Every Single Follow The (Group) Leader 👀

All eyes are on DCC Group Leaders frequently, but things definitely turn into a game of Follow The Leader on the field. Here’s a look back at some of the choreography the leaders thought of on the spot.
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Hundreds audition, but only a select group will secure spots in the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders training camp. DCC director Kelli Finglass and head choreographer Judy Trammell oversee the intense audition process and decide which hopefuls will make the team.

[@twistoffate4791]

Did I hear that right? That they learn 40 routines each summer? I couldn't achieve that memory level if my very life depended on it. It's impressive.

[@larrydeleon4362]

Allegedly they learn 40 routines. I’ve always noticed that they always do the same 5 routines

[@JustTyra21]

If your brand new/a rookie its 40 routines but if your a veteran only a few will be new or most are similar to past routinea

[@larrydeleon4362]

@@JustTyra21 I figured, most of them are just used constantly. Like when it comes to appearances, it’s always the same 3 that are used haha

[@laurena5502]

50 and then show group its double that

[@twistoffate4791]

@@laurena5502 That's a LOT, even if they've danced for most of their lives, in my humble opinion. Boggles the mind. I tip my hat to the DCCs.

[@fe2uyogawithjason451]

It amazes me how quick the cheerleaders know what dance they're doing.

[@lilCindi01]

Especially matching other group leaders without seeing what others are doing.

[@brandilepage4052]

These girls deserve to get paid so much more they work so hard for legit nothing

[@unlawfullettuce798]

Cheerleaders are not a real occupation.

[@izziharris5810]

@@unlawfullettuce798 and playing football is? Doing a jump squat takes just as much skill as a good pass - plus they have to look good doing it too.

[@chey6073]

@@unlawfullettuce798 What happened to you that made you want to go to various videos and make bitter comments? Did a cheerleader kill your mom? Are you mad these girls make more money than you? What is it? 🧐

[@puck6080]

@@unlawfullettuce798 If it's not a real occupation then they should be able to work another full time job while being a cheerleader. But they're not allowed.

[@nokqa722]

@@unlawfullettuce798it’s the same as any professional sport

[@chelseacurrie12]

Wish these girls were paid more for all they have to do, the training and how they have to look. You would think they would be paid better from a brand worth $5.7 billion dollars

[@__eganista6372]

Maybe so if they risked life & limb everyday, say like, military personnel, it'd be worth it! They know what they're getting into!

[@vincentthomas3048]

@@__eganista6372 this isn't a political thing. These girls deserve to be paid a livable wage too.

[@ElleahWC]

@@__eganista6372 This a weird point. Lots of people work jobs that aren't physically dangerous and they are paid decent wages.

[@ashley-cz1sl]

I was just thinking that. Why is it that the football players make multimillions of dollars each season and the cheerleaders have to hold down a full-time job and get paid jack squat to work their asses up cheering for men running around after a ball? I also want to see if Judy and Kelli could keep up with all the dances and do all the routines and kick-line.

[@gtg336y]

There is no reason to raise their pay significantly with so much supply! They need to unionize !

i can't even fathom how many routines they have to remember AND be able to perform to different songs every time! when i was a competitive dancer, the most routines i had to know at once was six, and those were of course all performed to the same songs each time. it amazes me every time i think about it!

[@Kytti-not-kitty]

its tricky but its more like you learn the choreo to the beat/counting and then you just have to watch the leader for the cue, most of the dances had a separate starting pose or move so you knew what would happen next. at least that's the way my team did it

@@Kytti-not-kitty that makes more sense! i never did pom or drill team so i've really never done this kind of dance

[@veronicagdowning]

I am pleased to see a lot more African American Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders on the squad.

[@kikieaddy2576]

Same here ‼️

[@bubblesbubbles7988]

They should have latinas!

[@ruthosaro]

@@bubblesbubbles7988 they do

[@bubblesbubbles7988]

@@ruthosaro really? That’s great to hear I just never see them in this, I’ve only seen black and white girls and one asian

[@alexw853]

@@bubblesbubbles7988 Latinas are legally classified as white under the U.S. constitution, usually ethnically classified as Hispanic. Most of you are more white women, only speaking Spanish.

[@carrigandavison6609]

Shout out to Amy for being able to switch the dance

[@k.mccandies1505]

It's gotta be hard to be smiling and happy all the time with these rigorous routines and stress. No wonder why they cry so much afterwards.

[@juliannedownie7182]

40 routines but some of the same choreography they’ve been doing literally since 2008.

[@moye600]

1:45: “she’s kind of..awkward” was so funny and accurate 😂😂😂

[@Dcc333]

Can you pleaseeeee do the BEST of JUDY TRAMMELL SHADE or THE SHADIEST KELLY AND JUDY MOMENTS.

[@JapieKat25]

That is a great idea!

[@prince8gamer647]

Oooooh good idea

[@Dcc333]

@@prince8gamer647 I remember on season 4 Kelly said this one girl danced like Popeye and I literally died from laughing so hard.

[@katewatford1532]

Or a compilation of all of their 👀 looks

[@twistoffate4791]

@@Dcc333 It might have been Jinelle you are referring to. Jinelle was tall & thin but with a DD cup size, and Kelly described her as "gangly" but once she witnessed more of Jinelle's dancing, she admitted Jinelle was fun to watch & then Jinelle made the team.

[@ccinco2094]

I love the tops they are wearing. It looks so good on them and the blue is *chefs kiss*

[@angelneveha3559]

Give these girls some props they learning 40 ROUTINES

[@indignantbabyscreams1014]

I always here people making fun of cheerleading. It’s super freaking hard, I have a lot of respect for these people lol

[@micaelagrace00]

I totally agree, but the dallas cowboy cheerleaders aren’t really cheerleaders. They are technically a drill/ dance team

[@johndotter351]

Been to a few Cowboy games and watching DCC on CMT it was interesting watching the Cheerleaders live knowing what they go through to make the team.

[@melaniesalcidoblanco2355]

Can y’all please do a Compilation of all the points or point announcements please!!

[@seasonallan5098]

they have one!

[@melaniesalcidoblanco2355]

@@seasonallan5098 they do?! I didn’t know that 🤨!

[@lainey5432]

the only footage they really have of this is kashara, amy, maddie, and rachel so it would be really hard for them to make an entire video on it. they get this requested all the time so i have a feeling it’s bc of lack of footage

[@EmVee.]

Kyndall would have been such a good addition to the team. A pity she just couldn't keep up 😔

[@kyndallandaubrey716]

My name is Kyndall too

[@vanillamarshmallow]

I was really rooting for her, it sucks she tried 3 times and lost her job for this and didn’t make the team.

[@kameryn2918]

I love Meredith. She’s so sweet and very pretty and has talent, but she seemed to struggle a lot through training camp. I don’t get why they were pushing for her to be on the team so hard.

[@ruthosaro]

It’s because she’s really pretty and has the DCC look.

[@kameryn2918]

@@ruthosaro I get that, but that’s not a good enough reason for me 😂 that’s why I said I don’t understand their pressure for her to be on the team. I just hate how they act so high and mighty about the integrity of the audition process and then pick someone who can’t dance based on their looks.

[@ruthosaro]

@@kameryn2918 It’s the only reason really. I forget exactly which video it was but i think they say something along the lines of “We wish she would really get our type of style of dance because she definitely has the DCC look.” These people are all about how good you are and how great you look.

[@ruthosaro]

@@kameryn2918 Meredith can dance extremely well lyrically but she struggles when it comes to the DCC style of dance.

[@kameryn2918]

@@ruthosaro I understand they had the struggle, but my issue was with the way they eliminated talented people who danced better than Meredith while still preaching about how fair or honorable the process is.

[@jen9136]

And QUEEN Lexie slays once again 😌💖👸🏼

[@Ian..]

Amy and Tess wished me happy birthday on a live stream they were doing once. It makes me smile every year and I will keep it forever. 🙏

[@RealTalk1411]

Can you please do Every Locker Room Reveal, Every Field Audition, Every Training Camp Announcement, Every Retirement Announcement. We need some more DCC Journey videos. We need Simone's DCC Journey. Tasha's DCC Journey, Mia's DCC Journey, Miranda's DCC Journey, Jennifer Amburn's DCC Journey, Jenna's DCC Journey, Sydeny Durso's DCC Journey.

[@kikis.5270]

Yes please!!!!!!!

[@AR8545]

YESSSSSS PLS. Would love to see every retirement announcement, Jennifer's, and Jenna's journey!!!!

[@ktjamlex]

The leaders need to make a choice quickly but how in earth do the others pick up on that decision?

[@listay1]

Different moves / signals for each dance. They learn 40 odd dance routines so they should know which one the leader has chosen.

[@mariesolis2318]

Really nice routine's, May God bless all the girls for hard effort and motivation, Go girls!!! Wish everyone the best!!! 💖💖🌹💐🎈

[@meeniegoonie5818]

So awesome. I so admire and respect the training and leadership by these two former DCCs! But I do have 1 wish - that these 2 awesome ladies would be a bit more active and show that they "still got it" too! I love watching all parties but I always think it kind of sets limitations for older women. Young babes rock ! Ya'll got the stage! But older women can be extremely active and flexible and id love to see more representation of that. There are alot of women even in their 50s who have remained so young. These gorgeous young ladies would appreciate it too because they will be there one day too and it gives them hope that they can still be young, fit, beautiful and flexible even past middle age ! The Godfather of Fitness Jack LaLanne would concur 110% - after they retire and age they can still be marvelous for decades onward if they take care and remain active ! I'd love to see that❤️ Pride and Discipline - until the end ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@whatlikeitshardd]

I understand they need to use royalty-free music, but can they at least pick songs with the same BPM so the timing looks right?

[@aarchnemesis5307]

Omg all the girls are so beautiful and are doing so well.. I hope they all become successful in what they are doing. 🥰🥰

[@cassie.zuo25]

I would be obsessed with this choreography if I got to play that game

[@hadleyallen4561]

Im only 13 and This is my dream JOB Go DCC see yall soon

[@abbym.5596]

Follow your dreams! I know you can make it! Just always make sure to have a backup plan because cheerleaders are done dirty when it comes to income, they don’t make nearly enough money for the amount of hard work they put in.

[@victoriabardsley8097]

@@nightshadewinter6915 The ladies aren't allowed to interact with the players - it's to avoid rumors starting. I think there's a handful of events where Cowboys players and cheerleaders have some limited interactions.

[@danitydon6976]

Good luck in the future i hope you make it

[@taylortaylor4985]

1:30 absolutely love this dance so iconic

[@mayaxo88]

I love Laceyyyy 🥰

[@conniezeng6023]

Same I think if she stayed one more year she would be point , I think in my opinion

[@mayaxo88]

@@conniezeng6023 same, I loved kashara as point but I think Lacey should’ve gotten point in her career. She’s an amazing dancer & has a great smile too!0

[@Mikynka00]

She is one of the most beautiful cheerleaders DCC has ever had 🥰

[@kianatube]

yesss she's one of m favs!!

[@danitydon6976]

The epitome of a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader

[@takeveyannacobb4434]

Me personally I would’ve been just glad to be there 🥰🙌

[@PatriceWolfe]

This was FTW...Fun To Watch!!!!!

[@mikemorgan7893]

A collection of glamour

[@denisefromdc1796]

I wish they showed more of these on the tv show!

[@kamilah_abd]

It feels like watching pd101 but cheerleader version

[@maiduncan3592]

Hello kpop fan

[@kaelynsmith1242]

😂 I needed this comment

[@Maddym365]

This was my favourite team announcement 😊

[@slimpretty4life]

You can tell who their favorites are . It shows

[@susanfleming8305]

That is why DCC is awesome and number 1 the y are the best for a good reason 😊

[@suzyrunninghawk7870]

That was a good one!! Thanks! Keep 'em coming!!

[@jessicaj9465]

Keyra’s “Such as more??” Makes me laugh, I love her

[@hubabaloop]

“I like that she’s pretty…she looks good in the uniform” if that’s the only standard sign me up! 😂😂

[@sabrinawyatt1002]

They each are amazing at what they do

[@joyandrus1717]

Thank you for hearing our requests.... keep them coming please :D

[@Chloe-rs7nw]

I’m curious as to what the music dancers dance to in a stadium is like. Do they have to start dancing prematurely to the music to keep in sync?

[@Dcc333]

it's all about muscle memory and whether or not you have a good ear.

[@rubybuttons668]

@@ShipsKat That’s crazy that they can do that. Does the group leader call out the routine? I imagine it could be hard to hear them in a packed stadium.

[@__eganista6372]

@@ShipsKat Yeah maybe if they're military personnel risking life & limb everyday! Seriously? You think cheerleaders should be paid higher? 🙄

[@KevinPetrusNL]

@@ShipsKat Stay safe please... those Russians are up to something. Yet most people care about Netflix or wifi connection 😊🤦🏻‍♂️

[@yesnt8941]

@@__eganista6372 cry

[@iwantcandy7]

Being a Dallas Cowboy cheerleader has been such a dream of mine since I was a little girl

[@Igiuviygjih]

Audition

[@user-du2tz3pi8m]

Pls dream bigger

[@kkateh]

this show is too entertaining. the judges DRAG them 🤣🤣🤣

[@glossiixblossom3987]

I love this and would like to be one once I grow up

[@cariwallis1806]

I loved Kasharas reaction

[@pvrplebts7]

I remember growing up wanting to join the team 😭

[@tessajones2764]

I really still can't believe they let Meredith on the team great dancer, not for DCC tho

[@mattyboo7238]

I like watching this on TV but the kick line being the key elements and reason to be cut. I can see if the boots were Fully Rhinestoned with real diamonds as high as tho girls kick js

[@carochan86]

But yet they dont get a makeup, hair and gym membership allowance..Pay the girls! I bet they get 0 money off this video.

[@Redvinetv]

All I can say is Maddie Maddie Maddie :)

[@karenhorowitz903]

REALLY NICE ROUTINES

[@AlexaKissLive]

Do an episode of kitchen. Busters!!

[@hunterwalker3360]

Is it a copyright issue from the show or KZbin that they have to change the music in these clips…. Like I’m pretty sure I remember the dance with Kendall and Jacie, having different music, and the song Tess had never heard was 2 princes, I’m almost positive….. can anyone tell me, why the can’t repost the clips from the actual show unaltered?

[@GoalHornGeek]

I think they got rights to the songs on the show individually but not on other forms of streaming like this

[@ma-rl6ce]

@@GoalHornGeek but what is the difference? They need the rights for the songs here too or am I wrong?

[@GoalHornGeek]

@@ma-rl6ce I believe. They’re separate contracts. They have contractual rights on the show. But not KZbin

[@ma-rl6ce]

@@GoalHornGeek yeah but why can't they pick the same song for youtube? You know what I mean? Like they have to pick a song anyways

[@twistoffate4791]

@@ma-rl6ce Now I'm going to be wondering what the real song was that they were dancing to. Seems like the actual songs would be more fun to dance & listen to.

[@christinarenee8758]

Can yall do every game day ever

[@catssssssssssssssssss487]

for the follow the leader exercise, does anyone know if they learn a routine beforehand or if the leader does improv and they just have to start following?

[@chlyri]

They have a bunch of routines memorized and the vet that's leading picks one that the newbies have to know and keep up with.

[@ellaskinner3272]

iiuii

[@emmamisslich474]

I love cheer🥰 😍

[@preppy4lifer1]

My mom: you can’t learn anything from KZbin. Me: I just learned the word hairography so basically I can.

[@SylvesterScottJr-jo1cs]

Hiiiiiii awesome ladies 🎉❤

[@kubulajagodzinski4355]

Beautiful

[@cliffnelson1174]

Look at all that talent.....plus some of the dancing is not bad either.

[@AshleyWhisnant]

Love you too baby 😅

[@lovekuraii]

Kashara looked like she picked very similar dances

[@bushchat28d]

Its perhaps more impressive that the girls behind can pick up on the right routine all but instantly.

[@nikolaosnikosjordan]

I really wonder how all the women know what dance the leader is doing, especially those at the end, far from the leader. They have like a second to look at the girl beside them or in front of them, which is really impressive

[@gregwilson2223]

MAD

[@xx420BadGirlxx]

Wait did I hear that right they do 40 routines I can't I can't even do one routine right.🙊🙊🙊👀

[@Amarillobymorning777]

I wish judge Judy can tell us what she thinks of this two ladies.

[@janellirving4625]

This is hard even for the veterans.

[@bell_4ever]

Wooo 100th like

[@tolu1778]

Can you do Kyndell for us?

[@billstevens9190]

I think that all the different teams from all the NFL teams , the cheerleaders would be a better show at halftime with the marching band.

[@ordinarydragon8764]

Wow nice! Xdd

[@olivierk9969]

What was the song to the dance kashara got wrong?

[@jessicam1150]

DID YA SAY 40 rOUTINESSS… the respect

[@tanyabrouse3725]

According to various reports, a professional NFL cheerleader can earn around $75,000 a year. But a supporting cheerleader is only paid around $20,000 a year. Professional cheerleaders are paid a salary of around $15-20 an hour. For instance, Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders, aka America's Sweethearts, who happen to be one of the most popular groups in the NFL, earn about $15-20 per hour, or $500 per match. Therefore, their yearly salary comes out to about $75,000.

[@KaylaTeets]

Why do they put so much effort and stress into something they barely even get paid to do? A dish washer at a restaurant makes more money than these girls.

[@river9866]

honestly when u have such a love and passion for something, you’re willing to deal with anything to continue doing it. Most people who employ themselves in the Arts accept the fact they get paid very low for it. Considering how much society values entertainment it’s kinda contradicting to pay the people who provide the entertainment so low. Wish these girls got paid just as much as those football players do.

[@dianawilson8742]

@@river9866 the exposure..the calendars, the USO trips, the private parties, Game Days and Halftime plus Tv. These girls don't go into for the money, most already have jobs/Careers.

[@vanillamarshmallow]

I think the love to dance plus the experience of being a DCC. You get to be part of an iconic dance/cheer team. Plus most of these girls come from well off families who will help them out financially. The girls who support themselves with full time jobs during training camp are few and far between. So for them it’s not about the money.

[@alexw853]

The legacy behind it.

[@dorthymcbride3384]

This organization treats them like slaves and their pay is ridiculously low! They don't get paid for all of their practices...investigation and resolution is needed!!

[@kariebossa4851]

No one is forcing these girls to be there. They want the prestige that comes with being a DCC.

[@user-nv7uq3zj5e]

@@kariebossa4851 ...so they don't deserve a liveable wage? This mentality needs to change.

[@kariebossa4851]

@@user-nv7uq3zj5e a "liveable wage"? For a part time gig? I'd prefer a "liveable wage" for jobs that are actually essential. If you had to actually go to work every day during the pandemic, instead of sitting at home collecting a check, then you deserve a "liveable wage". Nothing has ever been shut down because sideline entertainment didn't show up. Believe me, I adore the DCC, but if they didn't perform, people would still be watching the football game.

[@prg4647]

@@kariebossa4851 wow! What an unfortunate mindset to have. So, if it doesn't benefit you, it doesn't matter. No wonder the world is in such sad state of affairs

[@kariebossa4851]

@@prg4647 if it doesn't benefit me? No, more like it doesn't benefit anyone. There are jobs in this world, that if they don't get done, will negatively effect society. I wouldn't want to live in a world without doctors, nurses, cops, firefighters, garbage collectors, electricians, plumbers, and other jobs that make the world we live in.....livable. Do you know what we don't "need"? Athletes, entertainers, actors, musicians, dancers, and the like, that while nice to have, the world wouldn't stop if they all went away. Dancing and shaking pompoms on the sidelines of a football game is a nice side job, but it's not "essential", the game isn't going to stop if the cheerleaders don't perform, and honestly, when the games were mostly shut down during Covid, the majority of us did just fine.

[@markp3502]

I don't know how these girls stand the criticisms from Kelli and Kelly Anne Conway. It would drive me nuts not to back talk lol.

[@cheyannecatalano2951]

As dancers/cheerleaders you learn to take criticism from your coaches. You learn they are the ones who know what the team needs you learn they have been doing this for years and way longer than me so no point in arguing they know what is needed and they know where to give criticism.

[@courtneyz5481]

Criticism isn’t bad. It’s to help you improve and better the team. This isn’t a personal attack on them

[@KevinPetrusNL]

That's why snowflakes don't make the team. Duh.

[@markp3502]

@@KevinPetrusNL she says some unwarranted mean things snowflakes or not there is a thing called respect. F#$k that.

[@iwanttosleep6414]

It’s constructive criticism. They’re not being unnecessarily mean.

[@nicholasrutledge6463]

Ima going to be a cheerleader at my school

[@nikkole5133]

did you make the team?

[@christinemohr8788]

MacKenzie Lee's journey please

[@GoalHornGeek]

Can we please get of best of Judy

[@maezin1386]

Judy looked at Keyra like she disgusted her.

[@VS-im5yz]

Well that response was pretty rude, I was shocked they let that go 🙈

[@Dcc333]

As if a shimmy with those billowy sleeves on is really gonna be noticeable judy. I feel like Judy will find issues with girls she doesn't like.

[@abie4230]

@@VS-im5yz I agree that response was off putting

[@sophiebucher2191]

Time stamp?

[@maezin1386]

@@sophiebucher2191 4:40

[@lg8925]

Please, what is the music at 8:16 ?

[@patrickdondeyne4663]

6:01 Lovely Christina. 12:18 Best Leader ever Amy.

[@valoclips1819]

Men of culture, we meet yet again

[@hannahellis3180]

omg am i the only one who can,t tell amy and cristiana apart

[@GoalHornGeek]

It’s interesting how Kelli thinks the dance Lacey chose a 7:38 was a “great combo” while I’m calling out during the entire dance saying it didn’t match at all

[@Hidakaku56]

The songs they play in the KZbin videos aren’t usually the ones the girls are actually dancing too due to copyright issues

[@__eganista6372]

What is the rock song played from 9:07 and Amy leading (group 3) ?

[@KevinPetrusNL]

Thanks for asking, I got the same question and can't find this song ANYWHERE, Google Find Song only gave me wrong suggestions, highest result max. 10% similarity... 😖 It sounds quite 'Nickelback-ish' to me... I'll go through their albums online and hope to find it.

[@paulasaenz5726]

I think it’s just a rock riff the show created to avoid having to pay for real copyrighted music

[@atatantan3010]

💖💖💖

[@imranawahid9708]

What is the song at 3:50?

[@claritaostau6767]

HI

[@GabrielNicho]

What song is that at 15:18?

[@fun-tasticfour9839]

I hear a lot of music which I've heard in dance moms here

[@chlyri]

it's royalty free music.

[@robertgoss7355]

People from 2024

[@shirajai]

Did anyone notice how they were calling Savannah Simone?

[@kreati_]

1:40

[@AmethystSnow]

I hate that they put this show on CMT. It deserves 10x the exposure like Dance Moms