Every First Time Dancing In Boots 👢

The routines for DCC are tough in sneakers. When the iconic white boots are introduced, though? Things are taken to the next level. Here’s a look back at every time the training camp candidates put on the boots for the first time.
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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.

[@jaybehkay2438]

“We perform with boots on so we have to be able to rehearse with boots on” then why not make there wear boots from day one so it’s not such an adjustment at the end of training camp?

[@kunoichihawaii146]

If I was a cheerleader, I'd never want to be a cowboy cheerleader, the coaches are being brutally unfair and didn't show concern when the girl hurt herself doing the split.

[@lynnealuebben1967]

As a teacher the whole demeanor of this training is so sickening and disempowering. There is no real care for these women. I have no issue with cheerleading but I do have issues with plastic care of those you mentor.

[@carlabarrick8538]

Ok Judy, the first reaction to someone getting injured is to be helpful and assist in rendering assistance, not being critical as per usual. Judy was so wrong when that candidate hurt HER BACK. This are previouss seasons so I hope Judy would have evolved and put aside the constant criticism, be an effective coach that she proclaims to be. This coming from a medical professional. DCC is not more important than a candidate's safety. No wonder Kelly is the talking head.

[@thetinychapel]

Obviously this stuff is really complicated and important to the women involved. I can be grateful that nothing in my life depends upon how well I can kick in white boots.

[@amberd2976]

One would think, if it's your dream to be on the cowboys, you would take the time to dance in cowboy boots at least once. Right?!

[@bunnyskiddadle1477]

Another factor is that those boots are not yet broken in. It's probably much easier to dance in once they've sweated in them and the shoes have molded to their feet from the body heat

[@jenlunceford]

Judy actually getting up and showing them the movement instead of sitting down is a sight to see

[@jonnarobinson7541]

I coached dance teams and high school for many years. I do not understand when the girls are at this level why they are having trouble with kicks and jump splits?????? My girls start competing as juniors and believe me I have zero problems with the height of their kicks and they can all jump split. I can’t believe some girls made it this far without being able to do a jump split.

[@bunnyskiddadle1477]

I like seeing the evolution of the rookie and veteran uniforms. The rhinestones make it so much better

[@mhp4251]

The DCC pays these hard working women $15 an hour for rehearsals and $150 per game. $75 for appearances. The DCs are a $4.7 billion brand.

[@Jcorpus02]

25:35

[@xxladibug14xx33]

2:12

[@ran97396]

Mad respect for these women. I danced a 4 minute choreo set for my fraternity's dance competition with other schools and I thought that was tough, but this is really cutthroat compared to what I did.

[@sidneysmith4676]

You would think that before training camp these DCC hopefuls would already have mastered the entrance, jump splits, and kick line. Instead, they come in shocked, like they’ve never seen the classic DCC entrance or kick line . Or, even practicing in cow-girl boots at home. Like something!

[@chelseylin6724]

Kelly (on the first night with boots): “they can have some boot shock this first night”

[@shirleyscott8879]

This looks so difficult. I’m in awe of the girls who are able to do it.

[@karenmessinger9609]

I wear cowboy boots every day & I can't imagine doing cheers & kicks in them. Much respect to these ladies.

[@Aud.M]

I'm in drill team and the best way to prepare is to wear ankle weights, once you take them off your kicks are so much lighter and higher

[@imjusthereiguess6485]

As a band kid we work for HOURS on marching and hitting the line at the same time. Drill drill drill