2020 Auditions, Finals, and Training Camp

[Laurawithcats]

25 minutes ago, SmpIsimon said:

Dayton was cut just because they were hell-bent on taking VK (and would have had she not gained 10+ pounds in just a few weeks) and they wanted to make it look like they didn't play favorites (i.e., "yes, we took Kelli's best friend's daughter (whose technique is laughable) but we cut Shelley's gorgeous, talented daughter, so obviously we're super fair!" 

I absolutely believe this. After Dayton was let go from TC there were a few posts about her having memory issues. Except we've seen TPTB take other girls with serious memory problems. Dayton got screwed but she's much, much better off than living in the toxic dump DCC has become. 

[CailynA]

4 hours ago, TUOwl84 said:

Literally all the vet cuts have been from this group.  VK is the 😈   lol

and/or Tess is a really shitty group leader who should go herself if she can't keep her vets where they're supposed to be dance wise

[kalibean]

Would be a damn shame to lose a beautiful, talented candidate like because she has a pre-existing relationship with a player.  Disclose, stay discreet, MIND YOUR BUSINESS.  They've got to adjust those stupid contracts.

As for Dayton vs. VK...I think she's lovely, but she wasn't exactly a perfect candidate that got dropped.  Soft in the DCC style IMO, and not a strong memory for dances.  (And that's on top of a speeding ticket/tardiness on makeover day, tough interview the year before, more reserved personality, etc.)  She could have made an Erin style comeback, but didn't want to put herself through that again.  Plus, got the cruise ship dance job.  IMO, she got treated like anyone else that wasn't one of Kelli's pets, which is a bummer because she had plenty of reasons to be on the highly favored playlist.

[MeeMee2]

16 minutes ago, SamShmam said:

I get what she's saying, and I don't blame her, but I don't understand this reasoning. It's TPTB who facilitate this show. Were it not for them, there wouldn't be a show.  My heart ached for Dayton, who was put up against Seabiscuit for compare and contrast (as was Meredith) and was a casualty of Kelli and Tina.

I feel like the show is but a symptom of the culture in that organization.

I agree but from what I gathered, I think she simply hated the being on TV part.  She wasn't talking about Kelly /Judy or the organization, since she said she'd try out again. I think the cameras in the studio was just too much pressure on her.. I don't blame her. I wouldn't want to be on reality TV lol  

[bunny]

Omg before this all kicked off I was literally coming here just to post about how much I love Hannah and how she’s my favorite! 😂

My Queen of the North, literally no one else on the team had her type of look and sexiness, she was pure dynamite. And the BACK FLEXIBILITY I mean I know nothing about dance but even I could see that she was amazingly gifted and could make elegant lines that no one else could! I love her personality and her conviction in her beliefs. This cut is wild to me, if it was indeed in part due to her being outspoken about things like BLM on her personal social media I justttt 😂 lmao one of their cheerleaders did literal blackface with no consequences and I’ve seen little miss Rachel W’s twitter, so maybe it’s just an issue with a certain type of beliefs? Hmmm

Whatever, honestly, congratulations to Hannah and the rest for getting out of this organization that just gets sillier by the day. I may enjoy the show and the discussion around it, but would never ever want to be a part of the Dallas Cowboys organization myself. It seems like a toxic workplace dialed up to the max, made even worse by the fact that they’re all “it is a PRIVILEGE not a RIGHT to work for the Cowboys blah blah blah” as if they don’t NEED all the lowly employees to keep this billion dollar franchise running so the Jones family can act all holier than thou at every opportunity 😂

Oops, this turned into a rant. Ladies who have been cut, you’re awesome, especially Hannah and Brennan! 

[javajunkiee]

1 hour ago, cheeseslices said:

PERFECT description of her!

 

1 hour ago, SmpIsimon said:

Yes!  Have any of you seen "Drop Dead Gorgeous"? Kirstie Alley's character reminds me a lot of TK ("Get up, baby -- we have to go to state!!!!").

😄 I see her more as the mom from Mean Girls, hanging out in the audience with the video camera twerking like she's still 20yo.

[SamShmam]

Just now, MeeMee2 said:

I agree but from what I gathered, I think she simply hated the being on TV part.  She wasn't talking about Kelly /Judy or the organization, since she said she'd try out again. I think the cameras in the studio was just too much pressure on her.. I don't blame her. I wouldn't want to be on reality TV lol  

Well, fuck. I'm exhausted from this forum!! I can't imagine actually living my life on a reality show. Reality show producers are sheer evil. They really are awful.

[Monique]

I haven’t been on this page in a few days and i decided to log on during my lunch hour and catch up and I started on page 16 and my god the emotions I have experienced 🤦🏾‍♀️.

Hannah, girl, in my eyes on this team, you were one of the top two dancers and not number two. Unless you voluntary left the team (which we know you didn’t) or murdered one Kelli or Judys pets there should’ve been no reason for you to have been cut.

The leadership on this team is despicable and they should be ashamed that they are crushing dreams left and right and dragging the reputation of this team down straight to hell. 

 

[Jezlyn]

Just a thought but I wonder if they thought they could keep Kat cause the 'public' didnt know about her extracurricular activities? But now it's out and all over socials they may be forced to do something as its damaging their reputation.

Possibly the same with Sydney if its true? And it wont be hard to figure out who she was supposibly canoodling with, since they said special teams and transfer from Atlanta

[gracieGrace]

So from what I’m understanding... 

Victoria is the reason Lily, Brennan, Hannah & maybe Meredith got cut???? 
 

but Kat & Sydney are both sleeping with players even tho that’s the reason Holly got cut a few years ago?! 

[happy20]

On 8/5/2020 at 10:13 AM, ByTor said:

The place to discuss 2020 training camp!  Please note this is a spoiler topic for when MTT season 15 begins.

 

[PSM66]

Long time reader, although I have never commented before.  Longer time watcher.

If Brennan, Hannah and Lily are in fact reading:

Brennan, you brought a class, intelligence and strength to the team that I've only rarely seen.  Your polish and shine will be missed.  Hannah, your dancing astonishes me.  You have a talent that will take you far, and I hope you will find a place where that can be appreciated.  Lily, I am so sorry that your tenure ended before you were ready for it to.  For all of you, the loss is more theirs (and ours) than yours.  That probably doesn't help the hurt, but it is true.  Thank you for what you brought to the team, and to us.  Best wishes for every success, which will be entirely your own.

[TUOwl84]

It's time for Kelii and Judy to retire and bring in KaShara as director and Jennifer Colvin or Michelle Keyes as choreographer!

[SamShmam]

1 minute ago, Jesiklyn said:

Just a thought but I wonder if they thought they could keep Kat cause the 'public' didnt know about her extracurricular activities? But now it's out and all over socials they may be forced to do something as its damaging their reputation.

Possibly the same with Sydney if its true? And it wont be hard to figure out who she was supposibly canoodling with, since they said special teams and transfer from Atlanta

Remember when we lived in a time when public outcry would spark change in a positive direction when people and businesses acted amorally? Yeah, we're not there anymore. It's in our societal fabric now that those with means can do as they please and shrug their shoulders and smirk when they're caught being anything from hypocritical to criminal, and those with no means simply get canceled. What a time to be alive!

[Agent Gully]

To the ladies....

Meredith - I hope you had a fantastic year with the DCC, made some great memories, and some even greater friends.  You have many fans who will eagerly await your next opportunity to shine.

Lily - You should be very proud of what you accomplished. I remember all the smiles when you walked out onto that field and the other gals realized you had made the team. They and we were so happy for you. Good luck to you in whatever you may do in the future.

Hannah - What a stunning dancer you are. Better still, what an intelligent young woman! Get that graduate degree and take on the world. You will always light up any room you enter. I will miss seeing you perform on the field.

Brennan - You are a credit to your parents and an excellent role model for every young person. You have shown all of us that persistence pays off and that with a positive attitude and great work ethic, you can achieve your dreams. I have enjoyed (along with so many of us here) watching your journey. You are pure class.  

Bridget - Everyone should be as lucky as to have a friend like you!

Remember, you all have accomplished what very few obtain. Years from now, your team photos will be on display for your own kids and grand kids to see. You were a DCC, and they can never take that or the good memories you made away from you!

[SamShmam]

2 minutes ago, TUOwl84 said:

It's time for Kelii and Judy to retire and bring in KaShara as director and Jennifer Colvin or Michelle Keyes as choreographer!

I wonder what KaShara's take on this is??? Never thought I'd hear THAT coming outta my mouth.

[aimeelou625]

38 minutes ago, Jesiklyn said:

Are we seriously that suprised by this? We all knew it was coming.

They could dance in the stands, since they won’t be full. 

[TB12]

3 minutes ago, Agent Gully said:

To the ladies....

Meredith - I hope you had a fantastic year with the DCC, made some great memories, and some even greater friends.  You have many fans who will eagerly await your next opportunity to shine.

Lily - You should be very proud of what you accomplished. I remember all the smiles when you walked out onto that field and the other gals realized you had made the team. They and we were so happy for you. Good luck to you in whatever you may do in the future.

Hannah - What a stunning dancer you are. Better still, what an intelligent young woman! Get that graduate degree and take on the world. You will always light up any room you enter. I will miss seeing you perform on the field.

Brennan - You are a credit to your parents and an excellent role model for every young person. You have shown all of us that persistence pays off and that with a positive attitude and great work ethic, you can achieve your dreams. I have enjoyed (along with so many of us here) watching your journey. You are pure class.  

Bridget - Everyone should be as lucky as to have a friend like you!

Remember, you all have accomplished what very few obtain. Years from now, your team photos will be on display for your own kids and grand kids to see. You were a DCC, and they can never take that or the good memories you made away from you!

Just perfectly stated...

[ByTor]

Brennan and Meredith, my 2 favorites, CUT!  Still trying to process this.  I don't even know these women, but I am BUMMED 😞 

[Isolabella]

I've been thinking about the Hannah cut. It sounds like the vets participated in media day this year, which is normally just a TCC thing. Since Hannah has been a little more outspoken on her social media about everything that's going on in the world, I wonder if they hit her with some hard questions and they didn't like her answers. Not that her answers were bad, but that TPTB didn't agree. Like others have mentioned, they like their cheerleaders to give pageant-like (boring ass) responses.

[JarlenaFan2023]

Goodness....I've missed a lot.  Someone please PM me with the names of the cut vets so I don't have to dig through 2-3 pages of forum.  Thanks.

[PSM66]

Just now, BluegrassDCCFan said:

Goodness....I've missed a lot.  Someone please PM me with the names of the cut vets so I don't have to dig through 2-3 pages of forum.  Thanks.

Hannah, Brennan, Meredith and Lily

[Pj3422]

2 hours ago, SmpIsimon said:

Yes!  Have any of you seen "Drop Dead Gorgeous"? Kirstie Alley's character reminds me a lot of TK ("Get up, baby -- we have to go to state!!!!").

Oh. My. Gawd. You nailed it. That’s always been one of my favorite movies. Now I have to rewatch, imagining VK in the Denise Richards role (and in her musical number)! 
Back on topic — Bridget’s DCC Twitter account is gone, but I admire her parting shot. Would love to see others be as courageous. 

[JarlenaFan2023]

1 minute ago, PSM66 said:

Hannah, Brennan, Meredith and Lily

GEEEEZ....do we know WHY?  Please PM me so we don't clog the board.  Brennan, Meredith and Lily I can kinda see but HANNAH?

[scorpio1031]

14 minutes ago, SamShmam said:

I wonder what KaShara's take on this is??? Never thought I'd hear THAT coming outta my mouth.

Considering she now works for the DCC and plans to stay in Texas - probably whatever Kelli and Judy's take is, that will be hers as well

[JarlenaFan2023]

Just now, Pj3422 said:

Back on topic — Bridget’s DCC Twitter account is gone, but I admire her parting shot. Would love to see others be as courageous. 

I thought Bridget RETIRED.  Did she get cut?

[TUOwl84]

1 minute ago, BluegrassDCCFan said:

I thought Bridget RETIRED.  Did she get cut?

She retired.  But her DCC twitter handle was removed today along with the cut vets.  She also shared her opinion on the removal of the cut vets via twitter before her twitter was removed.

[Kitkatkitty]

All of the cut and retired vets twitters are now gone

[Itswhatisaid]

I just want to know who seabiscuit is lol I’m so lost 

[chabelisaywow]

Quote

Don't think routines were as hard as they are now, just like you need to be a real trained dancer nowadays to get into TC

That is not true - how do you explain VK? There is a difference between taking dance lessons and being a trained dancer. Taking dance lessons is being in a studio, learning choreo, maybe compete your combination or do a recital.  Being a "trained dancer" is ballet day one. Learning the basics, strengthening your core.  Ballet dancers don't compete - well maybe YAGP, learn variations. lol a trained dancer would never fall out of a simple turn.

[PSM66]

14 minutes ago, Kitkatkitty said:

All of the cut and retired vets twitters are now gone

Kitkatkitty is right.  I thought Hannah's Twitter account was suspended, but it must be a different Hannah.  The one who was cut was @DCC_HannahA

Edited August 19, 2020 by PSM66

[itsweird]

1 minute ago, Itswhatisaid said:

I just want to know who seabiscuit is lol I’m so lost 

It's a way of calling someone a horse.  Seabiscuit was a horse. 

[go4luca]

2 minutes ago, Itswhatisaid said:

I just want to know who seabiscuit is lol I’m so lost 

I think seabiscuit is related to the bull in china. 🤣

(inside joke for those who know)

Edited August 19, 2020 by go4luca

[Tinydancerxo28]

30 minutes ago, TUOwl84 said:

It's time for Kelii and Judy to retire and bring in KaShara as director and Jennifer Colvin or Michelle Keyes as choreographer!

I would love that duo! Kashara’s podcasts have been the most enjoyable ones DCC has ever produced. Her conversations just flow naturally. 

[Itswhatisaid]

11 minutes ago, BluegrassDCCFan said:

GEEEEZ....do we know WHY?  Please PM me so we don't clog the board.  Brennan, Meredith and Lily I can kinda see but HANNAH?

Seems this team is cutting a lot of decent girls just to bring in new faces who are already giving the team name a bad wrap. Contracts are put in place for a reason. Fraternizing with players is just disgusting when there are girls who want to be a part of the organization for the right reasons.

[SamShmam]

3 minutes ago, itsweird said:

It's a way of calling someone a horse.  Seabiscuit was a horse. 

I'm not saying VK is a horseface. Just that she closely sometimes resembles a horse. In the facial area. All of the time.

[chabelisaywow]

14 minutes ago, Pj3422 said:

Yes!  Have any of you seen "Drop Dead Gorgeous"? Kirstie Alley's character reminds me a lot of TK ("Get up, baby -- we have to go to state!!!!").

Sorry for the duplicate post - I posted this before.  Anyway - VK/Tina first appeared together, I actually went back and watched the movie to make sure Tina isn't the old beauty queen hawking pork products.  The resemblance.

TBH, the only dance VK has down pat is the #neighneigh

[Tinydancerxo28]

20 minutes ago, Isolabella said:

I've been thinking about the Hannah cut. It sounds like the vets participated in media day this year, which is normally just a TCC thing. Since Hannah has been a little more outspoken on her social media about everything that's going on in the world, I wonder if they hit her with some hard questions and they didn't like her answers. Not that her answers were bad, but that TPTB didn't agree. Like others have mentioned, they like their cheerleaders to give pageant-like (boring ass) responses.

This! I have loved that retired vets like Bridget and Miranda have been a lot more vocal about social justice. I admired Hannah for talking about mental health continuously not just when it’s time for “my boots, my cause.” I could definitely see that playing a role though in her cut. How do you go from being on SG and being technically one of the best DCC to being cut? I don’t know why I’m so invested in this.

[TwopLurker]

If Hannah said, "arrest the cops that killed Breonna Taylor," on media day it would make 13 seasons of this show worth it. 

[faxtar221]

Who are the rookies who made it? I'm dying!!

[TUOwl84]

Just now, faxtar221 said:

Who are the rookies who made it? I'm dying!!

We don't know yet.  But based on a previous post on this page it looks like Marissa made it.  We don't know of any others.  We do not know group leaders or point is yet either.

[Wahoodancer]

3 hours ago, TB12 said:

Note to self: do not look to see who people follow on twitter... I went to see who Judy follows to see if Hannah's account was still active & wowza, some of the people she follows but I digress...

I agree I do not think Maddie has the look for point, she is cute but not sassy and special. But there again, seniority rules when it works for Kelli...

Seniority does not always apply. Not when Kashara got point over Jinelle or Lacey. 

[pinkandsparkly13]

How can we not know about any more cuts?? So far it's, what, 4 vets and 3 TCCs? So that leaves at least 6 more? Wasn't the team supposed to be finalized these past few days? When will they be cut? Lol so many questions. 

[misskelsinicole]

For the ladies cut that may be reading... 

Meredith: You’ve caught my eye since the first year you auditioned. Glad you accomplished you dream even if it only was for a year. I wish you well on your future endeavors. 

 

Hannah: You are super talented and there are so many opportunities for you out and here if you decide to continue dancing. Good luck with grad school hope you nail your finals.  
 

Brennan: You worked so hard and for so many years to make the team. I’m so sorry it didn’t last as long as you wanted. But no one can take away that you accomplished your dream and were an incredible DCC for 2 years. Good luck with whatever the future holds

 

Lily: You have been my favorite since day one. Not sure if it’s your sweet personably or that you have the same name as my dog. You did it you made the team even if it was only for 1 year. No one can take away the memories and friendships you’ve made. 

[SamShmam]

6 minutes ago, TwopLurker said:

If Hannah said, "arrest the cops that killed Breonna Taylor," on media day it would make 13 seasons of this show worth it. 

YYYYAAASSSSS!!!! I don't know though, Kelli posted this ridiculous flowery diatribe about how she's "listening" and bla bla bla and Judy posted the black square on Insta.

I don't know if they'd cut Hannah for being woke on her SM as others have stated she was (I don't twitter so I don't know). In previous days, yes, but now that the NFL is recognizing that black and brown people are their bread and butter, it's "Let's call Nike!" and "Black lives matter!". Eyeroll. Yes, I'm cynical about their sudden interest in a certain demographic who has been making them money for like, a century.

[Pj3422]

12 minutes ago, TwopLurker said:

If Hannah said, "arrest the cops that killed Breonna Taylor," on media day it would make 13 seasons of this show worth it. 

I wish it were possible to like this post more than just once!

[loveaux]

Kelli, Judy, and the Cryptkeeper can all go straight to hell in a hand basket with gasoline drawers on. I can understand Meredith and Lily but Brennan and Hannah? BRENNAN AND HANNAH? All to keep a dancer who falls out of her turns, lied about a medical condition AND lied about one of the most notable and sweetest vets, gained 10+ pounds in a few weeks, threw a goddamn temper tantrum because she didn’t make SG, and is notoriously a mean girl?? And y’all know I love me some Kat but to go on another team and fraternize when you got kicked off your previous team for the same bullshit, and KJC not kick her off?? Are you kidding me??

This organization, or actually, this SHIT SHOW, has become a joke. An utter joke. When you begin to care more about ratings and your own personal relationship with your dancers vs what actually makes a great team, it’s time for you to go. And it’s been time for the 3 blind mice to go. I’ve lost whatever little respect I had left for K&J at this point.

Hannah will flourish wherever she goes. She is talented, beautiful, sweet as sugar. This is just one door closing for her that will open a plethora of other doors that will offer her the opportunities of a lifetime.

Brennan, my sweet Brennan, she deserves more than this. BETTER than this. She worked so hard to be on this shit show of a team, only to be met with scraps from a director still trying to live out her glory days, a frog on a goddamn log, and an expired bottle of Hidden Valley Ranch. 
 

I wish all four ladies the best post-DCC. And as far as it goes, I will not be watching this season just like I didn’t watch last season. KJC and The Kalinas AND Miss Kat can all shove it.

 

[Opine]

59 minutes ago, Agent Gully said:

To the ladies....

Meredith - I hope you had a fantastic year with the DCC, made some great memories, and some even greater friends.  You have many fans who will eagerly await your next opportunity to shine.

Lily - You should be very proud of what you accomplished. I remember all the smiles when you walked out onto that field and the other gals realized you had made the team. They and we were so happy for you. Good luck to you in whatever you may do in the future.

Hannah - What a stunning dancer you are. Better still, what an intelligent young woman! Get that graduate degree and take on the world. You will always light up any room you enter. I will miss seeing you perform on the field.

Brennan - You are a credit to your parents and an excellent role model for every young person. You have shown all of us that persistence pays off and that with a positive attitude and great work ethic, you can achieve your dreams. I have enjoyed (along with so many of us here) watching your journey. You are pure class.  

Bridget - Everyone should be as lucky as to have a friend like you!

Remember, you all have accomplished what very few obtain. Years from now, your team photos will be on display for your own kids and grand kids to see. You were a DCC, and they can never take that or the good memories you made away from you!

Well, damn, you made me cry with this.  I second all of it!

[rl27rl]

2 minutes ago, loveaux said:

And it’s been time for the 3 blind mice to go. I’ve lost whatever little respect I had left for K&J at this point.it.

THIS👏RIGHT👏HERE👏!! So spot on!

[Tulip86]

Dearest Hannah, what an amazing dancer you are. Thank you so much for speaking out on mental health, you're such an example for young people. All the best in obtaining your master's.

Lily, I'm so glad you graced our screens for two years. Your humor, spirit and spunk stood out in a sea of mousy yes ma'am. Keep on shining!

Meredith, I'm so sorry that they couldn't handle your magic. You're an amazing talented dancer, and I'm so sure you will shine brighter than ever.

And Brennan, you're one of my favorite DCC ever. It's your example that kept me going when I lost my job. Your grace under pressure, openness and fierce determination are downright inspiring.

All the best to all of you!