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TexasBorn

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7 minutes ago, veronicamers said:

That's interesting. It makes sense. The longer you stay, the more your options for professional dance jobs dwindle. You probably also get too comfortable with that one particular style. And there are so few from this team that actually make the leap beyond DCC. Holly has the potential to. And obviously Jacie and Olivia did. 

I agree. Holly leaving DCC was a blessing in disguise. She's in her prime as a dancer. Is she 21 now?

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Thanks for your kind words. The cut was surprising, to say the least. I’m not going to battle screen names with no personal connections to DCC on a message board. Dayton is a beautiful girl and talent

Kate2006
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Tara showed so much class and grace when she said she was not going to say goodbye because she was planning on going to the games to watch her former team mates. Now THAT is someone you want on your t

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Looks to me just like the locker room pictures we see every year. She’s standing in her locker, her family jumps in a picture with her. I see nothing scandalous about it. Every year girls post picture

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14 minutes ago, veronicamers said:

That's interesting. It makes sense. The longer you stay, the more your options for professional dance jobs dwindle. You probably also get too comfortable with that one particular style. And there are so few from this team that actually make the leap beyond DCC. Holly has the potential to. And obviously Jacie and Olivia did. 

From what Jacie said, she did have to fine-tune her dancing skills post DCC.

https://www.dmagazine.com/health-fitness/2017/08/dallas-cowboys-cheerleader-keeps-high-kicking-with-the-rockettes/

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To prepare for the Rockettes audition, I needed to go back to the basics and fine-tune my dance technique. That meant a steady schedule of ballet classes, jazz classes, contemporary classes, modern classes, and tap classes. Get my ankles loose again for tap dancing. Dust off my heeled character shoes to practice dancing in. It was a lot.

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TexasBorn

17 hours ago, lizzi6692 said:

If she doesn’t know how to dance in a team, maybe she should take her “superior dance ability” and find a solo dance job. As someone else pointed out, Holly could dance circles around all the other girls, including Gina, and she knew how to fit in with everyone else. That in and of itself is a skill. And it’s one Gina clearly lacks. 

I agree.

2 minutes ago, ByTor said:

From what Jacie said, she did have to fine-tune her dancing skills post DCC.

https://www.dmagazine.com/health-fitness/2017/08/dallas-cowboys-cheerleader-keeps-high-kicking-with-the-rockettes/

Jacie is pure class.

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TexasBorn

17 hours ago, Trixi said:

So much wrong with that pic not the least being the weird shading making her boobs look circled in orange. Maybe new photographer AND airbrusher for next calender along with someone else picking which ones make the calender. I think Kelli needs to step away from that job  

I agree that Kelli should step away.

I was not impressed with her choice for the big calendar cover Lexi/Kelli? If I can't tell the difference between the two, then there's the proof. I've seen amateur Instagram pics better than that cover. The pose was so basic and the background lack bold colors.

IMHO, artistically, I like Christina's purple suit shot at sunset, the cowboy's suits with Molly, Heather, Yuko, ANY Heather O & Tasha shots. Lacey's shots, with the exception of that tacky metallic suit, and Gina in peach. Even Rachel in between the tile doorway was captivating.

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I think I would have a bigger problem with Gina or some others standing out if this was like a college dance team, who has a primary goal of winning nationals. In that case, exact precision and synchronization is a factor in the score, so I think that’s different. With the DCCs though, yes, they’re a team, but I think their primary purpose is to entertain the fans and not much else. I want to be drawn in and be wowed, so I can have favorites that aren't just based on who I think is pretty or who I’ve guessed is a nice person (even though I know none of them and don’t pretend to). I want to see POP! Therefore, the girls with some swag are the ones who become my favorites.

I think there are benefits to having some blenders on the team who are good dancers, do all the steps right, and don’t make a fuss, while not standing out, but I would be bored to tears if that was the case throughout the entire squad.

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scorpio1031

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8 minutes ago, TexasBorn said:

I agree that Kelli should step away.

I was not impressed with her choice for the big calendar cover Lexi/Kelli? If I can't tell the difference between the two, then there's the proof. I've seen amateur Instagram pics better than that cover. The pose was so basic and the background lack bold colors.

IMHO, artistically, I like Christina's purple suit shot at sunset, the cowboy's suits with Molly, Heather, Yuko, ANY Heather O & Tasha shots. Lacey's shots, with the exception of that tacky metallic suit, and Gina in peach. Even Rachel in between the tile doorway was captivating.

I actually liked Kelli's cover shot, but I think that this is a good picture as well.  Their suits advertise the Cowboys and it's like the covers of the past with multiple girls

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scorpio1031

7 minutes ago, tinabee1967 said:

I was just going to say, Christina's former tan line is showing. "(It) is alarmingly low, though." ?

Not as low as it is in some shots, but she did tend to pose that way a lot:/  I was looking at this picture as a possible cover shot and was like, uh no!

Not only that, but I don't like that suit on Rachel - squishes her boobs.  And now that I look at it, it also makes Christina look anorexic next to the other girls cause they've got curves.

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pinkandsparkly13

pinkandsparkly13

I like Gina with the straight hair. And I've liked Christina's hair straight. In fact I was thinking, I'd like to see how all the girls look with straight hair. I've always preferred it, even though I've grown to like curls too. But I was thinking they should straighten all of the girls' hair one day and take pictures. Ha 

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sATL

sATL

15 hours ago, Maven said:

I got this crazy idea tonight. You know how they have the Junior DCC camp? What about a Senior DCC camp? It would be named The Silver and Blue (get it?). Now before anyone laughs me out of the room or says it would be a joke, hear me out. Some of us who are over, say, 45, may not be able to do the jump splits, but we still dance, love the DCC style, and would like the experience DCC dance camp for a week. Maybe @ShellyB would be willing to bring the idea to TPTB?

Sorry, I just got home from Zumba class and I'm on fiyah.

not a crazy idea.. One of reasons I like this show is the exercise part of it as well as the dance. I still haven't gotten around to finding that "rubber-band-thingie" that was featured at the cowboy fit segment and I am working on the push ups with weights. I bet if I could do "Thunderstruck" I could tone and lose a few in the process. I think someone was doing some side ab-toning work too.

Make the senior DCC camp sessions virtual so we call can join in !

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nittanyvolleyball

24 minutes ago, sATL said:

not a crazy idea.. One of reasons I like this show is the exercise part of it as well as the dance. I still haven't gotten around to finding that "rubber-band-thingie" that was featured at the cowboy fit segment and I am working on the push ups with weights. I bet if I could do "Thunderstruck" I could tone and lose a few in the process. I think someone was doing some side ab-toning work too.

Make the senior DCC camp sessions virtual so we call can join in !

Were they resistance bands? Can't remember but you can find a basic set on Amazon

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31 minutes ago, nittanyvolleyball said:

Were they resistance bands? Can't remember but you can find a basic set on Amazon

yes. The first one I "found" kinda looked like it wouldn't be long enough to stand on, feet shoulder width apart and raise it up to a bicep curl.  I never had a chance to keep looking  and  now its a week later. The 2nd one had .lbs on the handles , so I didn't know which one to start with - each rope- pounds was a different color. I think the dancers had black rope (15-20 lbs)- I have to review the scene. I never had a chance to keep looking  and  now its a week later. Will add to my to-do list for this weekend . Will add to my to-do list for this weekend . 

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rl27rl

rl27rl

1 hour ago, SmpIsimon said:

Yep, it got bad.

I think it is just sad.  It was like K, J & C, were just wanting Victoria to make it so bad and making every excuse for her under the sun, but clearly made it a point that Dayton was to get no special treatment.  That picture is living proof that nepotism is still strong with them, depending on if they like the girl or not. 

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9 minutes ago, rl27rl said:

I think it is just sad.  It was like K, J & C, were just wanting Victoria to make it so bad and making every excuse for her under the sun, but clearly made it a point that Dayton was to get no special treatment.  That picture is living proof that nepotism is still strong with them, depending on if they like the girl or not. 

Has Judy said anything about her?

CrazyInAlabama

CrazyInAlabama

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I wish they would stop pulling they swimsuit bottoms down.   The suits are tiny enough already, and they're going to pull one down someday.    Christina's smile in the Cowboys suit picture is certainly awkward looking, I guess they pushed the shutter when she was moving her mouth.    

They need to spend more money and hire better photographers who know how to pose women for something besides a centerfold, and actually want women to look good.     I bet whoever does the photoshop works very hard to fix the bad pictures, of a bunch of beautiful women.     The cheerleaders deserve better than these photographers.   

I hope the makeovers tonight are good.   I can't wait to see how the bozo orange hair gets fixed.  

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58 minutes ago, sATL said:

not a crazy idea.. One of reasons I like this show is the exercise part of it as well as the dance. I still haven't gotten around to finding that "rubber-band-thingie" that was featured at the cowboy fit segment and I am working on the push ups with weights. I bet if I could do "Thunderstruck" I could tone and lose a few in the process. I think someone was doing some side ab-toning work too.

Make the senior DCC camp sessions virtual so we call can join in !

Awwww, now I actually have to watch that part to see what you are talking about:)

scorpio1031

scorpio1031

5 minutes ago, rl27rl said:

You know, now that you say that, I take it back, maybe it is just K & C . . . but there is also editing  . . . .

 

2 minutes ago, SmpIsimon said:

From what I heard Judy was never a fan, but was (as she often is) overruled.

She's had no opinion, no comments, no compliments, etc.  Personally, I think she was never happy with the whole scheme to bring her into camp and figures it's safer to just keep quiet.

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SmpIsimon

21 minutes ago, rl27rl said:

I think it is just sad.  It was like K, J & C, were just wanting Victoria to make it so bad and making every excuse for her under the sun, but clearly made it a point that Dayton was to get no special treatment.  That picture is living proof that nepotism is still strong with them, depending on if they like the girl or not. 

It's almost like the universe was watching out for us fans.  K & C were doing all they could to ignore all objections (and the reality that Victoria is heavy and can't dance) and put Victoria on the team, but Victoria's shocking weight gain and her egregious lies to the powers that be made that impossible.

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Trixi

Trixi

50 minutes ago, sATL said:

yes. The first one I "found" kinda looked like it wouldn't be long enough to stand on, feet shoulder width apart and raise it up to a bicep curl.  I never had a chance to keep looking  and  now its a week later. The 2nd one had .lbs on the handles , so I didn't know which one to start with - each rope- pounds was a different color. I think the dancers had black rope (15-20 lbs)- I have to review the scene. I never had a chance to keep looking  and  now its a week later. Will add to my to-do list for this weekend . Will add to my to-do list for this weekend . 

U can get a 3 pak of just the bands at Walmart with different tensions FYI 

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TexasBorn

TexasBorn

26 minutes ago, SmpIsimon said:

It's almost like the universe was watching out for us fans.  K & C were doing all they could to ignore all objections (and the reality that Victoria is heavy and can't dance) and put Victoria on the team, but Victoria's shocking weight gain and her egregious lies to the powers that be made that impossible.

Or maybe they do take what the board says into consideration?

scorpio1031

scorpio1031

1 minute ago, Trixi said:

U can get a 3 pak of just the bands at Walmart with different tensions FYI 

Ok I watched.  Don't get the ones with the handles.  If you get the bands, you can change tension just by wrapping them around your wrist or shortening them.  They gave me those in PT and then this past year, I used them to build my strength back up after being sick.  It's hard to explain, but the handles don't feel as secure.  YouTube has lots of great videos if you put in "resistance bands" or just "bands"  

I was wondering if VK was still working out with her trainer once she got into TC??

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UnicornKicks

UnicornKicks

36 minutes ago, scorpio1031 said:

 

She's had no opinion, no comments, no compliments, etc.  Personally, I think she was never happy with the whole scheme to bring her into camp and figures it's safer to just keep quiet.

Judy kept her mouth shut and neutral bc first of all, she was not about to revisit CASSIE DRAMA 2.0.  No matter what she would say or do about Vic or Dayton, somebody would throw up Cassie, even though she retired years and years ago. Say something good, and she's lenient to legacies, bc Cassie. Say something bad, she's too hard on legacies, bc Cassie. Judy can't win so best to stay silent. 

Second, Judy actually cares about the friendship with Shelly and Tina, so just let Kelli do her job and make that decisions. Judy knows by now that she don't have the final say, but will do her best whip whover makes it into shape. 

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Tarode

18 hours ago, JohnGalt said:

Rookie Rachel is in Kashara’s group and in that video. I made the same mistake, probably because I always forget about rookie Rachel and never notice her in group dance videos.

Oh yes, I guess we need to specify which Rachel! You're right about Rookie Rachel being in the group. I thought the comment was about 2nd year, brunette Rachel.

CrazyInAlabama

CrazyInAlabama

Poor Christina!     Preserved on the internet for all time to come.   

I love Kelli's blue dress, but I hate the open shoulder part.    

I noticed someone posted a picture of one of the former dancers from the Bring It! show, standing next to one of the DCC posters and saying she thinks she can do that!   No way.   They're not technically trained dancers in that group, and definitely not going to fit the uniform.     Dreams are nice, but delusions are something else.   If she ever even comes to auditions, they'll definitely put her in the 'no way' group.  

EricaShadows

EricaShadows

4 hours ago, scorpio1031 said:

I actually liked Kelli's cover shot, but I think that this is a good picture as well.  Their suits advertise the Cowboys and it's like the covers of the past with multiple girls

I would REALLY love this picture to be on the cover of the calendar, especially if Christina wasn't there and they had almost any other blonde cheerleader in there.  There had to be girls who are prettier than she is to choose from.  She's trying WAY too hard to be sexy and classy, but her attempt seems sleazy instead.

 

2 hours ago, rl27rl said:

I think it is just sad.  It was like K, J & C, were just wanting Victoria to make it so bad and making every excuse for her under the sun, but clearly made it a point that Dayton was to get no special treatment.  That picture is living proof that nepotism is still strong with them, depending on if they like the girl or not. 

It seems like Kelli and Charlotte thought that Dayton would be the so-called "obvious" choice for the nepotism claim because her mom works for the organization and had auditioned before and hoped that Victoria would slide in under the radar without people paying attention to her, even though her mom is well known to people who have watched previous seasons (not just us).  They didn't seem to care what people said before the show started because the fans hadn't seen what they saw in Victoria, but once the outcry started in the first several episodes about how much Victoria was shoved down our throats in an attempt to make us care about, and like, her (which seems to have failed spectacularly, no matter what people on Facebook say), they had to change tactics and hide her.

2 hours ago, SmpIsimon said:

From what I heard Judy was never a fan, but was (as she often is) overruled.

I'm not surprised as Judy is often overruled though she should have equal power to Kelli in choosing the squad.  If those two can't agree on whether or not a girl should be in Training Camp (or whatever round they're at), only then should Charlotte step in and make a choice.  In fact, given that there's dancing involved, Judy should have more say than Kelli (mainly Kelli seems to care more about how pretty a girl is then if she can dance).

2 hours ago, scorpio1031 said:

She's had no opinion, no comments, no compliments, etc.  Personally, I think she was never happy with the whole scheme to bring her into camp and figures it's safer to just keep quiet.

I'd say so, especially since of the Cassie issue (in which she can't win, but the decision was taken out of her hands to a degree because she didn't make the final decisions either way, though she likely knew what they were).  However, Judy knows she's in a no-win situation: either keep her mouth shut and accept that Victoria gets a free pass to Training Camp with the likelihood of making the squad or speak up and possibly be shut out of more than she already is.  If I wanted to go full-blown conspiracy idiot, I'd say that she didn't want to get fired for saying she didn't want Victoria in Training Camp.  She would know what the likelihood of that being and she probably didn't even want the thought to enter their minds.

2 hours ago, SmpIsimon said:

It's almost like the universe was watching out for us fans.  K & C were doing all they could to ignore all objections (and the reality that Victoria is heavy and can't dance) and put Victoria on the team, but Victoria's shocking weight gain and her egregious lies to the powers that be made that impossible.

If Victoria hadn't lied about the nutritionist, she probably would have made the squad, weight gain or now.  Unless she was completely bulging out of the shorts at the very end of Camp (which is likely), they would have found a way to hide it as much as they could and she STILL would have made the squad.  Any lies Victoria told up until then could easily have been explained away, but, once she lied about the nutritionist, then all bets were off and they were FORCED to take a look at the situation (i.e. Victoria didn't want help and she thought she was perfect/amazing just as she was, despite the weight gain).

1 hour ago, UnicornKicks said:

Judy kept her mouth shut and neutral bc first of all, she was not about to revisit CASSIE DRAMA 2.0.  No matter what she would say or do about Vic or Dayton, somebody would throw up Cassie, even though she retired years and years ago. Say something good, and she's lenient to legacies, bc Cassie. Say something bad, she's too hard on legacies, bc Cassie. Judy can't win so best to stay silent. 

Second, Judy actually cares about the friendship with Shelly and Tina, so just let Kelli do her job and make that decisions. Judy knows by now that she don't have the final say, but will do her best whip whover makes it into shape. 

See above and I totally agree.  I'd also add that Judy probably didn't want to take ANY of the blame Tina was sure to blast their way if Victoria didn't make the squad.  By making sure that Kelli (and Charlotte) make all the decisions regarding Victoria, they HAD to take all of the blame, which is likely to affect the friendship between Tina and Kelli somewhat, depending on how obsessed Tina was with Victoria making the squad (even going so far as to possibly/probably having traded in favors to get her a guaranteed spot).

I still wish the cameras had caught Victoria bragging about being guaranteed a spot in the next round/Training Camp/squad and had actually been aired (or will be aired) at some point as well as Charlotte and Kelli actually saying something along the lines of "Victoria is NOT up for discussion.  She WILL be moving to the next round/making Training Camp."  Those scenes, either in the show or as bonus clips would be a-fricking-amazing.

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TexasBorn

TexasBorn

5 minutes ago, EricaShadows said:

I would REALLY love this picture to be on the cover of the calendar, especially if Christina wasn't there and they had almost any other blonde cheerleader in there.  There had to be girls who are prettier than she is to choose from.  She's trying WAY too hard to be sexy and classy, but her attempt seems sleazy instead.

 

It seems like Kelli and Charlotte thought that Dayton would be the so-called "obvious" choice for the nepotism claim because her mom works for the organization and had auditioned before and hoped that Victoria would slide in under the radar without people paying attention to her, even though her mom is well known to people who have watched previous seasons (not just us).  They didn't seem to care what people said before the show started because the fans hadn't seen what they saw in Victoria, but once the outcry started in the first several episodes about how much Victoria was shoved down our throats in an attempt to make us care about, and like, her (which seems to have failed spectacularly, no matter what people on Facebook say), they had to change tactics and hide her.

I'm not surprised as Judy is often overruled though she should have equal power to Kelli in choosing the squad.  If those two can't agree on whether or not a girl should be in Training Camp (or whatever round they're at), only then should Charlotte step in and make a choice.  In fact, given that there's dancing involved, Judy should have more say than Kelli (mainly Kelli seems to care more about how pretty a girl is then if she can dance).

I'd say so, especially since of the Cassie issue (in which she can't win, but the decision was taken out of her hands to a degree because she didn't make the final decisions either way, though she likely knew what they were).  However, Judy knows she's in a no-win situation: either keep her mouth shut and accept that Victoria gets a free pass to Training Camp with the likelihood of making the squad or speak up and possibly be shut out of more than she already is.  If I wanted to go full-blown conspiracy idiot, I'd say that she didn't want to get fired for saying she didn't want Victoria in Training Camp.  She would know what the likelihood of that being and she probably didn't even want the thought to enter their minds.

If Victoria hadn't lied about the nutritionist, she probably would have made the squad, weight gain or now.  Unless she was completely bulging out of the shorts at the very end of Camp (which is likely), they would have found a way to hide it as much as they could and she STILL would have made the squad.  Any lies Victoria told up until then could easily have been explained away, but, once she lied about the nutritionist, then all bets were off and they were FORCED to take a look at the situation (i.e. Victoria didn't want help and she thought she was perfect/amazing just as she was, despite the weight gain).

See above and I totally agree.  I'd also add that Judy probably didn't want to take ANY of the blame Tina was sure to blast their way if Victoria didn't make the squad.  By making sure that Kelli (and Charlotte) make all the decisions regarding Victoria, they HAD to take all of the blame, which is likely to affect the friendship between Tina and Kelli somewhat, depending on how obsessed Tina was with Victoria making the squad (even going so far as to possibly/probably having traded in favors to get her a guaranteed spot).

I still wish the cameras had caught Victoria bragging about being guaranteed a spot in the next round/Training Camp/squad and had actually been aired (or will be aired) at some point as well as Charlotte and Kelli actually saying something along the lines of "Victoria is NOT up for discussion.  She WILL be moving to the next round/making Training Camp."  Those scenes, either in the show or as bonus clips would be a-fricking-amazing.

It is a perfect cover photo, but put your hand over Christina's photo and see the difference ,,, so much more marketable.

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1 hour ago, PrincessLeia said:

Doubtful 

I think they do.  I’ve been on this board for 4 years.  Everything that we have hated (jay workout segments, Melissa shoved down our throat) has been changed.  Seriously, we are the best focus group they have to go off of. 

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TexasBorn

TexasBorn

Just now, pizzaandcatsrlife said:

We are 

I think they do.  I’ve been on this board for 4 years.  Everything that we have hated (jay workout segments, Melissa shoved down our throat) has been changed.  Seriously, we are the best focus group they have to go off of. 

And Ramos is gone, too. LOVE Nick F.

2 minutes ago, TexasBorn said:

And Ramos is gone, too. LOVE Nick F.

The VK backlash started months before the show.

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EricaShadows

EricaShadows

9 minutes ago, TexasBorn said:

The VK backlash started months before the show.

That's the only things they WOULDN'T have changed and would have ignored us entirely about her.  That is, until VICTORIA did herself in.  Otherwise, they would have put her on the squad (probably in group 1 with an eye to making her a 2nd GL in that group, then to GL in a few years) with no problem. 

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