Lacey’s DCC Journey: Then & Now

From the rookie who kicked herself in the face to the five-year veteran and group leader, Lacey came a long way since she first tried out for DCC. Here’s a look back at her journey.
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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.

[@nivapatel8863]

You can really tell Judy had a special place in her heart for Lacey

[@2themoon863]

She wasn’t the only one with that opinion, and Lacey deserved it.

[@ellej4486]

The era that they had all Lacey, KaShara, Maddie, Jinelle and Amy was their best!

[@brownie_yyn]

Holly, Danielle and Jenna too (imo)

[@itskahsia]

ikr

[@annaconigliaro2907]

@@Texasmilitarydepartmentvid9654 Damn. Kelli's true colors being shown. I'm glad you cared about these girls and treated them the way they deserve. Hopefully you're doing something better

[@FK-mx8hy]

And Yuko!

[@kellyanderson7624]

And Tess

[@khloekloset3645]

12:54 I'm not surprised Judy was tearing up as she spoke about how much she'll be missed on the team. Lacey is beautiful, extremely talented, articulate and unproblematic - the epitome of the perfect DCC.

[@Hlirving15]

She was amazing

[@amyzankowitz9921]

Lacey was amazing great dancer and over carried herself well

[@cuttlefisch]

Gold Standard.

[@christineanderson487]

why did she leave?

[@noemirivera5363]

and a wonderful leader! she knows how to have fun but be professional and take things serious❤

[@Jessjuicypickle]

Lacey holding up the other girls hair and blowing while she was having trouble breathing was so sweet and motherly

[@Crissy_tina]

I love how Lacey always caught Charolette's eyes & how vocal she she was about it. I wish Lacey would have been a point & hope she returns to teach high kicks.❣

[@sk8rgrl1418]

Lacey would have been such a great point.

[@ednsav]

I totally agree!

[@JillianLovesBooks]

Right?! When I think of the ICONIC DCC hair flip, I think of that slow-motion shot of her doing it perfectly. She was such a star.

[@419sami]

Better than KaShara for sure.

[@poppinincolumbus5027]

@Kylee Madden Then how would they form a triangle??

[@Annie-kj4kf]

PoppinInColumbus they could do a double point or make a different formation all together 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@anakiyacreates]

People ask why Lacey’s journey is shorter than most, it’s because She never had the story of not making it then coming back. She was just so good that she didn’t have much drama around her career as a DCC. Probably no office visits, hardly any mess ups. Almost like Jenna. Jenna was barely shown throughout the seasons for the same reason.

[@Maddym365]

Until season 12 lol

[@MykieJean]

Random: but her eyebrows just get better and better throughout her journey 😆 like dang haha 10/10

[@marikiemarie7622]

I don't I ever notice anyone eyebrows. Unless they are gone or huge. Why do people notice eyebrows lol

[@gocowboys51411]

For real they did! And eyebrows make a face lol I'm always looking at eyebrows... I even make my boyfriend let me pluck his 😂😂😂😂😂

[@WhirledPublishing]

Beautifully-arched eyebrows are a huge contribution to a woman's overall appearance - beautiful hair, beautifully-shaped lips, shadowing and strobing of the face and lips, awesome body "curves" ( slender or large ) and the proper selection of clothing make a huge improvement in a woman's social life, financial success, love life, etc. - this is why the DCC dancers are given make-overs and training in fitness, nutrition and wardrobe selection - because attention to these details take a woman from mediocre to awesome in a few hours. Some women are naturally gorgeous - they don't need make-up or professional help with their hair, clothing, curves, fitness, etc. - but most women need help with all of this.

[@janetomoruyi]

@@WhirledPublishing yo wtf is this???

[@WhirledPublishing]

@@janetomoruyi Facts

[@noelly89]

Can you guys do a video of past vets and where they are now?

[@thefrogfactor3943]

Ooh yes I would love this!

[@birdv.378]

That'll be awesome 😎😊

[@abbym.5596]

Probably saying “Hi!” To their co-workers that they knew while they were veterinarians? *sorry I had to make this joke lol*

[@sarahcha7029]

At 1:40 when she was holding the girl’s hair & blowing air on her, so sweet 🥰

[@johnberry3455]

Lacey is so cute. She really captured the DCC vibe!

[@tanyaartiaga117]

I was really hoping they would add the fact that she was choosen for pro-bowl.

[@kerteeveeyuh]

It wasn’t on the show so it won’t be on these videos these are only clips of the show

[@vanessag17]

SAME!!

[@allisonpanzica9253]

What's pro-bowl?

[@chelseylin6724]

Allison Panzica its an all star game where the best of the best players on NFL teams go and one girl from each NFL cheer teams gets nominated to attend also

[@ella3453]

I wish Alexandra could make the team one day so we can see her journey! Because I feel like her story would be really inspiring. Edit: Omg tysm for all the likes!!

[@johnmidleton]

Tbh I kinda hope she doesn’t audition again because she’s wasted half her 20s trying to get into this team that’s not even worth it 😑

[@ellenisgett1134]

AFAIK she didn’t audition this year.

[@mandavvv]

Ellen Isgett really???

[@marielaarmendariz3009]

I agree !

[@WhirledPublishing]

@@johnmidletonTraining camps are dance training ... anyone who loves to dance and auditions for DCC is going after this dance style which means the DCC training camps is an amazing opportunity. People who are NOT dancers would not understand this FACT ... but dancers who are accepted into the training camp and come back over and over and over, definitely are not stupid to this fact but thank you for letting us know you're projecting your own ignorance onto the intelligent beautiful dancers.

[@MrCheerleader-qd9hm]

5 years already!?! I feel like we’ve just met Lacey!So so beautiful! Would love to see Jinelles journey next please!!

[@user-xi1gm6de7c]

Every show group audition ever!!

[@aimeetambwe]

If the dcc had a hall of fame PUT LACEY IN IT 😭💖

[@Maddym365]

Lacey, Jinelle, Amy, KaShara and Melissa would all be in it

[@Maddym365]

Holly and Maddie too

[@josephine.france5]

@@Maddym365 they wouldn’t have holly bc of the lawsuit I think

[@gr82bdanyelle]

@@josephine.france5 What Lawsuit? Erica was the one with the lawsuit. Holly was just on probation & left voluntarily for inappropriate behavior

[@justynesanchez458]

I go to the games every season and when Lacy would come on the big screen you couldn't help but not watch the game and watch her. She's been my favorite I'll miss her.💙

[@mercedessisovan4000]

I love Lacey she’s my all time favorite !!! I can watch her all day dancing like ugghhh she’s so gorgeous and really talented

[@ildasabido7581]

Loved her story! Seems like she was one of the hardest working girls! That work ethic is inspirational!

[@anthonydavis9662]

While I really like these productions, the other ones were more of an actual retrospective that explained the girls' "journey" in terms of their trials and travails in actually making the team, and THEN how they grew into their status -- the pain, the disappointments, etc. This was more of a "tribute" I think.

[@queenc2076]

I mean honestly, from her first training camp she was a rockstar!!! There probably just wasn't enough footage of growth

[@catbarr924]

Absolutely. Lacey was a star from day one!

[@DAQ34]

She was an amazing DCC and never waivered from that!! I was thinking "this is more like any time she was mentioned" lol but that's okay!!

[@SarahLouisePickett]

I think it has to do with the amount of footage from the show.

[@MaddDog16]

@@queenc2076 Exactly. Lacey was a #1 pick from the moment she auditioned whereas the other ones had more struggles, and thus more footage.

[@myacoleman1717]

Lacey is so beautiful and has come such a long way!!!

[@vividlyvalerie9265]

When are we getting Amy’s journey?????? She is my favorite.

[@user-xi1gm6de7c]

Yesss

[@katiedutcher7166]

Yesss! Please

[@katie123611]

I genuinely don’t think they have enough footage of her...her rookie season she got NO attention.

[@sarahborrero1182]

Shes soo fake

[@hannahsmith8418]

Sometimes the girls don’t have much of a journey to follow. Like Amy I bet she has had to ups and downs but it may not be very interesting besides her getting point and stuff

[@ohhhiyarea8872]

lacey is legendary,ben fan with her since the beginning..... when lacey kashara,jennelle,jenna were all sqaud leaders was one my favorite memories cause their all strong,poise,goofy and leaders

[@jodigabano]

She's come so far since her rookie year! It's amazing to see how she's grown through the years into the beautiful MARRIED woman she is Today!!! Congrats Lacey Knight!!!!

[@lorigrif262]

Love Lacey! She is a true definition of a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader!

[@Hlirving15]

I totally agree

[@lauraroberts6533]

I love her!!!The best high kicker!!⭐Next do one of all Judy's hair flips and all the times Kelly says Damn!!🤷‍♀️

[@WhirledPublishing]

All the potty mouth from Kelly would be fun.

[@JillianLovesBooks]

Calling All Angels was a great song choice for Lacey, because she 100% did dance like an angel. So effortless and beautiful all the time. I still can't get over how perfect her makeup looked while she cried through announcing her retirement. Lacey can do no wrong--she looks perfect no matter what.

[@angelac1111]

Miss you Lacey seeing you on the team. Your goodbye speech made me cry when I first saw it on the show😢 You will always will be my favorite DCC💙

[@BooFlo62]

she looks like aly raisman! these videos are so fun, this one had a better structure- you really got a sense of her journey and the different things she did with dcc, not just the beginning and end.

[@CJ-mn6iw]

I almost commented the same thing about Aly Raisman. She seems to kind of have a similar voice and personality as well.

[@celestea4853]

I loved it! Lacey was such a wonderful dancer and it sucks that on my first year of watching DCC was going to be the last year of her journey. One of my favorite DCC and I'm shooting foward for my kicks to be high enough to where I kick my face😳

[@kianatube]

Finally!! This is the one I've been waiting for, Lacey is my favorite

[@angelacarini95carini93]

I found myself holding my breath or tensing my legs when watching Lacey! She is something else!!!! Love her look and personality ❤️❤️❤️

[@meganwatson9302]

I loved Lacey!!!!

[@catbarr924]

Please do Amy and Jinelle’s journeys!!

[@christinemohr8788]

Lacey is a legend ❤️

[@jennaholt8302]

Can you do Holly's best moments and when she resigns?

[@jordanmoore6798]

Yes!!

[@noelly89]

Holly was an exceptional dancer. She definitely needs a spotlight.

[@jessicaphillips4542]

I liked her but it doesn’t really seem appropriate

[@noelly89]

@@jessicaphillips4542 Why? What exactly did Holly do?

[@chadaeyabell2730]

noelly89 she dated Ezekiel Elliot and your not supposed to date any cowboys players

[@WhirledPublishing]

This is my favorite "journey" video - so awesome - thank you!

[@reinakraska4993]

please do christina. she has put 11 years into the team

[@nylotus]

11???

[@reinakraska4993]

I looked it up and she first tried out in 2011 so I’m a little off but still

[@chrissiec5541]

@@nylotus that number is including all the years she tried out and didn't make the team

[@gr82bdanyelle]

I knowww, that girl was persistent!!

[@SaraHenning-m5v]

Definitely one of the prettiest DCC's they've ever had!

[@annekekauppila8900]

please do janelles journey

[@boopsscoopz2206]

Getting to see this side of Judy was awesome! I would love a more “behind-the-scenes” focusing on the girls when they’re off the field. Like Team building activités, practice, day at work, etc

[@DEJA.DIGITAL]

And now Lacey is pregnant! You go, girl!

[@cloudburstlia456]

Lacey was such a natural I hope she takes up a returning role like Melissa Rycroft

[@amandaharris421]

Whoever made this account THANK YOU for listening to the fans! You always deliver whichever videos we request!

[@finleyjane]

I love her!!

[@maryannecelaaya]

YAAAAY! I freaking love Lacey! My favorite DCC! I’m so proud of her & her journey!

[@squeegeeandcrew8619]

2:23 I can totally agree with that. I did a season of Winterguard and as soon as the music started, you kinda lose this sense of ‘what am I even doing?,” to just relying on muscle memory

[@lolclaire7129]

it be like that when you get on the floor omg

[@emmac.j.8374]

Omg, same for me, I go off muscle memory, so sometimes like I forget what I’m doing cause I just do it except for a few tosses here and there where I focus on them and where to put my hands

[@birdv.378]

Lacey's was one of my favorites. Very beautiful I wish her many blessings on her future endeavors. 😊😎👏

[@trendymaths2467]

I love the DCC KZbin channel 💙💙💙 they ALWAYS LISTEN TO OUR REQUESTS. You guys are so cool to be listening to the comments and making all these compilations!

[@tarawalsh-arpaia3928]

This young woman is a powerhouse!!!!!!!!!

[@moniquebonquiqui7149]

Her kicks were amazing

[@hunna3hunnid]

Lacey NEVER disappointed 😭 I’m upset she retired

[@dtbmjax]

What a special young lady. I really enjoyed watching this. As a "cord-cutter," I stopped watching the show back in 2012 so seeing these videos help me keep up with what's happened to the team. That, and now Pluto TV, I get to catch up on most all of the seasons.

[@bergercookie]

Lacey =DCC Royalty 💃🏻👑❤️

[@hannahsmiraculoustextingstorys]

I honestly think it’s hilarious that she managed to kick herself in the face during her auditions her rookie year.

[@Hlirving15]

She was a rock star DCC. When I think of what a DCC should be, Lacey is one of the first DCCs I think of.

[@wendystadthagen4398]

please do every point announcement!!!😭

[@JillianLovesBooks]

Can we get Danielle's journey?? I loved her!

[@briannastultz6924]

Me too!

[@EmVee.]

Same, my fave DCC

[@bellab9408]

Lacey should’ve def been point her last year👏

[@fitgraphisva]

Bella...I completely agree. I have nothing against Amy, but Lacey was just so powerful and stunning. She also knew how to really work her hair!!

[@turquoiseasmrsky7716]

Exactly I don’t understand how Maddie or Amy is seen as point leaders maybe group leader but the point leader they tripping they just don’t have thar spark for me

[@candysmith8724]

@@turquoiseasmrsky7716 I agree. Maddie does not even look like a DCC to me. Lacey should of had point for sure.

[@ma-rl6ce]

KaShara was point while Lacey had her last year. Nothing to do with Amy or Maddie in terms of point. Lacey couldn't been point her fifth year because since KaShara was point the previous year and did a great job why should they take that away from KaShara (yes, she had an arm injury but still could perform) ?! But they should have (and probably did) considered Lacey becoming point in the first year KaShara became point (Laceys 4th year). I think they chose KaShara because she was a little older and therefore a little more mature and confident (especially in terms of leadership). Sure wasn't about who is fun to watch or who would represent the brand well because both of them are/were great at that.

[@christinemohr8788]

@@candysmith8724 thank God I'm not the only one that thinks that about Maddie. I'm like the only one not obsessed with her

[@Dolled_down]

She reminds me of Farrah from teen mom lol

[@momof2boys104]

Yes she does!!!

[@MzClementine]

Yuck 🤢 no way. Not even close..

[@natalievannatten5758]

Can we see media training through the years and evolution of the point.

[@laoforce6]

I hope they do kinzie. She was good but not very camera noticed.

[@JillianLovesBooks]

She was BEAUTIFUL! Amanda reminds me a lot of her, actually.

[@EmVee.]

Kinzie was one of the most gorgeous ladies the DCC had. I read somewhere that she tried to stay away from cameras as much as possible

[@janelm7645]

okay i REALLY hope we get Lily’s journey, shes one of my favorites!!

[@jordanmoore6798]

Can you please do a DCC Holly journey and when she got called into the office?

[@kirstenmorrison8902]

omg thank you for posting this I love Lacey!! :)

[@Fararia21]

Can we get Jenna's journey, the one who was point before Kashara??? She was such a strong dancer and was on the team so long.

[@AR8545]

YESSSSSSSSS PLS. Jenna was such a gorgeous, sassy, and energetic dancer!!Dancer!!! She always gave something extra to the routines and she suffered more than she deserved to!

[@Teishuniverse]

@1:40 “I think I have asthma “ how do you think you have asthma 😂😂

[@decodolly1535]

It can develop later in life. She might be just starting to get symptoms and not be diagnosed yet.

[@mal2333]

You guys listened it’s a miracle

[@kimberlyledezma2440]

Omg finally I’ve been waiting for this for so long ❤️ I love Lacey so much!!!

[@midnightlightss]

Finally! Btw I think journey videos should be made after they leave dcc!

[@theAmelie1995]

“I think I have asthma” me; dealing with extremely severe asthma for 24 years: honey you’d know.

[@TheKatiebugsTTV]

My mom was in her 40s before she developed asthma so its definitely a possibility that she just developed asthma. The body is a tricky machine.

[@SamIAm2197]

I didn't develop asthma till I was in my late teens and wasn't officially diagnosed till college. Also, not everyone has severe asthma. I have only mild-moderate asthma induced by exercise. For years, I thought everyone felt like that and would cough for a few days after intense workouts. Not saying she has it, but lots of people have different experiences.

[@kmcatee1970]

I wanna see more about Savahna she’s my favorite hoping she get more honors this year including show group

[@cuttlefisch]

Classic All-American beauty.

[@tiffanytulloch6444]

Omg during Lacey speech I cried

[@ella3453]

Omg I’m SO excited!!!

[@breannajones4743]

You should do Tasha's journey

[@mandavvv]

yay!!!! i’ve been wanting to watch a video abt lacy🙌🏽

[@laytonsmith8039]

I'm confused as to why a long-time veteran, Lacey gets a 14 minute video and Victoria who just recently made the team has a 38 minute video....

[@princessmaiah8634]

It's probably because Victoria changed completely from the first year she tried out versus the year she made it on the team.

[@LolaOpheliac]

Victoria is a legacy and they're playing up the comeback kid angle bc everyone loves that story. Lacey's always been flawless, not much drama to spin in her story.

[@tori764]

Omg please keep these videos coming!

[@kellywhitfield9870]

Can you do Amy's journey. She is my favorite

[@mtaz972]

Finally!

[@disneydream1592]

I loved it! I love all the then and now videos. Sometimes I wish the videos were longer lol

[@balletmeli]

❤️ Lacey one of any all time favorite.

[@cclfuentes]

I would love to see one for Jinelle

[@lynnhino2625]

I would like to see the swim suit journey for the seasons ... I think some seasons we did not get to see who made calendar and also squad photo day ...you guys skipped season 11 and that is when maddie and kelcey finally made the team

[@UncoordinatedPixie]

Please do a blooper reel; one for Angela and one for Jinelle.

[@thefrogfactor3943]

Could you do Tess too?? I feel like she's not talked about as much but she's so gorgeous and obviously so talented!

[@karleymoradi3744]

They make me want to workout 🌸

[@osubuck182002]

Lacey is effortlessly talented! I would love to see Melissa Rycroft's journey or the best of.

[@janessaallen720]

Finally Lacey's journey!!!

[@kylaszemplinski3776]

PLEASE do Jinelle's journey!!! It would be interesting to see her story (coming from Australia to Dallas)

[@UncoordinatedPixie]

And back to Australia with her wife.

[@donmonteiro6830]

Lacey is my fav dcc of all time

[@shelbyhurlburt5059]

“I think I have asthma” girl , no. You just did an intense workout, that’s normal😂💀

[@Angelaaa1015]

You would be surprised how many people have asthma and don’t even know it

[@heatherlynsey3092]

and in the TX heat 🤣🤣

[@johnpinegar8027]

Lacey will always be legendary

[@carafelicia]

I know they did a “best of” for KaShara but I’d love to see a “then and now” for her.

[@cubefarmerhkc9105]

These girls are so incredibly fit. Awesome athletes.

[@Ariana-ek6mw]

I lovvve Lacey!! her and tess are my favorites 💓

[@dominiquemichele5322]

me too!

[@sophiesully11]

Please do all show group auditions or best of the point

[@kail_gaut]

Can you please do best of jinelle shes amazing

[@chochojean]

OMG she has grown up!