Especially being that close. Melena’s cut... She was never one of my favorites. I always thought she seemed a little “off,” and I didn’t like her look the way everyone else did, and thought her dancing was a mess. Yes, they kept her a long time, gave her every chance. However, I don’t know how anyone could say that they made promises or gave her false security. She was called in to the office, talked to, called out in groups for making mistakes, etc. There were always concerns. I know most think they are heartless, but I got the feeling that Kelly really felt some pressure over her quitting her job, and maybe kept her there longer just hoping she could pull it together, giving her every chance. Otherwise I really can’t see why she made it that long. I’m still a bit sore over Tara’s cut, too. That same night, Savannah looked way worse than Tara. And Savannah gets on my nerves. She just seems so full of herself.

To be fair, I think many of them are qualified to do other things and it’s more that dance instruction fits the DCC lifestyle more for schedule flexibility, etc.

Coming out of lurkdom to comment on this. I know Kashara as I grew up in the same small town as her. I’m several years older so not best friends, but good acquaintances. She is a very kind and genuine person. Even someone not biased should note that by all the peer-chosen awards she receives. She just has one of those magnetic personalities without even trying and makes everyone feel special. Her saying what she did about VK said a TON because if someone can’t get along with kashara there’s a problem! Anyway, about her exit. 1. I thought her interview was terribly edited. I’m sure many of you have seen other interviews with her to know she’s usually better spoken. I did think it came off somewhat strange. 2. She has said from the very beginning that 4 years was a good amount of time. Senior year and all that. She is in no way being pushed out. (If she was on the bubble, barely making it, being forced out...she would not have been made point for the second year in a row). Yes, she was emotional about it. I have been emotional about transitions even though it’s my choice. She will miss the other girls and many things about it. At the same time she is very mature and realizes that it’s a perfect time to move on to her “real life.”