2017 Tryouts and Training Camp: Candidates Included

[maineborzoi]

1 minute ago, MrsEVH said:

I have to agree with you.

Was Chelsea that stupid not to realize she was being filmed while she was doing it? She had to know it would get back to Kelli & Judy or maybe she didn't care at that point.

Either way- but the result was still she was under minding the principle of " team", and mocking the directors of the team... When called on the matter by Kitty, even when Chelsea came in to Talk to K&J, still did not act forthcoming with an apology at first... And barely made it to training camp as stated as it was....

[pineapplesalsa]

Maybe Chelsea thought she could talk her way out of that situation but I think at that point K & J were done with her bs. She had been on the bubble for appearance and dance and kept trying to be funny and disrespecting them by mocking. Homegirl talked her way on and off the team. 

[Jess14]

1 minute ago, beachespeaches said:

Maybe Chelsea thought she could talk her way out of that situation but I think at that point K & J were done with her bs. She had been on the bubble for appearance and dance and kept trying to be funny and disrespecting them by mocking. Homegirl talked her way on and off the team. 

Yep, I think she pissed off Kelli, and her days were numbered at that point. Kelli wears her emotions on her sleeve in some ways. It's obvious when she really like someone, and obvious when she doesn't or is completely over someone. Some examples are Whitney (see ep 1 this season), Vivian (she wore out her welcome with Kelli), Hannah (Kelli seemed totally over her), Ashley Paige, and Chelsea (same as Hannah). 

[English Teacher]

13 minutes ago, beachespeaches said:

Maybe Chelsea thought she could talk her way out of that situation but I think at that point K & J were done with her bs. She had been on the bubble for appearance and dance and kept trying to be funny and disrespecting them by mocking. Homegirl talked her way on and off the team. 

Oh I absolutely think her snark about Kitty, about being called in, and even how she handled herself when being scolded factor into their decision.  And the hand on heart, I was just trying to make my friends feel better was bull ( and repetitive of her interview the first year). AND her dancing was clumsy.  But more to this particular topic with Jenna, I think she may have been bordering on getting a rep as a party girl. Not good for any DCC and even more so when you are under 21. 

[RazzleberryPie]

1 hour ago, twinkietwin94 said:

I wouldn't worry about it, it's not like you can see anything obscene in that picture. It just shows how high the girls kick and what you'll have to look like if your mom takes you to try out.

Those Hoooters tights that so many DCC favor are dark and thick enough to cover a whole lotta cash and prizes. 

[twinkietwin94]

1 minute ago, RazzleberryPie said:

Those Hoooters tights that so many DCC favor are dark and thick enough to cover a whole lotta cash and prizes. 

that they surely do

[maineborzoi]

4 minutes ago, RazzleberryPie said:

Those Hoooters tights that so many DCC favor are dark and thick enough to cover a whole lotta cash and prizes. 

Not to mention, as it is said, Hooters can't dance :) Dancing 4 hours straight has got to be tiring, ... and hot....

[Pinknblue]

8 hours ago, Jazzmom said:

Looking at this post with the accompanying picture, Jenna states she is proud of "THIS" team, meaning the team pictured below?? Without Holly? And the group of "Veterans" (capitalized by her) we have, again without Holly?   Jenna seems to always be cryptic in her messages since announcing her retirement last year right after the Pro Bowl cheerleader was announced.  I hope Holly was not thrown under the bus by Jenna in order to save herself...lol.. and I can only hope Holly has an offer she couldn't refuse and had to retire.  

Ooooooh good spotting @Jazzmom... I think you could be on to something there!

 

6 hours ago, cherryblossom said:

I think Jenna reminds me of someone who got in trouble and then chose to sing a song about a witch as sort of an under your breath dig.  Her cryptic ?IG or Tweet about looking through the lens of thankfulness just seems like another dig.  She just doesn't know when to shut up.  Spent many years working with those in their 20's and recognize the behavior.

Yes, this!

[Pinknblue]

I suspect Jenna got sucked in to believing her own publicity some time last year... when she started posting all those "look at how cute I am, at being so gorgeous!!" insta ridiculousness-es.

"Legend in her own Lunchbox" syndrome ? It's a train wreck to watch... and I hope that I am a cynical old bag who is completely wrong.

[MrsEVH]

9 hours ago, sATL said:

Basic DCC audition 101 question: Do you have to resign from your current professional cheerleader position, to try out for another ? 

The NBA season is more than 1/2 over in the spring and the NHL & NFL are in their off season.

I guess I am asking from a corporate America background - don't quit one job before you have another. ☺

Good question. I know the Mavs girls had to resign to audition for the DCC. I think Rose "left" the Ice Angels when she made TC. Not sure how it worked when Courtney Johnson made TC. I thought she posted on her Twitter that she resigned from DSIG. Then she got cut from DCC and went back to them.

[missmansfield]

21 hours ago, MrsEVH said:

Was there another vet cut besides Holly?

Was Holly cut???!!!

[HowdeeDo]

3 minutes ago, missmansfield said:

Was Holly cut???!!!

Quit/cut, start ready back 5 pages or so

[missmansfield]

1 minute ago, HowdeeDo said:

Quit/cut, start ready back 5 pages or so

I knew she was in some kind of trouble but didnt know she was for sure gone.

[HowdeeDo]

Just now, missmansfield said:

I knew she was in some kind of trouble but didnt know she was for sure gone.

Still hasn't been confirmed but imo I think it's silly not to think so at this point since she hasn't posted a thing after all the rumors, but Jenna has. 

[EricaShadows]

Well, Holly's still in one of the promo shots prominently placed on the DCC website.  Wouldn't they have at least changed the promo shot if she was truly gone?

[HowdeeDo]

14 minutes ago, EricaShadows said:

Well, Holly's still in one of the promo shots prominently placed on the DCC website.  Wouldn't they have at least changed the promo shot if she was truly gone?

I don't think they're too quick on updating things though. When the three vets in finals were cut it was several days before their twitters went down. If Holly's stays up then I guess it will be a mystery. Shelly did say to watch so I'm guess it's highly possible they'll cover it. 

[SanLynn]

20 minutes ago, EricaShadows said:

Well, Holly's still in one of the promo shots prominently placed on the DCC website.  Wouldn't they have at least changed the promo shot if she was truly gone?

Honestly I'd take that with a HUGE grain of salt. In years past they didn't even update the squad photo and cameos until MTT was over even though the team was chosen before the show started airing. It would make sense that they wouldn't have made any changes to the website yet IMO.

I did notice they cropped Holly out of some of the MTT promo pics though. It used to be Holly, Robin and Maggie and now it's just Maggie and Robin... I'd link it from the DCC twitter but the insert function's not working for me right now.

Edited August 6, 2017 by SanLynn
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[kalibean]

34 minutes ago, ShellyB said:

???....not really feeling any uncomfortable busses to my backside.?  

??? Can't win. 

Generally speaking, I think we tend to be polite (yet honest) to anyone who has had a child/family friend/etc. featured on the show, as well as the rare DCC appearance.  And of course like anything online, behave less like dicks than normal when it's not as anonymous anymore. Manners aren't necessary on a forum, but it doesn't hurt.  

I'm glad we have someone involved with the organization willing to answer quite a few of our questions (some of them nosy as hell), as reliable insider info doesn't come around terribly often, and it's kind of neat that she also got featured in the season since her daughter auditioned. I'd be just as excited if @LaurenBrook or @LadyMsJay or several others of y'all were shown.  

Way back in the days of MBTV we would occasionally get a producer or writer that joined, and I thought it was cool that they would take time to do it. This feels right along those lines to me.   

[Law Mom]

Hey Shelly, I think you are great for being here for us, and I think Dayton is lovely and talented, and I want you to know this is my honest opinion and I'm not saying this to be a suck up. The DCCs are terrific dancers and it's silly to compare them to waitresses, a job that might be tough but doesn't require any particular talent or training. You might as well compare an army general to a security guard because they both wear uniforms. Also, Broadway dancers who look down on DCCs are pretty darn ignorant because the fact is Broadway dancing tends to be pretty simple stuff.  Most DCCs could do Broadway choreo in their sleep.

[DCC.Style.fan]

6 minutes ago, kalibean said:

I'd be just as excited if @LaurenBrook or @LadyMsJay or several others of y'all were shown.  

Whats this? I have not seen Laurenbrook on here since " The Shut Down"

[lkxydhfinl ghsdv]

1 minute ago, DCCroutineFAN said:

Whats this? I have not seen Laurenbrook on here since " The Shut Down"

I've been wondering that myself!

[ShellyB]

5 minutes ago, Law Mom said:

Hey Shelly, I think you are great for being here for us, and I think Dayton is lovely and talented, and I want you to know this is my honest opinion and I'm not saying this to be a suck up. The DCCs are terrific dancers and it's silly to compare them to waitresses, a job that might be tough but doesn't require any particular talent or training. You might as well compare an army general to a security guard because they both wear uniforms. Also, Broadway dancers who look down on DCCs are pretty darn ignorant because the fact is Broadway dancing tends to be pretty simple stuff.  Most DCCs could do Broadway choreo in their sleep.

TY. Lots of careers require dedication, determination and guts. They just aren't exposed on reality TV. Even w/o the show, it happened. It's part of our world to be compared, sized up, etc. The dance world in general is tough and judgmental...I'm sure you're aware because of your daughter being on SMU Pom, right? I'm here to help answer the questions that I can, not gossip or spur speculation. 

[Law Mom]

3 minutes ago, ShellyB said:

TY. Lots of careers require dedication, determination and guts. They just aren't exposed on reality TV. Even w/o the show, it happened. It's part of our world to be compared, sized up, etc. The dance world in general is tough and judgmental...I'm sure you're aware because of your daughter being on SMU Pom, right? I'm here to help answer the questions that I can, not gossip or spur speculation. 

How nice of you to remember! I know you said you worked with one of the rookies. I'll try to figure out how to send you their camp videos.

[ShellyB]

3 minutes ago, Law Mom said:

How nice of you to remember! I know you said you worked with one of the rookies. I'll try to figure out how to send you their camp videos.

Following them on Instagram, plus they will be joining us for a halftime or two! Excited to see my girl cheer on the ponies. She and Dayton grew up dancing together since they were 6.

[Law Mom]

9 minutes ago, ShellyB said:

Following them on Instagram, plus they will be joining us for a halftime or two! Excited to see my girl cheer on the ponies. She and Dayton grew up dancing together since they were 6.

Cool! I flew out for the holiday show last year--so fun! Such a small dance world. My daughter is four pics back on Insta right now, the one with her left arm up.

[parrotfeathers]

5 hours ago, ShellyB said:

TY. Lots of careers require dedication, determination and guts. They just aren't exposed on reality TV. Even w/o the show, it happened. It's part of our world to be compared, sized up, etc. The dance world in general is tough and judgmental...I'm sure you're aware because of your daughter being on SMU Pom, right? I'm here to help answer the questions that I can, not gossip or spur speculation. 

I watch anything related to ballet, especially classical (and listen to ballet podcasts).  I watched a special on the daily life of ballet dancers.  What I learned is they don't have much of a life outside of ballet.  I don't know how they have the dedication to work as long as they do every day.

[Rosiemac]

7 hours ago, kalibean said:

??? Can't win. 

Generally speaking, I think we tend to be polite (yet honest) to anyone who has had a child/family friend/etc. featured on the show, as well as the rare DCC appearance.  And of course like anything online, behave less like dicks than normal when it's not as anonymous anymore. Manners aren't necessary on a forum, but it doesn't hurt.  

I'm glad we have someone involved with the organization willing to answer quite a few of our questions (some of them nosy as hell), as reliable insider info doesn't come around terribly often, and it's kind of neat that she also got featured in the season since her daughter auditioned. I'd be just as excited if @LaurenBrook or @LadyMsJay or several others of y'all were shown.  

Way back in the days of MBTV we would occasionally get a producer or writer that joined, and I thought it was cool that they would take time to do it. This feels right along those lines to me.   

Thank you for writing this? I would also add that I think it is really nice that someone who is putting in some loooooong days these past few months between auditions and training camp is taking the time to read through this forum and answer questions from people who are basically strangers. Remember Shelly is not getting paid for this and is rather funny with her answers. I know I am new to this forum and used to get upset when people would say things that were unkind about Bri and would try to clarify for people so they would understand. I get the whole forum thing now. But I am new and most of you don't know me. Shelly is someone who has been here a while and also was a member of the team. Dayton is also her baby girl. That is why there is so much love for her?

[DCC.Style.fan]

@bigskygirl, Will this thread remain open as long as the show is being aired or will it be closed when training camp is officially over and squad is announced?

[RazzleberryPie]

8 hours ago, DCCroutineFAN said:

Whats this? I have not seen Laurenbrook on here since " The Shut Down"

Probably just busy. She's liked some of my posts. 

How many days of training camp are left? Those girls have to be on pins and needles until the team is announced. Seems like this year it's been a longer wait. Not sure if it has been, or just seems like it. 

Do they have any guest appearances like Kacey Musgrave, Candace Romo, Kelli Pickler this year, or does Hall of Fame stuff replace that?

[cherryblossom]

Was looking at the documents that the girls have to sign and I assume those who work with MTT.  One area that is completely underlined spoke of not revealing any confidential info which I assume is whatever is going on, who stays, who leaves, what is said etc before it is aired.  The penalty is based upon the damage done and starts at $3,000,000-no I didn't misread this, it was actually spelled out Three million dollars.  Wonder if that was a concern over the person who worked for MTT who was on the board last?

[DCC.Style.fan]

?

[MrsEVH]

1 hour ago, cherryblossom said:

Was looking at the documents that the girls have to sign and I assume those who work with MTT.  One area that is completely underlined spoke of not revealing any confidential info which I assume is whatever is going on, who stays, who leaves, what is said etc before it is aired.  The penalty is based upon the damage done and starts at $3,000,000-no I didn't misread this, it was actually spelled out Three million dollars.  Wonder if that was a concern over the person who worked for MTT who was on the board last?

Where did you find that?

Edited August 6, 2017 by MrsEVH

[RazzleberryPie]

1 hour ago, cherryblossom said:

Was looking at the documents that the girls have to sign and I assume those who work with MTT.  One area that is completely underlined spoke of not revealing any confidential info which I assume is whatever is going on, who stays, who leaves, what is said etc before it is aired.  The penalty is based upon the damage done and starts at $3,000,000-no I didn't misread this, it was actually spelled out Three million dollars.  Wonder if that was a concern over the person who worked for MTT who was on the board last?

Any chance you could show us the docs? We all know they exist, and for good reason, just haven't ever seen them. I think you're totally right that being fired, ruining your reputation for future employment and a $3M fee would definitely be a concern. Same reason why Holly is silent. I hope she has a huge diatribe and spills a ton of tea after this season airs.

[MrsEVH]

10 minutes ago, RazzleberryPie said:

Any chance you could show us the docs? We all know they exist, and for good reason, just haven't ever seen them. I think you're totally right that being fired, ruining your reputation for future employment and a $3M fee would definitely be a concern. Same reason why Holly is silent. I hope she has a huge diatribe and spills a ton of tea after this season airs.

Just wondering at what point can the girls say something?  Amy Simone put it on her IG when she was cut. Maybe it was OK because they had already announced the team by the time she posted.

[Java]

I believe all reality show participants have to sign a non-disclosure agreement. On other shows the NDA seems to go out the window when the show reaches the point that the info would be broadcast.  I don't know if the DCC NDA is the same way or not, but in situations like Holly's, where she has a large fan base questioning her whereabouts, I think the silence does more harm than good. The rumors about why someone who was such a gifted and popular performer quit are getting really bad, and not just on fan boards either.  The DC organization probably thinks this will blow over, and I'm sure it will, but the reputation of a respectable, stellar organization (at least on the cheerleaders side lol) seems to be getting a bit tarnished. There's a time to stay quiet, and a time to speak out. I hope the DC organization chooses wisely.

[twinkietwin94]

56 minutes ago, RazzleberryPie said:

Any chance you could show us the docs? We all know they exist, and for good reason, just haven't ever seen them. I think you're totally right that being fired, ruining your reputation for future employment and a $3M fee would definitely be a concern. Same reason why Holly is silent. I hope she has a huge diatribe and spills a ton of tea after this season airs.

Oh I so hope she does!!!

31 minutes ago, Java said:

I believe all reality show participants have to sign a non-disclosure agreement. On other shows the NDA seems to go out the window when the show reaches the point that the info would be broadcast.  I don't know if the DCC NDA is the same way or not, but in situations like Holly's, where she has a large fan base questioning her whereabouts, I think the silence does more harm than good. The rumors about why someone who was such a gifted and popular performer quit are getting really bad, and not just on fan boards either.  The DC organization probably thinks this will blow over, and I'm sure it will, but the reputation of a respectable, stellar organization (at least on the cheerleaders side lol) seems to be getting a bit tarnished. There's a time to stay quiet, and a time to speak out. I hope the DC organization chooses wisely.

Seriously I've seen rumors that she's dating Zeke, smoking pot with Zeke, that she's pg with Zeke's baby, that she's involved in a criminal investigation. If nothing else someone in the organization needs to contact Holly and tell her to go back to her "I'm so happy" posts on her instagram at least: show her working out, playing with her dogs, lip syncing, her lyft coupon codes, something. The utter silence is not good.

[Java]

Those are just the rumors on Holly; there are others out there questioning the handling and legality of what the DC organization has done. I've heard the word discrimination uttered more than once. 

We all know the rumor mill feeds itself and alot of it is b.s., but IMO, the DCC is an exception to the old saying " any publicity is good publicity. "  What could be handled quickly and moved on from, is just festering. 

The girls making the team now shouldn't have to deal with this nonsense overshadowing the team announcement. JMO.

[M1977G]

I think, at this point, the terrible tarnish of the DCC reputation is being overstated, and I suspect that Jenna's level of "antics" and disobedience is being blown out of proportion as well. Maybe some of this is because we still don't have much else to talk about, since it was a spoiler free summer and only the first episode has aired. If Jenna really has behaved so awfully so repeatedly, she'd be gone. She clearly is on probation and missed a once in a lifetime DCC opportunity to attend and perform in the HOF game and celebrations, shortly after becoming point girl. To me, that is a pretty major punishment.  Plus, she not only had to stay home, she had to face the rookie candidates, which must have been humbling in its own right and clearly sends a message to the newbies: do not F with us or our rules or you will regret it. That, to me, isn't really allowing for wild exceptions or lowering management standards.  I also think that it is somewhat humbling on Jenna's part to publicly acknowledge that she was longing to be able to attend the HOF game with her team and wanting to show her support. I didn't see shade in those remarks, but yes, perhaps a little kissing up to Kelli and Judy. 

[parrotfeathers]

Anyone have any inkling of when the team might be announced?  I know it's been asked and I know what has happened in previous years, but apparently this year is different?

[Java]

1 minute ago, M1977G said:

I think, at this point, the terrible tarnish of the DCC reputation is being overstated, and I suspect that Jenna's level of "antics" and disobedience is being blown out of proportion as well. Maybe some of this is because we still don't have much else to talk about, since it was a spoiler free summer and only the first episode has aired. If Jenna really has behaved so awfully so repeatedly, she'd be gone. She clearly is on probation and missed a once in a lifetime DCC opportunity to attend and perform in the HOF game and celebrations, shortly after becoming point girl. To me, that is a pretty major punishment.  Plus, she not only had to stay home, she had to face the rookie candidates, which must have been humbling in its own right and clearly sends a message to the newbies: do not F with us or our rules or you will regret it. That, to me, isn't really allowing for wild exceptions or lowering management standards.  I also think that it is somewhat humbling on Jenna's part to publicly acknowledge that she was longing to be able to attend the HOF game with her team and wanting to show her support. I didn't see shade in those remarks, but yes, perhaps a little kissing up to Kelli and Judy. 

From the standpoint of Jenna's issues, I agree. But Jenna isn't MIA - Holly is, and the rumors there are crazy.

[gofightwin]

12 hours ago, Law Mom said:

Also, Broadway dancers who look down on DCCs are pretty darn ignorant because the fact is Broadway dancing tends to be pretty simple stuff.  Most DCCs could do Broadway choreo in their sleep.

I'll agree that any dancer looking down on another one is ignorant, why not support each other and your mutual talents.

BUT Broadway dancers are incredibly talented and the fact that the make it look pretty simple is just a testament to how well trained they are. Lots of tricks and turns? Not necessarily. But they're singing and dancing 8 shows a week, and often times the actors who have dance parts are actually swings or understudies who know multiple roles in the show and have to be ready to perform whatever role is needed that performance at a moments notice. 

[Hummingbird24]

12 hours ago, DCCroutineFAN said:

Whats this? I have not seen Laurenbrook on here since " The Shut Down"

No!!!!

[Smplsimon]

Two things:

1) if you talk with any current or past DCC who has cheered with Jenna, you get a picture of just how awful and unpopular she is.  Why she hasn't been kicked off the team previously is anybody's guess.

2)  I seriously doubt any of these girls could get jobs on Broadway -- maybe as ushers.

[RazzleberryPie]

6 minutes ago, Smplsimon said:

Two things:

1) if you talk with any current or past DCC who has cheered with Jenna, you get a picture of just how awful and unpopular she is.  Why she hasn't been kicked off the team previously is anybody's guess.

2)  I seriously doubt any of these girls could get jobs on Broadway -- maybe as ushers.

1) Spill the tea, please! We want deets! She's never been my fave. She is a good dancer, but something just rubs me the wrong way about her. Seems very stuck on herself, and she's definitely worn out her welcome to me.

[HowdeeDo]

9 minutes ago, Smplsimon said:

Two things:

1) if you talk with any current or past DCC who has cheered with Jenna, you get a picture of just how awful and unpopular she is.  Why she hasn't been kicked off the team previously is anybody's guess.

2)  I seriously doubt any of these girls could get jobs on Broadway -- maybe as ushers.

Is this from experience or just assumption? Because as much as she may be sketch for breaking the rules, the other girls haven't failed in their support for her on social media. 

Edited August 6, 2017 by HowdeeDo

[cashandprizes]

26 minutes ago, Smplsimon said:

 

1) if you talk with any current or past DCC who has cheered with Jenna, you get a picture of just how awful and unpopular she is.  Why she hasn't been kicked off the team previously is anybody's guess.

 

This.

[dreamcatcher]

22 minutes ago, RazzleberryPie said:

1) Spill the tea, please! We want deets! She's never been my fave. She is a good dancer, but something just rubs me the wrong way about her. Seems very stuck on herself, and she's definitely worn out her welcome to me.

I agree with your feelings towards Jenna, but at the same time she seems to be everybody's bestie and she's been a bridesmaid in multiple weddings. I don't like her and I'm glad she's out of the picture (for now) AND that we got such an amazing triangle... yet i'm not sure she is that awful to her teammates.

[bigskygirl]

The only weddings I remember Jenna being a part are Sydney and Kinzie's. I bet the girls act like they get along 24/7/365, but behind closed doors the gloves come off at times. Remember when Melissa R. said there were mean girls on the team calling her out for not going on the calendar shoot after saying she was leaving the squad and then coming back a few times. Of course she took it back once CMT ask her to be a judge and mentor on the show. Cannot bite the hand that fed you in the first place. I did like Jenna when she first tried out for the team, but I cannot stand her now. Sadly I cannot stand the majority of the girls from the last few years. To me the quality of the team went down after Season 5 and got worse after Season 6 especially Season 8 and 9.

[Glamourdoll]

I thought the once the show aired things would not seem quite as off kilter with this season, but I have to say this year is completely unique versus all the years past (I have lurked since MBTV/TWOP season 1).  I agree that this year it is very difficult to connect with the team, which is sad. I really miss the early seasons where you knew enough about Natalie Woods, Christina Murphy, Meredith Oden, etc to root for them. Drama aside, the show is less compelling than it ever has been. I hope the longer season changes that. C'mon CMT, make me love these girls!

[cherryblossom]

8 hours ago, MrsEVH said:

Where did you find that?

I just google DCC Cheerleaders auditions and they had a form which you had to sign up to see (which I did not do) but there were 2 downloadable documents that had to be signed and this was what I saw there.  Also had FAQ too.

 

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This release (“Release”) is made to allow Triage Entertainment, LLC and its successors, affiliates, licensees and assigns, including without limitation event and program sponsors, advertisers, and marketing partners, (“Producer”) to include ­_________________________ (“me” or “I”) as a guest/participant in a production and/or publication tentatively entitled Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders: Making the Team (the "Programming”). I am giving this Release in consideration for Producer allowing me to participate as a guest/participant in the Programming and I recognize that my signature on this Release is a condition of Producer permitting me to be a guest/participant in the Programming or both. I understand that my acceptance and signature of this Release is not a condition to my participating in the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders auditions and will have no effect on the results of my audition. I agree that Producer may tape and photograph me and record my voice, conversation, and any and all other activity and results thereof (including quotes, paraphrases, sounds performance(s) of musical composition(s), and drawing(s), sketching(s), and/or similar work(s) (collectively, “Artwork”) I create on-camera) for use in and in connection with the Programming and other sponsored or unsponsored programming (my “Participation"). I also understand and agree that this Programming is a non-guild production and there will be no residual or any other type of payment due in connection with my Participation. I acknowledge and agree that the Programming may contain information, statements, or representations (“Information”) relating to me of a personal, private, disparaging, embarrassing and/or unfavorable nature, and that such Information may be summarized, edited, or modified in a manner that may be misleading or untrue.  I further acknowledge that the Information may expose me, my family, and/or others to public ridicule or embarrassment.  I voluntarily agree to participate in the Programming with full knowledge of the foregoing and freely and voluntarily assume all risk associated therewith.  Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, to the extent that I am rendering any musical performances in connection with the Programming and I am currently a party to an exclusive recording agreement in effect with a record company with which Viacom Media Networks (and/or any of its affiliates, including but not limited to CMT) (“VMN”) has negotiated certain terms and conditions that are applicable to any such musical performances (“Record Company”), this Release shall be subject to such applicable terms and conditions, unless otherwise authorized by Record Company.  In the event of a conflict between the terms of this Release and the terms of any agreement between VMN and my Record Company, the terms of the agreement between VMN and my Record Company shall control.

 

I agree that Producer shall be the exclusive owner of all copyright and other rights in and to the Programming, my Participation, and any excerpts therefrom, and that Producer will have the exclusive right to use, and license or otherwise authorize others to use them, in any manner Producer wishes and in any and all media now known or hereafter discovered or developed, in perpetuity, throughout the universe.  Notwithstanding the prior sentence, Producer shall not commercially release any audio or audiovisual products intended for home consumer use which embody any performance of musical compositions in my Participation or any Artwork created in my Participation, without Producer obtaining any necessary approvals that may be required by my Record Company, if applicable.

 

I further irrevocably agree that Producer may use and license others to use my name, voice, likeness and any biographical facts which may have been provided to Producer, in connection with the Programming, and for advertising, publicity, marketing, promotional and commercial tie-in purposes in connection with the Programming and/or any other works based upon the Programming, all allied ancillary and subsidiary rights therein and thereto (including, without limitation, merchandising and commercial tie-in rights), or any other use of the Programming, as well as in or in connection with promotional materials for the network on which the Programming is exhibited (the “Network”), its programming services, affiliates and sponsors, other Network programs and for the institutional purposes of the cable industry generally, in all media now known or hereafter devised.  I confirm that, to the best of my knowledge (in the exercise of reasonable prudence and due diligence) any statements made by me during my Participation will be true and will not violate or infringe upon any third party's rights. I agree to comply with all instructions regarding safety in connection with the Programming.

 

I acknowledge that I may be provided with knowledge and/or information (or access to knowledge and/or information) that is of a secret, confidential, or proprietary nature, including but not limited to all information regarding the Programming, including, without limitation, information relating to the existence of the Programming prior to public disclosure thereof by the Producer, the premise and title of the Programming, the names of individuals associated with the Programming, and other elements relating to production of the Programming; and knowledge or information regarding the business of Producer or VMN or their affiliates, licensees, successors and assigns, and their production and trade practices (together "Confidential Information").  I agree in perpetuity not to disclose any Confidential Information to any person or entity or make any use of any Producer or Confidential Information.  This paragraph shall not apply to information that becomes generally known to the public through no fault of mine, or that I am required to disclose by law pursuant to a proper protective order approved by Producer and VMN. I shall inform Producer immediately in the event any persons or entity offers to pay or provide myself or any related party with any form of compensation in exchange for the disclosure of Confidential Information.  For the purpose of this Agreement disclosure of Confidential Information as set forth herein shall include, but not be limited to, engaging in conversation related to the Programming with any individual in a public place (including without limitation restrooms, elevators and restaurants, or any other area in which there is not a reasonable expectation of Privacy) and on cellular telephones because such conversations may be overheard. 

 

For the avoidance of doubt, I understand and acknowledge that all aspects of the publicity and promotion for the Program shall be at Producer’s and its designees’ sole discretion.  At no time shall I or any of my agents or representatives directly, or through any publicity representative or otherwise, circulate, publish or otherwise disseminate any news story, article, book or other publicity relating to the Program.

 

I understand and acknowledge that my confidentiality obligations and publicity restrictions hereunder shall apply to any and all media whatsoever, including, without limitation, any social networking site; micro-blogging service; user-generated or user-uploaded content website; online forum, discussion thread or comment section; personal website or blog; user modified website (“wiki”); or any other website, service, platform, program, application or other form or method of communication, whether now known or hereinafter devised.  For example and for the sake of clarity, I understand and acknowledge that I may not make disclosures prohibited hereunder via Facebook, Twitter, YouTube or any other similar website or service, whether existing now or in the future.

 

I acknowledge and agree that any disclosure of such Confidential Information by myself or any related party in violation of this Release shall constitute a material breach of this Release and shall cause Producer and VMN irreparable injury.  I further agree that in the event of any disclosure by myself or any related party in violation of this Release, I shall be liable to Producer and VMN and shall pay to Producer and VMN, as liquidated damages, and not as a penalty, the sum equal to the greater of Three Million Dollars ($3,000,000.00) or the amount of money you will earn for supplying your goods and/or services in connection with the Program, which amount represents the result of a reasonable endeavor by Producer, VMN and myself to ascertain the fair average compensation for any harm that Producer and VMN will sustain as the result of such disclosure.  I expressly agrees that this liquidated damages amount represents reasonable compensation for the harm which will be incurred by Producer and VMN as a result of such disclosure, that this liquidated damages provision is necessary because Producer and VMN will in fact suffer significant damages as a result of violation of this Release, and that the amount of those damages is impracticable to calculate or ascertain with certainty or specificity.  In addition, I agree that in the event of such disclosure in violation of this Release, Producer and/or VMN shall have the right to seek, among other things, (a) injunctive relief, without posting any bond, to prevent and/or cure any breach or threatened breach of this Release by Recipient or any related party, (b) recovery or disgorgement of the monies or other consideration received in connection with such disclosure, if any, and (c) recovery of Producer's and/or VMN attorneys' fees incurred to enforce this Release.

 

I agree that, at no cost to Producer, I have secured, or will secure (and/or will arrange with any respective publisher and/or third party owner to secure) all rights, including, without limitation, synchronization rights necessary for Producer to use any musical composition(s) written, co-written and/or performed by me that is/are contained within the Programming, and all rights in the Artwork (in each case, if any).  Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing in this Release shall affect my right, or the right of any authorized publisher or co-writer, to collect public performance royalties.

 

Complete only for hazardous activity:

I am volunteering to engage in the following activity (ies) in connection with the Programming scheduled to take place on ___________________ at _____________________________ (the “Event”):__________________________________. 

I acknowledge and fully understand that the foregoing is/are hazardous activity (ies). 
 

I represent and warrant that all information I am providing to Producer on this Release is valid, true and accurate, and that I have (or will concurrently provide) to Producer full and accurate information regarding my name (including prior names, aliases and professional/stage names), address and date of birth, for Producer’s record-keeping purposes. Producer shall be entitled to assign all or a portion of the rights and licenses granted herein and shall be entitled to assign this release in its entirety to any entity or individual without restrictions.  This release is binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the respective licensees, successors, and assigns of the parties hereto. I agree to comply with all instructions regarding safety in connection with the Programming. I hereby agree not to sue and irrevocably and unconditionally release, waive and forever discharge Producer and its past, present and future parents, subsidiaries (whether or not wholly-owned), affiliates, divisions, agents, representatives, employees, successors and assigns, jointly and individually, and all entities and persons associated with the Programming (all of the foregoing, collectively, “Releasees”), from any and all manner of liabilities, claims and demands of any kind or nature, whatsoever, in law or equity, whether known or unknown, which I (or my assigns, agents and/or representatives) ever had, now has, or in the future may have against the Releasees, including, but not limited to claims arising out of or related to the uses described herein, the Event, the Programming, my Participation, and/or my decision to perform the Event.  I further agree that I shall be liable for any attorneys’ fees and costs incurred by Producer and/or any of the Releasees in connection with any claim or lawsuit brought in violation of this Release.  In no event shall I have the right to enjoin the development, production or distribution or exploitation of the Programming.  Producer may transfer and assign this Release or all or any of its rights or privileges hereunder to any entity or individual without restriction.  This Release shall be binding on all of my successors-in-interest and heirs.  This Release sets forth the entire agreement between me and Producer with respect to the subject matter hereof and may not be altered or amended except in writing signed by both parties.  This Release shall be governed by the laws of the State of New York.  The parties hereto agree to submit to jurisdiction in the State of New York.

 

SIGNATURE:  ___________________________________________ Date: _________________ DATE OF BIRTH: ______________________________________

 

(PRINT) NAME:  _________________________________________                                               

 

LIST ALL PRIOR NAMES, ALIASES, PROFESSIONAL/STAGE NAMES, ETC: _______________                                                                                                              ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 

ADDRESS:  ______________________________________CITY, STATE, ZIP:  __________________________________TELEPHONE:  _______________________

[THIS INFORMATION IS BEING OBTAINED AND WILL BE MAINTAINED SOLELY FOR LEGALLY-MANDATED RECORD-KEEPING PURPOSES.]

 

TO BE SIGNED BY THOSE AUTHORIZED BY POWER OF ATTORNEY: I represent and warrant that I have full right, power and authority to execute this Release on behalf of guest/performer and accordingly, that guest/performer is bound by all of the terms and conditions of this Release.

 

Signature: ____________________________                 Print Name:  __________________________

 

FOR USE BY PARENT OR GUARDIAN OF GUEST UNDER 18 YEARS OF AGE: I represent that I am a parent/guardian of the minor named in the above Appearance Release and I agree that the grant and release contained therein binds us and said minor to all of the terms thereof.

 

Signature of Parent or Guardian:                                                                        Print Name:                                                                          Date:                                            

Edited August 7, 2017 by cherryblossom