The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders (sometimes initialized as DCC , and referred by some fans as "Dallas Cheerleaders" and "Dallas Cowgirls," and dubbed "American Sweethearts") are The National Football League cheerleading squad represents the Dallas Cowboys. Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders are widely regarded as one of the best cheerleading squads in the NFL.
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Histori
1960-69
The original cheerleading squad consists of a group of men and women called "CowBelles & Beaux". The group debuted in the 1960s during the inaugural Cowboys season. Local high school students made the squad, typical of the high school cheerleading squad and college squads throughout the 1960s, rarely gaining much attention.
During a match between the Cowboys and the Atlanta Falcons in the Cotton Bowl during the 1967 season, the less, Bubbles Cash, a stripper with profession, caused a huge uproar in the crowd that turned into cheers as he walked down the stairs standing in the 50 yard line carrying cotton candy in each hand. He became an instant public sensation in Dallas, also receiving the attention of Cowboys General Manager Tex Schramm. Understanding the importance of the entertainment industry to Cowboys profitability, Schramm was inspired to form a cheerleading squad that dresses in a similar way to Cash. In 1969, it was decided that cheerleading squads needed this new image. Male cheerleaders were dropped from the squad, and the all-female squad from the local high school cheerleading squad in the Dallas-Fort Worth area was selected. Since then, "CowBelles & Beaux" has become "Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders", with new members added annually.
1970-79
Preparing for the 1970 season, Schramm decided to change the image of Cheerleaders to improve attendance. At first the main change was to create an all-female squad and change the uniforms and styles of the cheerleading routine into mainly dancing and less like traditional acrobatic routines like a high school cheerleading squad or college. Ten local high school cheerleaders selected for the 1970 season were also involved in the task of completely redesigning the uniforms and creating new cheer-style cheer-on routines under the direction of Dee Brock and with the help of a choreographer. In 1971, the qualifying rules changed to allow not only local female cheerleaders to compete for a place in the squad but also high school team training officers. Then in 1972, Texie Waterman, a New York choreographer, was recruited and assigned to audition and train an entirely new women's squad that would all be over 18, looking for exciting performances, athletic ability, and raw talent as a player. Since the 1972 squad consists of adults, it allows the possibility to redesign the uniform to introduce a more open look, closer to the classic DCC image known today. The modified squad first appeared on the sidelines during the 1972 Cowboys season.
Greater national attention came in the fall of 1977 when the Cowboys, along with designer and photographer Bob Shaw, produced the first NFL cheerleader poster for the Dallas Cowboys. This, and Esquire's Esquire article by Shaw in October 1977, caused the squad to appear on two network TV specials, NBC Rock-n-Roll Sports Classic and The Osmond Brothers Special on ABC. Also that year, DCC produced their own special one hour, The 36 Most Beautiful Girls in Texas , which aired on ABC before the season opener of Monday Night Football (which happens to be a game that Cowboys hosts). On January 14, 1979, the film made for The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders TV aired. Starring Bert Convy and Jane Seymour, it has a 48% share of national television viewers.
1980-90
On January 13, 1980, the original TV movie sequel, The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders II , aired. The Cheerleaders have made many other TV appearances ever since, and their similarities have been featured on various merchandise, such as posters, T-shirts, trade cards, and calendars.
DCC also toured throughout the United States (on and off the field), as well as abroad. Included on this tour are regular appearances on the United Service Organizations (USO) tour, which began during the 1979 holiday season for US troops stationed in South Korea.
1990-2000
DCC releases several calendars each year. Recently, in addition to their annual swimsuit calendar, they also release an annual "calendar", featuring DCC cheering photos and appearing at the Cowboys home game.
DCC held a ceremony to inaugurate the second game of the 1994 FIFA World Cup between Spain and South Korea.
Former DCC Kelli McGonagill Finglass and Judy Trammell are director and choreographer of the squad, respectively.
2001-present
Since 2006, Cheerleaders has produced their own reality TV series, Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders: Creating Team , which airs on Country Music Television (CMT) during the NFL football season. The series follows the audition process of the annual squad.
DCC received a FIFA delegation to promote the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
DCC also held an opening ceremony and podium at the 2013 United States Grand Prix in Austin, Texas.
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Uniform
The uniform itself is a carefully guarded trademark and should not be duplicated in any way without the express written permission of DCC. Internationally recognized ensembles of blue blouses, white tufted vests with blue stars, and white warm trousers with white belts with blue stars were originally designed by Paula Van Wagoner.
Modify
Since it was first introduced to the squad formation in 1972, the basic uniform has been modified only six times:
- In May 1989, the original go-go boot was out of date, and a more western-oriented design was chosen.
- In 1991, a big belt that was flicked was left out because of shorts with better pieces.
- In 1992, cowboy boots were introduced into uniforms.
- In 1993, crystals were added to decipher 15 stars in vests and shorts.
- In 1994, a more western form to his collar was put together.
- In 1999, the crystal was added to the periphery of the vest.
- In 2002, a western style belt with a large buckle was added to the shorts.
Each modification has been approved by Director Kelli McGonagill Finglass and implemented by Leveta Crager, who for 24 years is made and hand customized every uniform worn by DCC. After retiring, at the beginning of the 1996 season, designer Greg Danison was selected to continue the tradition of individual expertise.
Television appearance off the field
Together with their two TV movies, DCC has also appeared on numerous TV shows and specials as a player, guest acting roles, and game show contestants. Some of the events in which they have appeared include:
- The Love Boat , Episodes # 62 and # 63 (Season 3) and # 84 (Season 4) - One DCC has an unwanted admirer stalking it on board. Another was struck by his mother's fiancee. As a group, DCC performs their signature routines. In the Season 4 episode titled "Target Gopher/The Major's Wife/Strange Honeymoon/The Oilman Cometh Target Gopher", a Texas oil king brought DCC upward to impress his client, including a Middle Eastern prince who thought one of the women had been given to him. Also on board were two sisters in the honeymoon suite, and an Air Force officer, his passive wife, and an aggressive ex-boyfriend.
- Family Fellies - Five of DCC participated as celebrity-specific teams for charity against five Cowboys players in the week of 30 June - 4 July 1980.
- Harry and Henderson - Guest appearances
- Billy Bob New Year Specials on CBS - Guest appearances Nashville Hall Special Halloween, October 1981) - DCC is featured as a guest with country music artists such as Mickey Gilley and Oak Ridge Boys.
- Hard Knocks (2002) - Guest appearances
- Saturday Night Live - Guest view
- The Tonight Show with Jay Leno - Guest appearance
- End Show with David Letterman - Guest view
- I Can Do That - They perform with Cheryl Burke and Nicole Scherzinger.
- Are You Smart Than 5 Graders? - They participated in special celebrities for charity in 2008.
- DCC has also appeared in a number of country and special music awards since the late 1970s.
The squad also produces its own reality TV series Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders: Creating Team , which is broadcasted for every season since 2006. The series, aired in CMT during the NFL season, tells the audition process and the player selection for the squad each season.
In fiction
- Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders , a 1979 television movie starring Jane Seymour.
- Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders II , a 1980 television film starring Laraine Stephens.
- Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk , a 2016 film that uses the Dallas Cowboys part-time as a central premise.
- Debbie Does Dallas is a fictitious (and pornographic) account of a group of teenagers to join a covert version of the squad. Porn Star Bambi Woods (who plays the lead role) has actually auditioned for real life DCC but did not make the squad. DCC objected to the imitation of their uniforms by the producer (who is a trademark of DCC) and was able to give orders to block cinemas from viewing movies.
Famous DCC Alumni
Many former DCCs have gone on to achieve success in show business and other important endeavors. They include:
- Lee F. Jackson (1965-66, CowBelles & Beaux era), Dallas County judge; served at Texas House of Representatives from 1976 to 1986
- Tina Gayle Hernandez (1977-78), actress (billed as Tina Gayle); appears in CHiPs (1982-1983) and Battle of the Network Stars (1982)
- Tami Barber (1977-80), actress
- Janet Gunn (1980-82), actress
- Judy Trammell (1980-84), current DCC choreographer; mother of former DCC Cassie Trammell (2008-13)
- Kelli Finglass (1984-89), current DCC director
- D'Laine Gutmann (1991-92), actress/model; medical technical advisor for Dallas (2012-13)
- Jill Marie Jones (1993-95), an actress; playing part of "Toni" on Girlfriends
- Michelle Parma (1993-95), actress; appeared on MTV's Road Rules: Europe ; died in a car accident in Texas on October 19, 2002
- Bonnie-Jill Laflin (1996-97), actress/model; sportscaster and scout for Los Angeles Lakers
- Sarah Shahi (1999-2000), actress; plays part of "Carmen" in The L Word (second season); appeared on NBC's Life and the USA Network Legal Enough ; currently appearing on CBS's Person of Interest
- Denise Garvey (2000-01); director and crew crew of Jets Flight Crew New York Jets; former New Jersey Nets dancer; a former dancer of the New York Knicks
- Kristin Holt (2000-01), television character; entertainment news correspondent
- Jenni Croft (2002-05), former contestant at The Bachelor (Season 11)
- Emily Kuchar (2003-05), wife of Zack Greinke; Miss Daytona Beach 2008
- Micaela Johnson (2003-05), Miss Nebraska USA 2008
- Starr Spangler (2005-08), contestant and winner on The Amazing Race 13
- Melissa Rycroft (2006-08), former contestant and winner at ABC Dancing with the Stars ; runner-up on The Bachelor (Season 13); Currently appearing on Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders: Creating Team as consultant and advisor to DCC candidates
- Kandi Harris (2006-09), Hunter Mahan's wife
- Brooke Sorenson (2006-11), Laynce Nix's wife; current choreographer from the Miami Dolphins Cheerleaders
- Erica Kiehl Jenkins (2007-09), singer; member of The Pussycat Dolls
- Abigail Klein (2007-10), actress
- Lezlie Deane, the actress; founder of techno group Fem2fem
- Jasmine Goode (2012-15), Degree (Season 21)
- In early May 2017, a 65-year-old woman, who was a member of the original DCC group, was found dead at her home in Tyler, Texas as a result of a clear murder/suicide.
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References
Source
- Shropshire, Mike. (1997). The Ice Bowl . New York, NY: Donald I. Fine Books. ISBNÃ, 1-55611-532-6
External links
- Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders official site
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