i wish i was female in this lifetime i would have tried my hardest to get on that team... in my early to mid 20's( 2004-2009) i was unexpectedly hired as a choreographer for a dance studio, after i went there to audition to be part of the company as a student. i did receive education for free from my boss who became like a sister to me<3 she believed in me and told me no matter what style she threw at me i grasped it quickly as if tho i was already trained.. thats a quality that all these women exemplify . so i just know i would have made it <3 oh yes in my fantasy im gorgeous too lol

Kelly is such a class act❤!

Love Kelly . She’s a true professional. Down to earth . Kind, warm and intelligent.

Our Sweethearts are coming back and they will be on Netflix with a new show this summer<333 the show is called America's Sweethearts Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders<3

Those Barbies all look like they have ‘80’s hairstyles.

Kellie is just a sponge for retaining information A legend through and through ❤

Kelli is quite an accomplished and professional woman. Very talented and believes in always being prepared. Even though she and Judy have to make tough choice in cuts each year of hopeful girls they encourages them to come back next year stronger by working on defeciences and some girls come back tougher and stronger.

Kelli is so remarkable - I'd love to meet her one day. She's inspired me! I'm almost 50 years old too. I love this: it's not rejection, it's Redirection

Nice

That sweater story had me hollering .... 😂

The only weakness I see in cheerleaders is their tumbling. Two of my girls did high-level gymnastics their entire lives and some of the gals who couldn’t cut it as a gymnast went into cheerleading. I watch cheerleaders tumble and I’m just waiting for a broken neck. If you can’t tumble really well, don’t do it.

She is so genuine and her laugh is great!

She is very comfortable in front of the camera and quite articulate. She’s a rockstar!

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Finding out Kelli was a band nerd increased my already big respect for her, haha!

This was a wonderful interview, but I was appalled by all the revenue discussion in light of the fact that according to some sources, the DCC girls get paid very little.

I enjoyed this very much.

Now, if the DC Cheerleaders could get some financial benefit proportional to the revenue, that would be amazing!

Thank you, Kelli, for all you shared, and for breaking glass ceilings for women, and showing a standard of excellence.

PRETTY GIRLS 1984 LUV U KELLI 💓

This was an excellent interview. People poo poo cheerleading on every level. Me and my mom watch Making The Team it's informative and speaks to how demanding it is to perform at that level. Kelli's a Wonderful spokesperson for the team and a savvy business professional.

I love Kelli Finglass I admire her even more than before! she’s so well spoken! I had no idea she was the one behind getting DCC A Barbie doll, their uniform into the Smithsonian museum and more! I have no doubts she’ll get them a start in Hollywood! Can we get more DCC Content as well! I really enjoy learning their history!

Kelli, what a woman you are ! I don't even know where to start.

I want to wake up wiggle and wine!! Take my money and sign me up! Love the DCC!

i love seeing the history and how compassionate she is. i never see her like over demanding or anything but i enjoyed seeing her in a different way n learning about her history n more about dcc history

This was a wonderful interview, and I laughed when Kelli proposed the wake up and wiggle (and wine) camp for adult women. I would sign up with my BFFs. We love to take birthday trips together. We're Cowboys and DCC fans too from OU! Like the DCC Barbie, count on a quick sell out

Kelli I love watching the DCC show because I love dance & gymnastics. I took both as a child. You are an awesome director, instructor, role model, and drop dead gorgeous! You've changed so many young women's lives and whether they make the team or not, they all respect you for your candor and compassion. More corporations need directors exactly like you. You go above and beyond for the DCC as well as the organization. The pride you have for your organization shows in everything you do and say. I'm currently watching the 2021 season and enjoy it immensely. I'm 57 years old now, but watching the show brings back fond memories when I danced and tumbled! Kelli you are an inspiration to so many young ladies and the organization is lucky to have you. Keep it up Kelli and God bless!

Your brand makes so much extra revenue,why don’t you pay them more. If we’re being so honest!

This is so good! I would love to see more of Charlotte on DCC. Also think a Broadway play about becoming a cheerleader would be a hit, kind of like A Chorus Line.

Omg the Christmas sweaters 😆😅 I’m embarrassed for her but also cannot stop laughing!

Kelly I just think you are absolutely amazing!! Thank You for all you do..

What's a Pyro please?

I thought this was interesting, however the overall revenue should reflect in the girls salaries since they’re generating the money, but it doesn’t 🤷🏻‍♀️

Where Kim Bateman???? 1983 miss you girl miss you....¡¡¡¡¡¡

Kelli is like everyone's favorite auntie.

I’m in for Wake Up and Wiggle!

i ate this up!!! i love listening to DCC history from Kelli i could listen to her talk allll daaay!@ <3

The cheerleaders get squat for pay but many do it because they hope being on tv will give them exposure to jump start their careers. The DCC team makes So Much Money off the women from having them pose in swimsuits for 5 different calendars, the group photos they sell in different sizes & then DCC is paid by companies for the cheerleaders to show up. Don’t forget about Netflix & Amazon sells the individual series of shows people pay to watch so DCC is making Billions of the women. I’m sure there is a lot more they make off the women’s faces & bodies too. This is what DCC also list as Revenue: Appearances, Shows, Camps, Audition- you have to pay to audition, Competitions, Television & Sponsorship

Kelli is extraordinary! 🥰

“We copied” 🤣 i burst out laughing !

I think Kelli is hotter than the first slice of parlor pizza

Alumnae = group of women (not alumni). Alumna = 1 woman.

Is anybody nervous that Keli is pulling that dress up,

in what year did the DCC women stop wearing their hair in a ponytail? i know that Tami Barber was known for her hair in pigtails

I’m Impressed by you Kelly by your approach to everything!!!👍🏻at first I thought coaches and instructors were mean but now I know you expect and deserve the best and the nation is proud

Really insightful video, I admire Kelli even more after seeing this video. Awesome!

This was a great interview. Love Kelli and DCC.

No, dont cut out the reindeer sweater. That was hilarious.

Enjoyed this immensely. Kelly is so poised, well spoken, entertaining and sharp as a tack.

What a great video! Thanks, Kelli