Alexandra (S14 TCC)

12 - Finalist. Not invited to training camp

13 - Not invited to training camp

14 - TCC

* 24 years old from Texas. Graduated with fashion design degree with University of Incarnate Word, and was Miss Texas International. Known since she was 7 years old that she’s wanted to be a DCC. Sacrifices a lot – wakes up at 6:00 AM, teaches all day, and after school, goes to the dance studio, goes to the gym, and drills, drills, drills, and repeats it all the next day. This will be her third year auditioning. She made it to finals her first year, getting her feet wet. Last year, she thinks she put too much pressure on herself to make it to finals, and got inside her head too much and missed a few steps. She’s trying to work on herself mentally and physically. To try out every year and fall short and have to come back; you think about the hard work you put into it, [*tears up*] and you know it may all go away, because it may not be your year. She thinks she's going to come back stronger and better, and they’re going to see that. Hopefully third time’s the charm.

## **Confessionals**

Total: 21

Season 12: 10

Season 14: 11 (16th most)

### **Season 12**

**(12.2)**

* Today’s definitely going to be harder because you have to perform DCC style now, and not just your own.

* I think that every time you learn something new, you’re going to be a little overwhelmed, because it’s something you haven’t prepared. So, I’m definitely ready to show them what I’ve got.
* I’m not going to lie; I did mess up. But I kept going, I kept a smile on my face. So, we’ll just wait and see for the results.
* How I would love to be a fly on the wall in that deliberation room.
* I don’t know what the judges are thinking. I feel confident, but then again, I won’t be 100% confident until they call my number up.

**(12.3)**

* Biography
* Kitty said that there’s maybe a few things here and there that maybe didn’t go together. And I’m going to take that advice, and that critique, and definitely fix something for Saturday.
* My solo performance went really well. The judges were entertained. I am going to be chosen for training camp this year.
* [One name left to call] This is a dream. I’m sorry. All of my hard work. All of the hours I’ve put in. The sacrifices that I’ve made away from my family. They’re all worth it.
* [Not invited to training camp] Right now, this is kind of a tough time. Pick yourself up, and dust yourself off, right?

### **Season 14**

**(14.2)**

* The kick line at semifinals, you do it right after a dance combo. You literally feel like you’re about to faint. Your lips are like sticking to your gums, but you just have to push through.
* The one thing that I want then to take from watching me preform is just my passion for dancing. I know that this is where I’m meant to be. For five years, half of my 20s, I’ve been coming back, and to be completely honest, I wasn’t gonna audition this year. Bit there’s nothing to be embarrassed about for chasing your dreams. All I can do is dance and hope the judges love me.

**(14.3)**

* [Invited to training camp] Five years of hard work and dedication and to think that I wasn’t going to audition this year, and I mean, five might be my number.

**(14.4)**

* Five years of auditioning, five years of hard work and dedication and for it to all finally pay off this year, I’m just over the moon. I’m super excited.
* The CORE map test that we have to take before rehearsal tonight is just a personality quiz. They want to see how you are as a person. Kind of your character.

**(14.5)**

* I have not done a jump split before. If you’re scared, that’s when things can happen or things can go wrong, and then it’ll just make you more scared, so I’m just going to go a hundred percent and see what happens.
* Auditioning year after year and finally making it to uniform fittings, it’s just surreal. It gets you that extra fire.

**(14.7)**

* I have to take their critiques to heart, and if that’s what it takes to be on the team, then give me all the corrections and I’ll work on it.
* I hope it’s not a cut night. Definitely hope it’s not going to be me. I just really, really want this. It’s been a dream of mine for so long. It’s been a long week but you got to take it a day at a time.
* [Before office] I’m going to go meet with Judy and Kelli and so we’re going to have a chat if it’s my last night or not. You never know what to expect. So, I’m just trying to keep cool, calm, and collected.
* [After cut] This is super unexpected. This is the first time I made it to training after five years of auditioning. Honestly, I think that this year, I came in with a good attitude. I did my best and so, I can’t be disappointed in myself. [*Producer asks if she thinks she’ll try out again*] That’s too soon to tell. There’s just a lot of talent this year and they’re going to have a great team. I know it, for sure.

## **Commentary**

### **Season 12**

**(12.2)**

* She’s pretty. I liked her yesterday. – K/ I thought she was trying real hard. It made me uncomfortable to watch. She made weird facial expressions/ I said sloppy. – Melissa Rycroft/ Yeah.

**(12.3)**

* [Pre-finals] Your routine looks like you said, ‘I’m going to take some from pom, and some from cheerleading, and I’m going to take some from my friend that I saw at tryouts,’ and you smashed it together. They’re not working. – Kitty Carter

* [During her solo] “She’s like a mini J-Lo.” – Ramos

* Alexandra is starting to kind of lose some steam. She delivers a good dance on the small dance floor. But this field is kind of overpowering her. – K

* [Finals deliberation] She was kinda tight on kicks. – K/ Quit tired/ Got really tired. And that brought me to a maybe. – K/ I love her. She was fun, pretty. She needs a little bit of hair help. But she’s got a lot of potential. – Meredith

### **Season 14**

**(14.2)**

* [Kelli] I think Alexandra looks a little better.

**(14.4)**

* I think she’s improved so much. You can tell she’s worked. – J
* You’ve got good showmanship, but you’re cutting your movements off. – K

**(14.5)**

* [Personality test results] She seems to have a pretty strong sense of self. If we have a strong sense of self, it’s easier to not feel lost with bigger personalities. – Gina Morgan

**(14.6)**

* [To her, Lily, Madeline S, and Meredith] Now, you all know that was not acceptable. You’re the last group and the entire group messed up. I will cut this entire group. – Charm La’Donna
* [Deciding between her, Kat, and Shaina for the final sticker] This is her fifth year of trying out, so we know she’s determined, dedicated. – K/ That’s why I’m thinking. I’m like, “oh my God, Alexandra, five years.” I just want to be like, “girl, girl.” … Dance level-wise, they’re all to me on the same plane, which wasn’t in my top squad. – Charm [*gives the sticker to Kat*]
* I didn’t give a sticker to Kristin, Alexandra, Kat, Madeline, and Lily. It’s painful to do. – Denise Dicharry

**(14.7)**

* Alexandra was way off the music. – J
* You’re rushing the tempo. – K
* You had a lot of timing problems in this. You want to rush through it because you know what’s next, and then you don’t finish out your step. Just get it in your head and make sure you don’t do it the next time. – J

## **Office Visits**

### **Season 14**

**(14.7)**

* [End of episode, during rehearsal, third of three] Kelli has commented positively on showmanship twice and on style once. What isn’t happening is getting noticed by their guest choreographers. Kelli shows her that no guest choreographer has given her a sticker to date. [*Commercial break*] Kelli appreciates that Alexandra has heart and passion, and adds that her journey has been longer than some and that a couple of people have said this is her year. However, Kelli doesn’t think it is her year because they have so many stronger performers. Alexandra promises that if they give her more time, she’ll show them she belongs on this team. She truly believes she belongs. Kelli doesn’t want to drag this on for Alexandra, especially, if they already see what’s not happening soon enough. Kelli says she doesn’t want to say if, and Alexandra begs her not to. However, tonight will be her last night. Alexandra tells them she’s grateful for the experience and apologizes she couldn’t show them more. Judy tells her there’s no need to apologize, and Alexandra says she thought she saw it this year. She recognizes they have a hard job and thanks them.

## **End of Journey**

### **Season 10**

**(10.2)**

* Not selected for training camp at finals

### **Season 11**

**(11.1)**

* Not selected for finals

### **Season 12**

**(12.2)**

* Not selected for training camp at finals

### **Season 13**

**(13.2)**

* Not selected for training camp at finals

### **Season 14**

**(14.7)**

* Cut at the end of week four of training camp (5th of 8, 40 left after cut)

## **Other**

### **Season 12**

**(12.2)**

* Shown when Judy mentions some of the semifinalists are struggling learning the choreography
* Shown being invited to Finals

**(12.3)**

* During her bio segment, a photo was shown of her seated at finals during Season 10
* Her solo performance is shown

### **Season 13**

**(13.2)**

* She’s included in the brief montage of dancers who make unattractive faces when they dance

### **Season 14**

**(14.1)**

* Shown dancing after Melissa Rycroft mentions loving to see a girl that makes her put her pen down and think that they could be on the team

**(14.2)**

* Shown being invited to finals

**(14.3)**

* Shown being invited to training camp

**(14.4)**

* She’s shown taking the CORE personality test in her home
* She’s revealed to be tied for 35th (with two others) based on how the TCC’s were scored at finals

**(14.5)**

* At uniform fitting, Kelli mentions this was her 5th time trying out, and asks why she keeps coming back. And emotional Alexandra indicates that it is to wear the uniform.

**(14.7)**

* Makeover glamour shot (after only)

**(14.13)**

* She is shown sitting in the crowd at the “Meet the Team” event

Season 14 Stickers

## **Misc.**

* In Season 13, she can be seen in many shots up through finals, but receives no focus.