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

[bjo1969]

On 2/5/2021 at 4:34 PM, aeroluv327 said:

Random fun question:  Who do you think are the prettiest DCC in the MTT era?  She doesn't have to have been the best dancer.

My picks: Brittany Schram, Jordan (don't remember her last name; she was the one who missed the bus for the first home game), Brandi Kilby (I never understood the "stripper" look that they said she had!), Kelsey Lowrance, Sasha Agent.  

Nicole Hamilton, Abigail Klein, Amy Reese, Melissa W, Brittany Schram, Ashton Torres, Alyssa Torres, Ashley Pro.

Edited February 8, 2021 by bjo1969

[bjo1969]

On 2/2/2021 at 11:20 PM, Sara 1 said:

 

Cute picture of Kat. Am I the only one who thinks she would looks better with bangs? She has such a high forehead. I have a high forehead and have always worn bangs because no bangs never looked good on me. JMHO.

[bjo1969]

On 2/4/2021 at 1:22 PM, CrazyMoon said:

I've done the microbladed brows...love it! Mine have lasted really well...simplifies the makeup routine

 

So have I. It lasted almost 2 years. Although, the first couple of days the hubs called me "Brows". It did take a bit to get used to because my natural redhead brows had turned almost blonde, and the contrast was "whoa!". All you could see were my eyebrows!

[Bigorangecatmom]

On 2/4/2021 at 8:20 PM, Jess14 said:

Is Tess the tall brunette that you can see in the diagonal between Amy and Jinelle in this dance? I've seen this video several times, but never noticed her (whoever that is).

This choreography seems rather dull.  I wish they would bring Michelle Keys in to overhaul everything, including Thunderstruck.   

[Jess14]

1 hour ago, Bigorangecatmom said:

This choreography seems rather dull.  I wish they would bring Michelle Keys in to overhaul everything, including Thunderstruck.   

It is dull. I’ve never really liked the Fireball dance. And to top it off, only about 2 to 3 of the DCCs have any pop in this particular performance. The funny this that Holly isn’t one of them, IMO. It’s one reason why, unlike most, I think it was for the best that she left. She’s crazy talented, but I don’t think DCC showcased her talent. It was always her solos and guest choreo that she stood out the most. 

[Bigorangecatmom]

15 minutes ago, Jess14 said:

It is dull. I’ve never really liked the Fireball dance. And to top it off, only about 2 to 3 of the DCCs have any pop in this particular performance. The funny this that Holly isn’t one of them, IMO. It’s one reason why, unlike most, I think it was for the best that she left. She’s crazy talented, but I don’t think DCC showcased her talent. It was always her solos and guest choreo that she stood out the most. 

As much as I love Holly, I agree with you on this one. Fireball is boring to watch. It just looks like a random college dance team. 

[DCC-UK]

10 hours ago, Jess14 said:

It is dull. I’ve never really liked the Fireball dance. And to top it off, only about 2 to 3 of the DCCs have any pop in this particular performance. The funny this that Holly isn’t one of them, IMO. It’s one reason why, unlike most, I think it was for the best that she left. She’s crazy talented, but I don’t think DCC showcased her talent. It was always her solos and guest choreo that she stood out the most. 

I don't think Holly was putting in as much effort as she usually does. Was this just before she resigned? I don't like this dance because the steps don't seem to suit the music and I'm not a Pitbull fan either. 

[carolinagirl5673]

On 7/9/2020 at 6:35 PM, Uk-Eve said:

What does Lacey's husband do? I am not familiar with it.

 

Lacey doesn't stand out, however good a dancer she is. If you get her to dance with Holly Powell, Erica, Jenna,Nicole Hamilton (for example) and then the rest of the other good dancers in the squad who are blenders. The blenders won't catch my eye but Holly/Jenna/Erica/Nicole would because of their power and their dancing to make you watch them over everyone else. Theres nothing wrong with being a solid dancer but if you want to make it you need that power and that "shine" to make it big. 

Lacey’s husband was a star football player in college (first OK, then transferred to Texas A&M.    He’s kind of a well known because of that.

[ByTor]

I think I'm alone in this, I cannot stand Michelle Keyes' choreography. I think much of it looks trashy.

[Jess14]

6 hours ago, DCC-UK said:

I don't think Holly was putting in as much effort as she usually does. Was this just before she resigned? I don't like this dance because the steps don't seem to suit the music and I'm not a Pitbull fan either. 

The date says it was June of 2017. I think she resigned in August of 2017, so not just before, but it was that same summer. She certainly doesn’t seem like she’s trying that hard here, but in fairness to her, most of the team seems lackluster. Jinelle and Jenna are the only two dancing like they actually want to be there, and Robyn and Kashara get an honorable mention for at least looking like they’re semi-trying. Everyone else looks bored. 

[DCC-UK]

1 hour ago, Jess14 said:

The date says it was June of 2017. I think she resigned in August of 2017, so not just before, but it was that same summer. She certainly doesn’t seem like she’s trying that hard here, but in fairness to her, most of the team seems lackluster. Jinelle and Jenna are the only two dancing like they actually want to be there, and Robyn and Kashara get an honorable mention for at least looking like they’re semi-trying. Everyone else looks bored. 

They're not even performing with their faces as much either! Kelli Q is off a little too in the back right corner (from our view). Maybe they thought that because it's from the DCC Academy camps, nobody would be filming it? 

[ByTor]

6 minutes ago, DCC-UK said:

Kelli Q is off a little too in the back right corner

She was off a lot in performances, I never got how she made show group.

[DCC-UK]

3 minutes ago, ByTor said:

She was off a lot in performances, I never got how she made show group.

I always liked her but was never sure she was the most technical dancer or most powerful. They need to not have half of the squad on show group, just about 10-12. 16 or 17 is far too many! There's always a coupe that are fillers (Tess and Amy L spring to mind)

[Sara 1]

https://www.tiktok.com/@holly_marie_powell/video/6927065189175102725?lang=en&is_copy_url=0&is_from_webapp=v2&sender_device=pc&sender_web_id=6896806363931805190

It's nice to see this.

[Bigorangecatmom]

4 hours ago, Sara 1 said:

https://www.tiktok.com/@holly_marie_powell/video/6927065189175102725?lang=en&is_copy_url=0&is_from_webapp=v2&sender_device=pc&sender_web_id=6896806363931805190

It's nice to see this.

And that is how you play to the camera. 

[aeroluv327]

22 hours ago, KnyghtRyder said:

It always makes me chuckle the season that KelFine asks Judy if she’d look at Vivian in a mall and Judy says “no.” 🙄 I mean, Viv was a kook but she was striking. (Even she couldn’t take her eyes off herself.) But there were SO many girls who actually made the team that fit the “not noticeable” description - plain, nondescript, and non-memorable.   

I agree, Vivian was a stunner!  And she could be both sporty-cute and glam, if that makes sense.  Not everyone can toe that line.

[Pucca]

Do any of you ever think about what your ideal squad would be? I only know the MTT squads, but I'm sure there are many from the past that would be awesome too.  Sometimes I think I have too much time on my hands.

Nicole H - Point, Tobie P, Dulce, Abigail K, Ryan R, Erica J, Christina Murphy, Kelsi R, Brittany Evans, Sunni, Jordan Chanley, Malia M, Jackie Bob, Ashton T, Brandi K, Nicole B, Ann L, Sasha A, Mackenzie, Meghan Michelle (her cut still pisses me off), Brittany Schram, Emma M, Kinzie, Olivia R, Danielle M, Holly A, Jacie, Jinelle, Samantha, Melissa W, Megan C,  Mary, Robin, Maggie, Kelli Q, Heather O, Stephanie

That's 37 and I'm sure there are others but that's just off the top of my head. 

 

 

[TB12]

Did everyone catch former DCC Tia on Real Housewives of Dallas last night. She's the Executive Assistant or Administrator to one of the wives Stephanie's husband. I'm sure he's a nice enough guy but personally he makes my skin crawl... She looked great though! I was like wait, is that Tia!!! 

[kalibean]

59 minutes ago, TB12 said:

Did everyone catch former DCC Tia on Real Housewives of Dallas last night. She's the Executive Assistant or Administrator to one of the wives Stephanie's husband. I'm sure he's a nice enough guy but personally he makes my skin crawl... She looked great though! I was like wait, is that Tia!!! 

That seems like a really odd pivot - Tia was a marketing manager at JCPenney corporate (we were there at the same time) and IIRC, moved on to Tesla and then a private firm doing similar work. So maybe it’s part of brand management or he works there too? Or owns it?

Nothing wrong with being an assistant, of course, and they certainly bust their asses, but she had a very different career path in well paying jobs after her time as a DCC. 

[Bigorangecatmom]

  ON 2/9/2021 AT 2:15 PM, KNYGHTRYDER SAID:

It always makes me chuckle the season that KelFine asks Judy if she’d look at Vivian in a mall and Judy says “no.” 🙄 I mean, Viv was a kook but she was striking. (Even she couldn’t take her eyes off herself.) But there were SO many girls who actually made the team tha

On 2/10/2021 at 1:14 PM, aeroluv327 said:

I agree, Vivian was a stunner!  And she could be both sporty-cute and glam, if that makes sense.  Not everyone can toe that line.

Vivian was kooky but she was also wildly photogenic - beautiful skin and hair. I wanted to throw things when there were comments about her looking overly muscular in the uniform. She looked fit and toned. These women are professional dancers who train for years to develop certain muscles ... and then get penalized for having done so.    

[CrazyMoon]

3 hours ago, Bigorangecatmom said:

  ON 2/9/2021 AT 2:15 PM, KNYGHTRYDER SAID:

It always makes me chuckle the season that KelFine asks Judy if she’d look at Vivian in a mall and Judy says “no.” 🙄 I mean, Viv was a kook but she was striking. (Even she couldn’t take her eyes off herself.) But there were SO many girls who actually made the team tha

Vivian was kooky but she was also wildly photogenic - beautiful skin and hair. I wanted to throw things when there were comments about her looking overly muscular in the uniform. She looked fit and toned. These women are professional dancers who train for years to develop certain muscles ... and then get penalized for having done so.    

Her legs were both short & muscular...not a great look in the boots...for that I thought the "drumsticks" comment was ugly, it was accurate. She looked better the second year, but not the look they were after...the line of the shorts emphasized the fuller thighs and the boots swallowed her legs.

 

[DancingDina13]

Chelsea Chaney today ... I never was a fan . She was so incredibly phony in that kiss up panel interview and of course Kelli and Charlotte ate it all up . Even though Kelli prides herself on being able to tell if girls are genuine or not (Kat Dun, Ashley Paige) 🙄

[EricaShadows]

6 minutes ago, DancingDina13 said:

Chelsea Chaney today ... I never was a fan . She was so incredibly phony in that kiss up panel interview and of course Kelli and Charlotte ate it all up . Even though Kelli prides herself on being able to tell if girls are genuine or not (Kat Dun, Ashley Paige) 🙄

WOW!  I did NOT recognize her!  She has changed so much from her days as a DCC that she is unrecognizable to me.  I wonder if she still has the stank attitude or if that changed as much as the rest of her.

[UnicornKicksBack]

1 hour ago, EricaShadows said:

WOW!  I did NOT recognize her!  She has changed so much from her days as a DCC that she is unrecognizable to me.  I wonder if she still has the stank attitude or if that changed as much as the rest of her.

Welp her boobs fit her frame now. She looks thicca than a Snicka in a good way. 

[ElenaFR]

She looks great. Curves for days!!!

[TN DCC fan]

On 2/5/2021 at 6:34 PM, aeroluv327 said:

Random fun question:  Who do you think are the prettiest DCC in the MTT era?  She doesn't have to have been the best dancer.

My picks: Brittany Schram, Jordan (don't remember her last name; she was the one who missed the bus for the first home game), Brandi Kilby (I never understood the "stripper" look that they said she had!), Kelsey Lowrance, Sasha Agent.  

Tasha was always one of my favorites.  Lily is just cute as a button (as my granny would say).  Jackie Bob, Ashlee, Kali, Christina (with short hair), Lacey (her last season), Amanda

[TB12]

On 2/13/2021 at 2:59 PM, EricaShadows said:

WOW!  I did NOT recognize her!  She has changed so much from her days as a DCC that she is unrecognizable to me.  I wonder if she still has the stank attitude or if that changed as much as the rest of her.

Agree, unrecognizable to me. I was NEVER a fan of hers & couldn't believe they fell for her bs interview so i'm going to assume her attitude is even more toxic than it was...

[dariafan]

19 hours ago, TB12 said:

Agree, unrecognizable to me. I was NEVER a fan of hers & couldn't believe they fell for her bs interview so i'm going to assume her attitude is even more toxic than it was...

Completely agree !  

[CrazyMoon]

On 2/13/2021 at 1:38 PM, UnicornKicksBack said:

Welp her boobs fit her frame now. She looks thicca than a Snicka in a good way. 

true dat! Also, the thicker brows frame her face better...she was a phony as a $3 bill...especially in her cut scene...'from the bottom of by heart that's not who I am"...face it, Sister, you've been totally exposed for you really are...

 

[vanillagum]

On 2/6/2021 at 3:47 PM, vanillagum said:

Kelsey L., Meredith M., Brittney Schram, Sasha, Briana, Cianna, Maggie, Yuko, Simone, Ashley Pro, Ashley Holland/Nicole, Kali, Carisa, Olivia S.

omg i'm disgusted with myself for forgetting angela. i LOVE her. she's so stunning and has such a killer body. super toned and fit without being an absolute twig. want

[Tuxcat]

Unpopular opinion. I don't understand the Chelsea hate.

They got called in and told they were all over weight. She joked about it in the locker room as a way to ease the tension and escape the intense emotions that office visit must have created (since they weren't fat....but whatever). 

Ok probably not the most professional thing to do....but they were just fat shamed on international television. Thats the real issue here in my opinion?

She tried to explain her reaction as a way to comfort her friends - which I actually can understand given the dynamic here.

[Dtowngal5280]

24 minutes ago, Tuxcat said:

Unpopular opinion. I don't understand the Chelsea hate.

They got called in and told they were all over weight. She joked about it in the locker room as a way to ease the tension and escape the intense emotions that office visit must have created (since they weren't fat....but whatever). 

Ok probably not the most professional thing to do....but they were just fat shamed on international television. Thats the real issue here in my opinion?

She tried to explain her reaction as a way to comfort her friends - which I actually can understand given the dynamic here.

I agree!  I thought it was nice to see a non robotic vet, yeah - her timing may have been off, but she is human.  

[vanillagum]

1 hour ago, Tuxcat said:

Unpopular opinion. I don't understand the Chelsea hate.

They got called in and told they were all over weight. She joked about it in the locker room as a way to ease the tension and escape the intense emotions that office visit must have created (since they weren't fat....but whatever). 

Ok probably not the most professional thing to do....but they were just fat shamed on international television. Thats the real issue here in my opinion?

She tried to explain her reaction as a way to comfort her friends - which I actually can understand given the dynamic here.

lmao i almost wrote a comment about this yesterday but got tired. agreed. i don't think being annoyed about their weight standards is 'toxic.' yes, that's what they signed up for, but especially in the case of chelsea, who didn't look overweight even by THEIR standards, i understand being like, 'lol wtf?' 

if you really think these girls are perfect little angel robots who never get annoyed with k and j or talk shit, you're sorely mistaken. her only mistake was saying that stuff on camera—that was stupid. i'm sure she's hardly the only person who's ever said or thought things like that.

i think her looks were average and she was a meh dancer who kind of talked her way onto the team, sure, so i don't mind them cutting her, but i don't think any less of her for saying what she said, especially since she was like 20 at the time, it was a million years ago, and her feelings were understandable. 

if anything, it made her more likable to me. that's the most personality anyone's ever shown on that show, for better or worse lmao

[ByTor]

2 hours ago, Dtowngal5280 said:

I agree!  I thought it was nice to see a non robotic vet, yeah - her timing may have been off, but she is human.  

I'm a lot older than Chelsea, and if that happened to me TODAY I could totally see me doing the "the fatties are still on the team!!" rant. 

[kalibean]

I thought she was a back pedaling little liar, “oh nooooo ma’am” in the same way Holly P worked my nerves. And then I remember I was an immature, backpedaling little snot at that age too 😂 On camera sarcasm for sure was doing her no favors, even if most viewers and fellow DCC might have agreed  

So thankful social media and reality tv weren’t a thing when I was 18-21. 
 

Chelsea is in the same bucket as K Dunn for me, where I think they’d be a fun and loyal friend for the evening or two a quarter I saw them. Because more frequent hangouts would be exhausting. 

[Mabinogia]

5 minutes ago, kalibean said:

I thought she was a back pedaling little liar, “oh nooooo ma’am” in the same way Holly P worked my nerves. And then I remember I was an immature, backpedaling little snot at that age too 😂 On camera sarcasm for sure was doing her no favors, even if most viewers and fellow DCC might have agreed  

I think the "fatty" stuff was more the last straw than the only reason she was booted. Yes, she's young, yes, she was lashing out like a moron, but she was also "at work" and they have every right to fire her for being an insubordinate little liar when they find out she is now joking about what happened. 

If she had been a better dancer, more "beautiful", a better ambassador they may have just given her a warning but she wasn't special enough to try to get the other girls to not take the warning seriously. 

[ByTor]

19 minutes ago, Mabinogia said:

If she had been a better dancer, more "beautiful", a better ambassador they may have just given her a warning but she wasn't special enough to try to get the other girls to not take the warning seriously. 

Yep, Kelli made a point of telling her she's still dancing "clunky" and that she barely made TC that year.

[LilyD]

Does anyone know what Jenna Jackson is up to lately? I. If I remember correctly she moved away for a job (Ice angels or something?) then moved back again? There was this rumour of her wanting to be in Big Brother, not sure if that was true.

I always quite liked Jenna, despite her faults and could tell she was really sad that she had to retire. I don't think she was ready to let it go and move on. So just curious if she managed to move on and found a new direction/goal in life.

[rosebud927]

4 minutes ago, LilyDutch said:

Does anyone know what Jenna Jackson is up to lately? I. If I remember correctly she moved away for a job (Ice angels or something?) then moved back again? There was this rumour of her wanting to be in Big Brother, not sure if that was true.

I always quite liked Jenna, despite her faults and could tell she was really sad that she had to retire. I don't think she was ready to let it go and move on. So just curious if she managed to move on and found a new direction/goal in life.

She got to the last round of big brother auditions and they didn't take her because they found out she was on DCC MTT the same year 

[scorpio1031]

27 minutes ago, rosebud927 said:

She got to the last round of big brother auditions and they didn't take her because they found out she was on DCC MTT the same year 

I thought she made it the next year, but then it got out she was on the show - thanks to Schmathryn Schmunn, who then took her place.

[rosebud927]

5 minutes ago, scorpio1031 said:

I thought she made it the next year, but then it got out she was on the show - thanks to Schmathryn Schmunn, who then took her place.

My friend was in the final round with both of them! It had something to do with DCC so maybe said person had something to do with it too. but big brother would never take two cheerleaders, so only one of their "type" would've made it anyway. But i know they didn't enjoy her having such a huge presence on DCC MTT

Edited February 17, 2021 by rosebud927

[PixieDust]

1 hour ago, scorpio1031 said:

I thought she made it the next year, but then it got out she was on the show - thanks to Schmathryn Schmunn, who then took her place.

I love that all this time later and schmathryn schmunn is just the normal name to use now and nobody ever questions it anymore 😂

[Bigorangecatmom]

On 2/13/2021 at 5:24 PM, ElenaFR said:

She looks great. Curves for days!!!

She looks better at this weight - like an adult woman. 

[parrotfeathers]

5 hours ago, Bigorangecatmom said:

She looks better at this weight - like an adult woman. 

Welp since more than a few are commenting I will too.  I think she looked better before.  Sorry to be in the minority.  

[ShutterbugCAM]

On 2/5/2021 at 6:34 PM, aeroluv327 said:

Random fun question:  Who do you think are the prettiest DCC in the MTT era?  She doesn't have to have been the best dancer.

My picks: Brittany Schram, Jordan (don't remember her last name; she was the one who missed the bus for the first home game), Brandi Kilby (I never understood the "stripper" look that they said she had!), Kelsey Lowrance, Sasha Agent.  

Lacey, Sydney Durso, Jordyn Ketchum, Ashley Pro, Erica Wilkins, Kalyssa, Alyssa Torres, Kelli Sullivan, and my # 1 Alexandra from seasons 6 & 7.

Girls that never made the team: Vivian, Brianna from season 12, Paula Tabares, Ashlinn from this past season, Kat Dunn and Emily Roslyn

ETA: Angela, Tasha Cruz, Amy Trader, Carey Depasquale & Amy Reese. P.S. I'm a guy so my taste is pretty different lol

Edited February 18, 2021 by ShutterbugCAM
Forgot a few names and likely still did even after editing

[ByTor]

Ryan Ray is a former DCC we don't hear much about. I totally relate to this video!

https://www.instagram.com/p/CLaqFYYA9j3/

[DancingDina13]

On 2/17/2021 at 5:47 PM, parrotfeathers said:

Welp since more than a few are commenting I will too.  I think she looked better before.  Sorry to be in the minority

I agree with you , I think before was better too 

[vanillagum]

On 2/9/2021 at 1:15 PM, KnyghtRyder said:

It always makes me chuckle the season that KelFine asks Judy if she’d look at Vivian in a mall and Judy says “no.” 🙄 I mean, Viv was a kook but she was striking. (Even she couldn’t take her eyes off herself.) But there were SO many girls who actually made the team that fit the “not noticeable” description - plain, nondescript, and non-memorable.   

this always gets me because i'm rewatching s9 for the billionth time and when they're talking about vivian at auditions judy's like "i thought, 'oh my gosh, that girl's beautiful!' and then i realized it was vivian"

ok judy which is it

[Jess14]

On 2/16/2021 at 3:58 PM, vanillagum said:

lmao i almost wrote a comment about this yesterday but got tired. agreed. i don't think being annoyed about their weight standards is 'toxic.' yes, that's what they signed up for, but especially in the case of chelsea, who didn't look overweight even by THEIR standards, i understand being like, 'lol wtf?' 

if you really think these girls are perfect little angel robots who never get annoyed with k and j or talk shit, you're sorely mistaken. her only mistake was saying that stuff on camera—that was stupid. i'm sure she's hardly the only person who's ever said or thought things like that.

i think her looks were average and she was a meh dancer who kind of talked her way onto the team, sure, so i don't mind them cutting her, but i don't think any less of her for saying what she said, especially since she was like 20 at the time, it was a million years ago, and her feelings were understandable. 

if anything, it made her more likable to me. that's the most personality anyone's ever shown on that show, for better or worse lmao

These are my thoughts exactly. She was stupid to make her comments on camera, but otherwise, whatever. People vent at work. People talk about their managers, especially those managers who are full of shit. I also thought her meeting with K&J after that was hilarious.  She almost seemed like she was trolling them - it was a total, "I'm so sick of you two, but I'm going to force myself to try and say the right things and pretend like I care, even though it's so obvious right now that I don't give a damn." Now, when she actually got cut, she had reverted back to rookie season who was annoying, but before that - her outburst was one of the most entertaining things of the whose series. 

[aeroluv327]

2 hours ago, Jess14 said:

These are my thoughts exactly. She was stupid to make her comments on camera, but otherwise, whatever. People vent at work. People talk about their managers, especially those managers who are full of shit. I also thought her meeting with K&J after that was hilarious.  She almost seemed like she was trolling them - it was a total, "I'm so sick of you two, but I'm going to force myself to try and say the right things and pretend like I care, even though it's so obvious right now that I don't give a damn." Now, when she actually got cut, she had reverted back to rookie season who was annoying, but before that - her outburst was one of the most entertaining things of the whose series. 

I agree, I think she was right to be upset about getting told she was heavy.  She wasn't even one of the vets that Kitty called out for weight during rehearsal.  On the one hand, I get them being upset that she had such an attitude on camera, but on the other hand they had no issue telling her she was fat on camera.  I don't think that the DCC "smile when someone gives you an anchovy and tuna sandwich" attitude was really for her.
As for how she looks now, I think she looks great!  Healthy, curvy and seemingly happy.  She looked cute during her time on the squad as well.