Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders: Making the Team

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Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders: Making the Team
GenreReality
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons16
No. of episodes140[1]
Production
Executive producers
  • Stu Schreiberg
  • Stephen Kroopnick
  • Eugene Pack
  • Peter Zasuly
  • Charlotte Jones
  • Kelli McGonagill Finglass
  • Jacquelyn French
  • Laurie Sharpe
Camera setupMulti-camera
Production companyTriage Entertainment
Original release
NetworkCMT
ReleaseSeptember 29, 2006 (2006-09-29) –
November 27, 2021 (2021-11-27)
Related
NFL Cheerleader Playoffs

Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders: Making the Team is an American reality television series that premiered in 2006 on CMT.[2] The series follows the auditioning process and the forming of the Dallas Cowboys' annual Cheerleading squad. The series features director Kelli McGonagill Finglass and choreographer Judy Trammell.

In April 2022, it was reported that CMT canceled the series, with the show being shopped to other outlets.[3]

Summary

The show tracks the progression of women who are in the audition process of trying to become a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader. The show begins at Texas Stadium (Seasons 1–3), then moves with the team to AT&T Stadium in subsequent seasons: first the open audition "cattle call", then the five-person audition "cut-down", followed by personal interviews, uniform fittings, BMI testing, physical fitness testing, etiquette training, mock media interviews, and calendar shoots. Successful candidates must also complete a knowledge test on various subjects including, but not limited to: the Dallas Cowboys and their history, NFL Football in general and the rules of the game, general history, government, and current events.

There is also the grueling elite dance choreography that tests each girl's capacity to grasp dance combinations and perform the trademark kick-line/jump-split routine for which the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders is known.

Girls are judged by a hand-picked panel of experts, and scoring is based on physical appearance, physical fitness, dance style, poise, grace, intelligence, and showmanship.

Once training camp opens, the girls are put through a program of elite dance training and physical conditioning that is comparable to some professional sports training programs. If a girl is struggling, she is called into Finglass' office to discuss the nature of her difficulty and is generally given an opportunity to correct the shortcoming(s) to avoid being dismissed ("cut") from the squad.

Due to Covid protocols, auditions went virtual in 2020, and have remained so through the current year.

Cast

  • Note: Cheerleaders in bold indicate legacy cheerleaders (i.e. mother was previously a Dallas Cowboys cheerleader). Cheerleaders in italics indicate (first) group leaders.

2021 season (Season 16)

2021–22 Squad

Returning Veterans[4] Rookies[4] Retired / Cut / Resigned Roles / Awards Show Group
  • Point: Gina Ligi & Rachel Wyatt
  • Pro Bowl 2022 Representative: Lexie Sullivan
  • Rookie of the Year: Kelee Norris
  • Veteran of the Year: Rachel Wyatt
  • KayDianna Davis
  • Chandi Dayle
  • Ashlee Ford
  • Marissa Garrison
  • Darian Lassiter
  • Armani Latimer
  • Gina Ligi
  • Amber McMillian
  • Kat Puryear

2020 season (Season 15)

2020–21 Squad[a]

Returning Veterans[citation needed] Rookies[citation needed] Retired / Cut / Resigned Roles / Awards Show Group
  • Jessica Bowman
  • Elli DiGiovanni
  • Marissa Garrison
  • Sydney Hawthorne
  • Darian Lassiter
  • Armani Latimer
  • Dani McGinnis
  • Jada McLean
  • Alora-Rose Morgan
  • Mckenzie Sherman
  • Claire Wolford
  • Hannah Anderson (cut)[17]
  • Brennan Cook (cut)[18]
  • Bridget Jacob (retired)[19]
  • Lily Johnson (cut)[20]
  • Amy Leonall (retired)[21]
  • Meredith Madden (cut)[22]
  • Point: Maddie Massingill & Rachel Wyatt
  • Pro Bowl 2021 Representative: N/A
  • Rookie of the Year: McKenzie Sherman
  • Veteran of the Year: Gina Ligi
  • Rachel Alexander
  • Chandi Dayle
  • Amanda Dilks
  • Ashlee Ford
  • Marissa Garrison
  • Tess Guidry
  • Daphne Janes
  • Victoria Kalina
  • Gina Ligi
  • Maddie Massingill
  • Amber McMillian
  • Erin Sauerhage
  • Lexie Smith
  • Caroline Sundvold
  • Kelcey Wetterberg
  • Claire Wolford
  • Rachel Wyatt
  1. ^ The 2020 season of Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders: Making The Team took place in a "quarantine bubble" due to the COVID-19 pandemic. All auditions were done online with trainingcamp taking place in person with the needed measurements.[16]

2019 season (Season 14)

2019–20 Squad

Returning Veterans[27] Rookies[27] Retired / Cut Roles / Awards Show Group
  • Amanda Dilks
  • Lily Johnson
  • Victoria Kalina
  • Meredith Madden
  • Chandi McCright
  • Lisa Mills
  • Taylor Pedersen
  • Kat Puryear
  • Kristin Dodd
  • Kelcey Wetterberg
  • Khalyn Cole (retired)[28]
  • Tasha Cruz (retired)[28]
  • KaShara Garrett (retired)[28]
  • Gabby Goduco (cut)[29]
  • Yuko Kawata (retired)[28]
  • Lacey Munoz (retired)[28]
  • Lauren Parker (retired)[30]
  • Jessika Palmer (retired)[28]
  • Kelli Sullivan (retired)[28]
  • Point: Amy Leonall & Maddie Massingill[31]
  • Pro Bowl 2020 Representative: Amy Leonall[32]
  • Rookie of the Year: Kelcey Wetterberg
  • Veteran of the Year: Bridget Jacob
  • Rachel Alexander
  • Hannah Anderson
  • Amanda Dilks
  • Ashlee Ford
  • Tess Guidry
  • Bridget Jacob
  • Daphne Janes
  • Victoria Kalina
  • Amy Leonall
  • Cianna Levi
  • Gina Ligi
  • Maddie Massingill
  • Amber McMillian
  • Heather O’Connor
  • Lexie Smith
  • Caroline Sundvold
  • Kelcey Wetterberg
  • Rachel Wyatt

2018 season (Season 13)

2018–19 Squad

Returning Veterans[33] Rookies[33] Retired / Cut / Resigned Roles / Awards Show Group
  • Point: KaShara Garrett[28]
  • Pro Bowl 2019 Representative: Lacey Munoz
  • Rookie of the Year: Caroline Sundvold
  • Veteran of the Year: Heather O'Connor
  • Hannah Anderson
  • Khalyn Cole
  • Tasha Cruz
  • KaShara Garrett
  • Tess Guidry
  • Bridget Jacob
  • Daphne Janes
  • Amy Leonall
  • Gina Ligi
  • Maddie Massingill
  • Amber McMillan
  • Lacey Munoz
  • Heather O'Connor
  • Lauren Parker
  • Kelli Sullivan
  • Lexie Sullivan
  • Jalyn Stough

2017 season (Season 12)

2017-18 Squad

Returning Veterans Rookies[35] Retired / Cut / Resigned Roles / Awards Show Group
  • Rachel Alexander
  • Savannah Heineken
  • Keyra Ford
  • Gina Ligi
  • Molly Neumeister
  • Lauren Parker
  • Alexis Peterson
  • Christina Riccelli
  • Kalyssa Singleton (resigned mid-season)
  • Alexandria Stavropoulos (resigned prior to season start)
  • Lexie Sullivan
  • Tara Szybillo
  • Miranda Tims
  • Point: KaShara Garrett[28]
  • Pro Bowl 2018 Representative: KaShara Garrett[47]
  • Rookie of the Year: Savannah Heineken
  • Veteran of the Year: Robin Richardson
  • Cersten Bradley
  • Tasha Cruz
  • Jinelle Davidson
  • KaShara Garrett
  • Jenna Jackson
  • Stephanie Larson
  • Amy Leonall
  • Gina Ligi
  • Maddie Massingill
  • Lacey Munoz
  • Heather O'Connor
  • Lauren Parker
  • Robin Richardson
  • Maggie Rouse
  • Kalyssa Singleton
  • Kelli Sullivan
  1. ^ In June 2018, Wilkins sued the organisation for lost wages, calling for increased pay for members.[45] Lawsuit was settled in September 2019 resulting in increase in "cheerleader pay from $8 an hour to $12, and doubled...game-day pay from $200 to $400."[46]

2016 season (Season 11)

2016–17 Squad

Returning Veterans Rookies Retired / Cut / Resigned Roles / Awards Show Group
  • Kelsey Bond (retired)[48]
  • Victoria Carriere (retired)
  • Paige Cavalieri (resigned in May 2016)[49][a]
  • Mary Dill (retired)
  • Ashley Holland (retired)
  • Holly Hubbard (retired)
  • Rachel Lunsford (retired)
  • Angela Nicotera (retired)
  • Loren Roeder (retired)
  • Kat Rogers (cut)[34]
  • Kinzie Rusco (retired)
  • Jacie Scott (retired)[b]
  • Caila Sims (cut)[34]
  • Point: Jennifer Amburn
  • Pro Bowl 2017 Representative: Jennifer Amburn[47]
  • Rookie of the Year: Heather O'Connor
  • Veteran of the Year: Jessica Purdy
  • Jennifer Amburn
  • Claire Brown
  • Megan Carcioppolo
  • Jinelle Davidson
  • Jenna Jackson
  • Maddie Massingill
  • Lacey Munoz
  • Holly Powell
  • Jessica Purdy
  • Robin Richardson
  • Maggie Rouse
  • Kelli Sulllivan
  • Jaclyn Tisdale
  • Amy Trader
  • Mandy Voecks
  • Melissa Wallace
  • Erica Wilkins
  1. ^ Cavalieri met Jeff Heath, in 2013,[50][51][52] became engaged in December 2016,[52] and were married in March 2018.[52]
  2. ^ Scott later was a Rockette from 2017-19.

2015 season (Season 10)

2015–16 Squad

Returning Veterans Rookies Retired / Cut / Resigned Roles / Awards Show Group
  • Point: Holly Hubbard
  • Pro Bowl 2016 Representative: Holly Hubbard[47]
  • Rookie of the Year: KaShara Garrett
  • Veteran of the Year: Holly Hubbard
  • Jennifer Amburn
  • Kelsey Bond
  • Megan Carcioppolo
  • Jinelle Davidson
  • Mary Dill
  • Ashley Holland
  • Holly Hubbard
  • Jenna Jackson
  • Rachel Lunsford
  • Lacey Munoz
  • Holly Powell
  • Jessica Purdy
  • Kinzie Rusco
  • Jacie Scott
  • Amy Trader
  • Melissa Wallace
  • Erica Wilkins
  1. ^ Goode later appeared on season 21 of The Bachelor.

2014 season (Season 9)

2014–15 Squad

Returning Veterans[54][55] Rookies[54] Retired / Cut / Resigned Roles / Awards Show Group
  • Victoria Carriere
  • Mary Dill
  • Lacey Munoz
  • Ashley Prochazka
  • Loren Roeder
  • Courtney Russ
  • Caila Sims
  • Breelan Statham
  • Melissa Wallace
  • Erica Wilkins
  • Jacqueline Bob (retired)[56]
  • Mia Greenhouse (retired)
  • Alex Hermes (cut)[34]
  • Morgan Jordan (cut)[34]
  • Mackenzie Weeks (retired)
  • Carisa McMillan (retired)[57]
  • Kaitlyn Phillips (retired)
  • Olivia Sharber (retired)[58][a][b]
  • Amelia Smith (retired)
  • Kim Tong (retired)
  • Courtni Wedeman (cut)[34]
  • Hannah West (cut)[34]
  • Lauren Williams (retired)
  • Point: Holly Hubbard
  • Pro Bowl 2015 Representative: Nicole Bulcher[53]
  • Rookie of the Year: Mary Dill
  • Veteran of the Year: Nicole Bulcher[53]
  • Jennifer Amburn
  • Kelsey Bond
  • Samantha Clark
  • Jennifer Colvin
  • Jinelle Davidson
  • Sydney Durso
  • Emma Dutton
  • Ashley Holland
  • Holly Hubbard
  • Jenna Jackson
  • Lacey Munoz
  • Jessica Purdy
  • Kinzie Rusco
  • Brittney Schram
  • Jacie Scott
  • Melissa Wallace
  • Erica Wilkins
  1. ^ Sharber was briefly married to Cassidy Carter, son of Kitty Carter.[59][60]
  2. ^ Sharber performs annually as an ensemble member in the Radio City Christmas Spectacular.[61]

2013 season (Season 8)

2013–14 Squad

Returning Veterans[62] Rookies[62] Retired / Cut / Resigned Roles / Awards Show Group
  • Point: Mia Greenhouse
  • Pro Bowl 2014 Representative: Jacqueline Bob[47]
  • Rookie of the Year: Jennifer Amburn
  • Veteran of the Year: Lauren Williams
  • Jennifer Amburn
  • Jacqueline Bob
  • Kelsey Bond
  • Samantha Clark
  • Jennifer Colvin
  • Sydney Durso
  • Emma Dutton
  • Mia Greenhouse
  • Ashely Holland
  • Holly Hubbard
  • Jenna Jackson
  • Carisa McMillan
  • Kinzie Rusco
  • Brittney Schram
  • Jacie Scott
  • Olivia Sharber
  • Lauren Williams
  • Mackenzie Week
  • Hannah West

2012 season (Season 7)

2012–13 Squad

Returning Veterans Rookies Retired / Cut / Resigned Roles / Awards Show Group
  • Point: Whitney Isleib
  • Pro Bowl 2013 Representative: Whitney Isleib[47]
  • Rookie of the Year: Jacie Scott
  • Veteran of the Year: Jacqueline Bob
  • Jacqueline Bob
  • Jennifer Colvin
  • Sydney Durso
  • Mia Greenhouse
  • Holly Hubbard
  • Whitney Isleib
  • Jenna Jackson
  • Melissa Kellerman
  • Meagan McVay
  • Brittney Schram
  • Jacie Scott
  • Olivia Sharber
  • Cassie Trammell
  • Lauren Williams

2011 season (Season 6)

2011–12 Squad

Returning Veterans Rookies Retired / Cut / Resigned Roles / Awards Show Group
  • Point: Whitney Isleib[citation needed]
  • Pro Bowl 2012 Representative: Ally Traylor[47]
  • Rookie of the Year: Holly Hubbard
  • Veteran of the Year: Brittany Evans
  • Jacqueline Bob
  • Sunni Cranfill
  • Sydney Durso
  • Emma Dutton
  • Cassie Dyson
  • Brittany Evans
  • Mia Greenhouse
  • Holly Hubbard
  • Whitney Isleib
  • Melissa Kellerman
  • Meagan McVay
  • Kelsi Reich
  • Alyssa Torres
  • Ashton Torres
  • Cassie Tramell
  • Ally Traylor
  1. ^ Keys now helps choreograph game day routines for the Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders[73]

2010 season (Season 5)

2010–11 Squad

Returning Veterans Rookies Retired / Cut / Resigned Roles / Awards Show Group
  • Sasha Agent
  • Nicole Bulcher
  • Stephanie Heymann
  • Kaitlin LeGrand
  • Ann Lux
  • Alyssa Sarasani
  • Olivia Stevanovski
  • Lauren Williams
  • Kristen Gauthier (retired)
  • Sarah Gourley (retired)
  • Nicole Hamilton (retired)
  • Brandi Kilby (retired)
  • Abigail Klein (retired)
  • Vanessa Jenkins (retired)
  • Malia Morales (retired)
  • Justine Phillips-Orf (retired)
  • Amy Reese (cut)[citation needed]
  • Point: Crystal Trevino
  • Pro Bowl 2011 Representative: Brittany Evans[47]
  • Rookie of the Year: Sasha Agent
  • Veteran of the Year: Meredith Oden
  • Evan Anderson
  • Carey DePasquale
  • Sydney Durso
  • Brittany Evans
  • Mia Greenhouse
  • Stephanie Heymann
  • Whitney Isleib
  • Michelle Keys
  • Kaitlin LeGrand
  • Meagan McVay
  • Meredith Oden
  • Tobie Percival
  • Kelsi Reich
  • Meagan Sharp
  • Brooke Sorenson
  • Olivia Stevanovski
  • Ashton Torres
  • Cassie Trammell
  • Ally Traylor
  • Crystal Trevino
  • Trisha Trevino

2009 season (Season 4)

2009–10 Squad

Returning Veterans Rookies Retired / Cut / Resigned Roles / Awards Show Group
  • Evan Anderson
  • Jacqueline Bob
  • Sunni Cranfill
  • Carey DePasquale
  • Brandi Kilby
  • Mia Greenhouse
  • Vanessa Jenkins
  • Joannah Liad
  • Meagan McVay
  • Malia Morales
  • Ashton Torres
  • Lauren Castillo (cut)[34]
  • Sarah Clay (retired)
  • Deryn Derbigny (retired)
  • Kandi Harris (retired)
  • Julie Jacobs (retired)
  • Erica Jenkins (retired)
  • Jordyn Ketchum (retired)
  • Dara McFarlane (retired)
  • Jennifer McMahon (cut mid-season for breach of contract)[citation needed]
  • Stefani Peterson (retired)
  • Ryan Ray (retired)
  • Makenzi Swicegood (retired)
  • Point: Nicole Hamilton
  • Pro Bowl 2010 Representative: Justine Phillips-Orf[47]
  • Rookie of the Year: Malia Morales
  • Veteran of the Year: Nicole Hamilton
  • Evan Anderson
  • Brittany Evans
  • Nicole Hamilton
  • Whitney Isleib
  • Michelle Keys
  • Abigail Klein
  • Meagan McVay
  • Meredith Oden
  • Tobie Percival
  • Justine Phillips-Orf
  • Kelsi Reich
  • Meagan Sharp
  • Brooke Sorenson
  • Cassie Trammell
  • Ally Traylor
  • Crystal Trevino
  • Trisha Trevino
  1. ^ Isleib dressed as Lil Wayne in blackface for a 2009 Halloween party.[75] The scandal was "handled internally," and Isleib remained on Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders squad with no public consequences or punishment.[76]

2008 season (Season 3)

2008–09 Squad

Returning Veterans Rookies Retired / Cut / Resigned Roles / Awards Show Group
  • Point: Nicole Hamilton
  • Pro Bowl 2009 Representative: Nicole Hamilton[47]
  • Rookie of the Year: Brittany Evans
  • Deryn Derbigny
  • Brittany Evans
  • Nicole Hamilton
  • Kandi Harris
  • Erica Jenkins
  • Abigail Klein
  • Dara McFarlane
  • Meredith Oden
  • Tobie Percival
  • Justine Phillips-Orf
  • Kelsi Reich
  • Meagan Sharp
  • Brooke Sorenson
  • Makenzi Swicegood
  • Ally Traylor
  • Crystal Trevino
  • Trisha Trevino
  1. ^ After leaving DCC, Becchetti cheered for the Minnesota Vikings.
  2. ^ Rycroft later appeared on season 13 of The Bachelor and two seasons of Dancing with the Stars.
  3. ^ Spangler later appeared on and won season 13 of The Amazing Race with her brother, Nick.

2007 season (Season 2)

2007–08 Squad

Returning Veterans Rookies Retired / Cut / Resigned Roles / Awards
  • Pro Bowl 2008 Representative: Misty Duncan[47]

2006 season (Season 1)

2006–07 Squad

Returning Veterans[77] Rookies Retired / Cut / Resigned Roles / Awards
  • Pro Bowl 2007 Representative: Megan Fox[47]

2005 season (Pilot)

2005–06 Squad[78]

Returning Veterans[79] Rookies Retired / Cut / Resigned Roles / Awards
  • Trisha Adams
  • Lynlee Allen
  • Cheryl Andrews
  • Monica Cravinas
  • Elizabeth Davis
  • Emma Dawson
  • Misty Duncan
  • Candice Estfan
  • Misty Eubanks-Cleveland
  • Megan Fox
  • Shenythia Frazier
  • Becca Gambel
  • Lisa Henslin
  • Amberly Hix
  • Jasmin Jones
  • Irene Maddox
  • Monica Moore
  • Tavia Morris
  • Whitney Ott
  • Christina Parker
  • Brandi Redmond
  • Crystal Risher
  • Leah Wilkins
  • Carmen Butler
  • Sarah Gourley
  • Nicole Hamilton
  • Deanna Hernandez
  • Jen Hill
  • Chelsea Keifer
  • Shatera Kennedy
  • Taylor Miller
  • Justine Phillips
  • Andrea Richards
  • Cori Robinson
  • Melissa Rutigliano
  • Starr Spangler
  • Makenzie Swicegood
  • Trisha Trevino
  • Laura Beke (retired)
  • Adrianna Butler (retired)
  • Stefani Crabtree (retired)
  • Jenni Croft (retired)
  • Traci Curb (retired)
  • Tina Garza (retired)
  • Amber Gosdin (retired)
  • Stefanie Jennings (retired)
  • Micaela Johnson (retired)
  • Misti Johnson (cut)
  • Emily Kuchar (retired)
  • Kari Laywell (cut)
  • Candace Montez (retired)
  • Erica Perry (cut)
  • Liz Porter (retired)
  • Chrystal Roberson (retired)
  • Audrea Ulmer (retired)
  • Sara White (retired)
  • Pro Bowl 2006 Representative: Lynlee Allen
  • Rookie of the Year: Nicole Hamilton

Cheerleaders (by tenure)

Legend[80]
Cut
Retired
Resigned Resigned
Rookie
Rookie of the Year *
Veteran
Veteran of the Year *
Break Break
Point ^
Group Leader GL
2nd Group Leader 2GL
Pro Bowl Representative
First Name Last Name 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021
KayDianna Davis
Ashlinn Maze
Megan Mcelaney
Jensen Merrill
Kelee Norris *
Kleine Powell
Madeline Salter
Tori Skillings
Rebecca Troyak
Lea Tunnell
Jessica Bowman
Elli DiGiovanni
Darian Lassiter
Armani Latimer
Dani McGinnis
Jada McLean
Mckenzie Sherman *
Claire Wolford
Victoria Kalina Break
Chandi McCright
Kelcey Wetterberg *
Marissa Garrison
Kat Puryear
Ashlee Ford 2GL 2GL
Jalyn Stough 2GL
Caroline Sundvold * 2GL GL
Lisa Mills Break
Amber Laiche
Kristin Dodd
Taylor Johnson
Amber McMillan 2GL 2GL
Madeline Molloy
Erin Sauerhage 2GL
Rachel Wyatt 2GL^ GL^*
Gina Ligi 2GL GL* GL^
Lexie Sullivan 2GL GL GL
Alora-Rose Morgan Resigned
Amanda Dilks Resigned
Sydney Hawthorne
Briana Baisden
Daphne Janes
Cianna Levi
Alanna Tarango
Rachel Alexander
Savannah Heineken
Tess Guidry GL GL
Maddie Massingill GL GL^ GL^
Lily Johnson
Meredith Madden
Hannah Anderson
Brennan Cook
Taylor Pedersen
Bridget Jacob *
Molly Neumeister
Alexis Peterson 2GL
Christina Riccelli
Miranda Tims 2GL
Heather O'Connor * * GL
Amy Leonall GL GL^
Gabby Goduco
Lauren Parker
Khalyn Cole
Tasha Cruz
Yuko Kawata
Jessika Palmer
Kelli Sullivan
KaShara Garrett * GL^ GL^
Lacey Munoz GL GL
Keyra Ford
Tara Szybillo
Selina Flores
Cersten Bradley
Kelsey Lowrance
Maggie Rouse
Simone Culwell
Chantel Jones
Stephanie Larson
Robin Richardson *
Elizabeth Voegtle
Jinelle Davidson GL
Jenna Jackson GL GL^
Milan Brahney Resigned
Holly Powell Resigned
Kalyssa Singleton Resigned
Alexandria Stavropoulos Resigned
Allie Droste
Heather Hamilton
Raylee Stearman
Mandy Voecks
Claire Brown
Megan Carcioppolo
Jaclyn Tisdale
Amy Trader
Melissa Wallace
Erica Wilkins
Jennifer Amburn GL GL^
Danielle Barhold GL
Jessica Purdy GL*
Paige Cavalieri Resigned
Kat Rogers
Calia Sims
Victoria Carriere
Mary Dill *
Loren Roeder
Ashley Holland
Rachel Lunsford
Kelsey Bond
Kinzie Rusco
Jacie Scott GL
Holly Hubbard * GL^ GL^*
Angela Nicotera GL
Breelan Statham
Ashley Prochazka
Jasmine Goode
Courtney Russ
Abby Bertrand
Samantha Clark
Jessica Kalil
Jennifer Colvin
Jordan Daigle
Ashley Ferrel
Emma Dutton GL
Katy Fink
Veronica Lind
Brittney Schram
Nicole Bulcher GL*
Sydney Durso GL GL GL
Morgan Jordan
Courtni Wedeman
Hannah West
Alex Hermes
Kaitlyn Phillips
Carisa McMillan
Olivia Sharber
Kim Tong
Amelia Smith
Mackenzie Weeks
Lauren Williams GL*
Jacqueline Bob GL* GL
Mia Greenhouse GL^
Chelsea Chaney
Teri George
Collin Sarvis
Emily Claire
Kali Drake
Colleen Brent
Courtney Cook
Alexandra Gandara
Meagan McVay
Whitney Isleib GL^ GL^
Melissa Kellerman
Cassie Trammell GL GL
Jenna Brooks
Cassie Dyson
Meghan Phillips
Kamilah Todd
Alyssa Torres
Amber Smith
Sasha Agent
Ann Lux
Sunni Cranfill
Ashton Torres
Brittany Evans * GL*
Kaitlin Ilseng
Kelsi Reich
Ally Traylor GL GL
Kaitlin LeGrand
Olivia Stevanovski
Stephanie Heymann
Alyssa Sarasani
Evan Anderson
Carey DePasquale
Joannah Liad
Jordan Baum
Jordan Chanley
Michelle Keys
Crystal Trevino ^
Meredith Oden GL*
Meagan Sharp
Tia Williams
Tobie Percival
Brooke Sorenson GL
Trisha Trevino GL GL
Amy Reese
Brandi Kilby
Vanessa Jenkins
Malia Morales *
Kristen Gauthier
Abigail Klein
Sarah Gourley GL GL
Nicole Hamilton GL^ GL^*
Justine Phillips-Orf GL GL
Lauren Castillo
Jennifer McMahon
Jordyn Ketchum
Stefani Peterson
Sarah Clay
Erica Jenkins
Dara McFarlane
Ryan Ray
Deryn Derbigny
Kandi Harris
Julie Jacobs
Makenzi Swicegood GL
Michelle Mozek
Kelly Jo Stauffacher
Leah Mullinax
Andrea Rogers
Carmen Butler
Gina Becchetti
Candice Carr
Loni Lindsey
Christina Murphy
Sarah Shelton
Natalie Woods
Jennifer Nix
Melissa Rycroft
Misty Duncan GL
Megan Fox GL GL
Christina Parker GL
Erica Perry
Emily "Starr" Spangler
Kristin Hager
Cori Robinson
Yoshiko Danjo
Dulce Rosales
Carrie Stilwell
Lynlee Allen GL
Elizabeth Davis GL
Emma Dawson
Becca Gambel
Lisa Henslin GL
Jen Hill
Monica Moore
Whitney Ott
Andrea Richards
Leah Wilkins
Deanna Hernandez
Melissa Rutigliano

References

  1. ^ "Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders: Making the Team 2006". TV Guide. Retrieved July 29, 2016.
  2. ^ "Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders: Making the Team: Characters". Country Music Television. 2008.
  3. ^ Amaranthus, Bri (April 1, 2022). "Game Over: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Ending 16-Season TV Run". FanNation. Retrieved April 8, 2023.
  4. ^ a b c "JENNA JACKSON on Instagram: "Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Meet the Team Photo Drop🤩 Proud Alumni⭐️"".
  5. ^ "Rachel Alexander on Instagram: "When life gives you 15 stars... Dance your heart out, make amazing memories, and find your very best friends 💙⚡️ After four years with the Cowboys, I have decided to retire my poms. I am forever grateful for my time as a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader and for all of the incredible women I have been lucky enough to share the sidelines with. Thank you to all of my teammates, past and present, for making this crazy ride so special. Good luck to the girls continuing, or just beginning, their cheerleading careers. I can't wait to watch y'all shine! And thank YOU. My friends, family, and all of Cowboys Nation, for believing in me and supporting me every step of the way. Representing the team I grew up cheering for has been an honor, and this organization will always hold an irreplaceable spot in my heart. Cheers to FOUR unbelievable years. And cheers to what's to come ✨⭐️"".
  6. ^ "@bri_channelle on Instagram: "not my first rodeo, but definitely the last (Kinda)🤠. I knew heading into this season that it would be my last year, and what a year it was. If the pandemic taught me anything, it's that i have been burning the candles at both ends for a really long time, & it's time to take a teensy step back (Plus, helping everyone else chase this dream has been the most fun these past few weeks). But 6 NFL seasons later, i have learned 6 very important lessons: 1. Write it in pencil. Both praise and criticism. It's not permanent & it doesn't define you. Being the subject of the day on the blog is basically a rite of passage at this point. 2. Take care of your body, you only have one. However, those 2am whataburger visits during training camp may have been the only thing that kept me sane (Small dr. Pepper easy ice, medium fry, 2 regular ketchups please). 3. It's cheerleading, not brain surgery. Don't overthink it. 4. Find your people. People who love you at your best & worst. People who won't ignore you when you ask, "wait, don't hate me. Which rebel tonight?", every night. People who track your location when you haven't texted back in a couple hours, just to make sure you're alive. 5. If i can run thunderstruck full out, 3 times back to back to back, outside, in july, I have faith that you too can do anything you put your mind to. 6. The days are long (So, so long), but the years are short. Be present, be gracious, and don't take yourself too seriously. Bonus #7. Raiders fans are the worst. Not up for debate. Luckily, judy wasn't ready to get rid of me yet (Who else would she yell at about nude vs white nails), & i am so thankful to have been invited back as an all star. So this isn't a full goodbye yet, just a see you later. ✌🏾🤍⭐️"".
  7. ^ "Amandadilks on Instagram: "Cowboys Nation, thank you for welcoming me with open arms into your family for the last two years. I will forever cherish the memories and friendships I have made 💙 -All of my love & cheers ⭐️"".
  8. ^ "DCC Sydney on Instagram: "Hanging up my poms with a heart full of gratitude! Thank you for everything #cowboysnation ! 💙🤍 Here's my KISS goodbye! @kissproducts"".
  9. ^ "Savannah on Instagram: "What an incredible four years! 💙⭐️💙⭐️ Presented by: @kissproducts . . . . . #DCC #dallascowboyscheerleaders #dallascowboys #DCCMTT #dccmakingtheteam"".
  10. ^ "Full Episode | Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders: Making the Team : S16, E3 - Call the Medic!".
  11. ^ "Victoria Kalina on Instagram: "Dear Friends, Due to some personal issues, I have made a brave, mature and unselfish decision to take a leave from the sidelines this season. THANK YOU for all your love, encouragement and support! Your messages mean THE world to me. I am reading every one of them and I will get back to you when I can. The DCC organization is family and I am so lucky to have their love and support. I can't wait to watch my sisters SHINE this season and cheer on the new rookies! I love y'all and appreciate all your KINDNESS and LOVE! XOXO, Victoria"".
  12. ^ "Instagram".
  13. ^ "Mads on Instagram: "Safe to say I have been living the dream these last 5 years.⚡️If you have been around a while you know the journey didn't have an easy start but it did have the start I needed to fulfill my full potential here.✨ if it weren't for Kelli and Judy pushing me, teammates lifting me up and countless opportunities to represent Americas team I would not be the woman I am today. A terrified 18 year old flew to Dallas with no expectation of even making it past round 1 of auditions. Her expectations were exceeded greatly.😉 Thank you Cowboys nation for the years of love and endless support. Thank you to every teammate that turned into a sister for life and gave me all these memories.👯‍♀️ Thank you to DCC coaches and staff for making these last 5 years magic. Last but not least thank you to my family for the all the support a girl could ask for. I am beyond grateful for my time on the field and cannot wait to see who else gets to live out this dream for years to come! I am so thankful to be a little part of this incredible organization.💫To anyone who is scared to shoot for the moon, don't be. It's worth the leap. Sending all my love & cheers, DCC Maddie. 💙 if you see me in the boots and stars in the near future it's because this journey will be continued....as an ALL STAR.⭐️ 🎥: @sierraftonfilms @sierrafton she may not have captured the memories in real time but she did bottle them up for me perfectly. Thanks Si.🤍"".
  14. ^ "Lisa Mills on Instagram: "as some of you may know, i suffered a "pretty gnarly" (As i like to call it) neck injury last season that worsened in november. It has been a difficult journey consisting of multiple trigger point injections, epidurals, PT sessions, etc., but the pain was made tolerable and manageable thanks to my support system and passion for dance. Unfortunately, despite all of our efforts, we could not manage the pain anymore to where it didn't affect my quality of life and dance career. With that being said, it is with a heavy heart that i announce my withdrawal from training camp for the 2021 season. I am devastated by the news, of course, but i am eager towards recovery and living life free from this pain. I am forever grateful for all of the love, support, and encouragement from my family, friends, my teammates, the DCC organization and the great care and supervision from my doctors, specialists, and athletic trainer seeing as i couldn't have done this without any of them. As kelli said, "this isn't the end.. This is only a delay of game." i am looking forward to auditions next year and coming back stronger and better than before 🤍 always remember to trust in the Lord, trust in the process, and remember your WHY 🙏🏼 John 13:7 #comeback #comebackseason p.s. Surgery went well! Thank you Lord!"".
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