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ShellyB
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SmpIsimon
SmpIsimon

If Julia did say "Fuck this," then I'd like to compliment her on summing up my feelings about this entire season so succinctly.

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ExtremeFajitas

I think those are called muscles.

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KatieC

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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. 

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DanceProf

DanceProf

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.

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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.

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Lolfordays

Lolfordays

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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.

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Lolfordays

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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.

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Pau84

Pau84

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!

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Weeklydcc

Weeklydcc

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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.

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On 8/19/2019 at 11:32 AM, go4luca said:

They didn't seem annoyed that she sang though.  Maybe she was trying to stand out by showing her versatility.? 

At SG auditions, they offer the opportunity to sing.  They used to have some of the DCC sing at the games.  I don't know if they've had any good singers in recent years.  Regardless, Jamilla offered diversity in more than one way.  I give her kudos for doing so.

I was thinking the same thing. Jamilla did hip hop the way it should be done. Maddie's routine was good and cute, but Jamilla killed it!!! I hope she comes back.

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AAT

6 minutes ago, TUOwl84 said:

I'm watching episode one of season 1 on pluto tv and its hilarious to me to see these solos. They wouldn't fly nowadays making the team lol

How are you watching it?

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AAT

22 hours ago, go4luca said:

I mean it's so dang obvious there are stronger dancers out there than (especially) Amy and Maddie.

I see that VK is right near the front on the edge. So much for seniority.

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On 8/20/2019 at 1:07 PM, go4luca said:

Fan performance vid so not that clear. 

This formation doesn't get better with viewing.  I know where my eye is drawn and it definitely isn't Amy or Maddie.

Ok, the woman screaming in the background sounds like TK!!! 

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TB12

TB12

Looking at these calendar covers TPTB really need to revamp DCC as a whole, can we stop with the arm over the head pose its so played, all three of them have it on their covers, really original DCC how many cameos will have the obligatory arm over the head, sigh...  

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JayDKay

JayDKay

Does anyone know when squad photo is happening? And I know someone already said it (but I forgot?), but when is meet the team?? 

I'm ready for some information. The poor girls haven't even posted on social yet that they've made it! 

I want to see cameos!! 

Ahhhhhhwjjbwjksknsbsvabnakakd 

#ginawasrobbed

#maddieandamyretire2019

#assholesigns

#bridgetforpoint

#ineedacoffee

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ByTor

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1 hour ago, AAT said:

I see that VK is right near the front on the edge. So much for seniority.

To be fair there’s a part where Amanda is point, so I won’t complain since another rookie is getting a shot up front.

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JayDKay

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2 minutes ago, TB12 said:

Looking at these calendar covers TPTB really need to revamp DCC as a whole, can we stop with the arm over the head pose its so played, all three of them have it on their covers, really original DCC how many cameos will have the obligatory arm over the head, sigh...  

I would love to see less posed shots. Let the girls frolick on a beach and take some candid snaps! I organise photoshoots for work all the time and the best shots are always the candid, make the model laugh shots so they look real and authentic!! 

More shots like this 

We all thought the calendars looked much better this year. But there was SO much Photoshopping!!! Soooo much. In a time where titles and brands are ditching retouching, DCC should follow their lead! 

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scorpio1031

scorpio1031

10 minutes ago, ByTor said:

To be fair there’s a part where Amanda is point, so I won’t complain since another rookie is getting a shot up front.

If a rookie is better at that routine than a vet, I'm all for putting them up front.  I think some are better at hip hop than Maddie, but they will probably never be seen as being better cause that's Maddie's "style"

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go4luca

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1 hour ago, AAT said:

So much for seniority.

I will go with solid performance chops over seniority any day.  I don't care if that's a rookie, 2nd year, whatever, over a 4th or 5th year.

Place the strongest dancers up front.  I guarantee it will bring up everyone's performances.

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FutureDCC

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7 hours 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 😳  

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I'm a white female born and raised in DFW.  I'm the same age as most of these girls (24) and I have never heard of this or seen this before as representing white supremacy.  Sorry if that makes me sound ignorant.  But perhaps they aren't aware? I know I wouldn't be. 😞

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Bellisima08

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8 hours 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.

Agreed. I think that once Erica quit & spilt the tea about how little the cheerleaders make in relation to the amount of work they put into this & what's expected of them, it turned off a lot of dancers. Yeah you are getting to dance on a big stage & there's a level of fame attached to it, but when the money from it doesn't cover living expenses on it's own, that can lessen the appeal.

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ShellyB

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12 hours ago, ByTor said:

I wasn't talking about alternates for the 36, I was talking about alternates for show group.

Typically there is a set 12 for Show Group 2017. With there being 18  this year, if for some reason one of the set 12 are not available, Judy has more to choose from. This also opens up opportunities for bigger stages with more dancers. 

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MsTBGal

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I've read so many comments here about Maddie.  I adore her!  She is a great dancer and truly has a unique look.  She definitely is not one of the sea of blondes on the team!   (I'm naturally blonde so I'm not putting blondes down!)   

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dccfan204

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For anyone that's curious...

Formation 1:                                              

                                                                Amber

                                                     Maddie         Gina

                                            Victoria     Rachel W     Caroline

                                Amanda        Kelcey        Heather      Bridget

                      Ashlee         Rachel A                           Daphne         Amy

                                Cianna           Tess           Hannah        Lexie                 

Formation 2:

                                                     Amanda      Maddie

                                           Amber        Bridget      Rachel W

                              Daphne           Lexie            Gina           Tess

                     Amy            Heather        Kelcey        Ashlee       Rachel A

                             Hannah          Caroline       Cianna        Victoria

Formation 3 (is this right??):

                                                               Amy

                                                    Lexie          Maddie

                                         Bridget        Tess          Caroline

                              Amber           Gina          Rachel W       Heather

                Rachel A         Hannah                          Daphne            Ashlee

                             Cianna         Victoria         Kelcey          Amanda

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RockYou

RockYou

Why are they in Tampa Bay Buc looking uniforms? What was this? I missed something. 

☠️☠️☠️

They are cute design but fabric doesn’t pop. 

They are trying real hard this year for some reason to appear more commercially appealing and more universally in with trends. But they aren’t branding the brand. Heck it’s such a feeble attempt it’s not even re- branding 😑

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CruiseGirl

CruiseGirl

22 hours ago, go4luca said:

It's a brand new number.  Plus a new show group.  They need to work out some kinks.  Yeah, I know they are normally in better sync but I'm giving them the benefit of the doubt for this round. 

They have bigger fish to fry dealing with the uninspiring Amy and Maddie at point.  Plus, I hate to say it but in some of the stills shots, Maddie's middle is already looking thick.

Me personally, I'll take personality and oomph over milquetoast any day of the week.  My eye is going to be drawn to the better dancers anyway. 🙅‍♀️

Maddie’s middle looked thick at tryouts. That’s why it baffles me that they cut Gabby and not Maddie. Then again Maddie seems to be the teachers pet. BTW, I am a Maddie fan but if you cut one, you should cut them all IMO. 

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CruiseGirl

CruiseGirl

22 hours ago, Agent Gully said:

Nothing against Queen and nothing against what the DCC calls hip-hop, but the two do NOT go together. I needed Tylenol after hearing that.

I agree, Queen and Hip Hop, do not belong together. Freddie Mercury is screaming  “ what  did they do my song”

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Deweymom

Deweymom

Is it wrong that I want to see the old timey pom poms?  Maybe with an old song for a half time?  I think it would be fun and a nice nod to their past.  And mix it up a bit and make the choreo different.

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scorpio1031

scorpio1031

25 minutes ago, Cruisegirl said:

I agree, Queen and Hip Hop, do not belong together. Freddie Mercury is screaming  “ what  did they do my song”

You should see what they consider hip hop routines during seasons 1 and 2😂

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On 8/20/2019 at 7:13 PM, TUOwl84 said:

Yeah and of course VK is in an up front position. Ashlee should be in her spot! 🙄

That's what I said.

4 hours ago, pinkandsparkly13 said:

That is not a great picture of her.

4 hours ago, pinkandsparkly13 said:

That is not a great picture of her.

She is just not attractive. Especially now that she is known as a mean girl. 

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