EricaShadows March 11, 2021 Share March 11, 2021 6 hours ago, DCC-UK said: I always think of Holly P. Her rookie year, she said she was working out so much but still couldn't seem to lose the weight, yet still won Jay's challenge. The next season, Kitty kept going on about how she looked too buff! You cannot win with these people! I'd rather see healthy girls who are a few pounds over Kelli's desired weight than those who look so, so skinny and unhealthy. My main issue is comparing each girl's weight to others on the squad at their height. Everyone is made differently! Kelli states in uniform fittings almost every year that each girl has such a "unique" body that they have to custom fit the uniform to, but then use something as "standard" as "if you're the same height as x number of girls on the squad, you MUST be the same weight". Obviously, Kelli doesn't care about how unique each body is when it comes to weight. These girls are not built exactly alike nor are they identical in any way, shape, or form. They have different bone structures, musculature, metabolisms, etc. They are INDIVIDUAL human beings. Every reputable website I saw and book I read that dealt with sports nutrition and the like use a general guide with a weight RANGE and even then, the lowest weight seemed to be over what little Kelli has said about it on the show. We've also seen and heard what girls have done to maintain a low weight. It's also not natural to expect these girls/women to maintain a weight that might not be healthy for them for so many years. To do so could be (and likely is) damaging to them physically (we already know it's damaging to them mentally). 18 Link to comment
Kamal March 11, 2021 Share March 11, 2021 From the comments it seems that her music was in teen nick top 10. #TeamAmanda 1 8 Link to comment
DCC-UK March 11, 2021 Share March 11, 2021 9 hours ago, EricaShadows said: Kelli states in uniform fittings almost every year that each girl has such a "unique" body that they have to custom fit the uniform to, but then use something as "standard" as "if you're the same height as x number of girls on the squad, you MUST be the same weight". Obviously, Kelli doesn't care about how unique each body is when it comes to weight. These girls are not built exactly alike nor are they identical in any way, shape, or form. They have different bone structures, musculature, metabolisms, etc. They are INDIVIDUAL human beings. Every reputable website I saw and book I read that dealt with sports nutrition and the like use a general guide with a weight RANGE and even then, the lowest weight seemed to be over what little Kelli has said about it on the show. We've also seen and heard what girls have done to maintain a low weight. It's also not natural to expect these girls/women to maintain a weight that might not be healthy for them for so many years. To do so could be (and likely is) damaging to them physically (we already know it's damaging to them mentally). I'm all for keeping fit and healthy but I've also been there (in dance). There's so much pressure and that's how I developed an eating disorder. I actually think it could be harder for the smaller girls. Was it Courtney in s9 who lost about 8-9 lbs and said she hadn't been that slim since school? Asking young women to have the same figure they had pre-puberty isn't healthy at all. Then you get someone like Lauren in s12 who was super fit and muscly, she probably weighed more than other women her height. I actually think a longer short would be a little more flattering, rather than hotpants. It could help cover up some exposed butt too and then those women who have more muscular thighs might stand a chance. 17 Link to comment
Jess14 March 11, 2021 Share March 11, 2021 6 hours ago, DCC-UK said: I'm all for keeping fit and healthy but I've also been there (in dance). There's so much pressure and that's how I developed an eating disorder. I actually think it could be harder for the smaller girls. Was it Courtney in s9 who lost about 8-9 lbs and said she hadn't been that slim since school? Asking young women to have the same figure they had pre-puberty isn't healthy at all. Then you get someone like Lauren in s12 who was super fit and muscly, she probably weighed more than other women her height. I actually think a longer short would be a little more flattering, rather than hotpants. It could help cover up some exposed butt too and then those women who have more muscular thighs might stand a chance. Yep. As soon as Courtney made that comment about not being that small in years, I thought she might be a one and done. It’s one thing to lose that weight for a set purpose (making the team), but very difficult to stay there long term. I’m short and a similar build to Courtney. I would be called soft by the DCCs too, even though I have a small frame and I’ve basically been a Size 2 for most of my adult life. If I were in training camp, I could probably get down to a Size 0 (I’ve done it before w strict diets), but staying there all year would be a different story. I would inevitably get back to a 2 and be called soft again and be on weight warning (cycle would repeat over and over)- but that’s the size and shape I’m supposed to be. I feel like Courtney was in a similar boat. Vivian would’ve also been in that boat had she made it, I think. 8 Link to comment
souR77 March 11, 2021 Share March 11, 2021 https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMeh3eCfu/ Marissa had Endometriosis surgery. 1 Link to comment
EricaShadows March 12, 2021 Share March 12, 2021 8 hours ago, Jess14 said: Yep. As soon as Courtney made that comment about not being that small in years, I thought she might be a one and done. It’s one thing to lose that weight for a set purpose (making the team), but very difficult to stay there long term. I’m short and a similar build to Courtney. I would be called soft by the DCCs too, even though I have a small frame and I’ve basically been a Size 2 for most of my adult life. If I were in training camp, I could probably get down to a Size 0 (I’ve done it before w strict diets), but staying there all year would be a different story. I would inevitably get back to a 2 and be called soft again and be on weight warning (cycle would repeat over and over)- but that’s the size and shape I’m supposed to be. I feel like Courtney was in a similar boat. Vivian would’ve also been in that boat had she made it, I think. Kelli expects these girls to maintain unrealistic weights and sizes because the uniform and the concept of the DCC "team" is more important than these girls' mental and physical health. I would have more respect for Kelli if she worked with a reputable sports nutritionist/dietician and found a weight that not only worked for the girls' individual body but the uniform and their future on the squad, formed a diet and exercise plan that works for their body and their lifestyle and modified it as time went by and their bodies changed. But that would cost time, money and effort as well as show care and compassion for the girls and we all know Kelli can't spare that for anyone but her favorites. 13 Link to comment
go4luca March 12, 2021 Share March 12, 2021 19 hours ago, lexie3248 said: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMeh3eCfu/ Marissa had Endometriosis surgery. So of course she films before and after and shares it on Tik Tok. #attentionwhore 🙄 1 1 2 Link to comment
Lexusprincess March 13, 2021 Share March 13, 2021 Endometriosis is a painful disorder that can affect ones reproductive health. For a young engaged woman, I am sure Marissa’s fiancé and Marissa are terrified what could happen. . Having gone thru similar issues as a young married woman of 22 my heart goes out to her. I do not think her fiancé’s posts are any different than the many shared posts of Jordan Tabor’s baby who is critically ill that we have all prayed for. I hope Marissa comes out of this healthy and happy and with the best body for her future and any children Marissa and her fiancé want to have 1 20 Link to comment
go4luca March 14, 2021 Share March 14, 2021 On 3/12/2021 at 6:28 PM, Lexusprincess said: Endometriosis is a painful disorder that can affect ones reproductive health. For a young engaged woman, I am sure Marissa’s fiancé and Marissa are terrified what could happen. . Having gone thru similar issues as a young married woman of 22 my heart goes out to her. I do not think her fiancé’s posts are any different than the many shared posts of Jordan Tabor’s baby who is critically ill that we have all prayed for. I hope Marissa comes out of this healthy and happy and with the best body for her future and any children Marissa and her fiancé want to have I see no reason why something this personal needs to be filmed. 5 Link to comment
EricaShadows March 14, 2021 Share March 14, 2021 (edited) 2 hours ago, go4luca said: I see no reason why something this personal needs to be filmed. If done properly, she could bring light to something that many women experience but rarely talk about even with their own doctors (and even then, they have to fight to get it not only correctly identified, but properly treated). It could have been a multi-part video talking about what symptoms she had and what the common symptoms are; the questions she had for her doctor and what questions she felt she should have asked as well as what other questions could/should be asked; what the procedure is and what it should entail; what her treatment afterwards is and what should people be watching out for both good and bad. Something like that. It would allow her to highlight herself but also give important information that is both general and specific to help people out. She had a VERY good idea, but the execution was . . . not as I would have hoped it would be. Still, it is getting the word out there even if I don't appreciate her delivery of said idea. Edited March 14, 2021 by EricaShadows 12 Link to comment
PicnicLife77 March 14, 2021 Share March 14, 2021 It seems to be the thing to do to share medical issues these days. While I'm annoyed by a lot of it, I'd rather put up with a few attention whores and be glad that others have the platforms to get the support they need. I had the same surgery as Marissa, and I will say my husband filmed me coming out of it because I was loopy and hilarious!! I've also had other medical issues that I didn't do a play-by-play of but shared when I felt discouraged and needed prayers or a friend. Some people share every hangnail, and it's annoying but I have to remember everything is relative. 10 Link to comment
Jess14 March 14, 2021 Share March 14, 2021 I didn’t watch Marissa’s video, but I agree with the notion that if putting her surgery on social media can help bring awareness to issues that are absolutely not discussed enough, then that’s a good thing. Endometriosis is a leading cause of Infertility, and infertility is something that many, many women suffer with in private, but is rarely talked about publicly. 9 Link to comment
Kamal March 14, 2021 Share March 14, 2021 This is my favorite picture of Kelcey so far. Picture from her insta https://www.instagram.com/p/CMXs99BsKFU/?igshid=1vy8y014m4esz Would love to see you all's favorite picture of your favorite girl. 7 Link to comment
DCC-UK March 14, 2021 Share March 14, 2021 34 minutes ago, Kamal said: This is my favorite picture of Kelcey so far. Picture from her insta https://www.instagram.com/p/CMXs99BsKFU/?igshid=1vy8y014m4esz Would love to see you all's favorite picture of your favorite girl. I think she's one of the prettiest women they've had on the squad in recent years. She looks naturally beautiful but not OTT beautiful if that makes sense. Like she seems like a girl's girl and a great person to hang out with, rather than unapporachable. 17 Link to comment
go4luca March 14, 2021 Share March 14, 2021 I agree it can be useful to bring awareness to things such as illness. But I feel there are much better venues than Tik Tok. Based on Marissa's previous postings, her style is to always bring attention to herself and it doesn't work for me. Just as during the season when they focused on her friend's horseback riding death. Her tears seemed so fake. I don't need people to agree with me. It's no secret I can't stand Marissa. As someone in another group put it, she's an attention whore and it's a huge turn-off for me. 3 Link to comment
Lona March 15, 2021 Share March 15, 2021 This chart is very telling lol. (From Reddit). 1 4 Link to comment
Kamal March 15, 2021 Share March 15, 2021 My dear Lily tagging Alanna, Cassie, Dani, Elli on Instagram Story. https://www.instagram.com/stories/lilyjay21/2529620700940235766/?utm_source=ig_story_item_share&igshid=s9qjdw47eo1b She really was loved. There are sometimes posts of "sisterhood" that seem kind of fake but Lily always gives genuine real warm vibes. 12 Link to comment
ByTor March 15, 2021 Share March 15, 2021 9 hours ago, TorProc said: Another of the "many faces of Gina?" LOL I will say, that hair color really works for her. 1 6 Link to comment
scorpio1031 March 15, 2021 Share March 15, 2021 8 hours ago, ByTor said: Another of the "many faces of Gina?" LOL I will say, that hair color really works for her. I'm sure they give the girls that bright yellow blonde to be seen at the stadium, but the honey blonde looks so much better on Gina and Victoria. 3 Link to comment
Pau84 March 16, 2021 Share March 16, 2021 On 3/15/2021 at 2:00 AM, Lona said: This chart is very telling lol. (From Reddit). What does this chart tell me? The reports about Armani must be true What this chart doesn't tell me: That there will be a massive exodus due to the events that transpired last TC, eventhough all 3rd year vets are on a 'No info' status. It is just too early to tell, imho What does it tell you? 1 2 Link to comment
parrotfeathers March 16, 2021 Share March 16, 2021 2 hours ago, Pau84 said: What does it tell you? It tells me we have about the same information we do every year about this time. 1 15 Link to comment
vanillagum March 16, 2021 Share March 16, 2021 (edited) i feel like most rookies are just eager to have a regular year and experience what it's like to be a dcc for real, and vets are probably a little weary and cautious of a similar audition process + might want to hang it up sooner than they would otherwise because the fun and security has been sucked out of it a bit. rookies have way more to gain with the world opening up a bit again, and vets will probably still have another at least slightly watered down experience i don't think it's a potential 'walkout' as much as it might be 'i'm a little tired of this, maybe i should move on' i'm super excited to see who's done, though. Edited March 16, 2021 by vanillagum 5 Link to comment
DizzySometimes86 March 16, 2021 Share March 16, 2021 5 hours ago, Pau84 said: What does this chart tell me? The reports about Armani must be true What this chart doesn't tell me: That there will be a massive exodus due to the events that transpired last TC, eventhough all 3rd year vets are on a 'No info' status. It is just too early to tell, imho What does it tell you? I'm not sure how this chart affirms the reports about Armani being supposedly toxic. Can you explain your thinking? It tells me most rookies want a shot at a "real" DCC experience. Can't blame them! 5 Link to comment
ByTor March 16, 2021 Share March 16, 2021 20 hours ago, scorpio1031 said: I'm sure they give the girls that bright yellow blonde to be seen at the stadium, but the honey blonde looks so much better on Gina and Victoria. But they sure were quick to insult Loren's yellow hair 😞 1 3 Link to comment
dccfan204 March 16, 2021 Share March 16, 2021 On 3/14/2021 at 9:00 PM, Lona said: This chart is very telling lol. (From Reddit). Very interesting. I was expecting Taylor and Alora-Rose to entire. 3 hours ago, ByTor said: But they sure were quick to insult Loren's yellow hair 😞 I am still mad about this lol. She wanted to stay a blonde so badly. They should have just changed her from a yellow-blonde to a platinum blonde 5 Link to comment
ByTor March 16, 2021 Share March 16, 2021 1 minute ago, dccfan204 said: I am still mad about this lol. She wanted to stay a blonde so badly. They should have just changed her from a yellow-blonde to a platinum blonde Or pop in some lowlights and toner, she would have looked amazing. I wasn't a fan of her brunette shade, I don't blame her for not liking it. I know she told Kelli she did, clearly she was fibbing. 7 Link to comment
DCCFan2021 March 17, 2021 Share March 17, 2021 2 hours ago, ByTor said: Or pop in some lowlights and toner, she would have looked amazing. I wasn't a fan of her brunette shade, I don't blame her for not liking it. I know she told Kelli she did, clearly she was fibbing. It's funny, in some lighting and with some makeup I thought it looked like a super dark, chocolate brown and it really did make her eyes and skin look gorgeous, and then in other situations it looked kind of faded and muddy and not that great. 5 Link to comment
TheGenuineBeauty March 17, 2021 Share March 17, 2021 4 hours ago, dccfan204 said: Very interesting. I was expecting Taylor and Alora-Rose to entire. Taylor's auditioning again? Look I am sure that she is a lovely girl and a good dancer and all, but she's just so boring and forgettable. I was expecting Alora-Rose to audition again but she'll probably be a one year wonder. I am also hoping that Sydney retires as well but who knows? Also what's going on with Armani? I haven't been on the forums in a while. 8 Link to comment
TB12 March 17, 2021 Share March 17, 2021 Another I may have to unfollow bc of all her mid level marketing posts, Kristin and it bums me out bc she is one of my FAVES but I cannot with every single post/story on Insta is a discount code for her many things, girl nobody cares about what you're shilling show us some dancing or fun life stuff, sigh... I think she'll gracefully retire this year bc if she doesn't she'll probably get shown the door... 9 Link to comment
Jess14 March 17, 2021 Share March 17, 2021 On 3/16/2021 at 8:18 AM, parrotfeathers said: It tells me we have about the same information we do every year about this time. Yep. Also, it seems like every year there are reports of mass retirements, but they never actually happen. 1 5 Link to comment
Holly85 March 17, 2021 Share March 17, 2021 14 minutes ago, Jess14 said: Yep. Also, it seems like every year there are reports of mass retirements, but they never actually happen. It is all coming down to have they do finals and training camp if they go back into a bubble there will be a lot of vets who retire they didn’t like it 3 Link to comment
Pau84 March 17, 2021 Share March 17, 2021 On 3/16/2021 at 4:10 PM, DizzySometimes86 said: I'm not sure how this chart affirms the reports about Armani being supposedly toxic. Can you explain your thinking? Well, my line of thinking was that if the reports on Armani are accurate, she would not want to audition again. If the reports on Armani are false I would think that she would have joined the others in communicating that she would be auditioning again. 1 Link to comment
Lexusprincess March 17, 2021 Share March 17, 2021 Armani wants to be a prosecutor so perhaps she is applying to law schools. For as many who dream they can be a lawyer/go to law school in the day and cheer at night, it’s not possible. ( always gives me the giggles when some girl naively says that). Law school was 3 years of hell in my life. and if someone hopes to pass, they need lots of study time. Same with Daphne who took the LSAT. Then when they become lawyers it’s usually more than 40 hours a week There’s more to life than being a DCC. 9 Link to comment
ByTor March 18, 2021 Share March 18, 2021 4 hours ago, Lexusprincess said: For as many who dream they can be a lawyer/go to law school in the day and cheer at night, it’s not possible Nicole Bulcher gave up law school for DCC. I know the saying is "you can always go back," but for those in the know, would it be too long after college graduation now? 3 Link to comment
Jess14 March 18, 2021 Share March 18, 2021 9 minutes ago, ByTor said: Nicole Bulcher gave up law school for DCC. I know the saying is "you can always go back," but for those in the know, would it be too long after college graduation now? No. There were a few people in their 30s and 40s in my law school class, but it's definitely harder to go back than to go all the way through or only take a few years off after undergrad. It's just hard to get back into the mode of being a student again, and law school (particularly the first year) is intense. For example, I can't imagine having kids and being a first year student, although plenty of people manage it - you just have to be in a certain type of mindset, which I don't think a lot of people are once they have been out of college for 10+ years. 3 2 Link to comment
Blue hues March 18, 2021 Share March 18, 2021 On 3/14/2021 at 10:22 PM, TorProc said: Gorgeous photo! Just that hand resting on her neck looks so awkward, not to mention it’s a different shade than the rest of her. 1 Link to comment
Tuxcat March 18, 2021 Share March 18, 2021 On 3/16/2021 at 10:18 PM, TheGenuineBeauty said: Taylor's auditioning again? Look I am sure that she is a lovely girl and a good dancer and all, but she's just so boring and forgettable. I was expecting Alora-Rose to audition again but she'll probably be a one year wonder. I am also hoping that Sydney retires as well but who knows? Also what's going on with Armani? I haven't been on the forums in a while. Never did I think that Taylor would have been this successful as a DCC. She got a great edit last season and seems now a lock to stay as long was she wants. Some may say that's because she is friends with Sam Finglass; maybe. But other than that-- maybe they just like having "tall-girl-teacher Taylor." She's tall and "eh" - to me. I fully 100 percent expect Alora- Rose to get the Kat comeback story line this year. Lots of backlash for taking her over three vets. No way does Kelli say "Oh yeah, I was wrong about this girl." Nope, we will be sold the idea that Alora- Rose is the queen of DCC. As for Armani. Rumors say there have been some toxic teammate vibes going on. ??? Idk. 1 4 Link to comment
Holly85 March 18, 2021 Share March 18, 2021 34 minutes ago, DCCOracle said: I stopped by the website for the first time in a few days and this is the very first thing you see. Are we one step closer to another """""bubble"""""? They have been doing technique Tuesday’s in there studio so I’m thinking it could be a test run on doing training camp in the studio 2 Link to comment
Fwcowboysfan March 18, 2021 Share March 18, 2021 36 minutes ago, DCCOracle said: I stopped by the website for the first time in a few days and this is the very first thing you see. Are we one step closer to another """""bubble"""""? I can’t see the need for another bubble. Life has been pretty normal in Texas for a long time. The bubble would be only for optics. 1 Link to comment
Holly85 March 18, 2021 Share March 18, 2021 31 minutes ago, Fwcowboysfan said: I can’t see the need for another bubble. Life has been pretty normal in Texas for a long time. The bubble would be only for optics. Pretty much !! Plus they already said they would keep online auditions bc they got more apps then ever 2 Link to comment
souR77 March 18, 2021 Share March 18, 2021 1 hour ago, Fwcowboysfan said: I can’t see the need for another bubble. Life has been pretty normal in Texas for a long time. The bubble would be only for optics. Yeah, I can't see another bubble either but I see them implementing certain aspects that they did for the bubble like the length of rehearsals and the giving rookies some dances ahead of time. 2 Link to comment
Holly85 March 18, 2021 Share March 18, 2021 11 minutes ago, lexie3248 said: Yeah, I can't see another bubble either but I see them implementing certain aspects that they did for the bubble like the length of rehearsals and the giving rookies some dances ahead of time. And possibly like they are doing for the technique Tuesday classes doing small groups !!! 1 Link to comment
Kamal March 19, 2021 Share March 19, 2021 On 3/18/2021 at 2:50 PM, Tuxcat said: I fully 100 percent expect Alora- Rose to get the Kat comeback story line this year. Lots of backlash for taking her over three vets. No way does Kelli say "Oh yeah, I was wrong about this girl." Nope, we will be sold the idea that Alora- Rose is the queen of DCC. Why did I not realize this.... 3 Link to comment
Kamal March 19, 2021 Share March 19, 2021 On 3/15/2021 at 10:00 AM, Lona said: This chart is very telling lol. (From Reddit). Have all these girls in green officially said they are trying out again in a Instagram post or something or are some unofficial (personal DMs with them). Couldn't find much posts on their instagram talking about try-outs. 1 Link to comment
Holly85 March 19, 2021 Share March 19, 2021 (edited) 54 minutes ago, Kamal said: Have all these girls in green officially said they are trying out again in a Instagram post or something or are some unofficial (personal DMs with them). Couldn't find much posts on their instagram talking about try-outs. You would have to search threw comments on their ig accounts !! Many of the ladies that are listed in green have told me they would be back Edited March 19, 2021 by Holly85 1 4 Link to comment
kalibean March 20, 2021 Share March 20, 2021 You know Judy is channeling her comments about Jax when she looks at VK’s hair...”BRUSH IT.” She has nice hair, how and why she hasn’t figured out how to style it yet is beyond me. VK is nothing but potential but gets in her own way and is enabled. It’s so frustrating to watch because the ingredients are good and the cake doesn’t turn out anyway. Lol. 17 Link to comment
Blue hues March 20, 2021 Share March 20, 2021 1 hour ago, kalibean said: You know Judy is channeling her comments about Jax when she looks at VK’s hair...”BRUSH IT.” She has nice hair, how and why she hasn’t figured out how to style it yet is beyond me. VK is nothing but potential but gets in her own way and is enabled. It’s so frustrating to watch because the ingredients are good and the cake doesn’t turn out anyway. Lol. Have you seen the audition clip from that theatre place where they had show group auditions? She was front and center, on a different tempo, that someone recorded: it looked like it was shot from a balcony: did her mom attend auditions? 1 Link to comment
Holly85 March 20, 2021 Share March 20, 2021 1 minute ago, Blue hues said: Have you seen the audition clip from that theatre place where they had show group auditions? She was front and center, on a different tempo, that someone recorded: it looked like it was shot from a balcony: did her mom attend auditions? Some of the girls had other girls record for them Link to comment
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