Lisa (S14 Rookie)

* 24-years-old from Texas. She started dancing at the age of two, and got more serious when she was six or seven. She joined a competitive company at nine, competing until she was eighteen. She went to the University of Arkansas. She wanted to do both biomedical engineering and the Arkansas Pom Squad, and her advisor was skeptical she’d be able, but she eventually proved him wrong. His doubt was really motivating for her. She was able to dance for four years and graduated with a biomedical engineering degree. She tried out for the Dallas Mavericks Dancers after graduating, dancing with them for two years. Her closest uncle passed away last year, which was tough, and every time she dances, she says a prayer that she knows he’s with her, and this is for him.

### **Season 14**

**(14.2)**

* I’ve always respected this program. And then as you grow up, you think, ”Oh man, am I good enough for this? I don’t know if I can do this.“ but sometimes you just have to give it a go.

**(14.3)**

* If my name were called, I’d probably have to double check my number five times. It’s just something like, “Wait, did you actually just call my name? I’m not entirely sure.”

**(14.4)**

* Biography
* [Workout scene, *with brief workout shots interspersed*] So, last night was our first day of training camp with Kelli and Judy. They mentioned to all the dancers maintaining that stamina, and they also gave me a note about power. Every single day is a chance to improve and better yourself. So, here I am the following morning, saying, “Hey, let’s get my workout in.” Trying out for the Cowboys Cheerleaders has always been a goal of mine, and I didn’t want to live the rest of my life thinking, “What if?” From the second you walk into that door, to the second that you leave, you have to be on your A-game. And so, I’m going to the gym because I wanna make sure that I maintain that stamina and that power. I don’t wanna plateau. I wanna keep making myself better in every single way possible.

**(14.5)**

* [About Travis Wall] I can’t tell you how much I love this guy. He’s amazing.

**(14.6)**

* [VA Hospital] It’s stuff like this that really make me want to go into the medical field. [*Crying*] Sorry… They sacrifice their lives to keep our lives safe. I want to see if there’s anything that I could develop, create to help make people’s lives easier. That’s why stuff like this is so special to me.

* As a dancer, you’re fighting for your position. But the critiques, that’s what keeps pushing you and this is what I’m here for.

**(14.8)**

* I love Evan’s positive attitude that he brings into this atmosphere. He’s really allowing us to be our true selves with this dance.
* [Dog park] I don’t think there are enough English words out there to put into a single sentence how much I want this because this is more than just a sport. It’s who I am. It’s what made me grow into the woman that I am today.

**(14.10)**

* You can tell that every single person wants it so bad. I mean, this is our dream.
* I come in every single day trying to prove that I do deserve a spot on this team, so I’m just going to maintain that attitude.
* [Before office] I’m going to go meet with Kelli and Judy. It’s definitely nerve-wracking. At the end of the day, all you can really do is just pray and hope for the best.
* [After office, teary] I can’t stop crying. What is wrong with me? I’m literally, like, happy, I swear. What they saw last night on the field, it won’t happen again. I think I let the nerves take over. This is something that I worked hard for all summer. I’m not going to let it go so easily right towards the end. So, I just got to keep pushing through.
* We still have three cuts to be made. Clearly, that did get the best of me, the other night at the stadium. But Kelli definitely said to make the field my friend. Um, if I need to hug it, I will do so.

**(14.12)**

* Charlotte is here. It definitely does add pressure. A lot.

**(14.13)**

* Tonight, if they do announce the team, I could’ve achieved my dream or my dream could’ve been ended. But that literally could go for any single one of us.
* [Makes team] Do you see this behind us? This is real. This is real. [*Showing “Congratulations, you’ve made the team” on the jumbotron*]
* [In the tunnel] Today’s the day to show the crowd what we’ve been working for all summer long.
* You just want to show that there’s a reason why you are in these white boots. So, I’m just trying to keep up that energy the whole game.
* It was a success. Everybody was having fun. Nobody messed up.

## **Commentary**

### **Season 14**

**(14.1)**

* [Kelli] She’s adorable.

**(14.4)**

* She had fourteen judges say, “Yes,” two judges say, “maybe.” – K/ For someone so petite, her kicks are really pretty. – J
* I think Lisa is powerful. – K
* You are a powerhouse. Like, everybody else did good, but it was like [Lisa] sucked the power out of you because she had it all down here. – J
* Lisa already is strong. – K

**(14.5)**

* Lisa is bringing all this energy to the routine that I didn’t think was possible, and you would have never known she’s a rookie. – Travis Wall
* [*One of those selected by Travis Wall for standing out*]
* I had Lisa, who’s a pink girl. – Travis Wall/ I noticed her last week but your routine totally turned her into “wow.” – K/ But once the music came on, I totally saw her come alive. – Travis/ Fierce. – K/ Yeah. – Travis

**(14.6)**

* I love your power. – K
* A gem. – Charm La’Donna
* [Picking squad] Lisa is a yes. – Charm
* I want you to catch my eye more. You never caught my eye for doing anything wrong, but I want you to shine a lot brighter. – Denise Dicharry

**(14.8)**

* You had me as well. – Evan Miller
* A new candidate that stands out for me is Lisa. She definitely was not boring at all today. – Evan Miller

**(14.10)**

* Lisa’s not pushing. – J/ She’s not using her head like she has been. – K
* She’s lost some of her power. I’m shocked. – K
* I’ve seen you dance stronger. – J
* I think Lisa and Chandi look strong. It’s a strong group. – K

**(14.11)**

* [Cameos] I can tell it’s her first year of posing like this… That was good. – K/ That was pretty. – J/ It took awhile for her to warm up, but I think she passes the photo test. – K

**(14.12)**

* Wow! She’s got some power. – Charlotte/ She’s got a biomedical engineering degree. – K

**(14.13)**

* Wow, she is just a dynamo and probably the tightest abs I’ve ever seen. She was super dynamic. She’s like telling a story with her dancing. – Charlotte

## **Office Visits**

### **Season 14**

**(14.10)**

* [Mid episode, during rehearsal, second of two] Kelli welcomes her to the office (and the pink chair). She continues that on the field last night, they noticed she was rigid and controlled in her top half. There’s no plié, life in the head, no emotion or movement. Judy says this is all new for her, and not the same spunky, poppy Lisa from the studio. Kelli asks if the field will swallow her up. Lisa thinks she was so focused getting to her spot and being on time, that everything else went out the window, which is unlike her. She’d love the chance to show them that she can do this when they go back to the stadium tomorrow. She was beating herself because she knew that wasn’t her last night, so she apologizes. Kelli says they believe her, and Lisa appreciates that. Kelli tells her to calm down, stop trying to be perfect, and enjoy the turf. [*Lisa leaves*] Kelli asks why these always turn into pep talks.

## **Other**

### **Season 14**

**(14.1)**

* After Kelli mentions getting good dancers from the Dallas Mavericks, Lisa is shown introducing herself as having danced for them
* Shown dancing after Kelli mentions being excited seeing an incredible dancer that’s the total package

**(14.3)**

* Highlighted (by name) performing her solo at finals

**(14.4)**

* She’s revealed to be tied for 32nd (with two others) based on how the TCC’s were scored at finals
* She gets a scene working out the morning after the first rehearsal

**(14.7)**

* Makeover glamour shot (after only)

**(14.8)**

* She has a segment going to a dog park with Alanna

**(14.10)**

* At media training, she asked about the border crisis, and brings up her own family coming from Mexico
* Her being placed in the triangle is shown

**(14.11)**

* She is one of the main participants in the cooking competition, competing for group 2

**(14.12)**

* The show highlights that she was an “entertainer” on the CORE test

## **End of Journey**

### **Season 16**

**(16.8)**

* Withdraws from training camp due to a neck injury

Season 14 Stickers

## **Post-Season 16**

* Auditioned for the 2022 season. Makes it to finals but isn’t chosen for training camp.