Former DCCs: Where They've Gone & What They're Doing

[h2ogirl]

I get it, too. When I saw that Erica had special poms there both for the LSU cheer and thunderstruck i cringed a little. But they obviously were having a great time so who I am to judge, really.  (But I still do, lol.)

[TB12]

  On 8/31/2021 at 6:29 PM, h2ogirl said:

I get it, too. When I saw that Erica had special poms there both for the LSU cheer and thunderstruck i cringed a little. But they obviously were having a great time so who I am to judge, really.  (But I still do, lol.)

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stop it she had two different sets of poms??? I wonder if the LSU gals felt the need to step up their game to try and compete with the DCC gals... and for the non cheerleader friends what about them? glad they had fun & i'll definitely judge! :-)

[RedDelicious]

  On 8/31/2021 at 6:05 PM, KnyghtRyder said:

But….again, I’ll be in the minority here. I cringe when I see them do those dances at the weddings. I’m just not a fan. I’ve been slammed in here before for this opinion, and I still don’t care. 

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I'll raise you one in that I especially cringe when brides who were cut do it 😲 Hannah is an example. Not that they aren't entitled to do what they want on their day, I just think its doubly cringe when leaving wasn't their choice, especially in Erica's case. 

On the point of being super judgey, I absolutely hate beer bottles (god forbid cans) at weddings. Not only is it wasteful but drinking straight from the bottle at a formal event is just plain tacky. My mom insisted on no bottles/cans at my sister's reception in the early 90s and when my brother got married in the 2010s and I helped my sister-in-law plan, we did the same. I'm surprised the Dallas Country Club (DCC, ha) offered it. 

 

[CrazyMoon]

I grew up knowing ladies don't drink from cans...the only exception is at the ballpark. Bottles, depends on the event. I'd agree with no bottles at weddings. Tacky is the word that comes to mind. 

[LilyD]

  On 8/31/2021 at 6:18 PM, TB12 said:

I'm with you re: Thunderstruck at the weddings. I always wonder if the other non DCC friends of the bride roll their eyes like we get it you were a DCC but remember when we were in elementary school...

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I have a gut feeling that the wedding-Thunderstruck started as a one off event, just for fun. And for some reason, it stuck.  Now, it’s expected/mandatory even for a former DCC whether they like it or not…

[DancerMom]

  On 8/31/2021 at 6:29 PM, h2ogirl said:

I get it, too. When I saw that Erica had special poms there both for the LSU cheer and thunderstruck i cringed a little. But they obviously were having a great time so who I am to judge, really.  (But I still do, lol.)

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Ehhhh I see it as no different than the bride and her bridal party doing a dance together or the groom and his groomsmen doing a dance together same principle.  I think it’s a tradition now and it’s done at every DCC wedding and actually I bet the people at the reception get a kick out of it.  Marissa’s getting married next year so there will be tons of DCC there. 

[Teriyaki Terror]

  On 8/31/2021 at 7:56 PM, RedDelicious said:

I especially cringe when brides who were cut do it 😲 Hannah is an example. Not that they aren't entitled to do what they want on their day, I just think its doubly cringe when leaving wasn't their choice, especially in Erica's case. 

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I disagree. Just because their time with DCC was cut shorter than they wanted they are still entitled for the wedding tradition of TS. 

[GenX88]

  On 8/31/2021 at 6:05 PM, KnyghtRyder said:

Good for Sydney opening her brick and mortar store with a toddler, newborn, and in a pandemic. It seems like she’s been pretty entrepreneurial since she was in DCC. Not sure if someone is helping her on the business/marketing side

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Yeah her dad is a millionaire and she’s always had the finer things in life so that helps a lot when starting a business .

[LilyD]

  On 9/1/2021 at 5:07 AM, GenX88 said:

Yeah her dad is a millionaire and she’s always had the finer things in life so that helps a lot when starting a business .

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While wealthy parents can come in handy when starting a business, especially from a financial perspective, there’s still the fact that Sydney will have to turn this venture into a success herself. That requires dedication, dealing with setbacks and the will to work long hours. That’s stuff money can’t buy.

I dare even say that people from a less privileged background are better equipped in this respect as life hasn’t always handed everything on a silver plate to them.

Edited September 1, 2021 by LilyD

[CruiseGirl]

  On 9/1/2021 at 5:07 AM, GenX88 said:

Yeah her dad is a millionaire and she’s always had the finer things in life so that helps a lot when starting a business .

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I can tell you that this information is untrue. Maybe you should check your facts before spreading rumors. 

Edited September 1, 2021 by CruiseGirl

[RedDelicious]

  On 9/1/2021 at 3:35 AM, Teriyaki Terror said:

I disagree. Just because their time with DCC was cut shorter than they wanted they are still entitled for the wedding tradition of TS. 

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To be fair, I said being cut doesn’t mean they are not entitled to do what they want on their day. I think doing TS at weddings is cringey whether they were cut or not 😬 And it’s a little extra cringey in Erica’s case because she was fired and she sued. I wouldn’t be glorifying the organization that didn’t pay me properly or treat me well on my wedding day. I just don’t think it’s very dignified, but I’m also not into giant weddings with all of the activities either. 

Edited September 1, 2021 by RedDelicious

[TB12]

  On 9/1/2021 at 5:07 AM, GenX88 said:

Yeah her dad is a millionaire and she’s always had the finer things in life so that helps a lot when starting a business .

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I didn't know that about her but then again she's always been one of my least faves so I wouldn't know... 

Seeing this may or not be true as I finished this page at any rate, I still don't like her haha

Edited September 1, 2021 by TB12

[Bigorangecatmom]

  On 8/31/2021 at 2:48 PM, Kamal said:

https://www.instagram.com/p/CTKqCrSnpWC/

VK working at former DCC Sydney McArthur's store.

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It is good to see her working a normal job like the 20-year-old that she is. 

 

[scorpio1031]

  On 9/1/2021 at 11:17 PM, Bigorangecatmom said:

It is good to see her working a normal job like the 20-year-old that she is. 

 

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She's going to be 22 at the end of October.  Dayton just turned 24.  They grow up so fast:)

[Tdoc72]

  On 9/1/2021 at 7:07 PM, KnyghtRyder said:

Again, I know my opinion isn’t shared by all. In Season 2, I defended something that Kelli and Judy did on the TWOP boards and the fury of all the Hells was released upon me. 

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What was it?  I promise not to rain hellfire. 

[kalibean]

I think it's a natural feeling to hope the best of others - you assumed positive intent for Kelli and Judy and hoped it was weird editing or just awkward handling on camera.  The show was still new at that point, so perhaps they weren't fully comfortable on camera yet.  

At least that's how I feel - I find myself playing devil's advocate when shit goes sideways and trying to find the WHY.  But I also always find myself sort of defending Cassie in a lot of situations for that same reason.  And for what?  I don't know her personally.  I just like to think that most people are good inside and we see some bad moments.

[cgloss]

  On 9/2/2021 at 6:07 PM, kalibean said:

I think it's a natural feeling to hope the best of others - you assumed positive intent for Kelli and Judy and hoped it was weird editing or just awkward handling on camera.  The show was still new at that point, so perhaps they weren't fully comfortable on camera yet.  

At least that's how I feel - I find myself playing devil's advocate when shit goes sideways and trying to find the WHY.  But I also always find myself sort of defending Cassie in a lot of situations for that same reason.  And for what?  I don't know her personally.  I just like to think that most people are good inside and we see some bad moments.

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I assume positive intent from Kelli and Judy as well. I think they get more right than they get wrong. I don’t see them as mean girls — I just think they see the girls as disposable, just like every other manager in corporate America. 
 

Speaking of Cassie, though, the DCC IG showed her first tryout at prelims. Man, I’ve seen more rhythm from my drunk uncle at the family barbecue. She ultimately came into her own as a DCC, but she really shouldn’t have even made it out of prelims. 

[kacesq]

As we’re on the topic of Cassie I just saw the episode today where she’s named group leader and they cut to Judy talking about how Cassie never got credit for all her hard work and earning her spot but now that she’s been named group leader it shows how far she’s come...and I’m thinking “she was named GL by you, Judy. And then she hugged you. Spare me.”

I used to really dislike Cassie during the years her seasons aired but now I’ve mellowed into just rolling my eyes at her. And her mom. Who screeches. A lot. Which I never realized watching one ep a week but damn...watching them all in a row? My poor ears.

[RedDelicious]

  On 9/2/2021 at 10:21 PM, kacesq said:

And her mom. Who screeches. A lot. Which I never realized watching one ep a week but damn...watching them all in a row? My poor ears.

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“COURTNEEEEEEEEEEEEY!!” is burned onto my eardrums and traumatizes me every time I hear it. 

[RedDelicious]

This is a good example of the advantage Cassie always had over the other girls. I think of the countless girls, especially those far away from family, who had their hearts shattered and no one to hug them when they got back to their apartments and there’s Cassie with her mommy (that’s what she calls her) with her arms wide open for every boo boo. Her deal was just never fair. And she was a sh*t dancer to boot (no pun). 

[Kamal]

Sorry I'm tired of the repeated Cassie talk and wanted to change the topic.

Tess got a new job as the Head Dance Coach and Choreographer for the University of Miami Hurricanettes!

I bet Tess isn't an all star because she declined it for this job!! Good for her!!

[scorpio1031]

  On 9/3/2021 at 4:31 AM, Kamal said:

Sorry I'm tired of the repeated Cassie talk and wanted to change the topic.

Tess got a new job as the Head Dance Coach and Choreographer for the University of Miami Hurricanettes!

I bet Tess isn't an all star because she declined it for this job!! Good for her!!

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And I bet Tess didn't get her job cause of nepotism, like Cassie did with the Jr DCC

[ShutterbugCAM]

  On 9/2/2021 at 11:37 PM, RedDelicious said:

“COURTNEEEEEEEEEEEEY!!” is burned onto my eardrums and traumatizes me every time I hear it. 

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For me, it's "PUSH, JOANNAH!"

No wonder she lost her voice in one of those seasons, and now she usually sits quiet.

[kacesq]

  On 9/3/2021 at 6:49 PM, ShutterbugCAM said:

For me, it's "PUSH, JOANNAH!"

No wonder she lost her voice in one of those seasons, and now she usually sits quiet.

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Did Joannah make the squad that year? I can’t remember. I had a drill instructor who was always yelling at us like Judy does. After a while, you just tune it out.

curious...did Erica Jenkins retire after the season Kelli told her the judges didn’t like her solo? Wonder what she’s up to now...

[StellaCL]

  On 9/3/2021 at 7:52 PM, kacesq said:

Did Joannah make the squad that year? I can’t remember. I had a drill instructor who was always yelling at us like Judy does. After a while, you just tune it out.

curious...did Erica Jenkins retire after the season Kelli told her the judges didn’t like her solo? Wonder what she’s up to now...

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Yes, Erica retired after that season. She was two years and done. 
Happy news though - she’s about to be a mommy https://instagram.com/ericakiehl?utm_medium=copy_link

 

[MrsEVH]

  On 9/3/2021 at 7:52 PM, kacesq said:

Did Joannah make the squad that year? I can’t remember. I had a drill instructor who was always yelling at us like Judy does. After a while, you just tune it out.

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Joannah made TC in season 3 but was cut. She came back in season 4, made TC, and the team. I don't remember season Judy said "Push Joannah!"

[scorpio1031]

  On 9/3/2021 at 7:52 PM, kacesq said:

Did Joannah make the squad that year? I can’t remember. I had a drill instructor who was always yelling at us like Judy does. After a while, you just tune it out.

curious...did Erica Jenkins retire after the season Kelli told her the judges didn’t like her solo? Wonder what she’s up to now...

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[vanillagum]

  On 8/31/2021 at 6:05 PM, KnyghtRyder said:

But….again, I’ll be in the minority here. I cringe when I see them do those dances at the weddings. I’m just not a fan. I’ve been slammed in here before for this opinion, and I still don’t care. 

 

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Lol I do, too, especially in this case since Erica was so unceremoniously dismissed

[scorpio1031]

  On 9/3/2021 at 9:04 PM, vanillagum said:

Lol I do, too, especially in this case since Erica was so unceremoniously dismissed

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Well that's what happens when you break a rule and then post a pic of yourself breaking said rule:)  

[vanillagum]

  On 9/3/2021 at 9:10 PM, scorpio1031 said:

Well that's what happens when you break a rule and then post a pic of yourself breaking said rule:)  

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I mean...I'm not arguing. I don't care for Erica at all. I'm just saying it's kind of odd to celebrate something that ended badly, for whatever reason

[UnicornKicksBack]

Where are we seeing Erica wedding thunderstruck videos?

[ShutterbugCAM]

  On 9/3/2021 at 7:52 PM, kacesq said:

Did Joannah make the squad that year? I can’t remember. I had a drill instructor who was always yelling at us like Judy does. After a while, you just tune it out.

curious...did Erica Jenkins retire after the season Kelli told her the judges didn’t like her solo? Wonder what she’s up to now...

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Yes, that year (Season 4) she made it.

  On 9/3/2021 at 8:48 PM, MrsEVH said:

Joannah made TC in season 3 but was cut. She came back in season 4, made TC, and the team. I don't remember season Judy said "Push Joannah!"

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It was Season 4. I remember that because that was also Jackie Bob's rookie season, and Judy yelled at her and she was edited to look like she had no clue what she was doing, despite being a Pro Bowl 49ers Cheerleader already by then, and becoming the Superstar we all know her as today.

[scorpio1031]

  On 9/3/2021 at 9:55 PM, UnicornKicksBack said:

Where are we seeing Erica wedding thunderstruck videos?

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Found one - most of them were on stories

https://www.instagram.com/p/CTJb_shnz4C/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

 

[TUOwl84]

  On 9/3/2021 at 9:55 PM, UnicornKicksBack said:

Where are we seeing Erica wedding thunderstruck videos?

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I saw it on one of her friends Instagram pages. I don’t recall the Instagram username/handle. 

[kalibean]

Alright, I’ll say it. I’m so tickled when they do Thunderstruck at weddings.  I would say for the vast majority, no matter how their tenure ended, the memories are in the experience of dancing and the friends they made. It’s one of the few places they’ll have that many fellow DCC in one place, plus there’s a DJ and a dance floor. 
 

I’m glad experienced with leadership didn’t sour all of it.  Plus it’s a quick way to get a multiple DCC “Where are They Now” update. 

[EvergreenLove]

I also fall in the camp of the gals doing what they desire at their weddings.  Personally I think it's a bit tacky (college fight songs, Thunderstruck, etc.) as it seems more of a way to show off your former status rather than actually celebrating a marriage, but it's also not my wedding.  Live and let live.

Now, if they all wanted to bring the groom out and have him dance "Thunderstruck," with all the current and former DCCs, giving him the special poms - that would be pretty entertaining.

Edited September 4, 2021 by 123DCCWoooo

[UnicornKicksBack]

Do not like jenna as a blonde

[ExtremeFajitas]

  On 9/3/2021 at 4:31 AM, Kamal said:

Sorry I'm tired of the repeated Cassie talk and wanted to change the topic.

Tess got a new job as the Head Dance Coach and Choreographer for the University of Miami Hurricanettes!

I bet Tess isn't an all star because she declined it for this job!! Good for her!!

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Oooh interesting! That’s my alma mater! I had to look up this dance team because when I think of UM dance, the Sunsations come to mind. (It’s been a minute since I was in college, so I thought that maybe the Sunsations changed their name.) Turns out the Hurricanettes are the team that dances when the band is on the field and they cheer from the stands the rest of the game. The Sunsations and the cheerleaders are on the field for the game. It will be interesting to see what Tess does with this team!

[TB12]

  On 9/4/2021 at 11:41 PM, UnicornKicksBack said:

Do not like jenna as a blonde

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Do not like Jenna...

[TheGenuineBeauty]

Pompedia is not working. There goes all my hard work :(

[MrsEVH]

  On 9/5/2021 at 2:21 PM, TB12 said:

Do not like Jenna...

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Me too

[rl27rl]

Surprised that Erica used TS at her wedding considering her lawsuit (love her dress) but also surprised that the DCC: Cassie Bride episode didn't show them doing TS. 🤔

[scorpio1031]

  On 9/7/2021 at 6:07 PM, rl27rl said:

Surprised that Erica used TS at her wedding considering her lawsuit (love her dress) but also surprised that the DCC: Cassie Bride episode didn't show them doing TS. 🤔

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The first time I ever noticed it was Emma’s wedding.

[EvergreenLove]

  On 9/7/2021 at 6:07 PM, rl27rl said:

Surprised that Erica used TS at her wedding considering her lawsuit (love her dress) but also surprised that the DCC: Cassie Bride episode didn't show them doing TS. 🤔

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Probably couldn't play Thunderstruck on the show.  They never play the real song, only the canned crap songs.

[LilyD]

  On 9/8/2021 at 12:36 AM, 123DCCWoooo said:

Probably couldn't play Thunderstruck on the show.  They never play the real song, only the canned crap songs.

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And that's what I find so strange... They can use TS on game days, so it's safe to assume that they do own rights to use that song... And for al the fuss they make about "their signature dance" it is also typical that the actual song is never played in MTT.

[RedDelicious]

Am I remembering it correctly that TPTB encouraged Sydney to hang it up after her 7th season? I’m confident she would have stayed another year and maybe would have gone for the record breaking 9th season otherwise. In the back of my mind I always thought they had an alliance to Vonceil in that regard. She’s a legend!

[CruiseGirl]

  On 8/25/2021 at 6:08 PM, Dr. Donna said:

Lily is also looking beautiful as a Broncos cheerleader. She seems way more relaxed in her photos than she did with DCC.

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Love that she looking relaxed and happy. It’s nice to see a squad that doesn’t always look tense and robotic. I’m starting to like this squad more and ,ore each day. I actually like the uniforms. 

[Holly85]

  On 9/10/2021 at 12:19 AM, CruiseGirl said:

Love that she looking relaxed and happy. It’s nice to see a squad that doesn’t always look tense and robotic. I’m starting to like this squad more and ,ore each day. I actually like the uniforms. 

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I like a lot of diffrent squads raiderettes are another one that I like as well as Miami 

[CruiseGirl]

  On 9/9/2021 at 10:49 PM, RedDelicious said:

Am I remembering it correctly that TPTB encouraged Sydney to hang it up after her 7th season? I’m confident she would have stayed another year and maybe would have gone for the record breaking 9th season otherwise. In the back of my mind I always thought they had an alliance to Vonceil in that regard. She’s a legend!

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Let me start by saying  Kelli never asked her to retire. Once she was ready to hang up her boots she notified Kelli like all the other girls do. She was ready after year 7 to move on to bigger and better things like starting up her very successful business.  

  On 9/10/2021 at 12:22 AM, Holly85 said:

I like a lot of diffrent squads raiderettes are another one that I like as well as Miami 

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I’ve been spreading my wings and following a few other squads also. It’s nice to see the similarities and differences 

Edited September 10, 2021 by CruiseGirl

[HitItHarder..BAM]

  On 9/10/2021 at 12:31 AM, CruiseGirl said:

Let me set you straight as the information your are spreading is incorrect regarding  Sydney. She was never asked to retire, once she was ready to hang up her boots she notified Kelli like all the other girls do. She was ready after year 7 to move on to other things like starting up her very successful business.

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Wasn't there a rumor that Kelli and Judy didn't like that she consulted on a cheerleading movie? And that's what pushed her to retirement 

Did she start her business before or after her one year with the Mavs?