DCC-UK August 21, 2019 Share August 21, 2019 7 hours ago, BridgetHannahDap said: Hi everyone, im new to the blog but i know all tea-all drama from this forum 😛 i was watching this video and i think this squad was so powerful, Jenn K, Jenna, Holly P, Mehgan C, Melissa W, Jessica Marie, Amy Trader i think they outdance all the girls from 2017 til' now, i miss powerful girls on the triangle. Bring Gina, Bridget, Hannah, Amber, Jalyn, Daphne to the triangle!!!! I always used to feel like SG was 'who do we leave out?' because they had so many strong dancers. Now it's 'who do we add in to make up the numbers?' because they want all the 'senior' vets to be in there. 2 9 Link to comment
ByTor August 21, 2019 Share August 21, 2019 7 hours ago, sleepyjean said: 9 hours ago, ByTor said: So only in TC they're considered alternates? For some reason I thought Kelli meant that rookies who make SG are alternates for the whole year they're rookies. On 7/3/2019 at 12:25 AM, ShellyB said: There are no alternates for the 36. I wasn't talking about alternates for the 36, I was talking about alternates for show group. 1 Link to comment
hathorlive August 21, 2019 Share August 21, 2019 I think the DCC are one year away from running off all the best dancers and being stuck with nothing but blenders and VK, the whirling dervish. If Gina and Jaylen leave after this year, that will decimate or at least severely cut the number of stand out dancers. They really need to address why many girls are leaving earlier rather than after 3 or 4 years. Is this a trend or just something we THINK is happening because the good dancers are so few and far between? 11 Link to comment
TB12 August 21, 2019 Share August 21, 2019 8 hours ago, Dal8las said: The Pro Bowl Choice, Vet Choice, and Rookie Choice is def going to get this group fired up af...we havent even started season and we are already pissed hahaha. What they will choose Pro Bowl: Amy Vet: Tess Rookie: Tina Kalina I'll correct that for you: Pro Bowl: Amy Vet: Tina Kalina Rookie: Veruca Obvs... :-) 6 2 Link to comment
Weeklydcc August 21, 2019 Share August 21, 2019 12 hours ago, Ninamags said: What’s that hand signal thing the girls are doing in the hip hop picture 🤔🤔 🤨🤨 Me no like. I know what it looks like, but it can't be that.😒 2 Link to comment
cherryblossom August 21, 2019 Share August 21, 2019 Ok I imagine this will not be popular but one thing struck me as watching the earlier teams with powerhouse of dancers starting with the initial 2 hour movie where they made a hard cut of a veteran, I just wonder of this time of sexual harassment, enlightenment etc. has the DCC gotten to where they are no longer relevant? Look at Lauren who chose not to do swimsuit photos. How much is this contributing to fewer girls trying out with the ones who do have less of the characteristics we are looking for? Have been a long time supporter but now I perhaps have “clarity “! 4 2 Link to comment
Lolfordays August 21, 2019 Share August 21, 2019 Just now, cherryblossom said: Ok I imagine this will not be popular but one thing struck me as watching the earlier teams with powerhouse of dancers starting with the initial 2 hour movie where they made a hard cut of a veteran, I just wonder of this time of sexual harassment, enlightenment etc. has the DCC gotten to where they are no longer relevant? Look at Lauren who chose not to do swimsuit photos. How much is this contributing to fewer girls trying out with the ones who do have less of the characteristics we are looking for? Have been a long time supporter but now I perhaps have “clarity “! I think that yes, generationally you get women today with that higher level talent are looking for other more fulfilling, better compensated, and more professional opportunities. 12 Link to comment
Weeklydcc August 21, 2019 Share August 21, 2019 10 minutes ago, Lolfordays said: I think that yes, generationally you get women today with that higher level talent are looking for other more fulfilling, better compensated, and more professional opportunities. I agree from a compensation standpoint more talented girls are looking to make a living at some point, but DCC can still be a stepping stone for some. Look at Jacie, Olivia, Nicole H, Melissa R, etc. They all went on to the Rockettes, Vegas showgirl and DWTS respectively. I understand Mandy is now the director of the Raiders squad and I believe Houston and Miami also have former DCCs at the helm. So it's still prestigious to have the DCC on your resume. 2 Link to comment
Popular Post Lolfordays August 21, 2019 Popular Post Share August 21, 2019 17 minutes ago, Weeklydcc said: I agree from a compensation standpoint more talented girls are looking to make a living at some point, but DCC can still be a stepping stone for some. Look at Jacie, Olivia, Nicole H, Melissa R, etc. They all went on to the Rockettes, Vegas showgirl and DWTS respectively. I understand Mandy is now the director of the Raiders squad and I believe Houston and Miami also have former DCCs at the helm. So it's still prestigious to have the DCC on your resume. Prestigious in an ever shrinking circle. also, we all have to stop believing that Melissa R got DWTS because of DCC. She got it because she got dumped on live TV after being engaged on The Bachelor. DCC isn’t why she is famous. 6 24 Link to comment
Weeklydcc August 21, 2019 Share August 21, 2019 15 minutes ago, Lolfordays said: Prestigious in an ever shrinking circle. also, we all have to stop believing that Melissa R got DWTS because of DCC. She got it because she got dumped on live TV after being engaged on The Bachelor. DCC isn’t why she is famous. Perhaps DCC got her a look-see on The Batchelor or maybe you're right and it had nothing to do with it.😂 Link to comment
TUOwl84 August 21, 2019 Share August 21, 2019 I showed my husband this picture, and the first thing he said was that they are throwing up the white supremacy sign 😳 2 6 Link to comment
rl27rl August 21, 2019 Share August 21, 2019 23 minutes ago, Lolfordays said: Prestigious in an ever shrinking circle. also, we all have to stop believing that Melissa R got DWTS because of DCC. She got it because she got dumped on live TV after being engaged on The Bachelor. DCC isn’t why she is famous. She was never a DCC that got my attention or was that memorable. Today, all I see is Botox, Fillers, and Collagen. I am still not a fan and will never understand why they have her as a "Mentor" to TCCs. 1 10 Link to comment
Weeklydcc August 21, 2019 Share August 21, 2019 6 minutes ago, TUOwl84 said: I showed my husband this picture, and the first thing he said was that they are throwing up the white supremacy sign 😳 I didn't want to say it but that is my take as well. I hope this is their symbol for something else. Did Kelli know about this in advance? How could they allow this? 1 12 Link to comment
Popular Post Jennv August 21, 2019 Popular Post Share August 21, 2019 6 minutes ago, Weeklydcc said: I didn't want to say it but that is my take as well. I hope this is their symbol for something else. Did Kelli know about this in advance? How could they allow this? When did that go from being the sign for “ok” to white power? I must have been in a coma that being said, i don’t know why you would throw up the “ok” sign in a dance either. 1 29 Link to comment
TUOwl84 August 21, 2019 Share August 21, 2019 1 minute ago, Weeklydcc said: I didn't want to say it but that is my take as well. I hope this is their symbol for something else. Did Kelli know about this in advance? How could they allow this? With everything going on nowadays... 6 Link to comment
Opine August 21, 2019 Share August 21, 2019 17 minutes ago, Jennv said: When did that go from being the sign for “ok” to white power? I must have been in a coma that being said, i don’t know why you would throw up the “ok” sign in a dance either. Apparently, I missed that memo too. 10 Link to comment
RedDelicious August 21, 2019 Share August 21, 2019 The notion the a-ok hand gesture as a symbol of white power is not a real thing. It was made up two years ago to stir controversy. 6 1 11 Link to comment
loveanddcc August 21, 2019 Share August 21, 2019 (edited) 46 minutes ago, rl27rl said: She was never a DCC that got my attention or was that memorable. Today, all I see is Botox, Fillers, and Collagen. I am still not a fan and will never understand why they have her as a "Mentor" to TCCs. They have her as a mentor bc she won the bachelor and dancing with the stars. She’s a known face for those who aren’t familiar with DCC. And also... yeah. This is why it’s important to not go to a cheap doctor or medspa who’s just going to inject you to make some cash. Go to a plastic surgeon or dermatologist who’s known for creating aesthetic excellence. In this day and age, there is absolutely no reason that anyone should be able to tell you’ve had work done if you go to the right people. Edited August 21, 2019 by loveanddcc 3 Link to comment
go4luca August 21, 2019 Share August 21, 2019 5 hours ago, ByTor said: I wasn't talking about alternates for the 36, I was talking about alternates for show group. Shelly addressed this saying there aren't really alternates for SG per se. Based on her reply, my take is they might need to cut the number down due to venue size. 2 Link to comment
Jazzhands August 21, 2019 Share August 21, 2019 Just now, loveanddcc said: They have her as a mentor bc she won the bachelor and dancing with the stars. She’s a known face for those who aren’t familiar with DCC. And also... yeah. This is why it’s important to not go to a cheap doctor or medspa who’s just going to inject you to make some cash. Go to a plastic surgeon or dermatologist who’s know for creating aesthetic excellence. In this day and age, there is absolutely no reason that anyone should be able to tell you’ve had work done if you go to the right people. She also hosted Redneck Island and had a reality show with her husband called “Melissa & Tye” on CMT. I always figured it was more network-driven to shoehorn her into DCC:MTT for hopeful crossover appeal to boost ratings rather than Charlotte/Kelli/Judy deciding that the TCCs needing a mentor and selecting her for the job over any of the countless other former DCC who were likely available and more qualified for that specific task. 1 5 Link to comment
Weeklydcc August 21, 2019 Share August 21, 2019 2 minutes ago, Jazzhands said: She also hosted Redneck Island and had a reality show with her husband called “Melissa & Tye” on CMT. I always figured it was more network-driven to shoehorn her into DCC:MTT for hopeful crossover appeal to boost ratings rather than Charlotte/Kelli/Judy deciding that the TCCs needing a mentor and selecting her for the job over any of the countless other former DCC who were likely available and more qualified for that specific task. She might have lobbied for it too. 1 Link to comment
kalibean August 21, 2019 Share August 21, 2019 56 minutes ago, TUOwl84 said: I showed my husband this picture, and the first thing he said was that they are throwing up the white supremacy sign 😳 I could be overthinking this, but I was reminded of an episode of SYTYCD with a Bollywood number. There are quite a few hand gestures used in Bollywood style dancing and I remember the choreography working with the dancers to get it just right. So possibly could be a nod to Freddie Mercury's heritage (parents are originally from India, later moved to Zanzibar.) Or it could just be an okay symbol and is awkward AF. Who knows? Either way, here's a link: https://dance.lovetoknow.com/Dance_Bollywood:_Hand_Gestures 2 1 1 Link to comment
loveanddcc August 21, 2019 Share August 21, 2019 (edited) 2 hours ago, cherryblossom said: Ok I imagine this will not be popular but one thing struck me as watching the earlier teams with powerhouse of dancers starting with the initial 2 hour movie where they made a hard cut of a veteran, I just wonder of this time of sexual harassment, enlightenment etc. has the DCC gotten to where they are no longer relevant? Look at Lauren who chose not to do swimsuit photos. How much is this contributing to fewer girls trying out with the ones who do have less of the characteristics we are looking for? Have been a long time supporter but now I perhaps have “clarity “! NO. The issue is not about how women dress or act — it’s about sexual assault. The perpetrator. Not the victim. This is not about women going back to the stone ages and wearing chastity belts. It’s about freedom & consent. If anything this is the best time to tryout in that regard bc people are finally discussing the issue and making changes. Other professional teams are responding by getting rid of their dancers which is a WEAK cop-out. They don’t want the heat. They don’t want to admit fault and enact change. I’m proud of the DCC for embracing their cheerleaders. What Charlotte said about having the DCC bc of how they make the fans feel nearly brought me to tears. Thank God someone still values cheer and dance girls. They matter to the team and they matter to the fans. Now the real reason less girls are trying out for DCC — they don’t want to be made fun of on national television. That’s it. Some other teams are making changes, like the NY Jets changing to that cringe-worthy vomit-inducing mop of a uniform. Ugly uniforms also deter dancers... no one wants to be seen looking like a grandma in front of thousands of people. And yet other teams are cutting the girls altogether not only bc they don’t want to take the heat for sexual assault in the workplace but also bc they don’t want to pay them more. If they make the teams co-Ed then no one can say they’re not paying them bc they don’t value women... now all we can say is that they don’t value dancers / entertainers. Edited August 21, 2019 by loveanddcc 10 Link to comment
Christineelgene August 21, 2019 Share August 21, 2019 You can get Pluto TV on a Roku or a Firestick, not sure what other devices can get it. I use a Firestick. 1 Link to comment
SailorGirl August 21, 2019 Share August 21, 2019 45 minutes ago, RedDelicious said: The notion the a-ok hand gesture as a symbol of white power is not a real thing. It was made up two years ago to stir controversy. https://blog.emojipedia.org/no-the-ok-hand-is-not-a-symbol-of-white-power/ 3 Link to comment
Dal8las August 21, 2019 Share August 21, 2019 1 hour ago, TUOwl84 said: I showed my husband this picture, and the first thing he said was that they are throwing up the white supremacy sign 😳 hahaha I know there is so many meanings now for this symbol. The white supremacy, illumanti, ok, three pointer. I wonder what one they were promoting... 1 Link to comment
Popular Post ClosetDCCFan August 21, 2019 Popular Post Share August 21, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, RedDelicious said: The notion the a-ok hand gesture as a symbol of white power is not a real thing. It was made up two years ago to stir controversy. Yes, but regardless of its origin, that hand gesture has taken on a connotation synonymous with white power, so at best it’s still remarkably tone deaf of the DCC to include it in their choreography. Edited August 21, 2019 by ClosetDCCFan 1 34 Link to comment
Popular Post GeorgieNY August 21, 2019 Popular Post Share August 21, 2019 3 minutes ago, ClosetDCCFan said: Yes, but regardless of its original, that hand gesture has taken on a connotation synonymous with white power, so at best it’s still remarkably tone deaf of the DCC to include it in their choreography. It’s also Asshole in American Sign Language. Lol. 🧐 1 36 7 Link to comment
TB12 August 21, 2019 Share August 21, 2019 1 hour ago, RedDelicious said: The notion the a-ok hand gesture as a symbol of white power is not a real thing. It was made up two years ago to stir controversy. I agree it was made up to stir controversy, but that's exactly what it is doing now, stirring controversy not a good look for DCC at all... 15 Link to comment
Weeklydcc August 21, 2019 Share August 21, 2019 41 minutes ago, SailorGirl said: https://blog.emojipedia.org/no-the-ok-hand-is-not-a-symbol-of-white-power/ The article contradicts itself by admitting that white supremacists use the symbol while simultaneously claiming it doesn't stand for white supremacy. 3 1 9 Link to comment
Loves2Dance August 21, 2019 Share August 21, 2019 2 hours ago, Weeklydcc said: I didn't want to say it but that is my take as well. I hope this is their symbol for something else. Did Kelli know about this in advance? How could they allow this? Are we really that surprised that Kelli and Judy really ARE that tone deaf? If this gets picked up by the wrong media outlet they'll get slaughtered. 1 14 Link to comment
RedDelicious August 21, 2019 Share August 21, 2019 I think it's absurd that anyone would make something out of it. Maybe it has something to do with the song lyrics. Ask Shelly, she's the assistant choreographer. We use hand gestures in my line of work and in front of our customers all the time and we're not going to stop using a-ok to say 'all clear' or simply 'we're good, proceed' just because somebody cooked up some nonsense in 2017. Come ON. How precious can a cheerleading routine be? 1 13 Link to comment
ByTor August 21, 2019 Share August 21, 2019 53 minutes ago, GeorgieNY said: It’s also Asshole in American Sign Language. Lol. 🧐 Oh boy! I wonder if Kristin knows that. 1 5 2 Link to comment
Amandared August 21, 2019 Share August 21, 2019 1 hour ago, Christineelgene said: You can get Pluto TV on a Roku or a Firestick, not sure what other devices can get it. I use a Firestick. Guess what’s on my Roku tv riiiiiight now?!?! Oh yeah!! 3 Link to comment
Kaelha August 21, 2019 Share August 21, 2019 (edited) Random question. Does anyone have access to Madeline Molloy’s audition solo video? I can’t track it down. She won a Barbie (I think?) and she hashtagged #amilliondreams back in July on Instagram after announcing she’d been invited back to TC. I really only care because, based on the #, I’m hoping the song she used was A Million Dreams from The Greatest Showman and I’m kind of dying to see it if she did because that song = 😍 and that song + an audition solo could = 😍😍😍. On a related note, I’ll only be mildly disappointed if she didn’t use that song, even though I just dramatically said I was dying to see it just because of that. Either way, girlfriend looked so pretty in her pics! Edited August 21, 2019 by Kaelha 4 Link to comment
Kaelha August 21, 2019 Share August 21, 2019 While I’m asking random questions, is there not a Primetimer app or am I just overlooking it in my app searches? I feel like that’s a big miss if there isn’t one. #theresanappforthat...ornot 1 Link to comment
BBK August 21, 2019 Share August 21, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, ByTor said: Oh boy! I wonder if Kristin knows that. I’m sure she does...but she’s a rookie...the bottom of the totem pole...why they gonna listen to her?!? Judy most likely added it at the last second, just as the girls were going out Judy: hey guys...let’s do an ‘A-okay sign’ at the end of the routine...the primetimer’s will eat it up!!! Okay, probably not, but who knows... 🤷🏻♂️🤪😉😆 Edit: ...altho Kristen is a good Christian girl, I don’t think she knows any ‘bad’ words... Edited August 21, 2019 by BBK 3 1 Link to comment
BBK August 21, 2019 Share August 21, 2019 19 minutes ago, Kaelha said: While I’m asking random questions, is there not a Primetimer app or am I just overlooking it in my app searches? I feel like that’s a big miss if there isn’t one. #theresanappforthat...ornot I was told there is one & it’ll tell when messages are popping up... I know right...?!?! 1 Link to comment
scorpio1031 August 21, 2019 Share August 21, 2019 47 minutes ago, Amandared said: Guess what’s on my Roku tv riiiiiight now?!?! Oh yeah!! I have the pluto.tv app on my phone and it works 1 Link to comment
CrazyMoon August 21, 2019 Share August 21, 2019 PlutoTV is internet based, so you can get it on your laptop, desktop or other device, probably your kindle...easy sign up...and it's 'on demand' 3 Link to comment
KatieC August 21, 2019 Share August 21, 2019 (edited) 4 hours ago, Weeklydcc said: I didn't want to say it but that is my take as well. I hope this is their symbol for something else. Did Kelli know about this in advance? How could they allow this? Does anyone know who choreographed this routine? Interested in knowing what the deal is with this and who was ignorant enough to put that in there. Adding: it’s kind of like being unaware of #metoo movement. Edited August 21, 2019 by KatieC 1 16 Link to comment
DanceProf August 21, 2019 Share August 21, 2019 2 hours ago, kalibean said: I could be overthinking this, but I was reminded of an episode of SYTYCD with a Bollywood number. There are quite a few hand gestures used in Bollywood style dancing and I remember the choreography working with the dancers to get it just right. So possibly could be a nod to Freddie Mercury's heritage (parents are originally from India, later moved to Zanzibar.) Or it could just be an okay symbol and is awkward AF. Who knows? Either way, here's a link: https://dance.lovetoknow.com/Dance_Bollywood:_Hand_Gestures This hand gesture is a mudra but is a bit different than what they're doing, And I think you're giving WAY too much credit to whomever choregraphed this dance that they would be paying homage to Freddie Mercury's ethnic background. Putting the possible white supremacy meaning aside, this hand gesture does have some negative connotations around the world. In Brazil it's the equivalent of giving someone the middle finger. What's wrong with a basic outstretched jazz hand, or a fist? I'd just stay away from that one. 18 Link to comment
lkxydhfinl ghsdv August 21, 2019 Share August 21, 2019 4 hours ago, Weeklydcc said: I agree from a compensation standpoint more talented girls are looking to make a living at some point, but DCC can still be a stepping stone for some. Look at Jacie, Olivia, Nicole H, Melissa R, etc. They all went on to the Rockettes, Vegas showgirl and DWTS respectively. I understand Mandy is now the director of the Raiders squad and I believe Houston and Miami also have former DCCs at the helm. So it's still prestigious to have the DCC on your resume. Houston's director is Casey Potter, former KC Rangerette, Houston Texans Cheerleader & Houston Rockets Power Dancer. Link to comment
Dal8las August 21, 2019 Share August 21, 2019 (edited) 🌺 Edited August 22, 2019 by Dal8las Link to comment
Lolfordays August 21, 2019 Share August 21, 2019 (edited) 4 hours ago, RedDelicious said: The notion the a-ok hand gesture as a symbol of white power is not a real thing. It was made up two years ago to stir controversy. I have no doubt many Cowboys fans believe this lol 53 minutes ago, DanceProf said: This hand gesture is a mudra but is a bit different than what they're doing, And I think you're giving WAY too much credit to whomever choregraphed this dance that they would be paying homage to Freddie Mercury's ethnic background. Putting the possible white supremacy meaning aside, this hand gesture does have some negative connotations around the world. In Brazil it's the equivalent of giving someone the middle finger. What's wrong with a basic outstretched jazz hand, or a fist? I'd just stay away from that one. Exactly. The jones family has kind of a more understated racism — no one thinks they are purposefully flashing the white power symbol. they do think they are idiots for not being more aware of perceptions. Edited August 21, 2019 by Lolfordays 7 Link to comment
Lolfordays August 21, 2019 Share August 21, 2019 3 hours ago, ClosetDCCFan said: Yes, but regardless of its origin, that hand gesture has taken on a connotation synonymous with white power, so at best it’s still remarkably tone deaf of the DCC to include it in their choreography. I assure you not one person involved with that squad knows enough about current events to pick this up — which is the entire point and problem. 16 Link to comment
Pau84 August 21, 2019 Share August 21, 2019 8 minutes ago, Lolfordays said: I assure you not one person involved with that squad knows enough about current events to pick this up — which is the entire point and problem. The irony is that the same persons got upset when Lil’ Taylor Tauss didn’t know what ‘Me too’ was! True ignorance is not the lack of knowledge, but the unwillingness to acquire it! 19 Link to comment
Christineelgene August 21, 2019 Share August 21, 2019 Season 1 is playing on Pluto TV! 8 Link to comment
Weeklydcc August 21, 2019 Share August 21, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, Tootie said: Houston's director is Casey Potter, former KC Rangerette, Houston Texans Cheerleader & Houston Rockets Power Dancer. Thanks for the correction. I was thinking of Cindy Villanueva. I think that's her name. She's a former DCC from waaaaaay back who was associated with Houston's squad at one point. Edited August 21, 2019 by Weeklydcc Spelling 1 Link to comment
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