2020 Auditions, Finals, and Training Camp

[Pau84]

19 hours ago, KoKo said:

I couldn't agree more with everything you said!   Lisa, uh uh. Just no.    

 And I recall the comment on how chic and trendy Brennan's outfit was ~ but that doesn't mean it's appropriate in every setting!  I don't dislike Brennan ~ I think she's a lovely young lady with class and integrity. And her performance ability, I think she's fine.   This too being unpopular- with some of the rookies' rockstar performances- I'm not devastated or completely shocked that she was cut.  I/ thought this is what this forum is about.  The fact that it was said that I need to focus on criticizing Lisa instead or to leave Brennan alone...... if we can't voice our opinion, I have no intention to stop doing so!! 

I completely agree with you. I also wasn't devastated or completely shocked that she was cut. Brennan might be popular on these forums for very good reasons, she just didn't match up to a lot of the girls, look wise.

The question is/was: how can someone find themselves on the team and after a couple of seasons out of the team for no reason? I think asking the question is also answering it: Waco Kelli
 

[Pau84]

15 hours ago, SMP637 said:

I am #TeamKat.  She wasn't her best in this episode,  I'll begrudgingly admit that.   But she was not the worst on the field..... that was Annabelle, Alora-Rose, and Meredith.

Kat had some serious pop doing the field entrance....I couldn't take my eyes off of her and Elli.  I remember over the summer when Kat did the podcast "Boots in the Bubble" with Kashara and she said she had a breakthrough....I think she's gonna turn it around.... I'm still rooting for her. 

I don't get why Sheridan was cut....I personally think it was the calling Kelli "girl" that sealed her fate bc her dancing was powerful.

 

15 hours ago, SMP637 said:

I am #TeamKat.  She wasn't her best in this episode,  I'll begrudgingly admit that.   But she was not the worst on the field..... that was Annabelle, Alora-Rose, and Meredith.

Kat had some serious pop doing the field entrance....I couldn't take my eyes off of her and Elli.  I remember over the summer when Kat did the podcast "Boots in the Bubble" with Kashara and she said she had a breakthrough....I think she's gonna turn it around.... I'm still rooting for her. 

I don't get why Sheridan was cut....I personally think it was the calling Kelli "girl" that sealed her fate bc her dancing was powerful.

 

14 hours ago, jammen said:

I agree. Kat is my girl and I was rooting for her since last season even when she was struggling. She still seems to be but she is definitely not the worse one on the field. I know she is capable of turning things around.

And as for Sheridan, once she called Kelli "girl" that was a done deal. There was no turning back, unfortunately. 

 

13 hours ago, Stee said:

I'm also a huge Kat fan and supporter.  The thing with Kat is that she messes up, but when she's on, she's a star and you can't take your eyes off her.

When Meredith gets it right, you just feel relieved she didn't mess up.  But I wouldn't say she stands out in a group of dancers.

Lily and Brennan unfortunately are not the strongest dancers in the group - clean but blenders.  And as someone mentioned above, it really does sound like Lily is on the verge of tears whenever she speaks.  I just think they were outdanced by prettier blonde rookies - Dani and Jessica are both stunning.  I always notice them in the groups when they are dancing, and it's pretty amazing considering half the time they are wearing masks and you can still see their beauty.  

So far, this hasn't been my favorite season to watch (it seems very one-note because it's 8 episodes of dancing in a hotel conference room), but bigger picture I'm excited by the group of Rookies.  They have amazing, exciting dancers (Amanda, Ashlee, Kelcey, Chandi, Caroline, Amber, Armani, Darian) and also some of the prettiest girls in a while (Rachel W, Kat, Darian, Dani, Jessica).  Especially after two seasons of such "Meh" leaders and points (Amy, Maddie, Tess, snooze city).  

I am also #TeamKat, all the way. I think Kat is fun and has glamour. Airhead or not. Kat decided long time ago that she had 2 choices: trying to be someone else and sound smart but boring, or being Kat and being fun. She chose to be Kat, who was convinced that the Dallas Cowboys were going to the Super Bowl because the Super Bowl was on her birthday.

Talking about airheads, I don't think the DCC had many philosophers on the team.

 

[DCC-UK]

2 hours ago, TB12 said:

Has she ever been on WW? or is it the costume and angle just make her look VERY CHUNKY (DCC chunky obvs) bc i'd love to be as chunky as any of them!

I 100% think it's the costume. The shorts seem extreeeeeemely tight.

[KoKo]

1 hour ago, Pau84 said:

I completely agree with you. I also wasn't devastated or completely shocked that she was cut. Brennan might be popular on these forums for very good reasons, she just didn't match up to a lot of the girls, look wise.

The question is/was: how can someone find themselves on the team and after a couple of seasons out of the team for no reason? I think asking the question is also answering it: Waco Kelli
 

Waco Kelli, lmao !!   But yes, exactly!!   I think that one factor alone is what is so upsetting.

[dccfan204]

Random but who are the oldest girls on the team? (Ages, not years as a vet)

Edited December 18, 2020 by dccfan204

[scorpio1031]

49 minutes ago, dccfan204 said:

Random but who are the oldest girls on the team? (Ages, not years as a vet)

I think Briana is now the oldest with Christina and Brennan gone - either 30 or 31???

[Pies]

Hannah seems to be one of the more athletic girls, if you look at those few seconds when they film her standing next to Kat (possibly to make her look pale by comparison), you notice she isn't breathing hard at all, she had discipline it seems, another reason they should show her more respect.

[LynneH]

7 hours ago, vanillagum said:

that reminds me of that one gif of victoria falling out of turn where judy looks horrified but immediately becomes jovial when she sees kelli’s reaction. when victoria was in seasons and 13 and 14, judy didn’t seem to care nearly as much as kelli did. maybe she’s mum because she knows her spawn benefited from nepotism as well, but i also like to think she’s sick of kelli’s shit and is never going to agree, so just keeps quiet to preserve peace/her job. i remember either she or kelli said that judy prefers the technical dancers while kelli is a sucker for a pretty face—so yeah again i like to think she’s sick of kelli’s shit. she didn’t seem nearly as taken by kat and meredith as kelli was, for example 

I've noticed for several years now that Judy has stopped with her opinions/reasons on who should make the team or not. I think it all started the year Cassie re-auditioning for the team and they asked her to "step out" so that judges could talk about Cassie during her injured year. 

I have noticed in the last 5 years minimum that she's been mostly "mum" on who should be on the team or not.  She rarely even critiques during dances other than "mistakes, mistakes, mistakes". Even when they are cut, she just sits there on her stool. silent.  Then once the cut person leaves the office Kelli will turn to her and make a comment and Judy mostly just nods her head in agreement or states something along the lines of "well she was always going to struggle."

In regards to the picture posted by Bunnyhops96  the only thing I see in that picture is a "hot mess".  I don't have any problem with anyones weight in the pic, because even Amanda who is very slim looks like her belly is is jiggling, so it's definitely the cut of the uniform.   But all I see is hair flying around and everyone in differing positions trying to do a hair flip. Definitely NOT what I would consider a world class performance.  

 

[DCCWhiteboard]

On 12/15/2020 at 1:04 PM, NC-CFD09 said:

lol I agree! Maybe Kat if she hadn't had a scandal situation.

Kat had a scandal??

[LaurainAZ]

21 hours ago, CrazyMoon said:

I hate this outfit...I know it's supposed to mimic a football uniform, but to me it just looks cheap

The armpit cutouts really bother me.

[ByTor]

8 hours ago, LaurainAZ said:

The armpit cutouts really bother me.

Glad to hear I'm not the only one.

[Opine]

I know a lot of us are wondering what happened with Ashlinn.  One thing I noticed was on across the field, I kept thinking she was Vic.  I thought that on some of the field regular dancing too.  I am wondering if old Kells and her pal Tina didn't decide they were too silimar?  I haven't seen anything else yet that would justify it.........

 

[EvergreenLove]

The sleeves look like they are separate from the top, which would give the option of leaving them off and not necessarily an armpit cutout on a whole top.

Either way, I don’t like those outfits at all. Especially the criss-cross threads right in the crotch.

[Cj1]

As Head Choreographer.......Judy should be doing most of the decision making on picking the team.  I have noticed her agreeing or shaking her head when Kelli says something about the girls. It is really noticeable this year

. I have never heard her disagree and say something like " Hannah rocks...one of my best dancers. No way are you cutting her Kelli"

I agree with above post...Judy is keeping on the down low till retirement.

I 

 

 

[Tuxcat]

54 minutes ago, Opine said:

I know a lot of us are wondering what happened with Ashlinn.  One thing I noticed was on across the field, I kept thinking she was Vic.  I thought that on some of the field regular dancing too.  I am wondering if old Kells and her pal Tina didn't decide they were too silimar?  I haven't seen anything else yet that would justify it.........

 

Funny, I thought that too. At first, I saw a TCC leaning back and eating something...she looked exhausted and a bit scraggly. I thought, "wow bad look Victoria." Then I realized the girl was wearing pink and it was Ashlinn. There is a resemblance. I kind of doubt that would be a reason to cut her but anythings possible.

[Neurochick]

On 12/18/2020 at 12:54 AM, Stee said:

I'm also a huge Kat fan and supporter.  The thing with Kat is that she messes up, but when she's on, she's a star and you can't take your eyes off her.

I agree.  That's the thing with Kat, no matter what, you can't take your eyes off of her.

It was interesting when someone said they didn't notice Jada.  Jada may be a better dancer than Kat, but she's kind of just...there.

[An Offt]

On 12/16/2020 at 6:39 PM, LaurainAZ said:

I miss Judy yelling. I wish she would yell more. I understand people mellow as they age, but I miss the firey/prickly Judy from the early seasons. 

I think it's been beaten out of her.  Not literally, of course.  But her opinion is so often and so thoroughly disrespected that she never speaks up unless she knows that Kelli and Charlotte agree with her.

Hell, she flinches sometimes.  Like a kicked dog.

Edited December 19, 2020 by An Offt

[TB12]

I'm not riding the Kat train, my eyes don't typically go to her & if they do its with annoyance bc she's messing up & its allowed bc why? She's pretty??? The organization has gone so far downhill.

I speak out of frustration for all the girls wronged by TPTB. We live their dreams with them then see them get torn down/cut for less than Kat's mistakes or Veruca or even Meredith (who shouldn't have made it) I think of sweet Kali Fullerton or Auto Amy or Taylor (not gumby) or Meghan (THUT---hate that term just for reference) or Viviane or Chandler or Kyndal or the beautiful girl who was the Special Ed teacher (sorry her name is escaping me) or Tara & now Hannah... so many ladies that are far superior in dance and smarts to Kat or Veruca yet here we are...

[parrotfeathers]

3 hours ago, 123DCCWoooo said:

Especially the criss-cross threads right in the crotch

Isn't that where you crab the football at?

Sorry I think.

[Pau84]

3 hours ago, Opine said:

I know a lot of us are wondering what happened with Ashlinn.  One thing I noticed was on across the field, I kept thinking she was Vic.  I thought that on some of the field regular dancing too.  I am wondering if old Kells and her pal Tina didn't decide they were too silimar?  I haven't seen anything else yet that would justify it.........

 

Ashlinn is the big mystery. Why was she cut?!?
I fear that you might be right about Waco Kelli.

47 minutes ago, TB12 said:

I'm not riding the Kat train, my eyes don't typically go to her & if they do its with annoyance bc she's messing up & its allowed bc why? She's pretty??? The organization has gone so far downhill.

I speak out of frustration for all the girls wronged by TPTB. We live their dreams with them then see them get torn down/cut for less than Kat's mistakes or Veruca or even Meredith (who shouldn't have made it) I think of sweet Kali Fullerton or Auto Amy or Taylor (not gumby) or Meghan (THUT---hate that term just for reference) or Viviane or Chandler or Kyndal or the beautiful girl who was the Special Ed teacher (sorry her name is escaping me) or Tara & now Hannah... so many ladies that are far superior in dance and smarts to Kat or Veruca yet here we are...

That would be Alexandra.

[go4luca]

On 12/18/2020 at 8:14 AM, Cj1 said:

What's so crazy to me is Brennan is always beautifully dressed whether to a wedding or present Abby bear. Why all the sudden would she show up in jeans and a basic tank to an important meeting. Something smells fishy here. 

Something is definitely odd. 

Why did the veterans not have seating like the rookies did when meeting with Kelli in the hotel hallway?  Makes me think this was not a planned meeting.  That would explain why some were dressed more causally than others.  Like others have said, they arrived with their luggage planning on moving in.  Not attending a "first meeting" of TC. 

Just my 2 inconsequential cents.  🤷‍♀️

[scorpio1031]

50 minutes ago, go4luca said:

Something is definitely odd. 

Why did the veterans not have seating like the rookies did when meeting with Kelli in the hotel hallway?  Makes me think this was not a planned meeting.  That would explain why some were dressed more causally than others.  Like others have said, they arrived with their luggage planning on moving in.  Not attending a "first meeting" of TC. 

Just my 2 inconsequential cents.  🤷‍♀️

And Kelli welcomes them to their home for the "next week"??

[go4luca]

10 minutes ago, scorpio1031 said:

And Kelli welcomes them to their home for the "next week"??

Also, Kelli welcomes them by stepping up on that odd platform that was nothing like the one she stood on during the rookie's first meeting.

This version looked impromptu to me.  Something was off.  Nothing like the usual planned meetings where nothing is out of place.

[BunnyHop96]

23 hours ago, LynneH said:

I've noticed for several years now that Judy has stopped with her opinions/reasons on who should make the team or not. I think it all started the year Cassie re-auditioning for the team and they asked her to "step out" so that judges could talk about Cassie during her injured year. 

I have noticed in the last 5 years minimum that she's been mostly "mum" on who should be on the team or not.  She rarely even critiques during dances other than "mistakes, mistakes, mistakes". Even when they are cut, she just sits there on her stool. silent.  Then once the cut person leaves the office Kelli will turn to her and make a comment and Judy mostly just nods her head in agreement or states something along the lines of "well she was always going to struggle."

In regards to the picture posted by Bunnyhops96  the only thing I see in that picture is a "hot mess".  I don't have any problem with anyones weight in the pic, because even Amanda who is very slim looks like her belly is is jiggling, so it's definitely the cut of the uniform.   But all I see is hair flying around and everyone in differing positions trying to do a hair flip. Definitely NOT what I would consider a world class performance.  

 

Yeah definitely the reason I posted the pic was cause it was a hot mess, I did not mean to start a body type/weight debate at all! I just thought they all looked so funny with that hairography

[BunnyHop96]

5 hours ago, TB12 said:

I'm not riding the Kat train, my eyes don't typically go to her & if they do its with annoyance bc she's messing up & its allowed bc why? She's pretty??? The organization has gone so far downhill.

I speak out of frustration for all the girls wronged by TPTB. We live their dreams with them then see them get torn down/cut for less than Kat's mistakes or Veruca or even Meredith (who shouldn't have made it) I think of sweet Kali Fullerton or Auto Amy or Taylor (not gumby) or Meghan (THUT---hate that term just for reference) or Viviane or Chandler or Kyndal or the beautiful girl who was the Special Ed teacher (sorry her name is escaping me) or Tara & now Hannah... so many ladies that are far superior in dance and smarts to Kat or Veruca yet here we are...

One thing that really annoyed me with one of the recent vids they posted to YT for the field day episode is that it felt like they were writing off Kat's mistakes as an "off day" instead of something that we have seen consistently throughout the seasons she's been on. They're drilling into Meredith, Lily, and Hannah, but not once do I notice them say "today just wasn't her day". They take those few mistakes from those girls and use them to cut them (some rightly so if it's a consistency thing) but for dancers who have been consistent for years as standouts (Hannah) or beloved blenders (Lily) it feels like they used that one day on the field as the end all be all when dancers like Kat and VK are given pass after pass when they've consistently mucked it up and been captured on TV doing so.

Edited to add that in that vid, Meredith was only shown as being off in one dance. Her field entrance was one of the best they showed... Was she slow last year and this year? Absolutely and she just doesn't mesh with the DCC style. But is she one of the worst? I don't think I can say she is 

Edited December 20, 2020 by BunnyHop96

[BunnyHop96]

3 hours ago, go4luca said:

Something is definitely odd. 

Why did the veterans not have seating like the rookies did when meeting with Kelli in the hotel hallway?  Makes me think this was not a planned meeting.  That would explain why some were dressed more causally than others.  Like others have said, they arrived with their luggage planning on moving in.  Not attending a "first meeting" of TC. 

Just my 2 inconsequential cents.  🤷‍♀️

One thing I've noticed also is that in past seasons candidates showed up to the stadium in workout gear, etc. for tryouts even on the first day and then were filmed getting ready. I don't fault the girls who showed up in casual wear for moving into their rooms, they all look quite professional to me seeing as not a ripped jean was in sight (if we ignore Lisa's hems...). I agree with you that the meeting seems to be thrown at them as a surprise

[NotAnyMore]

8 hours ago, Cj1 said:

As Head Choreographer.......Judy should be doing most of the decision making on picking the team.  I have noticed her agreeing or shaking her head when Kelli says something about the girls. It is really noticeable this year

. I have never heard her disagree and say something like " Hannah rocks...one of my best dancers. No way are you cutting her Kelli"

I agree with above post...Judy is keeping on the down low till retirement.

I 

 

 

Lemme tell ya, if Judy's not getting residuals from MTT she should at the very least threaten to retire.

Usually you know that's happening because they get executive producer credit.  Kelli has always had it and I think I noticed Charlotte is now listed as an EP as well.

 

[Tuxcat]

1 hour ago, Realee said:

Lemme tell ya, if Judy's not getting residuals from MTT she should at the very least threaten to retire.

Usually you know that's happening because they get executive producer credit.  Kelli has always had it and I think I noticed Charlotte is now listed as an EP as well.

 

Was Charlotte not always on there? She seems to be the micromanager of the bunch. She directly influences who makes the team. Remember she and Kelli decided to let Danielle stay on the team? She didn't like Ann Lux,.... She does like Kat.... If I were Kelli or Judy for that matter, I think I'd be irritated with Charlotte a bit. Remember last year she was evaluating the girls as if she had some extensive dance experience? Well maybe she does - does she have a dance background?  And she was offering them the 36 vs 37 rotation option. Anyway, I blame her for Hannah and Brennan's cuts more than - or perhaps equal to Kelli. Am sure she didn't like their vocal COIVD concerns.

[scorpio1031]

9 minutes ago, DCCOracle said:

I took a quick look at the end credits for the first episode of every season and...

Season 1-8: No credit for Charlotte (not even the 'Brides' special)
Season 9-14: Charlotte Jones Anderson
Season 15 - Charlotte Jones (Hayley is also credited)

 

Was looking at IMDb - everyone appears as "self", except for Kalyssa Alynn Dawn Singleton who played "Kalyssa Singleton"🤣

[hypeman]

On 12/18/2020 at 12:02 PM, parrotfeathers said:

For all we know ey could have gotten a memo that gave several suggestions and this was one of them.

Why are so many excuses being made for Brennan? Every step must have been a grand conspiracy against her or bad editing.

I, personally, found the "Wash your hands" face mask obnoxious.

I'm a mask wearer and hand washer, but that mask is the definition of classlessness and tackiness.

Also her IG post was BS. I hate anyone playing the victim. Making vague IG posts is not bold or world class (Hannah too).

She barely made the team and if she displayed any sort of attitude she was gone. 

She was a blender and only had the DCC look if you squinted really hard. This was not a difficult cut.

There are several mature, well-spoken women on the team. She didn't bring some special quality that made her indispensable.

I know Brennan has many fans, but I'm just going to call it as I see it.

[pinkandsparkly13]

18 minutes ago, hypeman said:

Why are so many excuses being made for Brennan? Every step must have been a grand conspiracy against her or bad editing.

I, personally, found the "Wash your hands" face mask obnoxious.

I'm a mask wearer and hand washer, but that mask is the definition of classlessness and tackiness.

Also her IG post was BS. I hate anyone playing the victim. Making vague IG posts is not bold or world class (Hannah too).

She barely made the team and if she displayed any sort of attitude she was gone. 

She was a blender and only had the DCC look if you squinted really hard. This was not a difficult cut.

There are several mature, well-spoken women on the team. She didn't bring some special quality that made her indispensable.

I know Brennan has many fans, but I'm just going to call it as I see it.

Cause some people like Brennan, and some don't. It's the same for all TCCs and DCCs. It's not that hard to figure out, and not that big of a deal. Lol. 

[hypeman]

4 hours ago, pinkandsparkly13 said:

Cause some people like Brennan, and some don't. It's the same for all TCCs and DCCs. It's not that hard to figure out, and not that big of a deal. Lol. 

I was probably being overly harsh. I don't dislike Brennan or anyone.

But you are right. It is no big deal.

 

 

[vanillagum]

I'm kind of in shock the discussion/defense/crucifixion of Lisa's/Brennan's jeans has gone on this long

[GaveIn]

2 hours ago, vanillagum said:

I'm kind of in shock the discussion/defense/crucifixion of Lisa's/Brennan's jeans has gone on this long

😂😂 We might beat the 20 zillion pages we supposedly spent discussing Meredith O's beauty mark!!! 

But seriously, I think we saw Brennan's outfit longer than any actual dancing clips in that episode....all 2 second clips they use to try to gets us to go along with their narrative are really starting to bug me, show longer clips of it so we can really get a good idea of the dance and the dancers.   And I wish they would show the choreographers demonstrating their whole dance.  The one that is bothering me the most is one of the moves in Evan's dance, the only way I can think to explain it is it looks like their body is doing the snake (y'all remember that move?!?! lol) but with their arms straight up instead of in front of them.  They've shown many clips of different girls doing it and a lot of them look super awkward to me, but I have no idea what it is suppose to look like full out and in context with the whole dance  

[Opine]

3 hours ago, vanillagum said:

I'm kind of in shock the discussion/defense/crucifixion of Lisa's/Brennan's jeans has gone on this long

Well, we are still talking about the tiny little cut-outs in Kat's dress, so yeah.  We are.  And we will.  Because that is the beauty of us!!!  (You included, I am not dissing you, just discoursing on the beautiful us that makes up PT.)

[ExtremeFajitas]

A few pages back, I said hard pass on Marissa based on her Tik Tok and audition videos. Here is where I begrudgingly admit that she did not bother me in the most recent episode of MTT. Her dancing looked strong and she wasn’t over the top in her talking heads. She’s still not one of my favorite rookies (Dani, McKenzie, Armani), but I now can see how she made the team.

 

[parrotfeathers]

31 minutes ago, ExtremeFajitas said:

but I now can see how she made the team.

 

Same here.   Hopefully she reads the boards and will grow up just a tad.

[Manc.UK.DCCfan]

So watching the DCC Instagram - Kat is today’s insta take over - are we aware of any injuries?! She’s having both ankles taped up

 

also it’s Tess & Maddie’s 50th game today 

 

Alora - Rose is also doing/giving today’s gifts 

Edited December 20, 2020 by Manc.UK.DCCfan

[go4luca]

13 minutes ago, Manc.UK.DCCfan said:

So watching the DCC Instagram - Kat is today’s insta take over - are we aware of any injuries?! She’s having both ankles taped up

I believe many of the ladies have their ankles taped for extra support while dancing in the boots. Perhaps @ShellyB can confirm if ever she stops by.

[vanillagum]

1 hour ago, Opine said:

Well, we are still talking about the tiny little cut-outs in Kat's dress, so yeah.  We are.  And we will.  Because that is the beauty of us!!!  (You included, I am not dissing you, just discoursing on the beautiful us that makes up PT.)

well yeah, i know, i just found this in particular odd and beating a dead horse lol...not trying to come for anyone 

39 minutes ago, Manc.UK.DCCfan said:

So watching the DCC Instagram - Kat is today’s insta take over - are we aware of any injuries?! She’s having both ankles taped up

 

also it’s Tess & Maddie’s 50th game today 

 

Alora - Rose is also doing/giving today’s gifts 

wonder if she'll be giving any monat products

[Trixi]

13 hours ago, DCCOracle said:

I took a quick look at the end credits for the first episode of every season and...

Season 1-8: No credit for Charlotte (not even the 'Brides' special)
Season 9-14: Charlotte Jones Anderson
Season 15: Charlotte Jones (Haley is also credited)

 

So Haley gets a EP credit but not Judy?🤔

[Pies]

What I observe from the insta stories of Kat is that she's kicking higher, that was an issue for her last year, so she's improving.

[scorpio1031]

1 hour ago, Manc.UK.DCCfan said:

So watching the DCC Instagram - Kat is today’s insta take over - are we aware of any injuries?! She’s having both ankles taped up

 

1 hour ago, go4luca said:

I believe many of the ladies have their ankles taped for extra support while dancing in the boots. Perhaps @ShellyB can confirm if ever she stops by.

Someone asked Shelly on here what the girls did before a game, and she mentioned taping ankles.  And during an IG takeover, it was mentioned by the trainer that this year they are taping knees cause the deck surface is harder.

[Spunkyyy]

Dear lord is Gina extra during the IG story today of the DCC walking out in their Santa uniforms  🤦‍♀️

[TB12]

4 minutes ago, Spunkyyy said:

Dear lord is Gina extra during the IG story today of the DCC walking out in their Santa uniforms  🤦‍♀️

I mean what is she even doing twisting her body all over the place. Is she never not on she's in the tunnel who can even see her? 

[Manc.UK.DCCfan]

Has anyone else noticed during today’s IG video the girls counting in the end of the dance and the counts travelling down the line? 

I know for a fact I won’t be able to explain this well please bare with me 😅🤦🏻‍♀️
 

so we’ve debated before how GLs call in the dances with it being one long line, I noticed on the videos GL shouting 5 and the girls next to her start shouting 6 along with GL more of the line then also shouts 7 as you can hear more girls shouting the counts 

[EricaShadows]

14 hours ago, hypeman said:

Why are so many excuses being made for Brennan? Every step must have been a grand conspiracy against her or bad editing.

I, personally, found the "Wash your hands" face mask obnoxious.

I'm a mask wearer and hand washer, but that mask is the definition of classlessness and tackiness.

Also her IG post was BS. I hate anyone playing the victim. Making vague IG posts is not bold or world class (Hannah too).

She barely made the team and if she displayed any sort of attitude she was gone. 

She was a blender and only had the DCC look if you squinted really hard. This was not a difficult cut.

There are several mature, well-spoken women on the team. She didn't bring some special quality that made her indispensable.

I know Brennan has many fans, but I'm just going to call it as I see it.

Hmmm. . . I don't see any excuses made for Brennan nor any grand conspiracies.  I AM seeing bad editing because, as far as we've heard, both from the girls currently on the squad and Brennan (and Hannah), none of them were expecting the cuts.  If there were ANY understandable reason that Brennan's cut was reasonable or expected, she likely would have mentioned something.  As it was (and even though she was cut unexpectedly), her social media posts expressed her disappointment, her hurt and everything else without ever explicitly calling anyone out.

I don't mind the mask because a lot of people AREN'T washing their hands, but different people will have different responses to her mask so I'm not going to drag on people about it.  However, calling it the "definition of classlessness and tackiness" is more then a bit much given that Kelli (and Charlotte) have shown FAR more examples of classlessness and tackiness then any mask that Brennan wears.

As for her post about being cut, I don't see it as playing the victim, more like giving an explanation without calling anyone out, pointing fingers or doing ANYTHING else that could, or would, get her in trouble with the organization.  However, it IS bold and world-class because she's being VERY diplomatic and pointed without giving away the details.  Hannah's was the same way, but more pointed then diplomatic.  They could have been FAR worse, far more detailed, and so many other things, but that could have left them open to lawsuits and the like.

I don't remember hearing that Brennan and Hannah were the ONLY well-spoken and mature girls on the team as there are plenty still there, but they were still pointed out for such qualities by their teammates among other things.  Yes, she might have barely made the team her first year, but MORE than proved herself throughout that year and the next.  Proved it more then MANY girls who made the squad in her two years on the team.  As far as we know, she never put a foot wrong, was never an ambassador risk, and was a solid dancer (rarely, if ever, making dance mistakes unlike another blonde on the group) even if she was a blender.  I could see attitude getting her knocked off if there was other reasons that would make her an easy cut, but the only thing that, as far as we know, that Kelli could pick at was that she didn't like Brennan's face (probably the eyes). Granted, her face isn't like Abigail's or Danielle's, but she was still physically attractive in all other ways and was always looking to improve.  That willingness to learn, improve, and work hard should be an asset to any organization and if someone isn't willing to nurture that for a superficial reason, then that's on the person with the problem, not the individual with the assets.

 

[kalibean]

4 hours ago, ExtremeFajitas said:

A few pages back, I said hard pass on Marissa based on her Tik Tok and audition videos. Here is where I begrudgingly admit that she did not bother me in the most recent episode of MTT. Her dancing looked strong and she wasn’t over the top in her talking heads. She’s still not one of my favorite rookies (Dani, McKenzie, Armani), but I now can see how she made the team.

 

This articulates how I feel exactly! I found her NYC story interesting, and it makes sense to me how some of these gals gravitated towards the DCC this year since at least it’s still a paid dance job. The show exposure can work in favor for some, especially if they’re after social media money, and I don’t know that Broadway or cruise lines or Vegas, etc. would give this the same side eye they might have in the past. 
 

I think there’s been buzz that the dance community in general looks at NFL cheer and DCC as a joke, but a dance hustle is a hustle and these ladies found a way to stay in shape and perform in a weird ass time. Even if it’s in a weird ass way. 
 

I didn’t love Brennan’s mask either, but I did find her to be polished and pretty in her tank and high waisted jeans.  A surprising choice for her for move in day, tho, knowing cameras would likely be there AND it’s blazing ass hot.  I’ll keep talking about Lisa’s horrible fashion choices to the grave tho. Those pieces separately maybe could have worked but had no business worn together. Bless. 

[dreamcatcher]

 

On 12/16/2020 at 11:32 AM, RileyJDR said:

Did we know that Rachel A had COVID weeks ago? I didn’t but that doesn’t mean you all didn’t! Her Instagram says 6 weeks later and still no sense of smell. Had you all flagged that she missed any games? Or maybe with away games, etc. she didn’t miss any. 

Honestly, how did she not infect anyone else? They are practicing everyday, so she most certainly went into practice before she had a chance to get tested/be alarmed.

On 12/16/2020 at 5:35 PM, vanillagum said:

WHAT? that is absolutely insane if true

also lol if a 4 year vet doesn't know this stuff/close to it enough by now

Considering they are legit doing the same dances again and again, the fact that she was messing up even in year 2 is just beyond me, but year at year 4 it’s just inexcusable. 

On 12/18/2020 at 7:02 AM, TUOwl84 said:

Tess always looks like she is in her 40s 

I will never understand how she made triangle. GL eh, there was no other option literally. But we could’ve had Bridget or Heather up there...or any other girl really.

On 12/18/2020 at 7:05 AM, kalibean said:

There was for sure some hijinks in the Tara editing...but honestly, she looked to me like she was struggling.  I was never a big Tara fan from her rookie year...short legs, blender, etc.  But I liked her personality and she definitely had an approachable, sporty cute vibe.  I love peeps like this on the squad, alongside the glam girls, super athletic/buff, etc.

But she looked run down to me for her veteran camp, starting with the swimsuit photo shoot and her office visits.  Seemed like more of an outside of DCC, real life issues she wasn't able to work through while sparkling for the DCC.  So while upset for her and her teammates as she seemed much beloved, it didn't seem like she needed to be on the squad that year.

I actually disagree... She said in her last office visit that she was getting praise for her improvement and her cut was most certainly an effort from Kelli’s side to keep our beloved (in her mind) trainwreck on the team. It was obvious she was dealing with something bigger than “makeover is needed stat”, so you don’t kick someone while not only are they down, but they are actively working on it and improving. And don’t tell me that glamming up an obviously sad girl who can still perform is more difficult than hiding VK’s belly. At the very least, Tara shouldn’t have been cut before VK. 

On 12/18/2020 at 8:02 PM, vanillagum said:

that reminds me of that one gif of victoria falling out of turn where judy looks horrified but immediately becomes jovial when she sees kelli’s reaction. when victoria was in seasons and 13 and 14, judy didn’t seem to care nearly as much as kelli did. maybe she’s mum because she knows her spawn benefited from nepotism as well, but i also like to think she’s sick of kelli’s shit and is never going to agree, so just keeps quiet to preserve peace/her job. i remember either she or kelli said that judy prefers the technical dancers while kelli is a sucker for a pretty face—so yeah again i like to think she’s sick of kelli’s shit. she didn’t seem nearly as taken by kat and meredith as kelli was, for example 

Yeah and I definitely get it: why would she argue? It’s easy money for her by this point, so she just needs to keep her mouth shut for a few more years and then happily retire.

15 hours ago, hypeman said:

Why are so many excuses being made for Brennan? Every step must have been a grand conspiracy against her or bad editing.

I, personally, found the "Wash your hands" face mask obnoxious.

I'm a mask wearer and hand washer, but that mask is the definition of classlessness and tackiness.

Also her IG post was BS. I hate anyone playing the victim. Making vague IG posts is not bold or world class (Hannah too).

She barely made the team and if she displayed any sort of attitude she was gone. 

She was a blender and only had the DCC look if you squinted really hard. This was not a difficult cut.

There are several mature, well-spoken women on the team. She didn't bring some special quality that made her indispensable.

I know Brennan has many fans, but I'm just going to call it as I see it.

I think it’s a bit of a strong reaction, but we’re all entitled to our opinions. While Brennan isn’t your typical DCC, I’d argue she looks more like a dcc than Amy, Maddie, Marissa, kelli and other girls that made the team and well, even point. When you place two of your more underwhelming and uhm, un-dcc looking girls at point, you don’t get to cut vets for their looks.

As for her dancing, she got enough praise for her actual skills and performance and was told her only issue was during tc and letting her nerves get to her. Look through any of her clips and you won’t find a mistake -while Meredith really was a trainwreck, Savvanah (a 4th year) is still making mistakes, GL and somehow included in the triangle Tess messed up during thunderstruck, same with VK. If all these girls are still on the team, cutting a “blender” is again inexcusable. 

And also, I’d like to bring this up once again: it’s a team of 36 (-ish), the girls HAVE to blend in. You can’t have 36 Ginas competing against each other and even holly was toning it down during thunderstruck to blend in with the team. Kelli has been using this almost as an insult, but what the correct term would be is probably boring, not blender. 

And last thing: if anyone can bring up a few examples of well spoken girls from the past few years, I’d be grateful. Most of them sound like airheads when they talk, or robots, or completely boring, or overly excited (tried to be nice here) or or or. As much as Kelli is trying to convince us that dccs are rocket scientists with a passion for dance, these girls are actually the exception not the norm.

One last thing, I’m dying that Kat’s stories saw the girls wearing face masks to set up the “surprise”... then tess and maddie get photographed not wearing a mask. 

[Trixi]

46 minutes ago, dreamcatcher said:

 

And last thing: if anyone can bring up a few examples of well spoken girls from the past few years, I’d be grateful. Most of them sound like airheads when they talk, or robots, or completely boring, or overly excited (tried to be nice here) or or or. As much as Kelli is trying to convince us that dccs are rocket scientists with a passion for dance, these girls are actually the exception not the norm.

A couple that come to my mind are Melissa W and Maggie R for well-spoken women. If too far back then Christina, Lauren and Alexis. 

Edited December 20, 2020 by Trixi
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