Finals, Training Camp and Social Media

[rose711]

9 minutes ago, scorpio1031 said:

I have learned so much more behind the scenes stuff about some of my favorite or former favorite DCC's in the past couple of years.  I would have thought Kellli would have been looking at the bigger picture, and not allowed some of the BS that went on.  There is so much to deal with and then you let the little crap affect it.

What do you mean?

[ShellyB]

6 hours ago, MrsEVH said:

@ShellyB  Were you and the other Shelly DCCs at the same time?

Yes...we were Rookies together. 

[scorpio1031]

According to the podcast, Meghan Trainor will audition DCC to get dancers for the Thanksgiving halftime.  Why can't the show run until the end of the season???  I would love to watch the auditions.

[go4luca]

2 hours ago, scorpio1031 said:

Now see, I expect Marshall to be wearing one more than I would Charlotte:)

With all his kilts, I would think Marshall goes commando. ;o)

(waves @ Marshall just in case)

[LaurenBrook]

58 minutes ago, ByTor said:

LOL, oh, have I told you that? :) :) :)  

Every time I'm annoyed she's not point I wonder just that.  It's certainly very possible she's happy with her spot in the triangle.

Haha! You know I love ya!!! You are the Lacey to my kashara ... or something ?

[ByTor]

14 minutes ago, LaurenBrook said:

You are the Lacey to my kashara ... or something ?

[TexasBorn]

15 minutes ago, scorpio1031 said:

According to the podcast, Meghan Trainor will audition DCC to get dancers for the Thanksgiving halftime.  Why can't the show run until the end of the season???  I would love to watch the auditions.

Does that mean MT will only take a few DCCs. Show group will not be dancing by default?

[EricaShadows]

On 10/17/2018 at 3:31 PM, hannahbanana said:

Yea, I get it (although I think VK's pic was posted/dissected before Dayton's. Then they had to be compared. ?).

I don't know how far you read back, but everyone was POSITIVE she had made the team until @johngalt (now gone) came on here & revealed she had been cut. There was a lot of disbelief and doubt & took a bit for everyone to believe him.

There was also a lot of disbelief and doubt regarding Victoria since auditions, partly because very few wanted to believe that either Victoria or Kelli and company would do anything remotely resembling what we were told.  Then the show started and enough was shown to lend veracity to most of the rumors.  

7 hours ago, go4luca said:

It's on FB:

I can't immediately tell if Kelli is talking about Tara's cut or Victoria's cut in this clip, but I'm leaning towards Victoria, especially since she said, "I've come to the conclusion. . . everyone has. . . I just don't want to say it."  She's had no problems cutting vets in the past, even if everyone loves them (blonde Hannah) or she's worried about them (Kaitlyn LeGrande) plus there's been a lot more talk about Victoria with a few people saying "yes" but far more saying "no" (both with good reasons, in their minds, to support their opinions) so I don't think that particular phrase is about Tara.  Kelli's waffled SO much about talking to Victoria about things, everyone's commented on it.  Kelli's softened EVERY criticism she's given Victoria, she's tried to blame other people, she's given Victoria options and chances that no other girl's gotten.  By putting Victoria's cut into words, she's made it real in a way that she doesn't want to think about.  It seems Kelli WANTS more than anything to put Victoria on the team and is TRYING to come up with some way she can somehow manage to do it, but she KNOWS there's no way (as in a snowball's chance in the hottest furnace of Hades) she can possibly do it because no other rookie candidate other than Malena was an obvious standout for being cut at this point and she knows that, if she DOESN'T cut Victoria, there will be repercussions beyond what she/they have already experienced.  Kelli's been doing her absolute best to get Victoria across the finish line and onto the squad, but Victoria's self-sabotage isn't helping in any way.

Edited October 19, 2018 by EricaShadows

[Loves2Dance]

Alright y'all...the countdown is on (at least for the East Coast). Less than 2 hours away---I got my wine, my cheese ball, homemade pico de gallo and I may or may not have grabbed a slice of cake for good measure. 

Let the games begin!

*Disclaimer: yes I am a horrible person, yes I'll probably be going to hell, after tonight's episode, I'll see myself to the Counting On Prayer Closet for good measure. 

[DCC.Style.fan]

9 minutes ago, ByTor said:

Where did you find this gif of Shannon?   LOL

[ByTor]

1 minute ago, DCC.Style.fan said:

Where did you find this gif of Shannon?   LOL

Giphy search for "awesome" :)

[hannahbanana]

3 hours ago, go4luca said:

Ain't this the truth.  I keep expecting to see a thread about what color thong is Charlotte wearing.

 

2 hours ago, scorpio1031 said:

Now see, I expect Marshall to be wearing one more than I would Charlotte:)

 

27 minutes ago, go4luca said:

With all his kilts, I would think Marshall goes commando. ;o)

(waves @ Marshall just in case)

If you look at Marshall's instagram, there's no guessing. He pretty much lets it all hang out. ?

[LaurenBrook]

I don’t want people to think jenn and kash were like the sharks and jets lol I think a better way to put it is like, jenn cares a lot about maintaining the legacy of DCC as world class, and she cares about it more than she might another DCC’s feelings. Does that make sense? I don’t want to start a rumor that jenn hated kash and tried to ruin her DCC career. It was more of, this girl doesn’t sound like a DCC, she sounds dumb, I sure wouldn’t put her on appearances. Which pisses me off because it’s so judgmental but then again, I wasn’t offended by kash’s remarks on game bird and clearly a lot of people were. LOL I just need to keep my mouth shut ? 

[scorpio1031]

3 minutes ago, Loves2Dance said:

Alright y'all...the countdown is on (at least for the East Coast). Less than 2 hours away---I got my wine, my cheese ball, homemade pico de gallo and I may or may not have grabbed a slice of cake for good measure. 

Let the games begin!

*Disclaimer: yes I am a horrible person, yes I'll probably be going to hell, after tonight's episode, I'll see myself to the Counting On Prayer Closet for good measure. 

For those of us on the west coast who can't watch the show until tomorrow, please spill the tea!!!!!!!!!!  And don't forget to take a picture of yourself eating that cake!!!!!!!!!!  Maybe I will make a milkshake tomorrow:)

1 minute ago, LaurenBrook said:

I don’t want people to think jenn and kash were like the sharks and jets lol I think a better way to put it is like, jenn cares a lot about maintaining the legacy of DCC as world class, and she cares about it more than she might another DCC’s feelings. Does that make sense? I don’t want to start a rumor that jenn hated kash and tried to ruin her DCC career. It was more of, this girl doesn’t sound like a DCC, she sounds dumb, I sure wouldn’t put her on appearances. Which pisses me off because it’s so judgmental but then again, I wasn’t offended by kash’s remarks on game bird and clearly a lot of people were. LOL I just need to keep my mouth shut ? 

No, it's still petty and judgmental.

[go4luca]

7 minutes ago, Loves2Dance said:

Alright y'all...the countdown is on (at least for the East Coast). Less than 2 hours away---I got my wine, my cheese ball, homemade pico de gallo and I may or may not have grabbed a slice of cake for good measure. 

Let the games begin!

*Disclaimer: yes I am a horrible person, yes I'll probably be going to hell, after tonight's episode, I'll see myself to the Counting On Prayer Closet for good measure. 

I gave your a post a like because you make me laugh!  West Coaster looking forward to reading your commentary ahead of my viewing, lol.

[scorpio1031]

15 minutes ago, TexasBorn said:

Does that mean MT will only take a few DCCs. Show group will not be dancing by default?

Meghan is supposed to come the 2nd week of November to watch and audition dancers.  But they aren't sure of all the details as of yet.  Tess was like, well I think we will be dancing on some part of the stage......I think it will be up in the air until they get more details.  Meghan is supposed to bring backup dancers as well.

[go4luca]

4 minutes ago, LaurenBrook said:

I don’t want people to think jenn and kash were like the sharks and jets lol I think a better way to put it is like, jenn cares a lot about maintaining the legacy of DCC as world class, and she cares about it more than she might another DCC’s feelings. Does that make sense? I don’t want to start a rumor that jenn hated kash and tried to ruin her DCC career. It was more of, this girl doesn’t sound like a DCC, she sounds dumb, I sure wouldn’t put her on appearances. Which pisses me off because it’s so judgmental but then again, I wasn’t offended by kash’s remarks on game bird and clearly a lot of people were. LOL I just need to keep my mouth shut ? 

PLEASE do not keep your mouth shut!  You add so much to this board and we already lost John Galt! 

[Loves2Dance]

6 minutes ago, LaurenBrook said:

I don’t want people to think jenn and kash were like the sharks and jets lol I think a better way to put it is like, jenn cares a lot about maintaining the legacy of DCC as world class, and she cares about it more than she might another DCC’s feelings. Does that make sense? I don’t want to start a rumor that jenn hated kash and tried to ruin her DCC career. It was more of, this girl doesn’t sound like a DCC, she sounds dumb, I sure wouldn’t put her on appearances. Which pisses me off because it’s so judgmental but then again, I wasn’t offended by kash’s remarks on game bird and clearly a lot of people were. LOL I just need to keep my mouth shut ? 

Then she better be ripping VK apart tonight if she cares about being world class and iconic. 

[scorpio1031]

Just now, go4luca said:

PLEASE do not keep your mouth shut!  You add so much to this board and we already lost John Galt! 

Especially cause you play fair.  You have your favorites, but you respect other's faves.  Your comments aren't vicious mean or petty.  I've never had reason to doubt your info.

[LaurenBrook]

4 minutes ago, Loves2Dance said:

Then she better be ripping VK apart tonight if she cares about being world class and iconic. 

oh i'm pretty sure she was tough on VK in her prep classes and i don't doubt shared her concerns with Kelli and Judy.  Whether we will see that in editing, who knows. 

[Loves2Dance]

16 minutes ago, LaurenBrook said:

I don’t want people to think jenn and kash were like the sharks and jets lol I think a better way to put it is like, jenn cares a lot about maintaining the legacy of DCC as world class, and she cares about it more than she might another DCC’s feelings. Does that make sense? I don’t want to start a rumor that jenn hated kash and tried to ruin her DCC career. It was more of, this girl doesn’t sound like a DCC, she sounds dumb, I sure wouldn’t put her on appearances. Which pisses me off because it’s so judgmental but then again, I wasn’t offended by kash’s remarks on game bird and clearly a lot of people were. LOL I just need to keep my mouth shut ? 

Haha you're not getting away from us THAT easily. 

[Glamourdoll]

17 minutes ago, LaurenBrook said:

I don’t want people to think jenn and kash were like the sharks and jets lol I think a better way to put it is like, jenn cares a lot about maintaining the legacy of DCC as world class, and she cares about it more than she might another DCC’s feelings. Does that make sense? I don’t want to start a rumor that jenn hated kash and tried to ruin her DCC career. It was more of, this girl doesn’t sound like a DCC, she sounds dumb, I sure wouldn’t put her on appearances. Which pisses me off because it’s so judgmental but then again, I wasn’t offended by kash’s remarks on game bird and clearly a lot of people were. LOL I just need to keep my mouth shut ? 

We all LOVE you Laurenbrook! I am sad you post less, although I completely understand and respect why. I also think it's sad you have to clarify so things won't be taken out of context and blown out of proportion. NOT that that EVER happens here!

[LaurenBrook]

1 minute ago, KnyghtRyder said:

I agree with @go4luca, please do not stop posting or commenting or divulging. I love your posts. 

aww...well, i just never ever want something i say to bloch someone's reputation or make people here write them off as terrible humans. i try not to share anything that i haven't heard from more than one or two different people but i know from my own life how more than one person's word doesn't make something fact.  no one is 100% terrible. 

[Glamourdoll]

Just now, LaurenBrook said:

aww...well, i just never ever want something i say to bloch someone's reputation or make people here write them off as terrible humans. i try not to share anything that i haven't heard from more than one or two different people but i know from my own life how more than one person's word doesn't make something fact.  no one is 100% terrible. 

Meet me for drinks. I will have you reversing this opinion in 15 minutes, ten if you let me drive you to the bar.

[LaurenBrook]

Just now, Glamourdoll said:

Meet me for drinks. I will have you reversing this opinion in 15 minutes, ten if you let me drive you to the bar.

LMAO!!

[LLLmom]

Did I miss something??? Why did john gualt leave the page??

[LadyMsJay]

6 hours ago, nittanyvolleyball said:

I guess I'm in the minority, but Jenn is one of my favorites. Nothing compares to the pop that Holly Arielle had at point, but Jenn was really good. Plus she looks awesome pregnant.

Same. I've always loved her.

5 hours ago, ByTor said:

I'm just curious...I understand why someone stepping up would get them promoted to GL, but I'm not sure why that would have helped her get point.  Any word on how, or am I just missing something obvious? :)

Judy has made it clear that KaShara has a lot of power and projection when she dances. So has Kelli. Kash is just overall fun to watch, and her personality is cute.  I'm not sure what the original formation was, but once they had to reblock it, I'm sure it was easy for them to choose her.

4 hours ago, TexasBorn said:

I can see Tasha as point. She's extremely photogenic.

Meh. I mean she is, but she isn't a "big" performer. Like, my eyes don't go to her to see her dance. As pretty as she is, she isn't a "wow" dancer to me. She's great, but I look at people like Kash or Jenna..or Mia.

1 hour ago, scorpio1031 said:

According to the podcast, Meghan Trainor will audition DCC to get dancers for the Thanksgiving halftime.  Why can't the show run until the end of the season???  I would love to watch the auditions.

...so screw Show Group, huh?

27 minutes ago, Glamourdoll said:

Meet me for drinks. I will have you reversing this opinion in 15 minutes, ten if you let me drive you to the bar.

LMAOOOO this was sooo close to something I was going to say!!! I could change her tone in a heartbeat! lololol

[scorpio1031]

Podcast news - Shannon didn't ask the girls if they plan on coming back for next year.  He didn't ask who their besties were.  And Tess kept interrupting Tasha:/  And that Courtney gal is whiny and wants to make the show all about her.  I think if it was just Shannon and the gals it would flow better.  I also think that cause the show is a lead in to the MTT show, they really watch what they say so as to not spoil anything.  But that might be why Shannon doesn't ask great questions.

[go4luca]

Speaking of gratuitous boob shot...

[scorpio1031]

2 minutes ago, LadyMsJay said:

 

...so screw Show Group, huh

 

49 minutes ago, scorpio1031 said:

Meghan is supposed to come the 2nd week of November to watch and audition dancers.  But they aren't sure of all the details as of yet.  Tess was like, well I think we will be dancing on some part of the stage......I think it will be up in the air until they get more details.  Meghan is supposed to bring backup dancers as well.

Doesn't the whole squad usually dance during that halftime ?

[SmpIsimon]

6 hours ago, nittanyvolleyball said:

I guess I'm in the minority, but Jenn is one of my favorites. 

Agreed.

[go4luca]

Marshall, the #TBT edition. =:-O

[EricaShadows]

Sorry to expound/expand on this topic, but I thought of something while on my run (hey, I don't run FAST, but I'm certainly not walkin' :P) Anyways, I remembered some were thinking that Kelli wanted more than 36 this year.  I could certainly agree with that, especially since she was keeping so many girls for so long and was refusing to make any cuts until the last moment.  Conspiracy theory-type thinking here: What if Kelli was doing her dangdest to convince Charlotte that a squad of 40 was the way to go?  She could use the arguments that there were so many talented girls this year, why not enlarge the squad and, if that wasn't enough, look at what happened last year with 8 girls gone by the time February rolls around AND the rumor that Keyra was likely to have been cut if they hadn't lost so many girls between Finals and the end of Football season.  Kelli was probably hoping for word of the approval for a larger squad (thus having an excuse to say that Victoria "earned" her spot on the squad), but was told that she couldn't have the larger squad she wanted.  Of the girls left, Victoria and Malena are the two obvious cuts and, though Kelli wanted to keep both, she had to cut one and there was no way Kelli couldn't explain keeping Victoria over everyone else as even Lily and Tara (as the two next "weakest" dancers) being miles ahead of her in just about everything.

Now going off to hide until after the show airs (and I hope they actually cut Victoria in this episode instead of dragging it to the very last one).

Edited October 19, 2018 by EricaShadows

[sleepyjean]

5 hours ago, scorpio1031 said:

does anyone know how old Dara or Melissa K were?  They were all very mature and seemed to take everything seriously.

 

5 hours ago, MrsEVH said:

I think Dara was 18 or 19 when she made the team.

According to this, "...although it can’t be verified, it’s almost a certainty that McFarlane is the youngest Cowboy cheerleader ever. Prospective cheerleaders must be 18 to try out for the DCC, and McFarlane turned 18 just five days before tryouts."

[DCCme]

11 hours ago, klh25 said:

Me too...I am 46 and in the peri-menopause phase and I am carrying an extra 15lbs that just doesn't want to let go.  I have been pretty lucky and never struggled really, so it is particularly frustrating not being able to figure it out.

If you figure it out, let me know!  I’m in the same life spot...

[smitty97]

On 10/16/2018 at 12:00 PM, Loves2Dance said:

Lily had 5 stickers, for her to get cut was either because she did or said something egregious at the end or they couldn't risk the squad being whitewashed. They brought in 3 African American woman to training camp---they cut Jasmine early, Malena was set to go and Ashlee would have been the last one. Technically they still had Gabbi and Cianna, but they were already short on non-white vets. 

Don’t forget Brianna made it. 

[Thebiglebowski]

Here we go...intro VK clip was a doozey

[Thebiglebowski]

Maddie and Kashara are soft in the middle

And here comes the Tara cut...my heart is breaking

[Loves2Dance]

I'm drowning in my wine for this cut...I'm saving the cake for later. 

[DCCme]

I can’t watch this Tara cut.  And the Brennan edit needs to stop.

[go4luca]

2 minutes ago, Loves2Dance said:

I'm drowning in my wine for this cut...I'm saving the cake for later. 

I may need something alcoholic for Tara's cut.  It sounds tragic.

[ErinG]

“I want to help you understand how we came to this… I’m sorry but this is going to be your last night”. WHAT?!?!

[Thebiglebowski]

And my heart is broken...Tara...bless your heart...stay strong! Keep your chin up! 

[abigator]

Judy was looking at Kelli after Tara’s cut like “Seriously!? Tara before VK!?” 

[MrClean]

I have never been choked up by a cut before, but watching Tara broke my heart.

[hereforthedrama]

"Come back" "Tomorrow?"....that was heart breaking...anyone know if Tara is going to try out again?

[PBSLover]

2 hours ago, rose711 said:

Speaking for myself and not from experience as a dancer, I feel that pouring all that effort and an entire summer into training camp and then getting cut a week before the first game would be devastating.

i know it hurts any time to be cut, but I feel the longer they are in camp and bonding with everyone and working so hard every day, the more it hurts to get cut.

So I agree they don’t do anyone any favors by not cutting them when it’s been obvious for a while they aren’t going to make it.

If the TCC gets cut than won’t they know the dances better if they try out again the following year? I would also feel grateful that TPTB gave me so much time.

 

1 hour ago, EricaShadows said:

I can't immediately tell if Kelli is talking about Tara's cut or Victoria's cut in this clip, but I'm leaning towards Victoria, especially since she said, "I've come to the conclusion. . . everyone has. . . I just don't want to say it."  She's had no problems cutting vets in the past, even if everyone loves them (blonde Hannah) or she's worried about them (Kaitlyn LeGrande) plus there's been a lot more talk about Victoria with a few people saying "yes" but far more saying "no" (both with good reasons, in their minds, to support their opinions) so I don't think that particular phrase is about Tara.  Kelli's waffled SO much about talking to Victoria about things, everyone's commented on it.  Kelli's softened EVERY criticism she's given Victoria, she's tried to blame other people, she's given Victoria options and chances that no other girl's gotten.  By putting Victoria's cut into words, she's made it real in a way that she doesn't want to think about.  It seems Kelli WANTS more than anything to put Victoria on the team and is TRYING to come up with some way she can somehow manage to do it, but she KNOWS there's no way (as in a snowball's chance in the hottest furnace of Hades) she can possibly do it because no other rookie candidate other than Malena was an obvious standout for being cut at this point and she knows that, if she DOESN'T cut Victoria, there will be repercussions beyond what she/they have already experienced.  Kelli's been doing her absolute best to get Victoria across the finish line and onto the squad, but Victoria's self-sabotage isn't helping in any way.

Yup. I feel exactly the same. Holding on so tight until she just couldn’t any longer. 

 

1 hour ago, LaurenBrook said:

I don’t want people to think jenn and kash were like the sharks and jets lol I think a better way to put it is like, jenn cares a lot about maintaining the legacy of DCC as world class, and she cares about it more than she might another DCC’s feelings. Does that make sense? I don’t want to start a rumor that jenn hated kash and tried to ruin her DCC career. It was more of, this girl doesn’t sound like a DCC, she sounds dumb, I sure wouldn’t put her on appearances. Which pisses me off because it’s so judgmental but then again, I wasn’t offended by kash’s remarks on game bird and clearly a lot of people were. LOL I just need to keep my mouth shut ? 

I’m hardly a member of the royal family (opinionated New Yorker with a potty mouth) but Jenn making a judgement call over someone’s accent is prejudicial. And fucked up.

By the way, you are describing Cassie Trammel as well here. Those words came out of her mouth over and over.

And don’t keep your mouth shut. God gave it to you, use it!

 

1 hour ago, LaurenBrook said:

aww...well, i just never ever want something i say to bloch someone's reputation or make people here write them off as terrible humans. i try not to share anything that i haven't heard from more than one or two different people but i know from my own life how more than one person's word doesn't make something fact.  no one is 100% terrible. 

It’s okay. I always thought Jenn K was a bitch so you didn’t ruin her rep with me...:0]

[LadyMsJay]

It was really heartbreaking to hear and see the other girls cry when they went to embrace Tara. That really hurt.

[go4luca]

4 minutes ago, MrClean said:

I have never been choked up by a cut before, but watching Tara broke my heart.

Judy posted on the live tweet happening, that it broke hers too.  I have 2.5 hours to go to be able to see it and really don't think I'm going to be good to watch this scene.  Everyone's posts make it sound so heartrending.  What was the reason?

Edited October 19, 2018 by go4luca

[PBSLover]

36 minutes ago, EricaShadows said:

Sorry to expound/expand on this topic, but I thought of something while on my run (hey, I don't run FAST, but I'm certainly not walkin' :P) Anyways, I remembered some were thinking that Kelli wanted more than 36 this year.  I could certainly agree with that, especially since she was keeping so many girls for so long and was refusing to make any cuts until the last moment.  Conspiracy theory-type thinking here: What if Kelli was doing her dangdest to convince Charlotte that a squad of 40 was the way to go?  She could use the arguments that there were so many talented girls this year, why not enlarge the squad and, if that wasn't enough, look at what happened last year with 8 girls gone by the time February rolls around AND the rumor that Keyra was likely to have been cut if they hadn't lost so many girls between Finals and the end of Football season.  Kelli was probably hoping for word of the approval for a larger squad (thus having an excuse to say that Victoria "earned" her spot on the squad), but was told that she couldn't have the larger squad she wanted.  Of the girls left, Victoria and Malena are the two obvious cuts and, though Kelli wanted to keep both, she had to cut one and there was no way Kelli couldn't explain keeping Victoria over everyone else as even Lily and Tara (as the two next "weakest" dancers) being miles ahead of her in just about everything.

Now going off to hide until after the show airs (and I hope they actually cut Victoria in this episode instead of dragging it to the very last one).

It’s been pretty obvious that Kelli wanted a bigger squad. Kelli confirmed it when she made that comment to Judy when the girls were on the field.