Finals, Training Camp and Social Media

[pinkandsparkly13]

56 minutes ago, IzzyEnd said:

You know what, I am blind in one eye which makes for some funny moments. One happened today looking at the team shot when I thought Jesika was wearing some really weird blue fabric chaps on her legs. Her legs melted into the sleeves of the girls in front of her. I laughed so hard and realized it was my eyes that were warped instead. HA! Geeze, where is that eye doctor Jayln used. I am a mess. 

Haha I see that with Jessika there.

[KatieC]

1 hour ago, MamaV said:

Here’s my CMT wish list for next season:

1. Show a “pony tail” night when K&J are not present and the practice is held by group leaders or other staff

2. Vet makeovers 

3. Uniform and costume production, possibly with Lisa the seamstress

4. Follow a few girls who were cut as they prepare for 2019 auditions...real prep classes (not the class Kitty holds for finalists to polish their solos) and anything else they are doing to get ready to make a comeback

 

Any other ideas?

Great ideas! 

[Jesslyn]

1 hour ago, MamaV said:

Here’s my CMT wish list for next season:

1. Show a “pony tail” night when K&J are not present and the practice is held by group leaders or other staff

2. Vet makeovers 

3. Uniform and costume production, possibly with Lisa the seamstress

4. Follow a few girls who were cut as they prepare for 2019 auditions...real prep classes (not the class Kitty holds for finalists to polish their solos) and anything else they are doing to get ready to make a comeback

 

Any other ideas?

Definitley not 4.!!! 

[MTTFan]

1 minute ago, Jesslyn said:

Definitley not 4.!!! 

Can't you just see CMT choosing VK for this -- Tk may get her show yet.  :(

[JustRosie]

8 minutes ago, MTTFan said:

Can't you just see CMT choosing VK for this -- Tk may get her show yet.  :(

Definitely didn’t have VK in mind for this! Lol. Was thinking about the worthy TCC who were cut! ?

[MTTFan]

2 minutes ago, MamaV said:

Definitely didn’t have VK in mind for this! Lol. Was thinking about the worthy TCC who were cut! ?

I think this idea would have been good a couple of years ago -- they could have followed Christina, Brennan or Briana -- 

This year maybe Lily?  Or maybe Tara following a vet who gets her mojo back?

[CowboysFanatic]

4 hours ago, IzzyEnd said:

@CowboysFanatic , I live in Charlotte NC and have met some of these ladies.  Not friendly, not approachable and weirdly suspicious of anyone remotely good looking near them. Briana seems thankful, completely different and a sincere person. I spent time on the Earnheart ranch and the husbands are a complete night and day to the wives and "extras" hanging around.  Dale loved buzzing around his ranch with beers and ATVs, the MRS and crew have completely different lives. Thank goodness Briana has found a sisterhood who are loyal to eachother.

Well, I only know of Mariel through following a close friend of hers' on social media. I didn't think to start following her until after she retired as a cheerleader, but she doesn't seem like the kind of person that you described. I'd ask Briana what it was like to have her and Whitney as team mates and friends, but I think I'd come across as nosy.

[Jesslyn]

18 minutes ago, MTTFan said:

I think this idea would have been good a couple of years ago -- they could have followed Christina, Brennan or Briana -- 

This year maybe Lily?  Or maybe Tara following a vet who gets her mojo back?

As much as I’d love to watch that, because i like both of them a lot, they would be using them for $ again...bad enough to have an unfair cut once. And I do think both cuts were unwarranted. I would never do it unless I DID have a guaranteed spot behind the scenes, and even then maybe not, because you already know what goes on, and eh, it’s not that great. 

[Loves2Dance]

23 minutes ago, MTTFan said:

I think this idea would have been good a couple of years ago -- they could have followed Christina, Brennan or Briana -- 

This year maybe Lily?  Or maybe Tara following a vet who gets her mojo back?

Jasmine is back in prep classes as is Lily. I'd also pick a girl or two who made finals but not TCC. And then maybe Tara, if she plans to come back. 

[Jesslyn]

1 minute ago, Loves2Dance said:

Jasmine is back in prep classes as is Lily. I'd also pick a girl or two who made finals but not TCC. And then maybe Tara, if she plans to come back. 

Tara’s Instagram shows her with Jasmine. Don’t know how to link. 

[SmpIsimon]

2 hours ago, MamaV said:

Here’s my CMT wish list for next season:

1. Show a “pony tail” night when K&J are not present and the practice is held by group leaders or other staff

2. Vet makeovers 

3. Uniform and costume production, possibly with Lisa the seamstress

4. Follow a few girls who were cut as they prepare for 2019 auditions...real prep classes (not the class Kitty holds for finalists to polish their solos) and anything else they are doing to get ready to make a comeback

 

Any other ideas?

Yes.

5.  No Victoria.

6.  No Tina.

7.  No Melissa.

[Loves2Dance]

7 minutes ago, Jesslyn said:

Tara’s Instagram shows her with Jasmine. Don’t know how to link. 

Tara & Jasmine

I see this, but not sure that is an indication that she's coming back. 

3 minutes ago, SmpIsimon said:

Yes.

5.  No Victoria.

6.  No Tina.

7.  No Melissa.

I see your 5-6-7 and raise you an 8...

8. No Kelli Finglass

Edited October 27, 2018 by Loves2Dance

[DCC-UK]

2 hours ago, MamaV said:

Here’s my CMT wish list for next season:

1. Show a “pony tail” night when K&J are not present and the practice is held by group leaders or other staff

2. Vet makeovers 

3. Uniform and costume production, possibly with Lisa the seamstress

4. Follow a few girls who were cut as they prepare for 2019 auditions...real prep classes (not the class Kitty holds for finalists to polish their solos) and anything else they are doing to get ready to make a comeback

 

Any other ideas?

I’d love to see more outside of DCC stuff, like what do the girls do for work and life outside of the dance studio. 

 

It would be nice to have an introduction to all of the TCCs because they always seem to focus on a select couple (here’s looking at you, VK). 

[MTTFan]

11 minutes ago, Loves2Dance said:

Tara & Jasmine

I see this, but not sure that is an indication that she's coming back. 

I see your 5-6-7 and raise you an 8...

8. No Kelli Finglass

Who would we nominate to take over as DCC Director?  

I would vote Judy if only because she would put dance over everything else (not that everything else isn't important, but I think she is more attuned with the "world class" ideal.)

[lkxydhfinl ghsdv]

6 hours ago, Stee said:

• Surprised that Lacey and Kashara are not where Gina and Heather are placed - that would be the most obvious place for them. 
• Extra surprised that Tess and Alexis are placed in the front as well - I'd have put Tasha and/or Savannah in one of their places!
• Also surprised Heather is so up-in-front, after what JohnGalt said about her not being in Kelli's good books.  Too bad, she's my favorite!
• The worst row to be standing is second from the top: Amber, Madeline, Caroline, Gabby.  You can barely see their heads!
• Overall, not one of my favorite layouts - I liked last year's much better!

That's funny because so many people dogged the layout from last year!!  Kinda like what's happening this year...

[Loves2Dance]

3 minutes ago, MTTFan said:

Who would we nominate to take over as DCC Director?  

I would vote Judy if only because she would put dance over everything else (not that everything else isn't important, but I think she is more attuned with the "world class" ideal.)

I'd hire from the outside. I feel like they need a fresh set of eyes in there. I think Judy will last in her role for a few more years and then eventually get replaced by Shelly or someone at her level in structure. I could see Jenn K or even Jinelle one day getting there, but the DCC is big money and they need someone with a solid business background to keep that ball rolling. 

[SanDiegoGal]

5 hours ago, bigskygirl said:

VK got so much attention it reminded me of the dreaded Season 8 aka the Morgan Saga. I hope CMT, Kelli and Charlotte had learn their lesson in Season 8 about focusing on one girl too much, but when Season 9 came around and it became Melissa the Mentor pushing for Breelan to make the team, I lost all hope. I hate to think what will happen if Victoria tries out again next year.

The only good benefit of VK getting her own show next season would be that I don't have to watch it, and I could watch everyone else on MTT. :-)

[MTTFan]

3 minutes ago, Loves2Dance said:

I'd hire from the outside. I feel like they need a fresh set of eyes in there. I think Judy will last in her role for a few more years and then eventually get replaced by Shelly or someone at her level in structure. I could see Jenn K or even Jinelle one day getting there, but the DCC is big money and they need someone with a solid business background to keep that ball rolling. 

Good point -- I could see them hiring away the director from the Flight Crew -- she has a DCC background and is far enough removed that she would be a "new set of eyes."

I would go with Jinelle over Jenn K.  Something about Jenn just rubs me wrong. I can't tell you what it is but there you have it.

[Loves2Dance]

If VK had been cut earlier, she could have pulled a Dayton. I doubt RC would be banging on her door, but she could have at least tried out for the Mavs or the Ice Angels. Gotten some real pro team experience, or experience their audition style. 

Just now, MTTFan said:

Good point -- I could see them hiring away the director from the Flight Crew -- she has a DCC background and is far enough removed that she would be a "new set of eyes."

I would go with Jinelle over Jenn K.  Something about Jenn just rubs me wrong. I can't tell you what it is but there you have it.

Jinelle as a Kelli replacement, Jenn K has a Judy replacement. But years and years and years down the road for either. 

[SanDiegoGal]

33 minutes ago, SmpIsimon said:

Yes.

5.  No Victoria.

6.  No Tina.

7.  No Melissa.

Amen, Amen, and Amen.

Add Kitty becomes mute, so Jinelle replaces her as technical coach, and you've got a deal.

[lkxydhfinl ghsdv]

39 minutes ago, Loves2Dance said:

Jasmine is back in prep classes as is Lily. I'd also pick a girl or two who made finals but not TCC. And then maybe Tara, if she plans to come back. 

Me, too!  There are eleven girls from semis, finals and TC that I really hope come back!!

[MTTFan]

2 minutes ago, SanDiegoGal said:

Amen, Amen, and Amen.

Add Kitty becomes mute, so Jinelle replaces her as technical coach, and you've got a deal.

I would back Jinelle opening up her own studio -- we could call it "the Oz factory"

 

(think about it peeps :) )

[LynneH]

3 hours ago, Jesslyn said:

Does jalyn’s eye look swollen in here too? (First pic)

She is the only one not smiling, I think if they all did that, it would look like a mass smug photo. 

I'm not sure how much time has passed since the Jets photo, but she's obviously lost a significant (for her) amount of weight.  One of the "cons" of being under weight is it makes you look older (IMO). The face makeup in the Jets phot is the same shade as the rest of her body.  However, in the DCC photo her forehead is shiny and her face make up is extremely pale compared to her belly and darker legs.

6 hours ago, Stee said:

• Surprised that Lacey and Kashara are not where Gina and Heather are placed - that would be the most obvious place for them. 
• Extra surprised that Tess and Alexis are placed in the front as well - I'd have put Tasha and/or Savannah in one of their places!
• Also surprised Heather is so up-in-front, after what JohnGalt said about her not being in Kelli's good books.  Too bad, she's my favorite!
• The worst row to be standing is second from the top: Amber, Madeline, Caroline, Gabby.  You can barely see their heads!
• Overall, not one of my favorite layouts - I liked last year's much better!

I'm not a fan of this group photo because there is too much space between the first three rows, then you have the back three rows so close together.  The majority of team have the exact same hairstyle and length and color "tone" so they all kind of just "blend" together.  No one stands out. 

[Safefortheplanet]

19 hours ago, go4luca said:

ETA @CPA1967's votes and my original post went poof.

Oh well.  This one includes @sleepyjean the author of this vote, herself.  Attachments are clickable for larger versions.

Looks like Lauren is in the lead and heading towards the club house turn.

Contrary to popular belief, I do have a life and a 103lb Labrador to feed dinner so exiting stage left.

p.s.:  If you included more than the allotted 3 picks, you're not on here.  Those that couldn't decide on their 3rd pick, I included your first two only.

My top three: Heather, Yuko, Savannah

[Newmanbritt]

16 minutes ago, Safefortheplanet said:

ETA @CPA1967's votes and my original post went poof.

Oh well.  This one includes @sleepyjean the author of this vote, herself.  Attachments are clickable for larger versions.

Looks like Lauren is in the lead and heading towards the club house turn.

Contrary to popular belief, I do have a life and a 103lb Labrador to feed dinner so exiting stage left.

p.s.:  If you included more than the allotted 3 picks, you're not on here.  Those that couldn't decide on their 3rd pick, I included your first two only.

My top 3 would be Heather Bridget & Gina

[Safefortheplanet]

On 10/25/2018 at 7:10 PM, DCCFan12 said:

This is such a hard question considering there are so many beautiful (inside and out) girls on this team! However, my favs are:

 

Overall: Bridget, Lauren, Gina

 

Rookie Edition: Bridget, Cianna, Daphne 

My rookie edition: Bridget, Cianna, Taylor

[sleepyjean]

57 minutes ago, MTTFan said:

Good point -- I could see them hiring away the director from the Flight Crew -- she has a DCC background and is far enough removed that she would be a "new set of eyes."

I would go with Jinelle over Jenn K.  Something about Jenn just rubs me wrong. I can't tell you what it is but there you have it.

I can't see them hiring anyone away from another NFL team, since they don't see any of those teams as on their same level.

38 minutes ago, LynneH said:

I'm not sure how much time has passed since the Jets photo, but she's obviously lost a significant (for her) amount of weight. 

Photo was shot spring/summer 2017.

[PBSLover]

40 minutes ago, LynneH said:

I'm not sure how much time has passed since the Jets photo, but she's obviously lost a significant (for her) amount of weight.  One of the "cons" of being under weight is it makes you look older (IMO). The face makeup in the Jets phot is the same shade as the rest of her body.  However, in the DCC photo her forehead is shiny and her face make up is extremely pale compared to her belly and darker legs.

For me, it’s that stupid center part. Side parts are way prettier. Jalyn, please change your part. It will look SO MUCH BETTER.

[IzzyEnd]

1 hour ago, CowboysFanatic said:

Well, I only know of Mariel through following a close friend of hers' on social media. I didn't think to start following her until after she retired as a cheerleader, but she doesn't seem like the kind of person that you described. I'd ask Briana what it was like to have her and Whitney as team mates and friends, but I think I'd come across as nosy.

I was referring to the race life circles. It changes them. Honestly, if you saw what they face as far as the environment you'd get it. Each on their own act completely different than when in a group. They have good reason to be guarded. I am not a personal friend, my contact was professional only. I am just glad Briana is with a group that knows how to weather the storms together. I no longer handle projects for that race group. 

You know that has me wondering. Have any of the DCC gone on to marry players? I imagine the answers belong in Former DCC, Since I am still new, can someone let me know where to find that? Curious...

[IzzyEnd]

I have a question for those who know how to freeze frame and catch the moments people like me miss.

But when they announced the group leaders, at one point after a dancing clip, Lacy looked nearly over the moon. She had lead the dance in the clip, Kash was behind her. It almost made me think initially she may have thought being GL 1 would mean she was point. Maybe I am getting things confused. But she seemed so happy,  AM I crazy? (Ah second hand, don't answer that part of the question)

[UnicornKicks]

Kelli isnt going anywhere anytime soon. The Jones Family are happy with her and she just turned 50 so nowhere near retirement.

[hannahbanana]

2 hours ago, MTTFan said:

Who would we nominate to take over as DCC Director?  

I would vote Judy if only because she would put dance over everything else (not that everything else isn't important, but I think she is more attuned with the "world class" ideal.)

I want to see Judy take the lead and Kelli have to sit there and not say anything like Judy does now (& I just read somewhere that Judy said Kelli kicks her under the table when she doesn't want her to say anything ? -- I want Judy to get the chance to kick Kelli). ?

[heckkitty]

My rookie edition: Ashlee, Bridget, Hannah. But I could trade those 3 out for Jaylyn, Cianna, & Brennan, very easily. 

[tinabee1967]

8 hours ago, bigskygirl said:

VK got so much attention it reminded me of the dreaded Season 8 aka the Morgan Saga. I hope CMT, Kelli and Charlotte had learn their lesson in Season 8 about focusing on one girl too much, but when Season 9 came around and it became Melissa the Mentor pushing for Breelan to make the team, I lost all hope. I hate to think what will happen if Victoria tries out again next year.

Geez, Morgan was so annoying and whiny. She was ridiculous. Breelan I liked. Her segments did not bother me, but I hated how Melissa found all of these ways to make Breelan emotionally break down and then pretty much tell her not to cry. That sucked. 

[CowboysFanatic]

7 hours ago, IzzyEnd said:

I was referring to the race life circles. It changes them. Honestly, if you saw what they face as far as the environment you'd get it. Each on their own act completely different than when in a group. They have good reason to be guarded. I am not a personal friend, my contact was professional only. I am just glad Briana is with a group that knows how to weather the storms together. I no longer handle projects for that race group. 

You know that has me wondering. Have any of the DCC gone on to marry players? I imagine the answers belong in Former DCC, Since I am still new, can someone let me know where to find that? Curious...

Oh okay. I misunderstood what you were saying so I apologize. 

Paige Elaine (cheered 2013-15) is married Cowboys player, Jeff Heath, and they're expecting their first child.

Edited October 28, 2018 by CowboysFanatic

[TexasBorn]

3 hours ago, SanDiegoGal said:

Amen, Amen, and Amen.

Add Kitty becomes mute, so Jinelle replaces her as technical coach, and you've got a deal.

Who do I have to pay and/or sleep with to have this happen?!

[pisces125]

I don't get the Kelli hate.  OK she wasn't so great this season based on her favoring VK so much.  But what really shocked me is I've always thought Kitty had (overly harsh) but accurate critiques.  Then this season she seemed to lose ALL credibility 

[Loves2Dance]

My rookie top 3 are Bridget, Jalyn and Erin. 

3 hours ago, Tootie said:

Me, too!  There are eleven girls from semis, finals and TC that I really hope come back!!

Can you name them?

[ATLGirl]

9 hours ago, SmpIsimon said:

Lauren looks really small in the squad photo, like a Skipper doll in a sea of Barbies. 

Oh my gosh! She DOES!

 

They just need to crank her arm and she'll grow a few inches. ;-)

[pisces125]

I think Cianna and Daphne could have point in the future.  I adore Ashlee.  But I also love Gabby, Hannah, Alanna, Briana!

Taylor and Rookie Rachel I'm not so into.  Don't really care for Caroline but I don't feel I got to know her this season at all.

Edited October 27, 2018 by pisces125

[MTTFan]

19 minutes ago, pisces125 said:

I don't get the Kelli hate.  OK she wasn't so great this season based on her favoring VK so much.  But what really shocked me is I've always thought Kitty had (overly harsh) but accurate critiques.  Then this season she seemed to lose ALL credibility 

I think "hate" of Kelli maybe a mischaracterization.  I think what people are frustrated with is the idea that this heretofore strong-willed woman who is all about the "world-class mantra" became a gutless wonder and showed an incredible lack of judgment in picking TCC candidates (I am sorry folks Melana should never have made into camp), keeping VK when she had long since worn out her welcome and cutting Tara and keeping Christine.

Edited October 27, 2018 by MTTFan

[pisces125]

1 minute ago, MTTFan said:

I think "hate" of Kelli maybe a mischaracterization.  I think what people are frustrated with is the idea that this heretofore strong-willed woman who is all about the "world-class mantra" became a gutless wonder because she showed an incredible lack of judgment in picking TCC candidates (I sorry folks Melana should never have made into camp), keeping VK when she had long worn out her welcome and cutting Tara and keeping Christine.

ok, I get your point.  I saw Kitty singling out Tara but I guess it is true that in the end Kelli is the one who decided to cut her. 

[ATLGirl]

2 hours ago, IzzyEnd said:

I was referring to the race life circles. It changes them. Honestly, if you saw what they face as far as the environment you'd get it. Each on their own act completely different than when in a group. They have good reason to be guarded. I am not a personal friend, my contact was professional only. I am just glad Briana is with a group that knows how to weather the storms together. I no longer handle projects for that race group. 

You know that has me wondering. Have any of the DCC gone on to marry players? I imagine the answers belong in Former DCC, Since I am still new, can someone let me know where to find that? Curious...

Thank you for sharing that about Briana. I have been very curious about her since she tried out last year. My husband and I lived in Nashville from 2003-2005 when he was in law school and became Titans fans. We are from Atlanta, where the Falcons have a very lackluster fan base. When we lived in Nashville, the whole town went nuts on game day despite the fact their record was often worse than the Falcons' record. We liked Coach Jeff Fisher a lot, too. We are still Titans fans even though we moved back to Atlanta. I have been rooting for Briana to make DCC and was so glad she did. She seems like a genuinely nice person so I'm glad all that hard work paid off for her.

[Loves2Dance]

21 minutes ago, MTTFan said:

I think "hate" of Kelli maybe a mischaracterization.  I think what people are frustrated with is the idea that this heretofore strong-willed woman who is all about the "world-class mantra" became a gutless wonder and showed an incredible lack of judgment in picking TCC candidates (I am sorry folks Melana should never have made into camp), keeping VK when she had long since worn out her welcome and cutting Tara and keeping Christine.

This. I don't hate Kelli Finglass. I think she's an ineffective leader who should be replaced. 

And it's not just this season. This season just highlighted it the most. 

[sleepyjean]

5 hours ago, Loves2Dance said:

Jasmine is back in prep classes as is Lily. I'd also pick a girl or two who made finals but not TCC. And then maybe Tara, if she plans to come back. 

How great would it be if you were talking about Jasmine Goode?

3 hours ago, UnicornKicks said:

Kelli isnt going anywhere anytime soon. The Jones Family are happy with her and she just turned 50 so nowhere near retirement.

And Jinelle and Jenn Amburn will be long gone by the time Kelli is ready to retire. I can see Jenn throwing her hat back in the ring for the job, but I don't think she will still be working for the DCC 10-15 years from now. The one person I will be shocked NOT to see when the time comes to choose a successor is Jackie Bob Pearson. This industry seems to be her life.

2 hours ago, tinabee1967 said:

Breelan I liked. Her segments did not bother me, but I hated how Melissa found all of these ways to make Breelan emotionally break down and then pretty much tell her not to cry. That sucked. 

I like Melissa and I don't remember her being manipulative in that way. I'll have to re-watch that season. If that's really the case, it will change the way I feel about MRS.

Edited October 28, 2018 by sleepyjean

[lkxydhfinl ghsdv]

1 hour ago, Loves2Dance said:

Can you name them?

Here are the eleven girls that I hope to see again next year...

[pisces125]

6 minutes ago, sleepyjean said:

How great would it be if you were talking about Jasmine Goode?

And Jinelle and Jenn Amburn will be long gone by the time Kelli is ready to retire.

I like Melissa and I don't remember her being manipulative in that way. I'll have to re-watch that season. If that's really the case, it will change the way I feel about MRS.

I thought Melissa segments were interesting and gave us another look at the girls UNTIL this season.  This season, Melissa irritated me.  It seemed like she was trying too hard to make sure she was featured, like when she kept talking about the girls' abs during SG auditions.  Yes most of the girls are in great shape... it's time for you to be a judge, not time for you to make jokes about how you want abs

Edited October 28, 2018 by pisces125
typo

[bigskygirl]

3 minutes ago, sleepyjean said:

How great would it be if you were talking about Jasmine Goode?

And Jinelle and Jenn Amburn will be long gone by the time Kelli is ready to retire.

I like Melissa and I don't remember her being manipulative in that way. I'll have to re-watch that season. If that's really the case, it will change the way I feel about MRS.

UGH!!! I do not think Jasmine Goode would be trying to make the team again. Her actions since she was cut would not please Kelli and Charlotte. I could never understand her appeal.

Melissa was going along with what CMT wanted her to in Season 9 because I seriously doubt she came up with the Breelan will be my pet project the first year I am a mentor. CMT probably picked the girls she was "mentoring" I also think it was more CMT wanting Melissa to be the mentor more than Judy and especially Kelli and Charlotte.

[sleepyjean]

2 minutes ago, bigskygirl said:

UGH!!! I do not think Jasmine Goode would be trying to make the team again.

No, of course not, but the look on Kelli and Judy would be priceless.

[Jennv]

I wonder if first cut Lindsey will come back. She was so pretty!