Shaina (S14 TCC)

Total: 21 (6th most, Season 14)

* Last night, we learned one of our routines and we performed in smaller groups. I had a couple of mess ups, and Kelli said, “This isn’t the Shaina that we saw at auditions, so find her and bring her back.” Kelcey and I were talking in the locker room, and Jalyn overheard us, and said, “Oh my goodness, do you guys want a key to my studio?” So, Kelcey and I took her up on that. We got here early this morning.
* Learning choreography every day gets a little challenging and I hope not to mix it up, but I think practicing is going to make all the difference.
* [Told she was better today] That was definitely good to hear.

**(14.5)**

* I just want the uniform to fit as well as it can so that we’re keeping it classy on the football field.

**(14.6)**

* It is so prideful to be able to dance for the Cowboys organization, especially dancing for veterans. This is so unreal. Just trying to make eye contact, give them a little smile, let them know how much we appreciate them. I know my dad’s going to be incredibly proud.
* [Praised by Denise Dicharry] It’s the first really big compliment I’ve gotten. So, it lifted my spirits a little.
* It’s a really competitive year, so everybody is fighting for their spot. We always have to be working really hard to make sure that we secure a place on this team.
* [Before office] Any time during training camp, office visits are stressful but I just want to hear their feedback and see what they have to say to me.
* [After office] This just put a little fire under my butt. Every day that they let me be here, I am going to be powerful, be present, and make people notice me.

**(14.7)**

* I’m a little nervous because they could do just about anything with my hair. I’m just hoping that whatever they do will help me stand out.
* I’m really excited for show group auditions, to show off my new hair.

**(14.8)**

* I think going into every night, the biggest challenge is staying out of your head and staying focused. When dealing with cuts, we just can’t think about them because they’re going to drag you down.

**(14.9)**

* We’re back at The Star today and this has been a super long week. But we’re all just hanging in there.

**(14.10)**

* It’s a very important day. I think the fact that there’s so fun of us left, they definitely are going to take media training into consideration.
* I want that uniform more than I even knew that I did, and so, the stress is high, but hopefully the weekend will get me refocused, a little bit reenergized, and ready to go.

**(14.11)**

* [Cameos] I actually didn’t even recognize myself. I was like, “Oh my gosh, is that a calendar girl? Is that really me in the uniform?”
* There’s a spot at stake. For sure, I think every single night. Kelli and Judy have to make those hard decisions.
* I think it’s super helpful that they let us watch our playback. Sometimes as a dancer, it’s hard to feel the mistakes you’re making, so it’s helpful when you get a visual for it.
* I hope I’m top 36 at this point. I have no clue. The talent’s amazing. I don’t think anybody really knows. It’s not obvious at this point.
* [Before office] I’m going in to talk to Kelli and Judy. I’m hoping that they’ve seen that I’m improving, and maybe they just want to check in. I am not going to overthink it. I’m just going to go in and talk to them.
* [After cut] This is incredibly disappointing. I don’t know what this is going to entail, moving forward. I have to work on myself and what I’m going through personally outside of this. For the first time, I feel like I can feel those emotions. The girls are the best thing about this whole process, and I couldn’t have gotten through the summer without them. With the amount of people praying for me at this point, there is a real great other plan out there. So... I’m going to be okay.

## **Commentary**

### **Season 14**

**(14.4)**

* Shaina, I loved – I thought she was strong. – K/ She has high kicks. – J
* My notes were that I’ve seen a better Shaina. I saw a much stronger Shaina at auditions, so bring that Shaina tomorrow night. – K
* I saw better today than I saw yesterday. – K

**(14.6)**

* Come on, Shaina. Pick it up. – Charm La’Donna
* I just want you to dance a little harder. – Charm
* [Deciding between her, Alexandra, and Kat for the final sticker] Then I’m like, Shaina, oh my gosh, this red hair, this curve. – Charm/ I thought Shaina had appeal. – K/ … Dance level-wise, they’re all to me on the same plane, which wasn’t in my top squad. – Charm [*later gives the sticker to Kat*]
* [Putting her picture away after not giving her a sticker] You got to go, boo. – Charm
* Kevin had an amazing idea for Shaina. He wants to bring some red back out. It’s kind of faded right now, don’t you think? – Marshall/ Yeah, she definitely could be a richer red. – K
* You’re a stunner. You blend in like a vet, with your faces and your performance. – Denise Dicharry
* Shaina has some powerful moments, but running out of steam. – K
* [Giving stickers] Why don’t people like her? – Denise Dicharry/ We had to pick five. – J/ Oh, I liked Shaina on the first one. – Denise/ I do, too. – J/ It disappoints me that other judges aren’t noticing her. – K/ That’s the thing, though. These girls perform in one game and people decide whether they love this performer or not. – Denise

**(14.7)**

* I feel you’re a beautiful redhead, but I do feel like I think we can do more. – Marshall
* Shaina has always gotten my attention, but she has not gotten the eyes of our guest choreographers. That concerned me. Shaina may be a perfect example of how a makeover can really make a difference in her career here. – K
* Shaina’s [makeover] reveal was quite dramatic, and hopefully today, she’s a step closer to being a standout. – K

**(14.8)**

* Rounder shoulders instead of up-down, up-down. – K
* [Giving stickers] Shaina wasn’t so, like, in the pocket with my pocket. And then I saw the pom-poms. And she was better. – Tyce Diorio/ I think you can see her potential. – K/ Yup. – Diorio

**(14.9)**

* [Pastor session] Shaina didn’t speak because she just simply is too emotional and it’s too raw for her right now to even be able to express herself. – K
* Oh, Shaina’s messing up. – J
* Shaina rushes… slow down. – K
* Watch your timing. You’re rushing a little bit. – J

**(14.10)**

* Trying so hard to protect Shaina, but she’s getting winded there. – K
* Shaina tonight is weaker than everybody else in the back. But I don’t know if it’s just a bad night. – Melissa Rycroft/ Not a good night to have a bad night. – K
* It almost looks like Shaina’s half-marking it. – Melissa/ It does. And her footwork is sloppy. – K
* On that one, you looked like you were marking some of it. – J
* [Giving stickers] I think just unfortunately saw her on a bad night. – Melissa
* Actually, watching them back, I thought Shaina looked less field… – K/ Shaina looked less field-ready. – J
* Shaina’s showing signs of fatigue and not exciting me, so now she’s on the short list. – K

**(14.11)**

* [Cameos] She’s got good body language. – K
* You’re skipping. – J
* Shaina’s lower body language is muddy. – K
* Shaina’s not sharp and crisp with her footwork. She’s a little sluggish. Like she’s dancing in mud. – K
* Ooh, Shaina didn’t finish those shoulder rolls. – J/ This was not clean at all. – K
* There’s two rolls. You cut off your second one. – J
* Who looks muddier, Meredith or Shaina to you? – K
* Oh, that was pitiful. – J
* Shaina looks like she’s marking.
* I can look her in the eyes and say, you’re good at this, you’re good at this, you’re good at this. But the primary component, you’re not ready for. – K
* [During office visit] During the 4th of July holidays, there was a helicopter accident and it had seven passengers, three of which were close friends and classmates of Shaina’s. – K

## **Office Visits**

### **Season 14**

**(14.6)**

* [End of episode, during rehearsal, first of two] Kelli tells Shaina she’s moving down in terms of delivery of these routines. She alerts her that only one out of four choreographers have given her a sticker thus far. She has powerful moments, but that won’t make the team. She’s in the danger zone. Shaina describes that as a wake-up call. She can tell she hasn’t been performing this training camp, and has been frustrated with herself about that, but she’ll do everything she can. She thanks Kelli for the VA hospital visit, saying it was special for her, and talks about her conversation with a D-Day veteran, with him calling her the real deal. She says it was a confidence boost. Kelli tells her she’s overthinking things and that she’s close. She’s shown strong moments that they want to see full-time.

**(14.11)**

* [End of episode, during rehearsal at AT&T Stadium, only visit] Kelli says she did very well at media training, beautiful at uniform fittings, took great cameos. The most fundamental part of this job is the field, and that’s currently not her strongest area, which surprises Shaina. Shaina thinks that she’s overwhelmed. Kelli says they’re at the point where they need to make roster cuts, and Shaina says if she was in uniform and it was the actual thing, she’d be great at it. Kelli believes her, but says it’s not right for this team right now. Shaina repeats that she knows she’s good enough. [*Commercial break*] She adds that she’s probably had the hardest summer out of anyone, so she’s not even sure how she’s doing it [*starts crying*], before adding she’s proud of herself. Kelli says her situation is unique, and but says it comes down to performance on the field. Shaina says she’s a great field dancer, but it’s not showing here. If she is cut tonight, then this would be a big roadblock. Kelli clarifies that tonight is her last night, but tells her that she should be proud of herself. Shaina thanks them for everything, and Kelli encourages her to press on. Judy says they’d love to see her again, but would also understand if not. [*Shaina leaves*] Kelli remarks that she’s never been called a roadblock before. Judy thinks it’s hard to accept if you see yourself as top 36.

## **End of Journey**

### **Season 14**

**(14.11)**

* Cut at the end of week eight of training camp (7th of 8, 38 left afterwards)

## **Other**

### **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

**(14.3)**

* Highlighted (by name) performing her solo at finals

**(14.4)**

* She’s revealed to be tied for 25th (with two others) based on how the TCC’s were scored at finals
* Has a scene practicing with Kelcey

**(14.6)**

* She reveals her father is in the navy at the VA hospital

**(14.7)**

* Makeover glamour shot (before and after): from strawberry blonde to a much darker red

**(14.9)**

* Kelli reveals in confessional that Shaina lost three friends in a helicopter accident recently, which, in part, inspires Kelli to bring in a pastor
* On the sidelines, she thanks Kelli for bringing in the pastor, even though she didn’t personally speak

**(14.10)**

* She’s one of the last four girls that Melissa Rycroft decides between giving the last sticker to (along with Julia, Lily, and Meredith) before ultimately selecting Meredith

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