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12 hours ago, Weeklydcc said:

It's great that so many fans of other teams are DCC and MTT fans.  I don't think I could do that, though.  I'm an old timer.  This is year 41 of my Cowboys fandom and I've loved the DCC equally as much as the team the whole time.  Watching another squad would be blasphemy.  Kudos to those who can put their love for another team aside and just enjoy the show.

Go Pats 😜 

11 hours ago, Lolfordays said:

Amen. 

If We are to believe Kelli is as good at her job as they tell us she is, she can evaluate and have a roster of 36 after a week, two maybe.

This last cut will not impact what any fan/consumer experiences on game day. It will not make or break anything but the show.

And the show is what it is really about now, not the product on the field. 

Ehhhh...that may be stretching reality a little too much. 

11 hours ago, tacosandtequila said:

My way of looking at it..if they had to choose Maddie and Amy- but are good dancers (but not amazing) and are pretty (but not stunning or really glamorous). They can’t choose Gina to be a part of the triangle because she would out-dance both of them; the three of them would not mesh well. Lexie is beautiful, a great dancer, and meshes better with them...more balanced. The triangle would be off-balanced with 1 amazing dancer and 2 “good” dancers 

Holy my taco, did you say Lexie is in the triangle with Amy and Maddie, but Gina isn't? What in holy guacamole is Ked & Jud smoking and is it legal? They should bottle that shit quick because they're higher than Rachel W's tanning bill. 

Like, truly, is this opposite season where the worst get kept and the best get cut? I don't even like Gina and her annoying vocal fry and even I can see that she outdances every single dancer in that room. Even my beloved Bridget and Erin. 

Insiders, what did Gina do? And don't tell me she got outdanced because that isn't possible, so what was it? Sneaking Vikkie milkshakes on the DL? Kicked Ked's cat? Did they mistake her for Dayton? Was she banging a football player? WHAT WAS IT? Because there is no way this is about dance...none. 

If you claim to be the best, then be the fucking best---not some hap-hazard sorority traveling dress ya ya hood where seniority trumps talent and the best are hidden. 

11 hours ago, HideyYall said:

If this is the case, then the "snarky" theory about Lily is false.  To me that would prove that she is incredibly likable.  Otherwise, she would not be accepted into the group.  I mean, we don't see any pics of Victoria with the team outside of training camp.

Only with Sam Fin and Char's daughter who I haven't bothered to learn the name of. No one likes Vikkie, she just can't take a hint. 

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3 minutes ago, Loves2Dance said:

Go Pats 😜 

Ehhhh...that may be stretching reality a little too much. 

Holy my taco, did you say Lexie is in the triangle with Amy and Maddie, but Gina isn't? What in holy guacamole is Ked & Jud smoking and is it legal? They should bottle that shit quick because they're higher than Rachel W's tanning bill. 

Like, truly, is this opposite season where the worst get kept and the best get cut? I don't even like Gina and her annoying vocal fry and even I can see that she outdances every single dancer in that room. Even my beloved Bridget and Erin. 

Insiders, what did Gina do? And don't tell me she got outdanced because that isn't possible, so what was it? Sneaking Vikkie milkshakes on the DL? Kicked Ked's cat? Did they mistake her for Dayton? Was she banging a football player? WHAT WAS IT? Because there is no way this is about dance...none. 

If you claim to be the best, then be the fucking best---not some hap-hazard sorority traveling dress ya ya hood where seniority trumps talent and the best are hidden. 

Only with Sam Fin and Char's daughter who I haven't bothered to learn the name of. No one likes Vikkie, she just can't take a hint. 

Well, she is in , whether the team likes it or not.

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2 minutes ago, HideyYall said:

Well, she is in , whether the team likes it or not.

Doesn't mean she'll be well liked. 

How much is it going to suck to know the ladies in the room are only being nice to you because they're scared you'll run to Auntie Kelli about them and breathe a sigh of relief once you're gone?

Being at the party, while not being wanted at the party, is such a sucky feeling. If only Vikkie could read a room...

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3 minutes ago, Loves2Dance said:

Doesn't mean she'll be well liked. 

How much is it going to suck to know the ladies in the room are only being nice to you because they're scared you'll run to Auntie Kelli about them and breathe a sigh of relief once you're gone?

Being at the party, while not being wanted at the party, is such a sucky feeling. If only Vikkie could read a room...

I could see them going to places that are 21 and up just so they don’t have to invite her lol 

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On 8/13/2019 at 1:59 AM, Agent Gully said:

Diversity is more than race, it is a range of looks, heights, and shapes. Each girl on the team or trying out brings both pros and cons to the table. 

Each of us has a favorite that we find something in that we relate to, think is stunning, etc. And for each of those favorites, someone else finds them unattractive, untalented, etc.  Simply human nature.

No one on the team or trying out is going to cause small children and animals to flee in terror due to their physical appearance. The rest is just personal preference.

This is DCC though. I know what true diversity means, but come in now we all know full and well that DCC will never embrace diversity.

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7 hours ago, PrincessLeia said:

I hope Lily makes it as well, and I didn’t mean to be rude about her face. People keep giving her a difficult time and I was trying to explain what it could be. I personally think it’s a makeup thing. If she gets cut again on the last night, Kelli seriously has no soul. 

Even if they don't cut Lily on the final night, Kelli still hasn't had a soul in quite a few years. 

5 minutes ago, Holly85 said:

I could see them going to places that are 21 and up just so they don’t have to invite her lol 

They should take your advice. 

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3 minutes ago, Iluvbusta said:

This is DCC though. I know what true diversity means, but come in now we all know full and well that DCC will never embrace diversity.

My response was specifically to the person who said RACIAL diversity.  No reason a person more talented should be shut down because of the color off their skin simply because of an attempt to represent a color.  May the best girl win regardless of what their skin color is.

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5 hours ago, FutureDCC said:

Is anyone actually going to miss Jessika? 

I'm going to miss wondering why she continued to make it back even though she bombed every panel interview we ever saw her in. She was nothing if not consistent in that arena. 

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5 hours ago, HideyYall said:

About WW, I have a friend who is in perfect shape.  She is a lifetime WW member.  Although she looks great, she still goes to weigh in and to meetings because it simply keeps her focused and motivated.  I can't imagine what these girls eat in order to gain any weight.  Can you imagine how many calories they burn in practice each night?  How on Earth would one gain weight burning that many calories??

Vikkie could answer that for you. It's mostly milkshakes and burgers, oh and she loves cake. Remember, despite the rigor of TC, she put on 13 lbs in a single summer. 

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Arghhh hurry up and announce the team! The best thing about being here in Aus is that you guys are something like 20 hours behind so I don't have to stay up all night refreshing the boards waiting for the boards to update with that magical 'The team has been announced!' post. 

Does anyone know if cameras are actually there tonight? Or are we looking at tomorrow being the announcement? 

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10 minutes ago, HideyYall said:

My response was specifically to the person who said RACIAL diversity.  No reason a person more talented should be shut down because of the color off their skin simply because of an attempt to represent a color.  May the best girl win regardless of what their skin color is.

This may seem true and fair, but if they want to brand themselves as role models then they need to consider racial diversity when selecting a team. If they want to inspire young girls to get into dance class, follow their dreams, aim big and aspire to be them aka spend money on their merch, come to their meet n greets and try to attend their performances...then they need to make more effort to actually look like their customer base. 

That is why racial diversity matters. 

But, it's the DCC, it's Texas and it's the Jones family so it'll go ignored, but it really shouldn't. 

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4 minutes ago, Loves2Dance said:

This may seem true and fair, but if they want to brand themselves as role models then they need to consider racial diversity when selecting a team. If they want to inspire young girls to get into dance class, follow their dreams, aim big and aspire to be them aka spend money on their merch, come to their meet n greets and try to attend their performances...then they need to make more effort to actually look like their customer base. 

That is why racial diversity matters. 

But, it's the DCC, it's Texas and it's the Jones family so it'll go ignored, but it really shouldn't. 

so don't pick the best?

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57 minutes ago, HideyYall said:

Seriously, this is not about the average girl who eats Doritoes and milkshakes on the daily.  This is about a disciplined, fit, skilled, educated girl.  Racial diversity is boring to me.  How about recognizing the most skilled regardless of whatever the hell color they are?

Because an all white squad just won"t cut it.  If they were all black or all Asian or all Latina, that wouldn't be right either.  And when you factor in the cookie cutters who are not great dancers, the most skilled argument goes out the window.  America's Sweethearts should represent all of America, not just skinny caucasians who look alike.

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2 minutes ago, HideyYall said:

"Sorry, you are better than her, but we have already met our skin color quota for you."

Ironically, that seems to be how they feel about the women of color.  The quota is for the minorities, not the whites.

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7 hours ago, go4luca said:
8 hours ago, tacosandtequila said:

I agree!! But I doubt they would a 3-year as point over 4-5 years!

Why not?  Didn't they do so already?  It shouldn't rely on seniority.  It should have to do with who has strong dance skills in the DCC style and the sparkle to sell it.

Kashara was a third year as point and had she come back for a 5th year she'd have more than likely kept point.  Think that's pretty obvious.

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6 hours ago, ShellyB said:

FTLOG...I weighed them about two weeks ago, before I left and three other times before then, not that it is anyone’s biz. Target means target. There’s hardly a TC season that doesn’t start with a few extra pounds, who knows why. But, it only takes a sit down to address and it’s fixed. Most of the time, they are already aware. They each have their own specific weights that they need to maintain and my last weigh in, they were all golden! 

@ShellyB You go!  I love the fact you're here and don't hold back!!

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4 minutes ago, Squeek said:

Kashara was a third year as point and had she come back for a 5th year she'd have more than likely kept point.  Think that's pretty obvious.

Not sure if your post was aimed at me or ?  I was responding to the OP who doubted  a 3rd year would be chosen over a 4th or higher vet.

6 hours ago, ShellyB said:

FTLOG...

This literally made me laugh out loud! 

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28 minutes ago, Weeklydcc said:

Ironically, that seems to be how they feel about the women of color.  The quota is for the minorities, not the whites.

the best should win.  I hope we can agree upon that.

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6 hours ago, HideyYall said:

About WW, I have a friend who is in perfect shape.  She is a lifetime WW member.  Although she looks great, she still goes to weigh in and to meetings because it simply keeps her focused and motivated.  I can't imagine what these girls eat in order to gain any weight.  Can you imagine how many calories they burn in practice each night?  How on Earth would one gain weight burning that many calories??

You realize WW stands for weight warning not Weight Watchers right?  They don't use Weight Watchers.

5 hours ago, Lunacat said:

Random.. but was Nick Flores involved at all with training camp this year? 

Yes

7 hours ago, scorpio1031 said:

@HideyYall  It's episode 11 in season 13, only a few minutes in - if you are able to watch old seasons, that is:)

I still find it interesting that the year VK tries out, Kelli switches it up and has other people give out stickers.  That way the decision was not 100% hers.

Actually GL and guest choreo have had stickers for as long as she's been using them.  Before that they were brought into the office to give opinions and their opinions counted, this is nothing new.

7 hours ago, HideyYall said:

Do the team leaders or anyone on the last year's squad get a say so in who is selected?  I mean, do they get stickers to place?

GL and working alum, Jenn and Kash, last year Jinelle, get an opinion.

2 hours ago, DCCFanInKy said:

Cruising Twitter tonight...someone pls remind me how many returning vets?  Also in previous years how long has it normally taken for the new rookie twitters to appear after Squad Announcement?

27 returning vets.  Generally takes a week or two to get Twitter, near first game.

@go4luca Never posted anything aimed at you hun, not sure what you posted I was just responding to a post.

@DCCFanInKy You wanted their IG's right?  That's what is on this list.
 

Rookies:
Alexandra Pena @alexandra.micaa (reported cut)
Amanda Dilks @amandadilks (Philly Flyers) (Show Group)
Ashley Hancock @ashleyahancock (DMD) (reported cut) 
Bret McCall Lindley @bret_mccall (49ers) (reported cut)
Chandi Dayle  @chandidayle (UofAZ pom)
Gina Marie Campagna @ginamariecampagna (reported cut)
Julia Fife @juliafife (DMD) (reported cut)
Kat Puryear @katpurr (Charlotte Hornets)
Kelcey Wetterburg @kelceywetterberg (Nebraska) (Show Group)
Kristen Dodd @kdodd_10 (Ice Angels)
Lauren Ligon @lauren_ligon (TCU Showgirl) (reported cut)
Lily Johnson @lilyjay21 (University of Kentucky)
Lisa Mills @lisa_mills (DMD)
Madeline Grace Salter @_mmadelinegrace (OCU) (reported cut)
Meredith Madden @meredithmadden
Shaina Grace @shainagrace (LSU Goldgengirl) (reported cut)
Taylor Pedersen @tay_pedersen (Suns Dancer)
Victoria Kalina @victoriaakalina (TC last year) (Show Group)

Vets:
Alanna Tarango @yomamaalanna / 2nd year
Alexis Peterson @alexispetersonn / 3rd year (Group 2nd #3)
Amber McMillan @amber.nicolee13 / 2nd year (Show Group)
Amy Leonall @amy_nicole_l / 5th year (Group Leader #1)  (Show Group)
Ashlee Ford @ashlee_nobanks  / 2nd year (Show Group)
Brennan Cook @brennanashley / 2nd year
Briana Baisden @bri_channelle / 2nd year
Bridget Jacob @classic_bridge / 2nd year (Show Group)
Caroline Sundvold @carolinebrock95 / 2nd year (Show Group)
Christina Riccelli @christina_riccelli / 3rd year
Cianna Levi @cicilevi / 2nd year (Show Group)
Daphne Janes @daph7 / 2nd year (Show Group)
Erin Sauerhage @erin__margaret / 2nd year
Gina Ligi @ginaa_mariaaa / 3rd year (Group 2nd #4) (Show Group)
Hannah Anderson @hannahelizabeth95 / 2nd year (Show Group)
Heather  O'Connor @heathertherese94  / 4th year (Group Leader #3) (Show Group)
Jalyn Stough @jalynstough / 2nd year
Lexie (Sullivan) Smith @lexiejillsmith / 3rd year (Group 2nd #2) (Show Group)
Madeline Massingill @madeline_massingill / 4th year (Group Leader #2) (Show Group)
Madeline Molloy @madeline_molloy / 2nd year
Miranda Tims @mirandatims / 3rd year (Group 2nd #1)
Molly Neumeister @mollyneumeister / 3rd year
Rachel Alexander @rachalexan / 3rd year (Show Group)
Rachel Wyatt @rachelyukiwyatt / 2nd year (Show Group)
Savannah Heineken @saaavy / 3rd year
Taylor Johnson @_taylorjanej / 2nd year
Tess Guidry @misstessguidry / 4th year (Group Leader #4)  (Show Group)

Think I'm caught up now.  LOL

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2 minutes ago, Loves2Dance said:
49 minutes ago, HideyYall said:

so don't pick the best?

The answer to this will largely depend on what you consider 'the best'. 

This too is nothing new.  Look back at like Jordan Chanley (no offense to her) but they fully admitted she was the WORST dancer in the room but kept her because of the support she had from the rest of the squad.  I can think of several others they've done this with.  

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17 minutes ago, HideyYall said:

the best should win.  I hope we can agree upon that.

Absolutely, but you can't convince me that more women of color are not among the best.  I know better.  Their preferences get in the way of the best squad possible. 

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1 hour ago, Loves2Dance said:

Insiders, what did Gina do? And don't tell me she got outdanced because that isn't possible, so what was it? Sneaking Vikkie milkshakes on the DL? Kicked Ked's cat? Did they mistake her for Dayton? Was she banging a football player? WHAT WAS IT? Because there is no way this is about dance...none. 

Maybe Gina gave VK some feedback/advice re: her dancing (and we all know how that would go over)…

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1 minute ago, Weeklydcc said:

Absolutely, but you can't convince me that more women of color are not among the best.  I know better.  Their preferences get in the way of the best squad possible. 

I don't know if they are as good or not.  Neither do you.  I was complaining earlier that we don't get to see much of their dancing on the show.  Nor do we see how they interact with the other girls.  We simply don't know.  

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6 minutes ago, HideyYall said:

I don't know if they are as good or not.  Neither do you.  I was complaining earlier that we don't get to see much of their dancing on the show.  Nor do we see how they interact with the other girls.  We simply don't know.  

But surely you agree that regardless of one's color, the best dancer should gain a position over someone who is not quite as good.  

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9 minutes ago, Fansince1 said:

Didn't the candy pics from last week celebrate the last Friday night in TC? So it would stand to reason that squad could be announced tonight. Or has TC been extended?

Yes they did.  I expect the team to be finalized tonight from what I know.

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7 hours ago, Weeklydcc said:

If they were all black or all Asian or all Latina, that wouldn't be right either. 

Speaking for myself, I don't have an issue with this.  I'm imagining a group of 36 women who get together & practice Thunderstruck for a couple hours every day and have it down to a science.  They can kick to their foreheads, their technique is flawless, and they're thin as rails.  Also, they all happen to be black/Asian/Latina.  I think it would be a shame if they all didn't make it.

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7 hours ago, HideyYall said:

But surely you agree that regardless of one's color, the best dancer should gain a position over someone who is not quite as good.  

Yes, which is why more women of color should be on the squad.  The implication that the whites are all better year after year after year is bull.  Like someone else said, it's systemic.

1 hour ago, ByTor said:

Speaking for myself, I don't have an issue with this.  I'm imagining a group of 36 women who get together & practice Thunderstruck for a couple hours every day and have it down to a science.  They can kick to their foreheads, their technique is flawless, and they're thin as rails.  Also, they all happen to be black/Asian/Latina.  I think it would be a shame if they all didn't make it.

In theory, that's true.  In reality, the pitchforks would come out if there were no Caucasian women on the squad.  And rightly so.

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2 minutes ago, Weeklydcc said:

Yes, which is why more women of color should be on the squad.  The implication that the whites are all better year after year after year is bull.  Like someone else said, it's systemic.

Yeah - this whole conversation is making me feel icky.  TPTB need to get with the times...

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13 hours ago, ShellyB said:

👋🏼👋🏼👋🏼...I’ll be there Thursday and Friday next week, come by then!! 

OMG SHELLY!! girl imma be out of town then smh! However, when we do finally meet up can we do THUNDERSTRUCK on the front lawn next to Cowboy fit and the Nike store? My yard lines on point....

Also, can you ask CMT to get rights to certain songs so we can actually hear what songs the girls are dancing to? I mean I love me some Pitbull, but like for every dance shown its "Its going down im yelling TIMBER!!". 

Also, can you ask CMT to show us more dancing during Training Camp...the side by sides are great, but I would like to see a full routine. I mean SHELLO 

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Making the team is about more than just being the best dancer. The greatest dancers can be in the room but won’t make it if they don’t have a good interview or ability to speak to media. Also they must look good on camera and in the uniform.  She also has to mesh well with the team and bring something to the table other than just dancing great.  The DCC requirements are a pretty tall order for any young lady. Regardless of color only the ones with the total package will make it.

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10 hours ago, HideyYall said:

Seriously, this is not about the average girl who eats Doritoes and milkshakes on the daily.  This is about a disciplined, fit, skilled, educated girl.  Racial diversity is boring to me.  How about recognizing the most skilled regardless of whatever the hell color they are?

Im all here for that as well most talented wins a spot, but they do have a "type" of girl regardless of dancing it seems. Like I said earlier, the same with Victoria Secret its getting boring...Also when girls that are actually good dancers seem to be left by the wayside so another cute blonde girl can make it in and dance at the back of the pyramid for three years it doesn't make sense. Also, the top dancers don't seem to always make it. Now of course there is the whole checklist they have to make it in, but some girls seem to be immune to certain categories 

ex. Training Camp Amy she was on the season where Maggie, Tess, the Heathers made it on the squad. Anyways she tried out for 5 years never made the squad. She was good dancer, had a good body, was pretty, and eloquent...still never makes it do to I think memory which seems farfetched.

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While Breelan, Ashley same year as Breelan, Kat, and Christina etc types all make it even though they have never been strong dancers. Some of these girls don't seem to have nice personalities, their bodies are ok, and their looks bleh. However, they somehow seem to survive cuts and make the team even if for a year. It is wild that there are only 2 black DCCs, no Asian DCCs, I think Tess might be Hispanic..it needs to become more exclusive. Now of course again these girls have to want to tryout, but it seems like for every girl of color, 5 more blonde white girls get in just based off look. 

It's what I said about the DCC style its bland and seems to fit the old 1970s vibe. I want more girls that can actually dance dance not memorize steps and float through the moves.

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25 minutes ago, Weeklydcc said:

Yes, which is why more women of color should be on the squad.  The implication that the whites are all better year after year after year is bull.  Like someone else said, it's systemic.

In theory, that's true.  In reality, the pitchforks would come out if there were no Caucasian women on the squad.  And rightly so.

Kelli herself has said on the show that they often don’t take the “best” dancers, they take the dancers that will fit best with the DCC. The DCC is not a politically correct group and they most likely never will be. 

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