2018 Season 13: Current Squad & Social Media

[go4luca]

5 hours ago, nittanyvolleyball said:

I definitely wouldn't call Kalyssa a "lingerie model." She's not sponsored by any company and the only true lingerie models I can think of are Victoria's Secret models like Sara Sampaio, Behati, Adriana Lima. 

I call what Kalyssa does soft porn.  There.  I've said it.

[MavisL]

4 minutes ago, go4luca said:

I call what Kalyssa does soft porn.  There.  I've said it.

Totally. But I'm so jelly of her bod it could classify as a mental illness.

[Jess14]

14 minutes ago, MavisL said:

Man. Gina can D A N C E. Just watching her in that clip reconfirms that. I know she's not everyone's cup of tea but I literally can't look at anyone else. She reminds me of Paula Abdul's style back in the day. She adds like, three extra moves to every count and she knows how to do it. I'm in awe.

Agreed. I think it would be a shame if she doesn’t get point. Only a few of the second year vets match her in terms of performance IMO, and I don’t think they’re in the running as second years. Full disclosure tho...I’m not one who thinks the point needs to be sweet, or responsible, or a leader, or anything but the best dancer. Group leader positions are for the leaders IMO.  Tone down Gina’s bleach blond hair, and she’ll look fine there. 

As for Kalyssa, I actually think her page has toned down some from last summer when she had all of the cheesy towel posts. She seems like she has better photographers now. Regardless, she seems to like what she does, so good for her. Do you!

Edited June 7, 2019 by Jess14

[go4luca]

5 hours ago, MavisL said:

Totally. But I'm so jelly of her bod it could classify as a mental illness.

I could never handle having her boobs.  They look utterly painful.  Don't even get me started on what she's done to her lips.  #plasticlooking

Edited June 8, 2019 by go4luca
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[MavisL]

2 minutes ago, Jess14 said:

Agreed. I think it would be a shame if she doesn’t get point. Only a few of the second year vets match her in terms of performance IMO, and I don’t think they’re in the running as second years. Full disclosure tho...I’m not one who thinks the point needs to be sweet, or responsible, or a leader, or anything but the best dancer. Group leader positions are for the leaders IMO.  Tone down Gina’s bleach blond hair, and she’ll look fine there. 

As for Kalyssa, I actually think her page has toned down some from last summer when she had all of the cheesy towel posts. She seems like she has better photographers now. Regardless, she seems to like what she does, so good for her. Do you!

This two word sentiment is so dead on. And honestly, I would be happy to be in their shoes for a day. I can't hate on any of these gals too hard, because it takes so SO much to get out there and take a risk, and to open yourself to ridicule and failure. I know. I'm constantly berated for my effervescent, striking, captivating beauty and chutzpah. Nah, just playin.

2 minutes ago, go4luca said:

I could never handle her boobs.  They look utterly painful.  Don't even get me started on what she's done to her lips.  #plasticlooking

Totally forgot to mention that....that's the a part that I want to turn away from in revulsion because they look so painful. They just look TIGHT. Her frame is teeny teeny weeny tiny....yeowch!

[heckkitty]

38 minutes ago, MavisL said:

Man. Gina can D A N C E. Just watching her in that clip reconfirms that. I know she's not everyone's cup of tea but I literally can't look at anyone else. She reminds me of Paula Abdul's style back in the day. She adds like, three extra moves to every count and she knows how to do it. I'm in awe.

I'm not in any way a dancer, so this might be obvious to others. I've been trying to figure out what it is that makes Gina so special.  I completely agree that she grabs attention and looks "better" than others. But she also seems to by in synch with everybody else, at least in that clip. It seems like she maybe just does the same thing only "bigger"?  Is that a thing?

[scorpio1031]

1 minute ago, heckkitty said:

I'm not in any way a dancer, so this might be obvious to others. I've been trying to figure out what it is that makes Gina so special.  I completely agree that she grabs attention and looks "better" than others. But she also seems to by in synch with everybody else, at least in that clip. It seems like she maybe just does the same thing only "bigger"?  Is that a thing?

I'm not a dancer, so I go by what K&J say on the show or what posters say on here.  So based on K&J, I would say that if you are doing the same thing but bigger, then you won't be accused of being a blender, right?

[HowdeeDo]

On 6/5/2019 at 5:20 PM, go4luca said:

From today's DCC academy.  I'm only sharing this to show Gina near a center position and she's not going nuts overly extra. 

Not defending, not undermining.  Just find it an interesting glimpse seeing how she might look if in a point position (which I realize she isn't here nor is it a popular idea among many here).

Is that Rachel on the far right? She looks “soft” and not very sharp at all. 

[MavisL]

1 minute ago, heckkitty said:

I'm not in any way a dancer, so this might be obvious to others. I've been trying to figure out what it is that makes Gina so special.  I completely agree that she grabs attention and looks "better" than others. But she also seems to by in synch with everybody else, at least in that clip. It seems like she maybe just does the same thing only "bigger"?  Is that a thing?

I think she just accents and punctuates her moves. She doesn't do a step/bodyroll, she does a step/slight shimmy/bodyroll/head pop and it dresses up those moves. That's what makes her so special to me. That extra oomph and energy she puts into it...it's what people call "extra" but she is just light years ahead of some of them with her interpretation of the same old choreo.  She makes it look fresh and new. OK I'm done lol.

[scorpio1031]

33 minutes ago, MavisL said:

I think she just accents and punctuates her moves. She doesn't do a step/bodyroll, she does a step/slight shimmy/bodyroll/head pop and it dresses up those moves. That's what makes her so special to me. That extra oomph and energy she puts into it...it's what people call "extra" but she is just light years ahead of some of them with her interpretation of the same old choreo.  She makes it look fresh and new. OK I'm done lol.

No, no, no......it's descriptions like that that help this non-dancer understand what other people are seeing.  

[dreamcatcher]

45 minutes ago, MavisL said:

I think she just accents and punctuates her moves. She doesn't do a step/bodyroll, she does a step/slight shimmy/bodyroll/head pop and it dresses up those moves. That's what makes her so special to me. That extra oomph and energy she puts into it...it's what people call "extra" but she is just light years ahead of some of them with her interpretation of the same old choreo.  She makes it look fresh and new. OK I'm done lol.

Which would be great if they went with her ‘interpretation’ of the choreo. Not so much when 35 girls do one thing in unison and 1 does her thing, especially when she is at point.

Then again this year we will also have VK in the back doing her own thing as well so maybe that’s this season’s theme!

[MavisL]

1 minute ago, dreamcatcher said:

Which would be great if they went with her ‘interpretation’ of the choreo. Not so much when 35 girls do one thing in unison and 1 does her thing, especially when she is at point.

Then again this year we will also have VK in the back doing her own thing as well so maybe that’s this season’s theme!

I don't find it to be distracting, I used to though. I thought everything about her was just too much, but to see how she's evolved is refreshing. Now I just see her as doing what everyone else is doing...but better. 

[heckkitty]

1 hour ago, scorpio1031 said:

No, no, no......it's descriptions like that that help this non-dancer understand what other people are seeing.  

Agree! That was just what I was asking, and @MavisL, your response was very helpful!

[Newmanbritt]

If Gina's getting point I hope she gains a few pounds. She doesn't look healthy to me and it doesn't promote a good body image to young girls who look up to the DCC, and sets a poor unhealthy unattainable standard in general. Just my opinion.

[PattiD4DCC]

2 hours ago, MavisL said:

I think she just accents and punctuates her moves. She doesn't do a step/bodyroll, she does a step/slight shimmy/bodyroll/head pop and it dresses up those moves. That's what makes her so special to me. That extra oomph and energy she puts into it...it's what people call "extra" but she is just light years ahead of some of them with her interpretation of the same old choreo.  She makes it look fresh and new. OK I'm done lol.

1 hour ago, dreamcatcher said:

Which would be great if they went with her ‘interpretation’ of the choreo. Not so much when 35 girls do one thing in unison and 1 does her thing, especially when she is at point.

Exactly one of the reasons why I'm really hoping Gina gets point: If they're going to stick with the "tired" and true routines I would like her style to be the standard -- an encouragement for the other girls to dial it up so the choreography is not so same old, same old. 

[MavisL]

1 hour ago, heckkitty said:

Agree! That was just what I was asking, and @MavisL, your response was very helpful!

2 hours ago, scorpio1031 said:

No, no, no......it's descriptions like that that help this non-dancer understand what other people are seeing.  

I'll let Mom know her money spent on all those dance classes wasn't a complete waste.🤣

Edited June 7, 2019 by MavisL

[lkxydhfinl ghsdv]

32 minutes ago, PattiD4DCC said:

Exactly one of the reasons why I'm really hoping Gina gets point: If they're going to stick with the "tired" and true routines I would like her style to be the standard -- an encouragement for the other girls to dial it up so the choreography is not so same old, same old. 

I cannot like this enough!! I'm tired of everyone having to conform to the "blender" dancer, dial it up to the best dancer!!!

[PattiD4DCC]

21 minutes ago, MavisL said:

I'll let Mom know her money spent on all those dance classes wasn't a complete waste.🤣

And I'm sure she loved every minute of driving you to and from them too!!😜 

[Holly85]

4 hours ago, HowdeeDo said:

Is that Rachel on the far right? She looks “soft” and not very sharp at all. 

It’s Taylor and then next to her is Miranda 

Edited June 7, 2019 by Holly85

[HowdeeDo]

1 hour ago, Holly85 said:

It’s Taylor and then next to her is Miranda 

Taylor and Miranda are behind Gina, I’m talking about the right corner. Short haircut, looks like Rachel

[go4luca]

4 minutes ago, HowdeeDo said:

Taylor and Miranda are behind Gina, I’m talking about the right corner. Short haircut, looks like Rachel

It is Rachel.

[NotthebadVictoria]

I think Gina would be a great Point if she had a better hair color and a better face. She’s no HD largest screen in the universe girl for me. It’ll be interesting to see who tptb pick though!

[go4luca]

What Gina does so well, is her isolations.  For example her hip roll around the .07 mark.  It happens fast so you have to play it back several times to see the difference in how Gina does that move compared to how much blander the others do.  She's cleaner, sharper and has more dynamic to her presentation of each move. 

We all know how repetitive or whacked some of this choreo can be but Gina herself once said you have to take the choeography given and make it look the best it can be.  She does that.

[KaterynParr]

2 minutes ago, go4luca said:

What Gina does so well, is her isolations.  For example her hip roll around the .07 mark.  It happens fast so you have to play it back several times to see the difference in how Gina does that move compared to how much blander the others do.  She's cleaner, sharper and has more dynamic to her presentation of each move. 

We all know how repetitive or whacked some of this choreo can be but Gina herself once said you have to take the choeography given and make it look the best it can be.  She does that.

That, I think, is the difference between the blenders and the standouts. I love watching Gina.

[JayDKay]

Some people here think Gina doesn't have a HD face for point. But Kelli obviously does. And Kelli doesn't give a shit what we think  She was at the front of the squad photo last year and was in the traingle behind Alexis/ Lexie on media day, which we ourselves all agreed they featured the 'prettier girls' of the squad. 

Also another observation I have to make. I started watching the show in 2013/14 the year Jinelle and Jenn K were rookies. So I don't have this infatuation of the girls from older squads like a lot of you do. I didn't have a clue who Nicole Hamilton and Abigail Klein were until recently when I went a watched some videos. I think the squads used to be a lot more powerful back then and used to have a lot more pop to their dancing. But they are not all in sync, not like today's squad. All the old "greats" did what Gina does now. They were "extra". They did extra moves. So what do you guys want, the good old days of power and pop or more syncronicity of today's squad?? 

Also one last VERY unpopular opinion...Abigail Klein is definitely pretty.. but eh. She just another vanilla white girl 😂😂 

[Annmarie1111]

3 hours ago, NotthebadVictoria said:

I think Gina would be a great Point if she had a better hair color and a better face. She’s no HD largest screen in the universe girl for me. It’ll be interesting to see who tptb pick though!

Agree with you,hair is way too blonde!

[dreamcatcher]

3 hours ago, JayDKay said:

Some people here think Gina doesn't have a HD face for point. But Kelli obviously does. And Kelli doesn't give a shit what we think  She was at the front of the squad photo last year and was in the traingle behind Alexis/ Lexie on media day, which we ourselves all agreed they featured the 'prettier girls' of the squad. 

Also another observation I have to make. I started watching the show in 2013/14 the year Jinelle and Jenn K were rookies. So I don't have this infatuation of the girls from older squads like a lot of you do. I didn't have a clue who Nicole Hamilton and Abigail Klein were until recently when I went a watched some videos. I think the squads used to be a lot more powerful back then and used to have a lot more pop to their dancing. But they are not all in sync, not like today's squad. All the old "greats" did what Gina does now. They were "extra". They did extra moves. So what do you guys want, the good old days of power and pop or more syncronicity of today's squad?? 

Also one last VERY unpopular opinion...Abigail Klein is definitely pretty.. but eh. She just another vanilla white girl 😂😂 

I don’t see evidence of Kelli “obviously” thinking Gina is HD friendly. There is a difference having her at point in a small group setting, presented to small kids and not the jumbotron. Even during the clips she was behind Lexie and Alexis who might be hella pretty but isn’t the best dancer. She was there in both cases because Kelli knows she is the most powerful vet.I don’t doubt she will end up in the triangle and might get point herself. But I think Kelli knows that as point she will have close ups and multiple pictures and her facials are a bit Joker-y. Sounds harsh, but if Gina makes it up there it will be in spite of her face.

As for the old squads, I never saw anyone doing extra moves; just really powerful dancers who stood out. One big difference is though that their choreo has improved so i’d love to see Emma, Ashton and Nicole (for example) in newer dances.

[Michele Butler]

7 hours ago, dreamcatcher said:

I don’t see evidence of Kelli “obviously” thinking Gina is HD friendly. There is a difference having her at point in a small group setting, presented to small kids and not the jumbotron. Even during the clips she was behind Lexie and Alexis who might be hella pretty but isn’t the best dancer. She was there in both cases because Kelli knows she is the most powerful vet.I don’t doubt she will end up in the triangle and might get point herself. But I think Kelli knows that as point she will have close ups and multiple pictures and her facials are a bit Joker-y. Sounds harsh, but if Gina makes it up there it will be in spite of her face.

As for the old squads, I never saw anyone doing extra moves; just really powerful dancers who stood out. One big difference is though that their choreo has improved so i’d love to see Emma, Ashton and Nicole (for example) in newer dances.

Emma, Ashton and Nicole would be my personal dream triangle from years past.

[MavisL]

16 hours ago, PattiD4DCC said:

And I'm sure she loved every minute of driving you to and from them too!!😜 

LOL I grew up in a big city and took public transport from an extremely early age-alone. So she was spared dance mom duty at least.

[MavisL]

16 hours ago, Tootie said:

I cannot like this enough!! I'm tired of everyone having to conform to the "blender" dancer, dial it up to the best dancer!!!

This is what I was going to try to say but couldn't find the words. Thank you for saying it splendidly. Why on earth should lackluster performances that aren't "extra" be the goal again? The goal is what Gina, Nicole Hamilton, Holly and the GOATS do. It's also just more fun as a dancer, I think....and that shows.  

[AAT]

1 hour ago, Michele Butler said:

Emma, Ashton and Nicole would be my personal dream triangle from years past.

I loved Emma, she seemed like she was sweet, as well as Nicole, but Ashton always came across as full of herself. I can see her being a mean girl for sure.

[MavisL]

SO awkward. 

Edited June 8, 2019 by MavisL

[lkxydhfinl ghsdv]

40 minutes ago, MavisL said:

This is what I was going to try to say but couldn't find the words. Thank you for saying it splendidly. Why on earth should lackluster performances that aren't "extra" be the goal again? The goal is what Gina, Nicole Hamilton, Holly and the GOATS do. It's also just more fun as a dancer, I think....and that shows.  

That's current TCC Alexandra by Simone.  She's coming up with a flexed foot.... hope her kicks have gotten better.

[sleepyjean]

21 minutes ago, Tootie said:

That's current TCC Alexandra by Simone.  She's coming up with a flexed foot.... hope her kicks have gotten better.

I've seen that video before, but this is the first time I looked at anyone but Holly. Alex's kick is strange, flexed all the way to the top and then pointed at the very last second.

It makes me wonder if that's what Emily Villareal was doing with her kicks that one year there were a few photos of her with a flexed foot. I kept wondering how it's possible nobody ever told her to point her toe, but maybe she wasn't pointing it until reaching the height of the kick?

In any case, it's not pretty in motion or in still photos. I hope Alex can break that habit and still get her legs as high as they need to go.

ETA: Emily 2016

Edited June 8, 2019 by sleepyjean

[phylogeny]

Is that Milan next to Holly?

[go4luca]

9 minutes ago, phylogeny said:

Is that Milan next to Holly?

nevermind!

Edited June 8, 2019 by go4luca

[Holly85]

7 minutes ago, phylogeny said:

Is that Milan next to Holly?

That’s Brittney next to holly she’s an Allen American ice angel 

[lkxydhfinl ghsdv]

7 minutes ago, phylogeny said:

Is that Milan next to Holly?

It's Simone, Alexandra, Madi AAIA, Brittney AAIA then Holly. 

[phylogeny]

12 minutes ago, Holly85 said:

That’s Brittney next to holly she’s an Allen American ice angel 

9 minutes ago, Tootie said:

It's Simone, Alexandra, Madi AAIA, Brittney AAIA then Holly. 

Thanks! I thought it didn't quite look like her

[YellowRose]

21 hours ago, MavisL said:

I don't find it to be distracting, I used to though. I thought everything about her was just too much, but to see how she's evolved is refreshing. Now I just see her as doing what everyone else is doing...but better. 

Agree.

[DCC-UK]

4 hours ago, MavisL said:

This is what I was going to try to say but couldn't find the words. Thank you for saying it splendidly. Why on earth should lackluster performances that aren't "extra" be the goal again? The goal is what Gina, Nicole Hamilton, Holly and the GOATS do. It's also just more fun as a dancer, I think....and that shows.  

Despite her issues, Holly will always be one of the best technical dancers they've had in recent years, maybe ever! Those kicks are just effortless! I miss the days when I could kick that high!

[hannahbanana]

On 6/7/2019 at 4:24 PM, Tootie said:

I cannot like this enough!! I'm tired of everyone having to conform to the "blender" dancer, dial it up to the best dancer!!!

If you're going to dance on a team, you have to meet somewhere in the middle. It doesn't matter if you're the best or the worst, if you look like you're doing something different than everyone else, you are doing something wrong. A team is meant to look like one unit, not 36 dancers putting their own spin on the choreo.

[scorpio1031]

I'm out of the loop - didn't even know there was a new DCC MTT IG account.

[JayDKay]

21 hours ago, dreamcatcher said:

I don’t see evidence of Kelli “obviously” thinking Gina is HD friendly. There is a difference having her at point in a small group setting, presented to small kids and not the jumbotron. Even during the clips she was behind Lexie and Alexis who might be hella pretty but isn’t the best dancer. She was there in both cases because Kelli knows she is the most powerful vet.I don’t doubt she will end up in the triangle and might get point herself. But I think Kelli knows that as point she will have close ups and multiple pictures and her facials are a bit Joker-y. Sounds harsh, but if Gina makes it up there it will be in spite of her face.

As for the old squads, I never saw anyone doing extra moves; just really powerful dancers who stood out. One big difference is though that their choreo has improved so i’d love to see Emma, Ashton and Nicole (for example) in newer dances.

Look at all these extra hair flips 😂

[lkxydhfinl ghsdv]

3 minutes ago, JayDKay said:

Look at all these extra hair flips 😂

Trisha's extra hair flips were really noticeable just at first glance.

Edited June 9, 2019 by Tootie

[scorpio1031]

10 minutes ago, Tootie said:

Trisha's extra hair flips were really noticeable just at first glance.

Do they call it a booty pop cause your  booty might pop out of your shorts?

Edited June 9, 2019 by scorpio1031

[parrotfeathers]

How funny--announcer actually said "there's no fat out here."

[cherryblossom]

Love seeing my favorite girls dancing!

[BringItOn]

12 hours ago, JayDKay said:

Look at all these extra hair flips 😂

 "I am the fat czar" eye roll ... Abigail Klein is such a beauty, but that routine was not her best. They all looked off. 

[AAT]

13 hours ago, JayDKay said:

Look at all these extra hair flips 😂

Abigail K seems a little off and lacking power in this piece. Meredith Oden was one of my favorites of all time. Trisha T isn't super pretty, but she is a good dancer.