Season 16

## Veterans

Gina (5th year, Co-Point, GL, SG)

Lexie (5th year, GL, Pro Bowl, SG)

Amber M. (4th year, 2nd GL, SG)

Ashlee (4th year, 2nd GL, SG)

Caroline (4th year, GL, SG)

Erin (4th year, 2nd GL)

Jalyn (4th year, 2nd GL, SG)

Madeline M. (4th year)

Rachel (4th year, Co-Point, GL, SG, VOTY)

Taylor (4th year)

Chandi (3rd year, SG)

Kat (3rd year, SG)

Kelcey (3rd year, SG)

Kristin (3rd year)

Armani (2nd year, SG)

Claire (2nd year, SG)

Dani (2nd year)

Darian (2nd year, SG)

Elli (2nd year)

Jada (2nd year)

Jessica (2nd year)

Marissa (2nd year, SG)

McKenzie (2nd year, SG)

## Rookies

Amber L.

Ashlinn

Christina

Jensen

KayDianna (SG)

Kelee (ROTY)

Kleine

Lea

Madeline S.

Megan

Rebecca

Tori (SG)

Tyra (SG)

## Unsuccessful Candidates

Amanda H. (Cut from Training Camp - end of episode 16.2)

Bre (Cut from Training Camp - end of episode 16.2)

Erin F. (Cut from Training Camp - end of episode 16.2)

Madisyn (Cut from Training Camp - end of episode 16.2)

Amanda D. (Withdrew from Training Camp - unknown episode 16.3)

Daphne (Withdrew from Training Camp - middle of episode 16.3)

Kya (Cut from Training Camp - end of episode 16.3)

Cailey (Cut from Training Camp - end of episode 16.4)

Melanie (Cut from Training Camp - end of episode 16.5)

Jordann (Cut from Training Camp - end of episode 16.6)

Kylie (Cut from Training Camp - end of episode 16.6)

Ashley W. (Cut from Training Camp - end of episode 16.7)

Presley (Cut from Training Camp - end of episode 16.8)

Lisa (Withdraws from Training Camp - episode 16.8)

Alora-Rose (Resigned from Training Camp [it seems she was cut, though not the case] - beginning of episode 16.9)

Ava (Final cut from Training Camp - beginning of episode 16.10)

## Episodes

### **16.1- Judges Showcase**

**Summary**

Vets and TCC arrive at AT&T stadium for the start of Training Camp. Out of 600 online video submissions, 52 candidates have been selected, the largest group ever. Training camp will be held at the stadium due to social distancing. First meeting is held followed by Judges Showcase were each candidate performs a solo. Claire and Ava highlighted for having the best solos, Daphne feature due to her recovering from injury. On the field, the candidates performed Thunder and the kick line; Ava was shown to have a dizzy spell causing Kelli and Judy to be concerned about her stamina. Judges deliberate and Melissa Rycroft asks who would be a candidate for point after Maddie's retirement- Judy suggests Gina, Rachel, Amber M and Caroline. Ava and Daphne called into the office to chat about injuries and the dizzy spell respectively.

**Biography**

Ashlinn

KayDianna

**Confessionals**

**Office Visits**

End of Episode

### **16.2- You Came to Play!**

**Summary**

First week of Training Camp started with rookie only rehearsals. The TCCs performed routines they learn from videos in front of Kelli, Judy and Melissa Rycroft who is back as a showmanship mentor. A shot feature showing Kleine arriving at alumni Natalie Woods house who is host her for this training camp. Kelli and Judy review their digital leaderboard and talk about the strength and weaknesses of each candidate. Vets return for the second week of rehearsals with guest choreographer Brittany Kerry-Russesll who taught a jazz funk hip hop fusion routine. Fourth year vet Madeline M is highlighted for her memory issues and is made to perform the routine again.TCCs perform DCC choreography for Brittany before she, Kelli and Judy have a round table to discuss each candidate. End of week 2 and there are 4 officer visits resulting in cuts for Amanda, Bre, Erin F and Madisyn.

**Biography**

Tyra

**Guest Choreographer**

Brittany Kerry-Russell

**Confessionals**

**Office Visits**

End of Episode

Amanda

Bre

Erin F

Madisyn

**End of Journey**

Amanda

Bre

Erin F

Madisyn (48 left)

### **16.3- Call the Medic!**

**Summary**

Week 3 starts with Vets and Rookies learning the kick line, with Director of the Emerald Belles, Melissa Reed Page showing them stretches to improve their kicks. Daphne injuries her other knee and is forced to resign from Training Camp. Melissa Rycroft and Caroline help TCC Kya improve her style and showmanship. Guest Choreographer Evan Miller teaches a hip hop jazz combo- during a freestyle part Kelli thinks KayDianna is going to faint. There are 3 office visits with Kylie, Christina and Kya, the latter of whom is cut.

**Biography**

Christina
Kelee

**Guest Choreographers**

Melissa Reed Page

Evan Miller

**Confessionals**

**Office Visits**

End of Episode

Kylie

Kya

Christina

**End of Journey**

Daphne

Kya

Amanda- was not shown on camera. Rumoured reason for leaving is the NFL's policy regarding those on the field being vaccinated against Covid-19.
(45 left)

### **16.4- Social Media Dilemma**

**Summary**

Vets and Rookies learn a show group level routine over a period of 3 days with guest choreographer Denise Dicharry. Denise gives high praise to Ava, Lea and Megan.TCC's are fitted with their uniforms where Cailey discusses her back issue and Tori shows Kelli a picture of her as a Junior DCC. During rehearsal it is bought to Kelli and Judy's attention that Ava has inappropiate videos of her dancing on social media; she has an office visit where she is given a stern warning. Cailey has an office visit and is cut from Training Camp.

**Biography**

Cailey

**Guest Choreographer**

Denise Dicharry

**Confessionals**

**Office Visits**

End of Episode

Ava

Cailey

**End of Journey**

Cailey (44 left)

### **16.5- Turn Them Out**

**Summary**

Guest Choreographer Criscilla Anderson teaches a hip hop routine and watches the cheerleaders do sideline routines. Gina, Lexie and Ashlee host a rookie mentoring session to help rookie candidates improve power, showmanship and projection with special guest Maddie. Travis Wall teaches a lyrical piece and has a roundtable with Kelli and Judy to review the digital leaderboard and provide feedback. Ashley and Melanie have an office visit and Melanie is cut.

**Biographies**

Megan

Rebecca

**Guest Choreographers**

Criscilla Anderson

Travis Wall

**Confessionals**

**Office Visits**

End of Episode

Ashley

Melanie

**End of Journey**

Melanie (43 left)

### **16.6- Stomp the Roach!**

**Summary**

Judy teaches the famous across to field entrance and the rookie candidates do the kick line and jumpsuit for the first time. DCC staff Shelly Roper-McCaslint and Melissa Reed Page hold a kick clinic for some rookie and vets. The rookie candidates see the locker room at The Star for the first time follow by a rookie only field rehersal practicing the entrance and sideline routines. Jordann and Kylie are called into the office and are both cut.

**Biographies**

Jordann

**Guests**

Shelly Roper- McCaslint

Melissa Reed Page

**Confessionals**

**Office Visits**

End of Episode

Jordann

Kylie

**End of Journey**

Jordann

Kylie (41 left)

### **16.7- Show Group Showdown**

**Summary**

Show Group auditions held at Gilley's in Dallas. Vets and Rookies performed the signature routine and kick line, and choreography from Travis Wall, Priscilla Anderson and Denise Dicharry. Special guest judge MJ Acosta-Ruiz (journalist and former NFL cheerleader) ask the candidates questions to assess their media skills. Kelli, Judy, MJ, Melissa Rycroft, Kitty Carter, Jacie Scott and Stephen Dahlem deliberated and voted for 16 candidates to be on Show Group and 5 who they feel would not make the team. Show Group was announced the following day with Tyra, Tori, KayDianna and Kat making show group and Jalyn returning. Ashley had a second office visit and was cut.

**Biographies**

**Guests**

MJ Acosta-Ruiz

Jacie Scott

Kitty Carter

**Confessionals**

**Office Visits**

End of Episode

Ashley

**End of Journey**

Ashley (40 left)

### **16.8- I've Heard Rumours**

**Summary**

Nine rookies go to Tangerine Salon for makeovers. Melissa Rycroft attends a field rehearsal where formations are set and Gina and Rachel are announced as points. Kleine, Lea and Megan practice routines together when Yuko calls to offer some advice. Lisa announces to the team she is resigning due to injury. Judy announces group leaders and the candidates are told they will be dancing on the field. Presley is called into the office and is cut. Episodes end with Kelli asking Alora-Rose if she is auditioning for the Rockettes.

**Biographies**

**Confessionals**

**Office Visits**

End of Episode

Presley

Alora-Rose

**End of Journey**

Lisa

Presley (38 left)

### **16.9- You are Wasting our Time!**

**Summary**

Episode starts with the end of Alora-Rose's office visit where she informs Kelli and Judy she will be auditioning for the Rockettes and resigns. Vets and Rookies take their cameo and press photos for the season and the Rookies get to put on their custom uniform for the first time. The last week of Training Camp starts and the TCCs dance in boots for the first time. Kelli and Judy review all the TCCs and discuss who could be the last cut. Jensen has an office visit and is told she needs to turn maybes into yeses but remains in Training Camp. The episodes end with Ava being called into the office regarding another social media post.

**Biographies**

Jensen

**Confessionals**

**Office Visits**

Beginning of Episode

Alora-Rose

End of Episode

Jensen

Ava

**End of Journey**

Alora-Rose (37 left)

### **16.10- Everybody Needs a Dream**

**Summary**

Episodes starts with Ava's office visit where she is cut. The team is announced by Charlotte and different guest and judges on a video and Lisa (Seamstress) hands out the uniform to the new Rookies. Kleine, Megan and Lea move into together. The new squad practises a new game day element, performing at the Miller Lite House before the game- there is concern about how the cheerleaders will get through the game day crowd. The cheerleaders first performance as a squad is at the Meet the Team event. There is new player intro music and the cheerleaders have to adapt. Kleine gets engaged. The episode ends with the first game of the season; the cheerleaders practice before doing the Miller Lite House performance and take to the turf at AT&T stadium.

**Biographies**

**Confessionals**

**Office Visits**

Beginning of Episode

Ava

**End of Journey**

Ava

Final 36 make the team.

## Triangle

Formation 1

Formation 2