Surprising Slips & Split Mishaps 😬

From slips during rehearsal to splits that didn’t land quite right, these mishaps caused a lot of bated breath for Kelli, Judi, and the rest of the DCC team.
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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.

[@saranicole1614]

I feel like sometimes these girls are pushed way too hard and they end up with severe injuries. Torn ACL and meniscus seems to be a pretty popular injury here.

[@omenks8]

Knee injuries are extremely common in dancers especially women

[@saranicole1614]

@@omenks8 true. They put a lot of pressure and hard work on their joints and tendons so I'm surprised that most of them can still walk right by the time their 35 🤣

[@Dcc333]

Most dancers get lazy and don't stretch or warm up properly which causes injury

[@wilson2455]

6:15 - you can hear her ACL 'pop'. I have absolutely no idea why these girls perform to near exhaustion, for what? Barefoot on a hardwood floor, no floor mats or safety gear, demeaning insults, bullying, etc., etc. I hope they have some kind of insurance to cover surgery, rehab, etc.

[@wilson2455]

@@Dcc333 obviously you know fuck all about female physiology and injuries..

[@decodolly1535]

One thing annoys me about Tessa's injury: I know it's a TV show but the poor girl is obviously in terrible pain, just maybe get the damn camera out of her face?! We heard her scream, we saw her hit the floor, we've seen the horrified reactions of the other girls. Personally, I don't need repeated close-ups of Tessa crying and shaking with pain and shock. Side note, I don't like Kitty's aggressive teaching style but when Jackie Bob fell, Kitty immediately asked if she was OK. Just wanted to flag up that Kitty is the only judge I've ever heard ask that as their instant reaction to a fall.

[@ramonagaerin258]

You do realize this is a reality show?

[@decodolly1535]

@@ramonagaerin258 As I said, "I know it's a TV show" There was quite enough reality of the situation shown without continually filming someone in a vulnerable position.

[@ramonagaerin258]

@@decodolly1535 I guess you don't understand what reality TV is then. Those are exactly the situations the crew goes in for....makes the best tv.

[@lauraroberts9066]

Deco Dolly:Tessa David 4 real had a bad stroke in 2015 at only 27.I just googled her story .She was an X Colts cheerleader💖

[@ellingtonfeint13]

I noticed that too about Kitty. Judy and Kelly always look like they don't know what to do. The constant filming bothered me too. They got their shot, now move on.

[@starburst89895]

Tessa was a former colts cheerleader and unfortunately she suffered from a stroke at the age of 26, which is unimaginable and I hope that she’s doing alright today!

[@elliesmith7104]

She has an Instagram

[@louise-yo7kz]

OMG!!!

[@rena6895]

Here’s an article on it. I was not aware that happened. That is so scary. Former Colts cheerleader makes comeback year after stroke. That day, David was in the shower when she started feeling dizzy. "I put my hand up, and I fell down. I turned the shower off. And I thought I had vertigo. My vision was blurry, I was dizzy, I had a serious headache," David said during an interview at Lucas Oil Stadium. She spent nearly two days paralyzed, unable to speak in her Dallas apartment. "I never-- I never in my life thought I was having a stroke," David said. When she missed work, family, friends and her boyfriend started to worry. The police were called to check. "The police came in and saw that I had a droopy face," David said. She was taken to the hospital. "They did all the tests on me and it was a serious stroke. Sixty percent of my brain was damaged," David said. Since that day, David has been through rehab in Dallas, Bloomington and finally in California, where she has seen incredible improvement through an alternative form of treatment called the "Anat Baniel Method." David, who is now 29, is right-handed. The stroke, however, left her with limited use of her right arm, so she is learning to use her left hand instead. She has relearned to walk and treasures every step. "It's a blessing. I could have died in my apartment. I fought through it," David said. David's sister, best friend and dad represent the thousands who marvel at her recovery and unwavering optimism. "She is compassionate, wants people to be happy," said David's father, David. "She wanted to be the Tessa that she's always been. The happy, positive, hardworking Tessa," said David's sister, Anna. "If she's sitting there trying to figure out a word, she just kind of smiles and laughs about and then, well, we'll figure it out at some point, or we're just not going to know what the word is," said David's friend and Colts Cheerleader, Erin Smith. Loading ... David's stroke caused a frustrating condition called Aphasia, meaning she cannot always find the words she wants to say. "It's there in your mind, but I can't get it out," David said. But you can see her emotion in her eyes, like the way they brightened stepping onto the field again at Lucas Oil Stadium. "Hearing the crowd yelling excites me," David said. David says her years as an NFL cheerleader are behind her. She still hopes to use that positive spirit, however, cheering others on as a therapist. "I'm doing Anat Baniel's method. I'm taking her training to help stroke patients where I was at," David said. Another first for David: after five years as a cheerleader, she got to watch the Colts from the stands on Sunday. "I want to come back to the games all the time and have life. I enjoy life," said David. David, who was always healthy and active, wants people to know that stroke can happen at any age. "A person in high school, in college, Colts cheerleaders, young people can have it. Not old people. I thought old people can have it. I didn't know," David said. In the year ahead, David hopes to regain her ability to read and drive a car. "I'm a fighter," David said. Her insurance does not cover most of her treatment, so family and loved ones are stepping in to help. Her former teammates on the Colts' cheerleading squad hosted a Zumbathon in September to help raise money, and her family has set up a GoFundMe account. For more resources on stroke and symptoms of stroke, click here. At only 28 years old, the Bloomington native Tessa David suffered a stroke. Author: Naomi Pescovitz Published: 11:00 PM EST December 21, 2015 Updated: 11:00 PM EST December 21, 2015 One morning, about a year ago, a beautiful, energetic young woman was getting ready to start her day. Former Colts Cheerleader Tessa David had the world at her feet. Days later, however, she found herself in the hospital, faced with the task of relearning how to walk and talk. At only 28 years old, the Bloomington native had suffered a stroke.

[@louise-yo7kz]

@@rena6895 Thank you for this. Prayers for continued healing. ❤

[@melaniegarcia2475]

@@elliesmith7104 whats her instagram?

[@lucyzoey5840]

Why is Kelly shocked that it takes 6 months to recover from that injury. Wouldn't she already know being that she's a CHEERLEADING COACH??

[@JustmeNici]

Personally I had knee surgery in April and I was back in practice in June, by the start of September I was allowed to do everything and I've had some complications, so it's definitely different per person and per injury, 6 months is a serious injury

[@corinnaa9582]

She does know, but she tries to make her dancers feel respected. From her experience she will be able to tell how many recover and how many don't. You can be sure that they get more than they need since experience shows that a few will drop out due to injuries. Professional mathematics if you will

[@dove.9833]

That girl that picked up her teammate after she fell she has such heart!

[@briannagroce]

I walked around with my torn ACL and meniscus like Tessa did during the first few months of the pandemic. FINALLY had surgery in May 2020 after being postponed 3 times. Haven’t had any problems since. Yes, it’s a hard injury to come back from, but once you have the surgery and start therapy you can come back to quickly if you push during therapy.

[@fearless_christ_follower1663]

You are so strong for being able to do that! You are a fighter!

[@elliew6649]

me too!!! six months i walked around with a torn ACL, MCL, and meniscus’

[@beab2434]

Same! I’m back to normal after a few months of rehab.

[@kalee2179]

Same! Except I tore my meniscus in 2 places, and was born with a deformity in my knee… along with the torn ACL.. I’m curious, for surgery did you go the cadaver route, or your own tendon?

[@briannagroce]

@@kalee2179 first time my own second time cadaver

[@Ash-ch4mr]

I love the DCC with all my heart, truly lol. But sometimes I feel bad for the unrealistic expectations they set. Sheridan fell by accident & they act like she forgot choreography or something. Like you expect these girls to never fall, never make mistakes, never have a moment of weakness…. I know someone is gona say “well thats the standard they set” or “thats why DCC is the best.” And youre RIGHT. I just wish these girls didnt have to kill themselves mentally and physically and quit their day jobs to be on the team.

[@MalloryNewcomb]

Yeah that was edited like they were concerned she wouldn’t be able to hang with the group… she fell but she got back up. It was accident. I think that Sheridan put too much pressure on herself because that was an accident not a mistake like she deemed. Also I have to say she is a beautiful girl and appears to be a very talented dancer!

[@eyebleached]

I know right, on the dance floor it’s no surprise if they slip. It’s not likely to happen on the turf though

[@tbow7785]

I’m sorry but do you know and understand what the word Elite means? Or what it is to be the best of the best? How about.. “If you can’t take the heat, stay out of the kitchen”? They know very well these young women aren’t robots and mishaps unfortunately can happen. Be that as it may they still expect them to try their very best to make sure 1. They’re not the cause of the mishap & 2. That they deal with it with style & grace.

[@tammiepage6489]

They choose to be there it’s just no different if somebody has a passion for dancing and singing or whatever they choose that and they decide to work hard search choice they knew the consequences I guarantee you someone didn’t know the consequences before they got in it and life is a big risk so it’s a choice somebody can make

[@BIGBOYMATD]

Sadly, when you're in a room with 45 amazingly talented woman and you have to cut to 36, tiny mistakes like that can hurt you.

[@thediscostu4127]

Maddie eventually had surgery to fix that knee but didn't need it until Feb. 2021 after her 5 years were up. She's back dancing now with the all-stars.

[@fatheroffab]

She’s been my favorite from her first year not making it through training camp all the way to being a group leader. Do we know if she is back as a veteran for the 2021 season?

[@thediscostu4127]

@@fatheroffab She is not back but she is choosing to stay and teach dance in Dallas which means she is going to be a DCC All Star. She has already danced in the uniform (which she temporarily gets to keep) at Texas Motor Speedway and Six Flags over Texas, other All Stars include Amy L and Lacey, amongst others. Maddie has been wearing her uniform in Tiktoks and having a fun time. She is also likely the first person Kelli will call if she needs a fill-in on the field.

[@andream9470]

@@thediscostu4127 there should be a special allowance for former Points that they just get to keep their uniform.

[@nightblizzard3160]

I just saw the cheerleader fall in tears. Lest anybody judge her, I played football myself, and no one, man or women, can laugh off some injuries. She’s a hero.

[@bergercookie]

I felt so bad for Tessa that knee twist looked nasty ugh ! She was definitely trying so hard in an awkward squat position and her poor knee just gave out ! I could tell how awful it was 💔❤️‍🩹

[@lisamarieashby2523]

This group is really amazing to me how the girls with injuries are treated so poorly. The 2 main ladies are more concerned with the "business" of stocking up on these girls than they are about their long term well-being. I am sure the girls consider it a life dream, but there are so many more important things in life!

[@deliaramirez9361]

I agree. Those two were not concerned about the young lady. Their reaction was cold, insensitive, and was not genuine. Wonder how they would have reacted if it was their daughter? All they care about is their business! I think it's time for those two to go. Bulldogs like those two need an experience in the real world.....not pushing a pencil!

[@Alyathaean]

Never forget they have a deadline and need a team at that time! That's an immense pressure on them.

[@kwangleason3222]

I totally agree with you

[@thecomorbiditycurator8018]

this is one of the most ignorant well-meaning comments about the entertainment that I've ever read 🤣 Allow me to teach you a bit about this world: •These women are not treated poorly regarding their injuries. They are given priority access to top-knotch medical professionals through the team. The team and staff are attentive and run to help as soon as is safely possible. Sometime rehearsals even ended early in order to devote full staff attention to the injured cheerleader. None of that is being treated poorly. •Of course the women care about the business because it is their JOB to assemble and then manage the team of cheerleaders. Deadlines are involved, and they have a responsibility, as paid professionals and employees of the NFL, to abide by those deadlines, like in any other job. The performers are auditioning, which is a long term application process not dissimilar to jobs in other industries, for a paying job and must also behave professionally. This is not an afternoon extracirricular activity or a volunteer pep squad. These are professionals. • Because these women are all professionals and this is a work environment, it would be incredibly inappropriate for the management to become emotionally invested in the recovery of an injured applicant whom they hardly know. The expression of condolences and encouraging words about the next season are perfectly professional and more kind than they have to be. • You are wrong. To a performer/dancer/cheerleader, no, there is nothing more important in life. Most of these young ladies come from dance backgrounds. Dancers train their bodies to hone their craft for 15-20 years at the point that they audition for jobs like these. These ladies have spent more time perfecting their specialty than medical doctors and PhD graduates spend in school for their expertise. This goes beyond having a passion for something. These ladies are head over heels in love with dance/cheer. Speaking from experience, serious dancers/cheerleaders are happy to turn down social engagements for a rigorous workout at the gym because that workout gets them a little bit closer to their conditioning goals. They're content to focus solely on their craft and don't feel like they're missing out on anything because they're living their lives the way they choose to. Focusing on strength conditioning, flexibility training, endurance, and stamina building are important. Fortifying their bodies in order to be even better at what they love is important. Nothing beats that feeling of accomplishment when you hit the mark on a trick correctly for the first time after struggling with it. Nothing. It's like a drug. Everyone on this Earth has different preferences and priorities. These athletes prioritize the thing that makes them happiest. So no, there is nothing more important in life than this. It may seem arbitrary to outsiders, but this is the pinnacle of a dance performance career. There are few opportunities to have a career in this particular passion, which is why it is so extremely competitive and why these young women are reduced to tears when it doesn't happen for them. It's being turned down for your dream job because someone else is better suited for it. It's like climbing Everest and stopping right before you reach the peak. You've accomplished so much, but it feels like nothing in that moment. It is not just disappointing, it is devastating. That feeling hurts even worse when you cannot complete the ascent to the top because your body has betrayed you during a kick that you've done a million times before without a problem. And because your entire career is centered on the strength and precision of your body, that injury could mean an early end to your career in the only thing that brings you joy. That injury may heal, but it will change the way you do certain movements in the future, which you have to readjust your entire body to. It's like learning the basics all over again. As Martha Graham famously said, “a dancer dies twice - once when they stop dancing, and this first death is the more painful.” There is NOTHING. I had to retire at 19 from my dance/cheerleading career because of injuries. It has been 10 years and I am still heartbroken over it. I'm married now. I run support groups that help people with disabilities. I am finishing a degree in Psychology. My husband and I are trying to have a family. And none of it is as fulfilling as dancing/cheerleading was. I love my husband dearly and would never compare him to dance, but everything else so far is just empty. So please don't gaslight these women by saying that there are more important things in life. This IS the important thing in their eyes.

[@mavel2038]

@@Alyathaean they also have a bunch of veterans that have the capability to step in.

[@pdpomerantz]

They need to get a Marley floor like almost all dance studios have.

[@kyndallgrace22]

Yeah not having Marley can really mess with dancers feet, ankles, legs, knees, hips, etc.

[@rachelmartin5865]

What is a Marley floor? 🤔

[@I_cc2]

@@rachelmartin5865 it’s a floor that is used almost everywhere. You can do any type of dance style on it.

[@reagan6280]

@@rachelmartin5865 a Marley floor is a type of vinyl flooring used mainly for ballet. They have multiple types of Marley floors

[@morganferguson8026]

I’ve torn my hamstring in cheer before. It was like the sound of paper tearing. Worst pain of my life and I’ve had 2 kids. 😳😔

[@emmalarson07]

Had a really bad hamstring pull (possibly tear...never went and got it checked out) in high school dance. It happened on the least-expected move, too. Couldn't dance full out for weeks. I remember being berated for being behind. So stupid looking back.

[@amandamesler1210]

Same the sound of me legging just popping over and over again is literally the only thing I remember about it

[@csims844]

Omg I can't Imagine. So painful sounding

[@sportsprincess5988]

I hate how they’re more worried about the fact that they can’t perform over that they’re injured.

[@IWillBeHers]

At least Rachel LeAnne made it back the next season!

[@lavianahampton4641]

Did she make the team ??

[@IWillBeHers]

@@lavianahampton4641 yes!

[@annaconigliaro2907]

@@lavianahampton4641 yup she was a three year vet

[@andream9470]

The fact that she knew it was her last night and was still on the floor in her uniform practicing arm movements showed a lot of heart.

[@AnnieAdelia]

If they were actually interested in the health of their athletes they would cut the jump split.

[@lesleymaner2851]

The jump splits are unattractive. It’s a weird way to end such a beautiful dance.

[@greenlimabean]

@@lesleymaner2851 you are right about the jump splits being unattractive. I just accepted them as the amazing DCC style. They dont fit with the style of dancing. They arnt acrobats doing tricks.

[@latsnojokelee6434]

I hope these girls have insurance from their regular jobs because I don’t think they get paid very much and I doubt they have any kind of insurance from this organization.

[@poison4303]

For real, especially because it doesn’t seem like they even get much coaching on HOW to do it safely, they just take the trainees in and go “okay now do a jump split” like it’s no surprise there’s so many injuries

[@tammiepage6489]

They’re not gonna start cut a dance because of injuries I’ve never heard in my life of them ever really cutting a dance or move just because of injuries anything that you do could happen and have an injury with dancing or whatever I mean is no difference like that saying when you fall of a horse you get back on just cause you get injured does not mean you don’t get back on once you heal from that injury they should cut something I’ll just cause it’s something happened or something might happen and they should cut something new about how anybody else thinks it might look

[@JAKESEOUL31tv]

As a knee popped human … I did suffer a little bit … it was the added sound that made me feel pain and shivers … now my knees are stress hurting … hahhha I’m laughing because if you know you know !!!

[@krystingrant6292]

I swear I do omg. Only thing that helps for me is ice that's it. My goodness it hurts I even popped my shoulder

[@livingalaska2269]

It’s sad how horribly NFL cheerleaders get paid. It’s not even worth all the work they have to put in.

[@kwangleason3222]

It's a disgrace

[@krystingrant6292]

It's absolutely disgusting.

[@AllRequired]

If you can't take the heat, get out of the kitchen.

[@bpeoples4043]

@@AllRequired you can’t pay the bills with “heat”..

[@dude988]

$12 an hour plus $400 for each game. I think it's pretty neat for a hobby in addition to your regular day job.

[@cheerpedge41]

I like how they act shocked at typical prognoses for ACL tear injuries

[@boomboomwatts4745]

It’s bc Kelli and Judy are complete idiots.

[@wilson2455]

6:15 - you can hear her ACL 'pop'. I have absolutely no idea why these girls perform to near exhaustion, for what? Barefoot on a hardwood floor, no floor mats or safety gear, demeaning insults, bullying, etc., etc.

[@kitten141234]

It literally sounded like her bone ripped outta her knee. That was the worst sound ever poor girl.

[@pdpomerantz]

At 15:09, "Right now, she's on my radar of concern." Really??? That was an accident, caused by your flooring!!!

[@BIGBOYMATD]

Caused be the flooring yet she was the only one who slipped? 🤔🤔 It was a crappy technique issue.

[@pdpomerantz]

@@BIGBOYMATD Got that far with "crappy technique"? I don't think so. Professional dancers don't use that kind of floor.

[@BIGBOYMATD]

@pdpomerantz lmfao... "got that far with crappy technique" Theyve let girls into training camp who have not cheered or danced a day.

[@Venus29]

When someone hurts themselves, I just love how they all rush to see if they’re ok! 🙄

[@heatherlynsey3092]

I’m hoping it’s because they have trainers there and they don’t want to get in the way :/

[@dancetillyoudrop4543]

It’s a show must go on moment, they care about each outlet but they also still want to make the team, if they stopped because someone else did it would show they can’t keep going

[@EmVee.]

@@heatherlynsey3092 They have trainers indeed

[@elizabethdewitt2907]

To be fair, I wouldn’t want 30+ girls in my face all asking if I’m okay after a painful injury

[@shmirkeshmirk]

These girls have been in dance for years to get to this point. Injuries are apart of that. When they were younger they learned where they could help, and that was by getting out of the way of those who could do something. Don’t know about you but I noticed how the girls trickled over and checked in where they could. That’s not a bad thing.

[@photo7839]

Ladies.. sports injuries do happen to all of us. I was going to a successful volleyball player, until I tore my entire knee ligaments. The stress on the joints is extreme. Be-careful and keep exercising those body parts. I didn't finish this video, because I know what its like to get injured in a sport you love. Best Wishes Fast recoveries for all of you.

[@komradkolonel]

I've seen some injuries that you never forget. If you play football or hockey at some point you are going to see a horrific injury. I got lucky because the worst injury I got was a sprained ankle. There's a misconception that athletes readily abuse opioid painkillers but that's not really true. The most widely used drug towards the end of a season is prednisone or cortisone to get inflammation down from injuries. I imagine cheerleaders have to take that stuff too.

[@roxannehoff2889]

I never get why people think that. If you use painkillers you cant feel it when you make a wrong move or put to much pressure on the muscles, and do so much more damage.

[@lyrically8215]

@@roxannehoff2889 pain killers doesnt remove most of the pain and sometimes Makes it worse

[@milan.2412]

More pressure on these poor girls than the actual Cowboys Football team.

[@kwangleason3222]

It's ridiculous

[@emilymathilde4331]

Well said!

[@sarahmorgan574]

And they don’t make any money.

[@annabellesnightmares]

I was a cheerleader once but nothing like what these girls are going through. This is intense what they have to do and they keep breaking the girls. I'll pass.

[@greenlimabean]

I can't believe they dont change that slippery floor

[@stateofgrace03]

and it’s HARD too

[@krystingrant6292]

I agree

[@devinxoxo8350]

Or at the very least put some mats down they can afford thousand dollar white cowgirl boots for the girls some of which get cut right after receiving the boots but you can’t buy some gym mats?

[@knxcholx]

​@@devinxoxo8350 seriously though. I mean, the damn Cowboys are considered the highest valued sports team in the whole world. And the most they can do is a hardwood floor? And they also make them sit on the floor and provide no chairs when they're waiting to be called into a meeting with the director and others

[@tammyblackveilbrides841]

I can only imagine how upsetting it would’ve been for the girl suffering a torn ACL and MCL injury. This month will be a year since I ruptured my ACL working in disability. Here in Australia I was advised that it would take 12 months for a full recovery.. unfortunately there were complications from my ACL reconstruction and I needed another surgery to fix some issues. In October will be a year since my reconstruction surgery and I’ve only just returned to work a month ago. I can definitely understand her frustration and upset over being taken out of something you love doing because of that sort of injury.

[@tinamello9004]

Hi my name is Tina from California. I am not a dancer or cheerleader. I was watching this preseason Cowboys training video and seeing all of these injuries, especially the knees. I ran track real young and know how knee injuries and pain feels like. I am messaging you about what I discovered a lot later than I wish I had. I am now 57 years old and it has helped me extremely. I was told when running track and when in the junior olympics at an early age of 11, due to me not drinking regular milk with the calcium needed, I was given a powder milk drink, that the cartilage in my knee caps were not developing enough. I was in 4th grade when the doctor told me that if I did not stop running now that I would not be able to walk when older and that surgery would be worse. I ran and won most all my track meets for atleast 4 years painfully and was forced by my really bad stepmother to quit all sports as a grounding punishment. I did not participate in sports until I was 21 and it was city league volleyball for a couple years. At age 29 I was diagnosed with Narcolepsy and Social Anxiety Disorder while in the USAFR and was treated so poorly and discharged without pay, guidance and any future in the military ever again, but given a honorable general discharge. I was training in the medical field at TRAVIS AFB, CA USA. I wanted to be a flight nurse. I wanted to help and heal others. Well I was so mentally broken after my experience from them that after time I was so Agoraphobic and could not stay awake from Narcolepsy that life pretty much came to a hault. I have been out of society to include not working, having a family and social friends of any kind. I could not function inside and especially outside the home, if I was in a home and not in my car which I did for many many years. I wish I had help a long time ago. So I know you are wondering what this could possibly have to do with you and your health? You do not hear about this supplement until your are trying to revearse aging effects and wrinkles. I wish I had known about it 45 years ago when my doctor said, "The cartilage in your knee caps are not developing due to lack of calcium." What was happening was I was lacking the ability to make the COLLAGEN ( which is a necessity needed in developing cartilage for my knees. All cartilage in our bodies... COLLAGEN ...please research it and start taking it now when you can really prevent injuries more and you will remarkably feel the difference. Take it daily. It is not just for wrinkles when you are my age, Your body needs it for the cartilage, tendons, skin and the building blocks of our entirety. You will never regret it. I am 57 yrs old and do not look it, except for maybe my hair color.. : ) Try it, Pass it on to your family and friends and enjoy your life better. Happy Cheerleading and more. COLLAGEN COLLAGEN COLLAGEN Tina MMT Milpitas, CA USA

[@mariesolis2318]

I know the feeling of getting hurt and it takes months to heal, I 'm for the beautiful and talented young ladies!!! Go Cowboy Cheerleaders!!! 💖😍😢🌹💖

[@kendraowen2841]

This is really in response to all kick videos for all seasons. I just don't understand these girls who say they have never kicked. If I were trying out for the team I would have watched all the videos I could find and practiced the kicks, kick line routine, the jump split, the entrance, and whatever dances that seam to be staples year after year. I would have made serious effort to already know and have down pat as much as I could. Instead they all seem to come in completely oblivious. Before anyone makes a comment.... I did the jump split in a stupid dance routine required in a PE class. Yep ... I've done it myself. uhem ... a looooong time ago.

[@decodolly1535]

I made a very similar comment on another video! They show the girls saying "I really, really want this!" and I'm thinking to myself "So why haven't you done any research or training in the required techniques to put yourself in the best possible position to get it?!"

[@greenlimabean]

@@decodolly1535 I think with some of the candidates that they are recruited. They have been sought out and asked to audition. So, they not have known about DCC style before

[@John01GM40]

it is a TV program, there has to be set piece drama to ensure ongoing ratings. Looks and a bright smile is not everything.

[@emmib1388]

@@greenlimabean if they are a dancer, pretty sure they have at least seen them perform at a game or watched the reality show.

[@RJ-mw2gw]

These poor girls. This is painful to watch.

[@a.evelyn5498]

Having your identity being based on “making my hair fly, my tatas shake, & my bum move” must be so meaningful.

[@GoalHornGeek]

6:15 what’s even worse is that you can just hear it

[@roxannehoff2889]

I think they put some extra volume to it. But I was just glad to see that Judy got up that fast. In those moments it shows that she truly cares about them.

[@caelinrose5854]

This looks like literal hell. I don't know why anyone would subject themselves to this out of anything but desperation. Either you're in that awful tiny office being berated or in a windowless studio or in front of a stadium being objectified. All of this sweating to death in your underwear with constant threat of permanent injury under the jurisdiction of people who are only in it for the drama of watching you be miserable. WHY.

[@greenlimabean]

Spot on

[@amberdinsmore8856]

You risk injury with any kind of sport. Most girls who try out for the DCC have been dreaming of being on that team since they were little. Potentially getting hurt shouldn't stand in your way of following your dreams. And Kelli and Judy have been doing this way longer than the show has been on so they aren't "in it for the drama" this is their job. Their job is to pick the absolute best dancers possible for the team. Most of their criticism or "berating" as you call it is usually justified and they don't do it just to be mean.

[@caelinrose5854]

@@amberdinsmore8856 That doesn't mean they don't exploit it and there are certainly more professional ways to handle things like that that don't require filming the girl being scolded as she cries. I'm not saying that their dream isn't worth having I'm saying they should be treated better while achieving it. As it stands I can't imagine the little girls watching this show think that looks like fun. Perhaps the reality is better than this soap (I hope so) but this is horrific.

[@amberdinsmore8856]

@@caelinrose5854 But that's what they sign up for when they agree to be on the show and be in training camp. And, from what I've seen, they don't criticize much. They critique and they give feedback but they rarely scold the girls.

[@caelinrose5854]

@@amberdinsmore8856 Exactly, you signed up for cheer training camp. Was that televised? It's like America's Next Top Model. No person should ever expect to be treated like that in a natural career setting. It's for tv and it is awful.

[@giannaking4418]

I remember the one girl that tore her acl during training camp, that was bad

[@kategrice7452]

What season and episode was that?

[@giannaking4418]

@@kategrice7452 it was one of the earlier seasons. I don’t remember which one sorry

[@kategrice7452]

@@giannaking4418 got it thanks so much!

[@marielloyd7681]

@@kategrice7452 season 7 I believe unsure of the episode

[@kategrice7452]

@@marielloyd7681 thank you!

[@diamondslipper1]

I understand the kicks and jumps, it's not easy but there's a lot of warming up and stretches to do. I remember when I used to do them.

[@lisaconnally9388]

Jump splits are causing injury. So unnatural and dangerous not even enjoyable to watch! Should be stopped. Also watching these middle age overweight women being to snarky and critical with these woman are cringe.

[@Awebreeze-zm3st]

Get rid of the moves that cause the most injuries. They expect too much. There are many routines that don't require bodily harm.

[@maryrnbsn5114]

There are other DCC with the same injury the coaches need to change up the routine to prevent this.

[@politicallyinsensitive4200]

You can tell how common these injuries are by the reaction of the two ladies in charge. It might suck; they might really want the trainee to make the team, but I don't buy that they really care. I'm sure they get thousands of applications every season

[@herndontaisha3795]

I don't understand why people dont get up and check on a fellow cheerleader. Instead they sit there like😲

[@godsgreatestgift3237]

I mean… what can they do? They have to have room for the trainer to get there and do her job quick and effectively 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@krystingrant6292]

I guess shocked

[@karmicobsession1636]

you should not crowd a person who is injured.

[@devinxoxo8350]

If you think that’s bad watch the NFL they will literally cause each other massive injuries and then walk off the field because that’s what you’re taught to do to make room for medical professionals that actually know what they’re doing and nobody in that position wants to be crowded by 30 people asking if they’re okay when they’re clearly in pain

[@michelledawn7446]

So you want them to crowd the injured person so the medical can’t get in and do their job?

[@amberbarnett6223]

Heck a lot of them are getting hurt on that jump split you think the coaches would be smart enough to take it out of the routine but no

[@dash1dash2]

Always funny to see "dance trainers" be out of shape and barely dance/move while criticizing these cheerleaders. lol

[@margauxnodvin7478]

Seriously. Teach by example!

[@peonyflowers23]

Kudos to all these cheerleading candidates cause these women in charge, including the dance instructor are just too much for me. These girls are heroines! I couldn’t deal with this.

[@kwangleason3222]

Neither could I

[@krystingrant6292]

And and they don't get paid shi once selected disgusting.

[@cmills53]

I live in the Dallas area and love the Cowboys!! Why do we have the rudest/ meanest cheerleader director, choreographer and guest teachers? You don’t have to be rude to get results- look in the mirror ladies and listen to yourselves!!!

[@BIGBOYMATD]

Lol, the DCC are what they are cause of those "rude mean" directors.... you don't get on the DCC level by celebrating mediocrity.

[@margauxnodvin7478]

Seriously. Those coaches are all fat, out of shape messes. If they are going to run these girls into the ground and are demanding the highest levels of fitness, athleticism, and toned bodies, they should lead by example. I guess the old saying is true; “those who can’t do, teach”.

[@boomboomwatts4745]

I agree 100%! I’ve always felt Kelli and Judy are incredibly nasty human beings.

[@emmajones6607]

I am cheerleader for my high school and I’m a dancer and I just unfortunately dislocated my knee after just getting back to normal after getting used to my oshkenslauter and patella tendinitis, I feel their pain

[@cassthompson3386]

It's pretty disgusting that the coaches just could not care less about the girls getting injured. The only thing that goes through their mind is, "damn, we're gonna have to find someone to fill her spot".

[@Maddym365]

10:10 that scream that Angela gave. Chills

[@cam2835]

it’s super sad but the way that that girl said “some of them burst into tears” and the girls were dramatically wiping her face over her suddenly falling 😭😭

[@kitten141234]

Sympathy for a other human. Its hard to find now a days

[@thepixielife219]

I love how Kelli and Judy don't move when someone gets hurt. In fact she was recording and didn't even bother to stop for almost 30 secs. Tessa @6:15 I could hear through the screen whatever the noise of the injury. Ouch and holey shite ouch And then had a Massive stroke, left paralyzed at her home for 36 hrs. And made a huge comeback

[@ellirenfrow]

i tore my acl in cheer and i was out for a while. it's so difficult to get your confidence and strength back when you have to start all over. i feel for these girls. it sucks and it hurts.

[@jackiedoyle1145]

Never tore my acl and never want to. I hear its extremely painful. Dancers get that injury a lot

[@jules6511]

It’s excruciating.

[@kalee2179]

It’s horrible… and the recovery sucks too

[@tiffanysharp6880]

I had this happen in high school, I walked around on it for 2 weeks before I got an answer on what it actually was. It was one of the worst pains I've ever had and I've had kids

[@fearless_christ_follower1663]

I feel so bad for all these girls! I'd be interested to see a compilation of all injuries caught on camera.

[@christinemohr8788]

That's literally what you are watching right now

[@jenlunceford]

That Nick Flores(?) choreography was hot as hell. I really wish they did choreo like that on the field

[@ninkiminjaj2312]

Right?

[@rachelmartin5865]

Filming Rachel limping through the parking lot (holding) her crutches.. 😆 "Hobble on outta here we got to get started" Lol

[@justincase7848]

The amount of girls that get seriously injured from those jumplsplits... Has anyone ever thought "maybe we should stop doing them"? Or is it just "it looks so cool, too bad if we lose a girl here and there"?

[@boomboomwatts4745]

They don’t care .. all they want is results results results!

[@justincase7848]

@@boomboomwatts4745 I wonder if they would be as uncaring if it were the football players...

[@knxcholx]

​@@justincase7848well, now we can't show concern for the women and not show concern for the men. That's just sexist 🤪🥴

[@justincase7848]

Oh yes I am soooo worried about the men who are treated like gods

[@knxcholx]

@@justincase7848 I was being sarcastic 😂

[@jeffkarvanek1237]

There all So Beautiful great dancers love the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders You go girls Stay Gorgeous shake it don't Break it

[@barbieworld3572]

That damn sound effect whenever someone gets hurt in the jump splits 🤦‍♀️ 😆

[@robertm8223]

judy’s face @ 1:39 gets me every time 💀

[@emmalarson07]

I pulled my hamstring doing high school dance, and it wasn't a split or anything obvious that did it. Sometimes it's just the weirdest move that gets you. I was out for a few weeks.

[@summerborchers3629]

i’ve pulled my hamstring during dance too. the day before homecoming and we had to perform two dances in one night and the chiropractor told me to take it easy for the next few weeks but i didn’t and it still hurts it’s been over 6 months now

[@shelane6643]

These girls are so extremely dedicated and talented. I honestly feel like its DCC who should feel lucky to have them, not the other way around. And yet they always talk down to the girls. I wish all of the girls would stop auditioning until they start getting treated with the respect and treatment they deserve.

[@Kranzinator28]

Maybe. Just maybe. If this many girls get injured with the same injury, something is wrong in what they are doing! The kicks are insane.

[@hellOfADemonKink]

I've done jump splits since middle school, I can say it hurts bad I've severely damaged my muscles and ligaments. I've also done kicks and damaged my legs. Especially my ACL. Hell. Because of my coach not letting me rest I had three injuries in my left knee my senior year, so I couldn't do my senior dance and I couldn't dance the rest of the year. Torn ligament, sprained knee and I can't remember the last one but it was a result of having a big bump on my knee bone. The doctor said if I don't take of it, I wouldn't be able to walk correctly the rest of my life. Also the whole slipping on the floor isn't their fault, the shoes their wearing don't got a good grip. Or the floor is too slippery its happened to me and my team. Edit: I am okay now I'm in college Healed!

[@telchalone7115]

They need a good sports physio on site,to stop any injury getting worse. Maybe sprung floor,mats and hope they're doing a proper warm up

[@ayzc4164]

I only had microscopic LCL tears and boy.... my knees are still swollen since 2013. One knee 2 times and the other only once but that was enough! Lol

[@MIKEYPOOHBEARJACKSON]

I dont get why if these ladies had injuries back in the day all the way up today. Why keep making them do a jump split? Only so much the human body can handle.

[@pennyparham4123]

I had a torn meniscus, not sure how, I had it smoothed out, but I had a quicker turn around for recovery

[@averygoff8075]

If nobody speaks up then how will the obvious issues here be addressed??? It's like they're million dollar players but honestly, Door dashers make more!!! If I was there, I'd get booted out for severe outbursts after one of those old bags insulted me!!!!!!! I'd be busted

[@karablades]

Maddie....you have been my favorite since the 1st time I saw you

[@kwangleason3222]

I love Maddie too

[@lollo1042]

This is disgusting .They are pushing them so they get hurt so they should be held responsible for the injury that they get,and the loss of income. And another thing why dont they get of their behinds and do the rutines and moves to show if they can do it . Like the blobby trainer that they said everyone feard ,she doesnt look like she can move like she demands that the girls move . you shouldnt demand of others what you your self isnt able to do .

[@suesmith4289]

There's too much pressure on these girls.

[@busymom8007]

Kelly and Judy with their loud yells are worse than the falls themselves

[@lilynettogingerback]

That jump into splits is terrible, like it’s just so many injuries waiting to happen

[@GoalHornGeek]

I think I speak for everyone when I saw we want best of Kelli & Judy

[@barbaravyse660]

I fell and completely tore my meniscus. I can’t tell you how painful that is. I’m in my late 50s and overweight and now I need a knee replacement- ugh!

[@mandygnirk7315]

The girl biting her finger to help with the pain omg. Dude I’ve been there

[@mckenziecolson7461]

I don't understand how these girls walk with a torn acl and meniscus. I'm an LVT and I know in animals, the equivalent of a torn acl means the bones are unstable and rubbing together. Dogs won't even put weight on the affected leg.

[@angiemofficial]

It's not that hard I've torn both my meniscuses, fractured my back, have a lumbar facture, torn hamstring, sciatica, and multiple sprained ankles and I still dance and do gymnastics never stopped me

[@mckenziecolson7461]

@@angiemofficial honestly that's just stupid

[@bonitamiller8405]

I thought this was gonna be funny. But its actually scary to watch. Especially the ones that tear stuff

[@kirjajensen8288]

Lot slips bc floor is so slippery and not even a dance floor

[@jasminemason1174]

it unfortunate.... of course shes going to tear her meniscus (and she tore her acl) putting force down while twisting... and they said that's exactly what they told her to do. SMH this will effect them their whole life for something a fan wouldn't even ntice

[@shanedorsey8349]

It seams to me that being a cheerleader is more dangerous than a football player

[@johnellizz]

1:33 I'm always explaining this to girls that come over to my place!

[@markdeem2776]

Those women that run the show could care less about those women. They have that attitude you can see it by there facial expression. I can see it.

[@BR.1991]

Ms kitty. I wNna see you do these dances lol

[@anniea51982]

So much movement that they hurt them selves. Ouch

[@lucyzoey5840]

I don't know, but I feel like they need to focus more on safety for the dancers.

[@theblondeone8426]

I wonder what the injury rate for that kick line is year over year - a registered nurse

[@ADORABLEMX2]

Well it seems they are doing something wrong and don’t care they get hurt. Some changes need to be done with this coaches to keep this girls safe .

[@BIGBOYMATD]

Oh shut up

[@ADORABLEMX2]

@@BIGBOYMATD 🙄

[@christineschultz3176]

It’s just not worth it in my eyes but on other hand if there wages were as same as the football players it be maybe worth it.

[@RealTalk1411]

A lot of ppl question why these girls do this. Why do they put themselves through these types of things when they know that they are being below minimum wage. Why do these women uproot their lives and move to Dallas purely for this. I'll tell you why. Plenty of these girls see joining the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders as a way of getting their foot into the door in terms of the entertainment industry. They believe that joining DCC and other NFL dance teams will lead to things such as acting, modeling, singing, further dance, reality TV. That's why they do this. Plenty of these girls are looking to get famous and see this team as a way of getting their foot into the door in terms of the entertainment industry and to tell you the truth they are right. There are plenty of celebrities who got their start on NFL and NBA dance teams and they have gone on to have amazing careers in the industry. There's Jill-Marie Jones. Believe it or not Jill-Marie Jones was a DCC back in the day. She cheered from 1991-1993. She went on to star as Toni in the hit TV sitcom Girlfriends. Then there's Teri Hatcher. Teri Hatcher was a San Francisco 49ers cheerleader. Bonnie-Jill Laflin was also a DCC. She went on to become a sportscaster and a scout for the Los Angeles Lakers. Some past DCCs have also competed in pageants. A lot of them have gone up for Miss USA. So joining these teams has its benefits. These girls aren't just looking to dance. They wanna get famous. I'm sure in a few years we will see some of these girls on TV.

[@kendraowen2841]

Wages ... what wages? The peanuts they throw at those girls don't even qualify to be referred to as wages.

[@gj4257]

Amen. Their main earning power comes later in the future when some rich man picks them up- that seems to be the main benefit to making the team.

[@TheCupitorVeritatis]

Man these Cowboys Cheerleaders people be keeping them doctors and surgeons in business!

[@mistymelbihess5116]

My mama heart wants to hug all these girls especially when they get hurt 😢. I personally feel from watching the show they get treated to roughly and I just found out they don’t get paid much for all they do. Now I’m not here to argue but I sure wanna hug them and yell at the older women for scolding them lol. They’re beautiful fantastic women I sure know I couldn’t and wouldn’t do this but I guess I just wish they were treated with more compassion.

[@BIGBOYMATD]

Oh blah blah blah. Shut up

[@kellysong2256]

Why does Kitty Carter still have a job? Watching her over the years has always made me so mad! Her abusive "feedback" only tears the girls down, it doesn't help anyone be a better performer. It's obvious that Kitty enjoys insulting and belittling the girls too 😮 I think she's horrible

[@StephInOttawa]

Feel terrible for these girls that think they'll be coming back, as strong as ever, from a torn ACL.. if you're a pro dancer that can be a life changing injury that you never fully recover back from. (Scar tissue is no joke.)

[@CaitlinAPope]

Okay I'm so sorry but when they were on the stage right after the field it's driving me crazy that the coach said " dance big and tight" then continued counting 4,5,6... Well that was 4 words she used so she was off count and would've been on 5,6,7,8. This shows the perfectionism in me but I also danced for so long lol

[@bethanygrassi1637]

Yeah but the 4 words fit in 3 beats so it was right. If you count the eight count out loud it works

[@mrsjames2539]

She will be back!

[@tabithamirza]

14:14 why were the medic's fingers in ashely's shorts....?

[@frankjr5303]

Ohhhh the drama !! Lol

[@sisterinchristdaily5331]

Demanding so much from these girls is what causes these injuries which stops them from getting where they want to go

[@daisymae1963]

Sometimes your body says nope I can't.

[@missmansfield6306]

Wow Tess has had a nasty case of bad luck.

[@joeydemitro8976]

I LOVE THE COWBOYS CHEERLEADER TOO