2019 Auditions, Finals, and Training Camp Spoilers

[JarlenaFan2024]

From Sam Finglass (click here):  “I had to listen to the audience and the communities that were already online, and listen to what was doing well,” she said. “The goal was to capture the lives of the cheerleaders — things the TV wasn’t capturing — and learn how to make the same content different and exciting and new.” 

I wonder if we have another "insider" among us? 🙂

3 minutes ago, PattiD4DCC said:

Couldn't resist, but if you want the real, real of this it's on Cassie's instagram.

You're horrible! Hehehe!  BTW thx.  And yes it's who I thought/expected it was 🙂

Edited October 25, 2019 by BluegrassDCCFan
editing issues

[IllegitimateDCC]

3 hours ago, DCCobsessed said:

Because of course(!!!) Charlotte thought VK was amazing! 

[Trixi]

2 hours ago, TB12 said:

If the Veruca Fest continues next year i have to bow out, i can't take another season of it i just can't... 

Exactly, its so annoying, ugh🤢

[IllegitimateDCC]

2 hours ago, BluegrassDCCFan said:

Can someone please PM me the unedited photo.  Thanks.

The actual squad photo should be up sometime after the episode airs (since that's how they did it last year), but in the meantime...

[JarlenaFan2024]

6 minutes ago, IllegitimateDCC said:

The actual squad photo should be up sometime after the episode airs (since that's how they did it last year), but in the meantime...

Thanks! One question....who's that to Brennan's immediate right?

[edie3]

Why does VK's mom shirt say No?

[IllegitimateDCC]

5 minutes ago, BluegrassDCCFan said:

Thanks! One question....who's that to Brennan's immediate right?

To Brennan's right is Meredith. To her left (our right), it's Alanna.

[JarlenaFan2024]

8 minutes ago, IllegitimateDCC said:

To Brennan's right is Meredith. To her left (our right), it's Alanna.

Well duh lol. Need to clean my glasses.  Thx

[pinkandsparkly13]

16 minutes ago, edie3 said:

Why does VK's mom shirt say No?

I think that was just from the gif someone made. It wasn't actually on her shirt. 

[Davlyn]

On 10/23/2019 at 10:19 PM, IllegitimateDCC said:

A vast improvement over the original.

Edited October 25, 2019 by Davlyn
I’m trying to post for the first time. Who’s hand is showing in the fourth row on the right?

[MyFavShows]

3 hours ago, IllegitimateDCC said:

The actual squad photo should be up sometime after the episode airs (since that's how they did it last year), but in the meantime...

VK looks really pretty in that photo.   So do Kat and Kristen.   Some pretty rookies this year.

I think Molly looks pretty of the vets.   

[PattiD4DCC]

7 hours ago, IllegitimateDCC said:

Because of course(!!!) Charlotte thought VK was amazing! 

But of course!  But sexy?!?!!-- where does that come from? 

[kalibean]

9 hours ago, IllegitimateDCC said:

The actual squad photo should be up sometime after the episode airs (since that's how they did it last year), but in the meantime...

Alanna’s placement is interesting to me considering she’s front and center on CMT MTT’s social media. IIRC, she’s front and flanked by Ashlee (front row) and Daphne (third.) Everyone has to fit into the pic, but I thought she would be closer up. 

[Loves2Dance]

17 hours ago, hannahbanana said:

I think it's more "Judy's granddaughter" than "Princess Cassie." If/when Kelli gets a granddaughter, she'll be right there, too.

. . . And FTLOG let the USO Tour die . . . talk about a dead horse . . . 😆😅😂

I'm not so sure about that. I don't recall seeing any old Sam F team pictures. 

[SmpIsimon]

3 minutes ago, Loves2Dance said:

I'm not so sure about that. I don't recall seeing any old Sam F team pictures. 

Exactly.

[PhillyFan]

27 minutes ago, Loves2Dance said:

I'm not so sure about that. I don't recall seeing any old Sam F team pictures. 

Maybe she never wanted to be in them. My girls would have taken a HARD pass on being in a photo like that.

[PattiD4DCC]

11 hours ago, edie3 said:

Why does VK's mom shirt say No?

11 hours ago, pinkandsparkly13 said:

I think that was just from the gif someone made. It wasn't actually on her shirt. 

You think right! From the No. Narrative. What. So. Ever. gif the talented Illegitimate DCC posted on page one of the E12 Time is Running Out thread. 

[Loves2Dance]

40 minutes ago, PhillyFan said:

Maybe she never wanted to be in them. My girls would have taken a HARD pass on being in a photo like that.

I'm not saying she has to be in them, I'm simply stating that Kelli F doesn't seem Ride or Die DCC in the same Judy does. Therefore, I doubt, if Sam F produces a girl child that we'll see photos similar to the way we see them from Cassie. 

[PhillyFan]

2 minutes ago, Loves2Dance said:

I'm not saying she has to be in them, I'm simply stating that Kelli F doesn't seem Ride or Die DCC in the same Judy does. Therefore, I doubt, if Sam F produces a girl child that we'll see photos similar to the way we see them from Cassie. 

Oh ok, although I don’t see any evidence that Kelli isn’t just as “ride or die.” 

[MrsEVH]

Looks like Cassie's daughter is the only one with a custom made uniform for Jr DCC.

[dreamcatcher]

16 hours ago, DCCobsessed said:

I’m probably in the minority but I feel like it’s not exactly an imposition to pose with the granddaughter of their Choreographer. It doesn’t seem like the girls mind and I doubt any of them are petty enough to care when asked to do so. The girls all seem to like Judy. They all pose happily with each of the guest choreographers that visit.  It’s basically the same thing. I don’t think it has anything to do with Cassie. Maybe she wasn’t even there. Judy could have brought the kids with her. 

I think it’s quite different with the guest choreographers. First of all, they’re industry connections and they’ve just spent a whole night teaching them. And having to pose on your knees etc for hours on end and then prolonging it so that a random kid gets a photo IS annoying and obnoxious. If that was one off it would be fine, but she’s doing it every damn year. At least now she’s old enough to behave, but think about the poor girls who had to wait until she stopped crying or throwing a tantrum to take the photo.

[JarlenaFan2024]

Looks like we have our answer "officially" of how they're going to handle 37.  Did I hear "internal audition" mentioned as to how they're going to determine the 36 for gameday? Do they always have security escorting them when walking in the stadium? Is that a thing?

[Holly85]

4 minutes ago, BluegrassDCCFan said:

Looks like we have our answer "officially" of how they're going to handle 37.  Did I hear "internal audition" mentioned as to how they're going to determine the 36 for gameday? Do they always have security escorting them when walking in the stadium? Is that a thing?

Yes you heard internal audition wow so crazy 

[lah715]

3 hours ago, Loves2Dance said:

I'm not so sure about that. I don't recall seeing any old Sam F team pictures. 

If you look at the group photo behind Kelli there is someone NOT DCC in the picture ... looks like her kid to me .... Its interesting some are so put out by a little kid in a photo ... Shelly I believe had Dayton in there at one time (maybe she can clarify) Too funny 

[JarlenaFan2024]

21 minutes ago, Holly85 said:

Yes you heard internal audition wow so crazy 

Don't the DMDs or some other Dallas sports dancers do the same thing or am I dreaming?

[MelissaB326]

23 minutes ago, Holly85 said:

Yes you heard internal audition wow so crazy 

So we are supposed to believe Meredith out danced the veterans who have sat out of games? Please. 

[Holly85]

3 minutes ago, MelissaB326 said:

So we are supposed to believe Meredith out danced the veterans who have sat out of games? Please. 

Especially Rachel a who is so so group member 

7 minutes ago, BluegrassDCCFan said:

Don't the DMDs or some other Dallas sports dancers do the same thing or am I dreaming?

Yes they did when there was a team 

[lctheobald]

12 minutes ago, BluegrassDCCFan said:

Don't the DMDs or some other Dallas sports dancers do the same thing or am I dreaming?'

Yep. Happens a lot on college dance teams.   They  "audition" weekly trying out that weeks halftime dance. The difference is multiple people sit out, not one person.   And they often do radically different dances each week, which plays to different strengths.  Most of DCC is the same stuff every week.

Edited October 25, 2019 by lctheobald

[JarlenaFan2024]

10 minutes ago, Holly85 said:

Especially Rachel a who is so so group member 

Yes they did when there was a team 

6 minutes ago, lctheobald said:

Yep. Happens a lot on college dance teams.   They  "audition" weekly trying out that weeks halftime dance. The difference is multiple people sit out, not one person.   And they often do radically different dances each week, which plays to different strengths.  Most of DCC is the same stuff every week.

I'm actually wondering if they're really having to "audition" to perform this year much due to injuries/illnesses.  Who was that that was hurt in last wks show?  And how in the world can someone supposedly as bad as Meredith pick up the choreo for DIFFERENT spots in the routine (it's not like the alternates are dancing in the same position each week)?

Edited October 25, 2019 by BluegrassDCCFan
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[Holly85]

2 minutes ago, BluegrassDCCFan said:

I'm actually wondering if they're really having to "audition" to perform this year much due to injuries/illnesses.  Who was that that was hurt in last wks show?

Maddie went down with knee problems 

[cgloss]

12 minutes ago, MelissaB326 said:

So we are supposed to believe Meredith out danced the veterans who have sat out of games? Please. 

If the audition were based on performance, Meredith would always be sitting.

They'll never sit Victoria for any reason.

[JarlenaFan2024]

7 minutes ago, Holly85 said:

Maddie went down with knee problems 

Thx I couldn't remember and don't have time to watch the episode right now.  BTW Judy kind of just spoiled the team reveal on twitter

[Holly85]

2 minutes ago, cgloss said:

If the audition were based on performance, Meredith would always be sitting.

They'll never sit Victoria for any reason.

Unless the veterans all made a choice to sit out one game so the rookies could all dance 

[fawn]

Hi all....first time poster. I 'discovered' this show a few years back and have watched with interest, amusement, and growing appreciation for the cheerleaders/dancers over the years.

For the most part I have agreed with Kelli about who got selected/cut at auditions - with the exception of the past 2 years. It's really unsettling what the dancers are put to in an 8 week audition process: anxiety, egg shell walking, and stuffing down normal human emotions for what you think you need to do to keep your head above DCC waters.

I think what was the tipping point for me was what happened to Jaylyn. As most people have mentioned , she reacted very professionally, and it was Kelli who watched Jaylyn's every move post announcement of show group - trying to 'catch her' in a behavior she could throw in her face. Well, there never was one. (Please announce show group during a break or at the end of practice...give them time to process)

So much has been said about Victoria...I will try to keep it brief. Last year's shenanigans could have been COMPLETELY avoided, had they gracefully cut her after a few weeks. (even for just weight alone) It would have spared her the embarrassment of being called out for weight gain, etc. Victoria's maturity level falls completely on her family and upbringing...very sad she was sacred to tell her mom about cut. (from last year) That speaks volumes. Kelli is also to blame. A lot. She should have spoken with both Victoria and her mother that Victoria auditioning would bring about a heightened observation about her. Kelli should have publicly held Victoria to a HIGHER standard than the other girls. By favoring her, she has made the other girls on team cautious and resentful about Victoria...actually robbing Victoria of real, genuine relationships with her teammates. I do think Victoria looks great this year and earned her way on the team. But.....Kelli's 'edit' of Victoria's narrative, has again backfired. There is NO WAY she is the best dancer on team (Travis Wall's credibility went out the window for me with that comment) and although I think she is good for a DCC dancer (look, style, nice figure), I do not think she should have gotten show group. I also saw obvious errors in her dancing that was never called out. I don't agree she 'stole' Jaylyn's spot (as some have speculated), as Jaylyn is one of the best dancers on the whole dam team....Jaylyn got robbed because of some petty grievance with Kelli. End of story. (for the record, I also think Erin should have made show group over some others)

There is a lot more I could get into....I really admire the girls for putting up with so much to 'live this dream'. I don't think I could put up with it. (it feels like an 8 week hazing) My adrenal glands would be shot!

I like a lot of the dancers for very different reasons...I feel Hannah, Jaylyn, Gina, and Amber are the strongest dancers (although Rachel W is also strong), and I also like Erin, Brennan, Heather, both Rachels, and Christina. (I feel badly she gets  a lot of negative feedback here...she looks good this season)

About me....I am a full time ballet teacher and choreographer. Am also a costume designer. Don't want to say much more than that! 

Edited October 25, 2019 by fawn

[JarlenaFan2024]

The person "sitting out" the game just sits out pregame right? Do they have to also sit out the cheering on the sidelines?  Another thought....maybe TPTB are having people sit out games to "prove" their "world class" dancers can adapt to changing formations "every week"?

Edited October 25, 2019 by BluegrassDCCFan
changed wording and atrocious spelling

[Holly85]

2 minutes ago, BluegrassDCCFan said:

The person "sitting out" the game just sits out pregame right? Do they have to also set out the cheering on the sidelines?

Everything I was at the game Sunday and Bri sat out kat took her spot in group 3 

Edited October 25, 2019 by Holly85

[JarlenaFan2024]

1 minute ago, Holly85 said:

Everything I was at the game Sunday and Bri sat out kat took her spot in group 3 

Ohhhh OK thanks.

[IllegitimateDCC]

2 hours ago, MrsEVH said:

Looks like Cassie's daughter is the only one with a custom made uniform for Jr DCC.

Not just custom made, but custom made from the actual DCC seamstress herself, if memory serves.

[DCCobsessed]

1 hour ago, lah715 said:

If you look at the group photo behind Kelli there is someone NOT DCC in the picture ... looks like her kid to me .... Its interesting some are so put out by a little kid in a photo ... Shelly I believe had Dayton in there at one time (maybe she can clarify) Too funny 

Exactly!  And Judy is the ONLY person who has worked for or is currently working for the DCC organization who was a DCC and who also has a daughter that was a DCC and now has a granddaughter that seems to be interested in all things DCC. I can’t believe anyone would begrudge posing for a quick picture with a little child. 

[DCCobsessed]

Kristin posted already that she made the team. 

[MrsEVH]

1 hour ago, BluegrassDCCFan said:

Looks like we have our answer "officially" of how they're going to handle 37.  Did I hear "internal audition" mentioned as to how they're going to determine the 36 for gameday? Do they always have security escorting them when walking in the stadium? Is that a thing?

I'm guessing Kat was safe and it was down to Lily and Meredith.

Sounds like the Mavs Dancers used to do. Each girl had to audition to see who would dance at a game. 

[hannahbanana]

5 hours ago, Loves2Dance said:

I'm not so sure about that. I don't recall seeing any old Sam F team pictures. 

I know Sam did modeling for the old kid's costume because someone posted one on social media. Did Kelli not have team pictures done or was it just pre-social media & they're not floating around? The only reason we really see Lennon's is because Cassie puts them on instagram (don't recall if it's ever been shown on MTT). We know Judy did Cassie when she was little, but are those pics floating around or do we just know they were taken?

ETA: Not sure if this was a costume modeling pic or an excerpt from a team photo?

Edited October 25, 2019 by hannahbanana

[hannahbanana]

3 hours ago, MrsEVH said:

Looks like Cassie's daughter is the only one with a custom made uniform for Jr DCC.

1 hour ago, IllegitimateDCC said:

Not just custom made, but custom made from the actual DCC seamstress herself, if memory serves.

Looks like Sam may have had a custom made one as well . . .

[Jezlyn]

6 minutes ago, hannahbanana said:

Looks like Sam may have had a custom made one as well . . .

Can someone clarify what makes this custom compared to what the other little girls are wearing?

[Blue hues]

2 hours ago, fawn said:

Hi all....first time poster. I 'discovered' this show a few years back and have watched with interest, amusement, and growing appreciation for the cheerleaders/dancers over the years.

For the most part I have agreed with Kelli about who got selected/cut at auditions - with the exception of the past 2 years. It's really unsettling what the dancers are put to in an 8 week audition process: anxiety, egg shell walking, and stuffing down normal human emotions for what you think you need to do to keep your head above DCC waters.

I think what was the tipping point for me was what happened to Jaylyn. As most people have mentioned , she reacted very professionally, and it was Kelli who watched Jaylyn's every move post announcement of show group - trying to 'catch her' in a behavior she could throw in her face. Well, there never was one. (Please announce show group during a break or at the end of practice...give them time to process)

So much has been said about Victoria...I will try to keep it brief. Last year's shenanigans could have been COMPLETELY avoided, had they gracefully cut her after a few weeks. (even for just weight alone) It would have spared her the embarrassment of being called out for weight gain, etc. Victoria's maturity level falls completely on her family and upbringing...very sad she was sacred to tell her mom about cut. (from last year) That speaks volumes. Kelli is also to blame. A lot. She should have spoken with both Victoria and her mother that Victoria auditioning would bring about a heightened observation about her. Kelli should have publicly held Victoria to a HIGHER standard than the other girls. By favoring her, she has made the other girls on team cautious and resentful about Victoria...actually robbing Victoria of real, genuine relationships with her teammates. I do think Victoria looks great this year and earned her way on the team. But.....Kelli's 'edit' of Victoria's narrative, has again backfired. There is NO WAY she is the best dancer on team (Travis Wall's credibility went out the window for me with that comment) and although I think she is good for a DCC dancer (look, style, nice figure), I do not think she should have gotten show group. I also saw obvious errors in her dancing that was never called out. I don't agree she 'stole' Jaylyn's spot (as some have speculated), as Jaylyn is one of the best dancers on the whole dam team....Jaylyn got robbed because of some petty grievance with Kelli. End of story. (for the record, I also think Erin should have made show group over some others)

There is a lot more I could get into....I really admire the girls for putting up with so much to 'live this dream'. I don't think I could put up with it. (it feels like an 8 week hazing) My adrenal glands would be shot!

I like a lot of the dancers for very different reasons...I feel Hannah, Jaylyn, Gina, and Amber are the strongest dancers (although Rachel W is also strong), and I also like Erin, Brennan, Heather, both Rachels, and Christina. (I feel badly she gets  a lot of negative feedback here...she looks good this season)

About me....I am a full time ballet teacher and choreographer. Am also a costume designer. Don't want to say much more than that! 

Wow ...  TK must be one intense mama...  VK was scared to tell mama TK she didn’t make the team last year, and Kelli continued to be scared of her if VK didn’t make the team.  Some friend...

[IllegitimateDCC]

11 minutes ago, Jesiklyn said:

Can someone clarify what makes this custom compared to what the other little girls are wearing?

The one worn by Cassie's daughter was custom made by DCC seamstress, Lisa Dobson. I'll see if I can find it on her Instagram. I know she's mentioned it before.

[lctheobald]

1 hour ago, Jesiklyn said:

Can someone clarify what makes this custom compared to what the other little girls are wearing?

The stars look different, and there's 3 on each side of the vest not 2.  The top ties like the adult tops too not like the other girls.   Not sure if it's custom made,  or just a better costume.  The quality does look more high end though, fitted.

Edited October 25, 2019 by lctheobald

[kalibean]

50 minutes ago, Blue hues said:

Wow ...  TK must be one intense mama...  VK was scared to tell mama TK she didn’t make the team last year, and Kelli continued to be scared of her if VK didn’t make the team.  Some friend...

Could be, but there could also just be a lot of love and friendship over the years, and no one likes to disappoint the people they care about.  It's normal to dread giving bad news to anyone.  Kelli has shed tears on air about cutting people she barely knows, much less someone she's known from the womb.  And ultimately, Kelli knows she's in charge of the team.  She had to put her job first over her chosen family and that had to have sucked, even though it was (well past time) the right thing to do.

Kelli and TK have been BFF since the early 80's...they've weathered good times and bad, raised their kids together, etc.  At the end of the day, these people we watch on tv are human.  I never ever want to disappoint my momma, and I'm not scared of her one little bit.  VK knew it was her own fault she didn't make the team last year, and of course she was worried about telling her mom.  

[parrotfeathers]

3 minutes ago, kalibean said:

I never ever want to disappoint my momma, and I'm not scared of her one little bit.

I agree.  My mom used to tell me all I really had that mattered was your name.  And I better not do anything to embarrass that.

A deceased friend of mine told me the worst thing his father ever said to him was, on a particular day, that he was disappointed in his behavior.

[TUOwl84]

40 minutes ago, lctheobald said:

The stars look different, and there's 3 on each side of the vest not 2.  The top ties like the adult tops too not like the other girls.   Not sure if it's custom made or just different year costumes.  The quality does look more high end though.

I feel like cuffs on the sleeves are different too?