2021 Audition Speculation

[Lona]

LOVED Melissa Wallace. She's up in my DCC Legends triangle rotating point with Nicole Hamilton! 

[Holly85]

42 minutes ago, TB12 said:

Wow I didn't notice that until I saw your post and went back to look, she definitely looks preggers! I'm laughing bc I have a vision of Veruca encouraging her to eat milkshakes to keep the focus off her bc that pic from the draft dancing Veruca def looks like she's been hitting the drive thru... 

 

Edited May 4, 2021 by Holly85
Never mind

[parrotfeathers]

Has anyone thought of what Judy's replacement help wanted ad would say?  Wanted:  an attractive lady with energy experienced in teaching choreography to a variety of eager young ladies hoping to be one of America's sweethearts (often imitated never equaled).  Must know lines on a football field.  Preference given to those able to sit on a stool and not say a word, but training is available for those lacking experience.  Occasional head nods not penalized.  Only those with high kicks need apply.  

[Lona]

1 hour ago, parrotfeathers said:

Has anyone thought of what Judy's replacement help wanted ad would say?  Wanted:  an attractive lady with energy experienced in teaching choreography to a variety of eager young ladies hoping to be one of America's sweethearts (often imitated never equaled).  Must know lines on a football field.  Preference given to those able to sit on a stool and not say a word, but training is available for those lacking experience.  Occasional head nods not penalized.  Only those with high kicks need apply.  

"Desire to practice nepotism a must, should the chance arise." 

Edited May 5, 2021 by Lona

[go4luca]

2 hours ago, DCCOracle said:

Stool not provided. Will be required to bring your own.

Oh you are evil.  🤣

[DCC-UK]

10 hours ago, Pucca said:

Melissa Wallace should have been point and I've said that a lot, but she totally should have been point. Best dancer (IMHO) that they ever had.

Preach it! She's my fave all-round DCC ever! There isn't a style of dance she doesn't suit. Sure, she had tonnes of tricks but her dance foundations were solid too. 

[M1977G]

On 5/2/2021 at 9:19 PM, Kitkatkitty said:

Woo! Finally finished up my MA thesis and I back just in time for auditions baby.

Here is a list of girls that have been going to Jen's prep classes and some went to the stadium intensive. I have also combined with the girls mentioned previously (thanks @PepperM for your list!). They may or may not be auditioning:

By the way Jaycie (made training camp last year but deferred) announced she will NOT be auditioning this year 

Tori Skillings (@toriskillings) - TCC 2020

Cassie Schroeder (@cassieschroeder) - TCC 2020 (confirmed audition)

Ashlinn Maze (@ashlinnmaze) - TCC 2020 (confirmed audition)

Claire Doolin (@whoop_claire_it_is) - TCC 2020 (confirmed audition)

Shannan Slattery (@shannanslattery) - TCC 2020

Gina Marie Campagna (ginamariecampagna) - TCC 2019

Madeline Salter (mmadeline.grace) -TCC 2019

Kennedy Jo Wright (@kennedyyjo) - Semifinalist 2020

Kelsie Kunkel (@kels.renae)

Lindsay Barnes (@lindsaymbarnes)

Abby Stockton (@abby_stockton_)

Sarah Parton (@sarahraquel1_)

Elaney Dominguez (@laney_christine)

Crystal Rose (@crystalssglamour)

Alexa May (@alexamay13)

Madison Renee (@madisonreneeee_) - Finalist 2020 but then dropped because she got into law school (I think?) so not sure if she is re-auditioning 

Ali Floyd (@alifloyd)

Megan Erickson (@ohmymegann_) 

Bre Sweeny Harker (@breharker)

Megan (@dolanmeganm)

Lauren Brummett (@lauren_brummett)

Anna Kate Sundvold (@annakatesundvold) (Caroline's sister- she's still in college)

Madisyn Daniel (@madisyn_daniel)

Lindsay Marie (@lindsaymbarnes)

Amanda Howard (@amanda__howard)

Aria Celine (@ariaceline)

Natalie Hillman (@nataliehillman23)

Kennedy Stanley (@kennedyystanleyy)

Bailey Riley (@_baileyryley)

Shawnee Weatherley (@shawnee.weatherley)

Darian Tisdale (@itsdariandarling)

Brittany Elle (@thebrittanyelle)

Katelyn Pittman (@_katelynpittman_) - Finalist (or semifinalist?) 2020

Kristn Theriot (@krystn_theriot)

Hallie Reggio (@reggiohallie)

Shelby Ranley (@shelbytyler_)

Aysia Watson (@asiachanelle)

Kylie (@ksnydz2711)

Brooke Marvel @brookemarvel

Trinity Tyson (@ttmiles19)

Amber Laiche (@amberlaiche)

Florence Quick (@florencequickly)

Jourdan Blight (@jourdan_blight)

Hannah Kalchthaler (@hannahlizkal)

Melanie Parker (@Melpark111)

Annellyse Munroe (@annellysemunroe)

Macey Jordan (@maceytjordan)

Riley Berger (@riley.berger)

Tanner Fant (@_tanfan_)

Erin Erxleben  (@erinerxleben)

Kristyn Theriot (@krystn_theriot)

Haygan Haynes (@haygan.haynes)

Shelbey Ranly (@shelbytyler_)

Congratulations on your MA, @Kitkatkitty! And thanks for this list!

On 5/3/2021 at 3:27 PM, LilyD said:

I'd say Kelli overstayed her welcome... It's time she moves on and let others lead the DCC onto the field for two very obvious reasons:

• The DCC has been doing the same for years and years, nothing new or exciting. Just a continuous recycling of the same moves and dances.
• Her dancers have become so much better (trained dancers/technically schooled) over the past 20 years, yet the current squad is not near as impressive and fun as the squads of, let's say 10 years ago...

Bring in Jennifer if you ask me! (Yes, I am a Jenn Amburn fan...)

I agree that Jenn A seems the likeliest future replacement for Kelli on our radar at this point. I would prefer her in the director role over choreographer any day, as I'm not really a fan of her choreo. She's also highly professional, impeccably trained, and a bossypants, so the hat fits well, probably. Whenever K &/or J are ready to retire, it would be cool to see the transition year(s). I'm imagining a more involved on-screen assistant director or assistant/associate choreographer where we get to see the shadowing, having them in on consultations with K & J frequently, testing out/practicing taking over (overseeing events, input at auditions, taking on Judy's job of selecting skimpy swimsuits--haha), and talking heads about how the transition process is working. After all this time, handing over the reins of either position would be a big deal and production.

Now, I'm not here to defend Kelli by any means, but I will say that the DCC have risen in profitability over the years and surely are as or more financially viable than they've ever been, and that probably counts for more in the eyes of the Cowboys organization than anything else. They might be in the "if it ain't broke, don't mess with Texas" category, if you know what I mean. And for me, I wouldn't say that squads a decade ago were more fun or impressive, in my eyes. It may have been more fun to watch (to your point) because the many dances they did/still do were 10 years younger (jeez) than they are now, but I still find most of the ladies to be very talented and fit and overall to be equally or more technically trained and skilled performers.

Edited May 5, 2021 by M1977G

[KoKo]

On 5/3/2021 at 3:51 PM, Trulyadorkable said:

I'm happy to see some others who think Jennifer Amburn would be a good choice as a future new director. I was actually expecting some blowback when I first suggested her as a Kelli replacement as I had seen many negative comments from others in regard to her. But I just think she has the dance experience, maturity and personality for such a position.

What I haven't seen is any comments on who I had mentioned to be a good replacement for Judy. I know Denise Dicharry is not a former DCC, but that is one of the reasons I thought she might be good in that she would bring some new creativity to the DCC repertoire.

I wasn't pushing for Kelli & Judy to retire, just making conjecture on who I thought might make good replacements when the eventuality occurs. And no disrespect to Shelley Bramhall who would also make a great head choreographer though I don't know that she would bring as much new creativity as Denise D.

 

I'm one that has no desire to see Jenn Amburn as Kelli's replacement ~ ever.  I've always seen her as pretentious, extremely judgmental towards others on her conservative views and unwilling to bend or understand. I can't see her being flexible or having any vision of a girl "being a work in progress aesthetically".  I've tried throughout the years to like her and give her a chance thinking my opinion may be too harsh......but nope, she confirms my opinion of her constantly. 

I've never been impressed from seeing the solos she has choreographed, they always seem Meh.  As the director, I'm aware that she obviously wouldn't be choreographing routines, but I assure you just as Kelli does, she has the final say. 

Just my honest opinion

[go4luca]

On 5/4/2021 at 6:11 AM, vanillagum said:

sydney is an interesting one. she seems older, more reserved, and less peppy and bubbly than the others based on what we saw on the show. i can see her not really getting into the whole DCC cult culture. she seems distant

If Sydney does retire, what a bummer to have your only season be performing on the touchdown decks.  They work so hard just to make the team.

[Holly85]

9 minutes ago, go4luca said:

If Sydney does retire, what a bummer to have your only season be performing on the touchdown decks.  They work so hard just to make the team.

Some teams didn’t even get to be in stadium at all they made videos and had them played during the game 

[TB12]

17 hours ago, KoKo said:

I'm one that has no desire to see Jenn Amburn as Kelli's replacement ~ ever.  I've always seen her as pretentious, extremely judgmental towards others on her conservative views and unwilling to bend or understand. I can't see her being flexible or having any vision of a girl "being a work in progress aesthetically".  I've tried throughout the years to like her and give her a chance thinking my opinion may be too harsh......but nope, she confirms my opinion of her constantly. 

I've never been impressed from seeing the solos she has choreographed, they always seem Meh.  As the director, I'm aware that she obviously wouldn't be choreographing routines, but I assure you just as Kelli does, she has the final say. 

Just my honest opinion

I couldn't like this any more if I had to! The way you describe her above she suddenly reminds me of Kelli! I would loathe her as a replacement actually I already loathe her for all the reasons you described #unimpressed

Edited May 6, 2021 by TB12

[123dcc]

https://www.reddit.com/r/DCCMakingtheTeam/

For some reason I can't post the picture but apparently Rachel A is retiring and Jalynn is returning, she replied to a fan saying she's coming back.

[go4luca]

33 minutes ago, Holly85 said:

Some teams didn’t even get to be in stadium at all they made videos and had them played during the game 

Yes, I am aware.  But I can't imagine one year on the touchdown decks compared to a season performing on the field.

[Holly85]

29 minutes ago, go4luca said:

Yes, I am aware.  But I can't imagine one year on the touchdown decks compared to a season performing on the field.

Hopefully this season they will but it’s all up to the nfl if they can or not 

[Pj3422]

On 5/4/2021 at 1:45 PM, TB12 said:

Agreed, I would not watch a show with Kashara and Jenn, Kash is just too over the top for me in a not trying too hard but really trying too hard and Jenn just strikes me as a know it all and I don't love her choreo. I doubt kelli is going anywhere anytime soon she seems drunk on power...

Why am I picturing another reboot of “The Odd Couple”? “Can two former DCCs share a team without driving each other crazy?”

[Kamal]

Who was the assistant choreographer in season 13 or 14 in a later episode where Kellie asks her opinion about cutting a veteran. She was like "I don't like it, I understand it."

What was her name? She is an assistant choreographer right?

[Holly85]

6 minutes ago, DCCOracle said:

The girl on the right? That's Jen A.

Yup she was talking abt vet cuts 

So I started thinking abt who the other 7 that are retiring !! Here is who I think it might be 

Maddie 

lexie 

tess 

savannah 

daphne 

Bri 

amanda 

 

[parrotfeathers]

2 hours ago, go4luca said:

But I can't imagine one year on the touchdown decks compared to a season performing on the field.

Did the rookies have to learn the field entrance or anything pertaining to being on a field?  Or was it just the dances they were sent?

[Holly85]

1 minute ago, parrotfeathers said:

Did the rookies have to learn the field entrance or anything pertaining to being on a field?  Or was it just the dances they were sent?

They filmed in an empty stadium the entrance to be played on the jumbo screen 

[parrotfeathers]

1 minute ago, Holly85 said:

They filmed in an empty stadium the entrance to be played on the jumbo screen 

Oh yeah now I remember that!

[bernie2018]

32 minutes ago, Holly85 said:

Yup she was talking abt vet cuts 

So I started thinking abt who the other 7 that are retiring !! Here is who I think it might be 

Maddie 

lexie 

tess 

savannah 

daphne 

Bri 

amanda 

 

If Bri is Brianna…she’s coming back (via DCC Reddit)

Also…Lily made it to the Denver Broncos Finals (again…via DCC Reddit)

I’m DESPERATELY trying to find out who is Retiring & I came across these important information 😆👍🏼.

Oh! Someone on DCC FB (I know…I need a life) said Madeleine/Maddie is retiring also 🤷🏻‍♂️

[Holly85]

3 minutes ago, bernie2018 said:

If Bri is Brianna…she’s coming back (via DCC Reddit)

Also…Lily made it to the Denver Broncos Finals (again…via DCC Reddit)

I’m DESPERATELY trying to find out who is Retiring & I came across these important information 😆👍🏼.

Oh! Someone on DCC FB (I know…I need a life) said Madeleine/Maddie is retiring also 🤷🏻‍♂️

I wish they would spill it already lol 

[scorpio1031]

Thank you to whoever gave us the gif feature!!

[Lona]

58 minutes ago, bernie2018 said:

If Bri is Brianna…she’s coming back (via DCC Reddit)

Also…Lily made it to the Denver Broncos Finals (again…via DCC Reddit)

 

Where exactly on Reddit are people getting this information? The DCC Reddit hasn’t said anything about that, that I can see.

[bernie2018]

3 minutes ago, Lona said:

Where exactly on Reddit are people getting this information? The DCC Reddit hasn’t said anything about that, that I can see.

Sorry…DCCMakingtheTeam

[Lona]

Just now, bernie2018 said:

Sorry…DCCMakingtheTeam

Got it!. Though that does say semi finals, but I get what you’re saying and you’re right about there being a post about finals. 
 

But Briana coming back? I’m not seeing anything about that. 

[bernie2018]

5 minutes ago, Lona said:

Where exactly on Reddit are people getting this information? The DCC Reddit hasn’t said anything about that, that I can see.

 

[bernie2018]

Reddit DCCMtT reference this group & PrimeTimer with their info, so…yay, team.

[Lona]

22 minutes ago, bernie2018 said:

 

Got it, thanks! 😃
 

But as of right now I’m taking this as speculation and not confirmation ;). 

[Jezlyn]

Decided to check out the reddit thread and found this, so looks like the show is back.

Also comments that Criscilla has a Netflix show with her hubby, I have no idea who she is. Supposibly both mentioned taught at an intensive a few weeks back. 

[Holly85]

1 hour ago, Jesiklyn said:

Decided to check out the reddit thread and found this, so looks like the show is back.

Also comments that Criscilla has a Netflix show with her hubby, I have no idea who she is. Supposibly both mentioned taught at an intensive a few weeks back. 

She taught technique Tuesday classes 

[ClassicPegg]

On 5/4/2021 at 1:57 PM, LaurelleJ said:

If it's based on just my hopes and not necessarily feasibility, then I would prefer Michelle Keys or Jennifer Alexis to come in and replace Judy. I think both of them would complement Jenn K as a director really well.

YES!!

[lazydaydreamer]

Apparently Alanna just announced her retirement on Instagram 

[scorpio1031]

Alanna just posted her retirement

https://www.instagram.com/p/COjaZXIgEov/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

[Katana Mckain]

Alanna just confirmed she is retiring.

[StellaCL]

13 minutes ago, scorpio1031 said:

Alanna just posted her retirement

https://www.instagram.com/p/COjaZXIgEov/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Sad to see Alanna go, but after how TPTB treated Lily, this is no suprise.

[Lona]

“Since Training Camp this past summer I knew in my heart this would be my last year.” 

Yep! 🔥🔥🔥
 

[lazydaydreamer]

I was browsing through Reddit and someone guessed Tess, Maddie, Lexie, Savannah, Brianna, and Amanda as being the remaining six who were retiring. In response, someone said all but two of those guesses were correct. 👀👀

 

also hi!!! Long time lurker finally posting, took forever to get an account approved 🤣

Edited May 7, 2021 by lazydaydreamer
Grammar

[TheGenuineBeauty]

23 minutes ago, lazydaydreamer said:

I was browsing through Reddit and someone guessed Tess, Maddie, Lexie, Savannah, Brianna, and Amanda as being the remaining six who were retiring. In response, someone said all but two of those guesses were correct. 👀👀

 

also hi!!! Long time lurker finally posting, took forever to get an account approved 🤣

Oh god not Amanda....anyone but Amanda lol.

[EricaShadows]

31 minutes ago, lazydaydreamer said:

I was browsing through Reddit and someone guessed Tess, Maddie, Lexie, Savannah, Brianna, and Amanda as being the remaining six who were retiring. In response, someone said all but two of those guesses were correct. 👀👀

 

I'm hoping that Brianna and Amanda are the two that are incorrect, but they're also too good for the DCC and deserve to move on.  Maddie strikes me as another Jenna, a girl who started young and doesn't have any plans for her life after DCC so is hanging on as long to the DCC dream as long as she can. 

[Tuxcat]

1 hour ago, lazydaydreamer said:

I was browsing through Reddit and someone guessed Tess, Maddie, Lexie, Savannah, Brianna, and Amanda as being the remaining six who were retiring. In response, someone said all but two of those guesses were correct. 👀👀

 

also hi!!! Long time lurker finally posting, took forever to get an account approved 🤣

I am thinking Cianna has got to be one that's not on this list. 

[DCCFan2021]

I can't keep this straight in my head, could someone post a list separating confirmed retirements, confirmed returners, and girls who haven't said anything yet?

[Holly85]

Y’all there is a poster on Reddit stating who is retiring but there are several of ladies on that list who have told me they are coming back information is wrong lol 

[bernie2018]

2 hours ago, Lona said:

“Since Training Camp this past summer I knew in my heart this would be my last year.” 

Yep! 🔥🔥🔥
 

Oh darn…so the Reddit picture I posted of Alana staying another year was totally not true, huh?!?! 🤦🏻‍♂️😉

Anybody wanna sell me the Brooklyn Bridge while we’re at it…

[TheGenuineBeauty]

36 minutes ago, DCCFan2021 said:

I can't keep this straight in my head, could someone post a list separating confirmed retirements, confirmed returners, and girls who haven't said anything yet?

This is from r/DCCMakingtheTeam. Credit goes to the rightful owner.

 

[Lona]

Hey, guys?

Not trying to start a fandom war or anything but PLEASE be careful with Reddit "news."

As @Holly85 just said, sometime this hour someone posted the eight "retiring" veterans and soon enough it was deleted.

Do want to make myself clear though, nothing wrong with that chart. I love those charts LOL. 

Edited May 7, 2021 by Lona

[Alex23]

Hi long time lurker! Did anyone see Marissa’s Instagram post tonight 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 learner

https://www.instagram.com/p/COjmvdFlckx/?igshid=17b9g921eoqf2

[Jezlyn]

Looks like Amber is coming back, straight off her insta stories

[Manc.UK.DCCfan]

I can see Briana retiring - didn’t they make her “dance for her life” last year and she has an injury? 
 

really, REALLY hope Amanda doesn’t retire, I’d love her to do a 3rd year and I’d like to see her as point 

[Kamal]

9 minutes ago, Manc.UK.DCCfan said:

really, REALLY hope Amanda doesn’t retire, I’d love her to do a 3rd year and I’d like to see her as point 

As long as Amanda is on the team VK can't be point so hoping she stays. (Even if they choose to do two points they probably won't make both points blond so VK won't have a chance as long as Amanda stays.)