2020 Squad and Social Media

[Lunacat]

14 hours ago, Kamal said:

I think I'm in the minority but I love Marissa's dress. Yes, it looks like a prom dress but is that not appropriate ?

I love her dress too!

I’m curious what the stated dress code actually is... you’ve got some wild interpretations goin’ on in that photo. My best guess is semi-formal? Most of the outfits would be totally normal to see at a ( on black tie or more formal) wedding up here in Boston... and others look like they’re for a tea party... not to mention the beach cover up!

Edited May 6, 2021 by Lunacat

[PicnicLife77]

15 hours ago, BulaKitty said:

Honestly I feel like the only ones that got it right are Jessica, McKenzie, Alora and Sydney(girl in black). Everyone else's outfits are too short/long, ill fitting or ugly.

Darian's pant suit is okay with me. 

[EricaShadows]

4 hours ago, ClassicPegg said:

I think Washington holds the record for shortest shorts! lol

 

2 hours ago, go4luca said:

Their pro bowl uniform the year Lacey was the DCC rep:

I don't know if it was the Redskins or another team, but I remember seeing a picture (maybe here?) a few years back where the shorts were MAYBE 2" wide at their widest and barely covered everything.  Something similar to this:

I would always have to wonder how they danced in those things without flashing everyone.  I think those particular shorts went away pretty quick because even the thinnest girls would likely have trouble wearing them.

[BulaKitty]

1 hour ago, PicnicLife77 said:

Darian's pant suit is okay with me. 

Yeah the concept is good. I just don't think it's fits her particularly well. Bit of tailoring and she's sweet 👌

[Blue hues]

5 hours ago, go4luca said:

Their pro bowl uniform the year Lacey was the DCC rep:

Ouch!  Those shorts look almost painful!  Please tell me the front had more coverage!

[parrotfeathers]

6 hours ago, ClassicPegg said:

I think Washington holds the record for shortest shorts! lol

Lawdy I'll never be able to unsee that.

[MeeMee2]

Look! Look everyone! Here's Amanda with straight hair!!!! I'm legit trying to distract from the booty floss shorts pics! 

[Alex23]

Did anyone see Marissa’s Instagram post and the moments where Dani forgot the choreo? I wonder if she’ll struggle keeping up this year in training camp, might be a slow learnerhttps://www.instagram.com/p/COjmvdFlckx/?igshid=1i0tt37admwiq

[TheGenuineBeauty]

12 minutes ago, MeeMee2 said:

Look! Look everyone! Here's Amanda with straight hair!!!! I'm legit trying to distract from the booty floss shorts pics! 

What booty shorts? All I see is AMANDA WITH STRAIGHT HAIR OMG!!!!! lol :) 

[Tuxcat]

25 minutes ago, MeeMee2 said:

Look! Look everyone! Here's Amanda with straight hair!!!! I'm legit trying to distract from the booty floss shorts pics! 

Hey, it's Amanda with straight hair!

[scorpio1031]

29 minutes ago, MeeMee2 said:

Look! Look everyone! Here's Amanda with straight hair!!!! I'm legit trying to distract from the booty floss shorts pics! 

She looks so good here:)

[Lona]

Hey! That's Amanda. With straight hair! 

[LilyD]

9 hours ago, PicnicLife77 said:

Darian's pant suit is okay with me. 

Fashion-wise it would be fine. However, if this particular banquet comes with a dress code (and I suspect it does) then she probably missed the mark. Those are generally quite conservative, meaning  a dress for women. If you don’t stick to it, you stand out and will stand out like a sore thumb, no matter how gorgeous you look.

In the military, you get sent home to change if your dress, suit or uniform isn’t conform the code. (Heck, I remember one occasion where they measured the length of a dress if it looked to short!) Dress codes are very specific

[Kamal]

Old post but thought this was very nice of Gina.

 

[Kamal]

https://www.instagram.com/p/COfh6tTLP_n/?igshid=1c1l18mohtjnv&fbclid=IwAR287kDxZjhM8VlsDEWBTO9ZVD-Ry3KXGVJrBJubRIlnstKWE5zT-QdT28o

Bri alannah Jessica Darian guest teacher marissa guest teacher Armani Ashlee Jada

Edited May 7, 2021 by Kamal

[Kamal]

Dani Eli Taylor Erin guest teacher amber Kristin chandi kelcey Lisa

Rachel Lexie guest teacher Gina tess Caroline

Edited May 7, 2021 by Kamal

[dccfan204]

My predictions for the 8 who are retiring... (not including Alanna or Rachel A)

1. Maddie

2. Tess

3. Lexie

4. Savannah

5. Cianna

6. Briana

[123dcc]

1 hour ago, dccfan204 said:

My predictions for the 8 who are retiring... (not including Alanna or Rachel A)

1. Maddie

2. Tess

3. Lexie

4. Savannah

5. Cianna

6. Briana

I am literally praying for this list to go... Maybe not Cici but everyone else can get the chop ESPECIALLY Maddie & Tess. Lexie too. Savannah is gorgeous but all of them look tired and older, they need to let it go. In past seasons, vets would stay 5 years but they would stay in shape and would get better throughout the years. Idk what changed but they start to look washed up after 2 years now.

[DCCFan2021]

1 hour ago, dccstan said:

I am literally praying for this list to go... Maybe not Cici but everyone else can get the chop ESPECIALLY Maddie & Tess. Lexie too. Savannah is gorgeous but all of them look tired and older, they need to let it go. In past seasons, vets would stay 5 years but they would stay in shape and would get better throughout the years. Idk what changed but they start to look washed up after 2 years now.

I'm pretty sure someone said Maddie posted a retirement speech on Instagram.

[123dcc]

20 minutes ago, DCCFan2021 said:

I'm pretty sure someone said Maddie posted a retirement speech on Instagram.

Unless she posted it on a story, she hasn't announced anything on her Instagram posts!

[scorpio1031]

2 hours ago, dccstan said:

Unless she posted it on a story, she hasn't announced anything on her Instagram posts!

I think they said an IG live

[123dcc]

18 minutes ago, scorpio1031 said:

I think they said an IG live

I swear I've thought of starting a DCC YouTube channel that has all this stuff on it so we can reference it hahaha

[TheGenuineBeauty]

1 hour ago, dccstan said:

I swear I've thought of starting a DCC YouTube channel that has all this stuff on it so we can reference it hahaha

I'd subscribe to that. 

[123dcc]

1 minute ago, TheGenuineBeauty said:

I'd subscribe to that. 

Should I? I'll do it only if I'd get the backup. I've always wanted to post all the little uncomfortable situations, sneaky things, and contradictions that go on in the show purely for entertainment hahaha

[scorpio1031]

6 minutes ago, dccstan said:

Should I? I'll do it only if I'd get the backup. I've always wanted to post all the little uncomfortable situations, sneaky things, and contradictions that go on in the show purely for entertainment hahaha

Yes please!!!

[TheGenuineBeauty]

3 minutes ago, scorpio1031 said:

Yes please!!!

[dccfan204]

It's not fair for Maddie and Tess to stay. They're taking up spots in the triangle and group leader positions.

[Survivor197]

3 hours ago, dccstan said:

Should I? I'll do it only if I'd get the backup. I've always wanted to post all the little uncomfortable situations, sneaky things, and contradictions that go on in the show purely for entertainment hahaha

Yes!!

[Lona]

2 hours ago, dccfan204 said:

It's not fair for Maddie and Tess to stay. They're taking up spots in the triangle and group leader positions.

It’s like I totally agree with this ... while at the same feeling guilty because Maddie really HAS given a lot to the organization. 

[DCCFan197605]

14 hours ago, dccfan204 said:

 

It's not fair for Maddie and Tess to stay. They're taking up spots in the triangle and group leader positions.

 

Let’s take judges’ ranking off the table* for a moment.  I reject the idea that once you’ve scaled a mountain that you cannot be willing to climb down it.  What I mean is that Maddie should be able to forgo point or group leadership in the organization if she wishes to stay in it and give others the chance to shine.   I don’t know if that works culturally within DCC, but it makes no sense to me you have to be a reliable blender if you meet top 36 standards and want to do a Durso run.  It becomes a disincentive to achieve #1 if you trade more years on the team for it.

*Maddie is a shockingly low scoring vet to be point.   I am thinking of KaShara.  If she was inclined to stay, acknowledging she would move back on the triangle as a condition should be her choice.

[tteek74]

This is 100% my opinion, but I feel five years is definitely tops for most of these girls, especially with Jenna’s 6th year debacle. Sydney staying seven seemed a bit much. I will say that due to last years season being awful, it might be hard for Maddie or Tess to say goodbye, but they both bore me to tears. Especially hearing about Tess’s management “ahem” tactics.  Maddie doesn’t bother near as much as others, but she’s just not that “star” that I expect at point. Now, Gina, I’d watch her all day long. Gina, Amanda, Rachel😭,  and Ashlee are some fantastic dancers that would look awesome there. It will be interesting to see how it all shakes out. I didn’t watch the show after viewing it every year since the 2 hour special. Just couldn’t do it. I wonder id they’ll even have one this year. 

[LilyD]

2 hours ago, DCCFan197605 said:

I reject the idea that once you’ve scaled a mountain that you cannot be willing to climb down it.  What I mean is that Maddie should be able to forgo point or group leadership in the organization if she wishes to stay in it and give others the chance to shine.  

I am speaking for myself now, but I worked hard and did extra courses to get where I am today and there is no way I am going to step back just to let others shine. If they want to shine, step up and show you can do better than me.  Then I'll step back (or resign).

I am sure Maddie could 'step back' if she asked Kelli not be considered as point or group leader. But...that would be very hard for anyone. Once you have trained to be a leader and have been a leader, it is hard to not be a leader especially when in exactly the same group/department. It is bound to lead to conflicts with the new leaders or make for one very unhappy previous leader as it feels all wrong. Moreover, stepping back and essentially asking to be demoted, does not make you look good and professional in the eyes of your bosses or co-workers.

Edited May 8, 2021 by LilyD
spelling correction

[Lexusprincess]

Having worked my butt off in my career for management spots, there is no way people can just step back.  And it would be very awkward for any leader to have Maddie in their group.  

That being said I firmly believe 5 years is enough for anyone to be a DCC and K and J should bring in Maddie and Tess and say we love you but there is a big world out there and go find it.  All of the seconds could easily be group leaders and Gina is returning.  I suspect that Maddie is retiring because of her knee.  it's true other girls should have a time to shine and move up in the triangle.  With just 8 retirements, I see some potential vet cuts.

I had hoped Kristen would retire.  She's a little soft and not the best dancer and after attacking her own organization in posts, it is time to move on.  Briana is older and she complained in a media post that she would be hurting for days after dancing with McKenzie so I believe her body is telling her to hang up the boots.  I know ego gets involved but just like Christina some people need to realize it's time to go.  As much as I rooted for Brennan, I had hoped she did not try out last year as I personally saw a cut coming.  Then of course I predicted Lily and Meredith's cut and was shocked Kat was not cut.  

[Infiltr8]

There are some I wish would retire but I totally understand if they want to stay and have a full/regular more normal  season. I hope they give GIna a chance for the top spot— I would actually like to see a rotation and give a shot to others— Jaylan, cianna etc but I know probably not that easy as sounds — as  then have to place everyone else—

[TheGenuineBeauty]

2 hours ago, tteek74 said:

This is 100% my opinion, but I feel five years is definitely tops for most of these girls, especially with Jenna’s 6th year debacle. Sydney staying seven seemed a bit much. I will say that due to last years season being awful, it might be hard for Maddie or Tess to say goodbye, but they both bore me to tears. Especially hearing about Tess’s management “ahem” tactics.  Maddie doesn’t bother near as much as others, but she’s just not that “star” that I expect at point. Now, Gina, I’d watch her all day long. Gina, Amanda, Rachel😭,  and Ashlee are some fantastic dancers that would look awesome there. It will be interesting to see how it all shakes out. I didn’t watch the show after viewing it every year since the 2 hour special. Just couldn’t do it. I wonder id they’ll even have one this year. 

I'm putting my tin foil hat on and say that after Jenna left, the DCC now has a policy stating that a girl can only be a DCC for a maximum of 5 years. But we will see if Maddie or Tess decide to return or not.

[DCCFan2021]

1 hour ago, TheGenuineBeauty said:

I'm putting my tin foil hat on and say that after Jenna left, the DCC now has a policy stating that a girl can only be a DCC for a maximum of 5 years. But we will see if Maddie or Tess decide to return or not.

The year after Jenna left the show had a clip of Jinelle in the office with K&J sort of suggesting that she stay another year, so I don't know about that. I would agree though that five years should be the limit - at that point you've gone through enough of your adult life that you should move on and focus on other things, whether it's a family, legitimate career, or anything else.

Didn't S12 Alexandria say that she was forced to retire from the Patriots after four years and only got to stay because she became a coach of sorts? Does anyone know if any other NFL or NBA teams have similar maximum tenures?

[Tuxcat]

1 hour ago, DCCFan2021 said:

The year after Jenna left the show had a clip of Jinelle in the office with K&J sort of suggesting that she stay another year, so I don't know about that. I would agree though that five years should be the limit - at that point you've gone through enough of your adult life that you should move on and focus on other things, whether it's a family, legitimate career, or anything else.

Didn't S12 Alexandria say that she was forced to retire from the Patriots after four years and only got to stay because she became a coach of sorts? Does anyone know if any other NFL or NBA teams have similar maximum tenures?

I think that's the point of @DCCFan197605.

If a girl wants to stay longer than 5 years,  then how about step aside and just dance with DCC for fun. Let others take the more serious and active roles, while you - the older wiser - take a more serious role in something outside DCC.

The counter argument seems to be that leaders shouldn't give up being leaders because they worked hard in their careers. But DCC isn't exactly a career. 

 

[vanillagum]

11 minutes ago, Tuxcat said:

The counter argument seems to be that leaders shouldn't give up being leaders because they worked hard in their careers. But DCC isn't exactly a career

lol right? this isn’t a normal job. not sure why real-life career comparisons are relevant. everyone’s there for a short time. i can totally imagine how annoying it would be to be a vet with all the skills and power to be a leader but who’s unable to be one because someone else can’t let go of their glory days. 6 years is wild. like, why should you continue to be a leader or point just because you stuck around a long time? like, by default. because no one else is worthy of that or compares? unlikely. why should mere seniority keep you in that position? it’s silly. i don’t think going from, say, a group leader to a lowly little group member (the horror!) is the end of the world. you’re just making room for someone else to shine—you got to. why can’t someone else? this isn’t a normal job.  if anything, it’d be nice to be a newly minted group leader with a former group leader in your group who’s willing to give you a few pointers or advice here and there. i don’t think that’s something inherently awkward. it’s awkward if you can’t swallow your pride and get over yourself, sure. it’s not a demotion, just a passing of the torch. 

[vanillagum]

4 hours ago, Lexusprincess said:

I had hoped Kristen would retire.  She's a little soft and not the best dancer and after attacking her own organization in posts, it is time to move on.

kristen used to be one of my faves but i’m so annoyed by her now. you can’t have your cake and eat it, too—you can’t (rightfully, imo) publicly shit on and basically denounce your employer when they do something nasty, garner tons of sympathy, “like” anti judy and kelli comments on social media, and then come groveling back and trying to pretend it didn’t happen. i thought for sure with the way she was acting and what she was saying, she wouldn’t in a million years try out again. the fact she’s doing so is embarrassing, and i really wouldn’t be surprised if they’re holding a grudge and waiting to cut her in retaliation. they barely even liked her to begin with.  

[Kamal]

2 hours ago, vanillagum said:

publicly shit on and basically denounce your employer when they do something nasty, garner tons of sympathy, “like” anti judy and kelli comments on social media,

I know a lot of you are not gonna agree but (as far as I remember) Kristen technically didn't call out K and J. She called out MTT for the editing she got. 

Almost the same thing but technically a whole different story.

[scorpio1031]

22 minutes ago, Kamal said:

I know a lot of you are not gonna agree but (as far as I remember) Kristen technically didn't call out K and J. She called out MTT for the editing she got. 

Almost the same thing but technically a whole different story.

Not when Kelli is a producer and works with MTT on edits/storylines

[vanillagum]

34 minutes ago, scorpio1031 said:

Not when Kelli is a producer and works with MTT on edits/storylines

lol right. as if kelli is just a cog without influence (at the very least) and has no idea what message the show is gonna send. also i’m pretty sure she was liking and responding to tons of comments that were pointing to them both as responsible. none of the comments were like “omg PRODUCTION/CMT is so shady! kelli and judy wouldn’t like this!” the audience is gonna immediately point the finger at kelli and judy. which is honestly pretty fair imo 

[LilyD]

17 hours ago, DCCFan2021 said:

The year after Jenna left the show had a clip of Jinelle in the office with K&J sort of suggesting that she stay another year, so I don't know about that. I would agree though that five years should be the limit

Jenna stayed because of Jenna and Sydney stayed because of Sydney. (And because neither had anything else to focus on)

Jinelle was specifically asked to stay. She never took up a front position (though she was a group leader) but was a solid dancer who brought maturity to the team .  Kelli lost quite a few solid dancers that year so I can see why she'd love to have Jinelle for another year. No drama, someone she could build on, experience and maturity.

There is the difference: Staying because you want to and staying because you are asked to and really bring something extra.

17 hours ago, DCCFan2021 said:

Didn't S12 Alexandria say that she was forced to retire from the Patriots after four years and only got to stay because she became a coach of sorts?

She did say that. And then she left because being a coach is different from being in the squad and she missed that too much.

[DancingDina13]

I just realized how much Caroline looks like Jana Duggar. They could be twins! 

[Dr. Manhattan]

Hello.
 

The truth can no longer be hidden. 
 

The eight retiring are: 

Maddie 
Tess 
Rachel A. 
Savannah 
Alanna 
Briana
Cianna 
Sydney 
 

Have a wonderful day. 
 

Gooodbye.

[Stee]

23 minutes ago, Dr. Manhattan said:

The eight retiring are: 

Maddie 
Tess 
Rachel A. 
Savannah 
Alanna 
Briana
Cianna 
Sydney 

This definitely seems the most believable of any list I've seen, so thank you!

I suppose the only "surprise" is Sydney... but not much of a surprise?!

[DCCFan2021]

Very interesting. If that list is true, then we're only losing two group leaders and none of the 2GLs. I wonder what the leadership would look like with that. I'm guessing Caroline and Rachel W would be promoted to group leader. The returning rising fourth-years that aren't already in leadership positions would be Daphne, Erin, Jalyn, Madeline, and Taylor. I'm not sure one could make a really solid argument that all five, or even four, or these women should be passed over for a leadership role, so I don't think we'll see any of the 2019 rookies as 2GLs. I would guess Erin and Daphne as the two new 2GLs, but that's a lot of blonde in leadership roles and I'm not sure how they would feel about that. It's not the triangle, so it's not ruining their "bouquet" but it still might influence their decisions. Thoughts?

[Tuxcat]

1 hour ago, Dr. Manhattan said:

Hello.
 

The truth can no longer be hidden. 
 

The eight retiring are: 

Maddie 
Tess 
Rachel A. 
Savannah 
Alanna 
Briana
Cianna 
Sydney 
 

Have a wonderful day. 
 

Gooodbye.

Love the whole vibe of this post.

[pancakes]

41 minutes ago, DCCFan2021 said:

Very interesting. If that list is true, then we're only losing two group leaders and none of the 2GLs. I wonder what the leadership would look like with that. I'm guessing Caroline and Rachel W would be promoted to group leader. The returning rising fourth-years that aren't already in leadership positions would be Daphne, Erin, Jalyn, Madeline, and Taylor. I'm not sure one could make a really solid argument that all five, or even four, or these women should be passed over for a leadership role, so I don't think we'll see any of the 2019 rookies as 2GLs. I would guess Erin and Daphne as the two new 2GLs, but that's a lot of blonde in leadership roles and I'm not sure how they would feel about that. It's not the triangle, so it's not ruining their "bouquet" but it still might influence their decisions. Thoughts?

I'm thinking they'll want to start giving some leadership experience to the 2019 rookie class to prepare for future retirements and incentivize their top dancers to stay. I'm personally hoping for Kelcey and Amanda as 2GL.

[Bigorangecatmom]

1 hour ago, Dr. Manhattan said:

Hello.
 

The truth can no longer be hidden. 
 

The eight retiring are: 

Maddie 
Tess 
Rachel A. 
Savannah 
Alanna 
Briana
Cianna 
Sydney 
 

Have a wonderful day. 
 

Gooodbye.

FINALLY. Thank you!