DCC Chandi – Letter to My Younger Self
Dear Younger Chandi, I know times are uncertain right now and you feel like you are a small fish in a big pond but keep your head up. I know you have already had ups-and-downs in your life, but you will overcome everything that life throws at you. Soon, you will be proud of the strong, independent young woman you have become. Right now, you are a young girl in a very big world. You are in ballet, dancing your little heart out. It is your happy place.
A Letter To Young Darian
Darian, Being a black woman in America won’t be easy. It will come with fear and sadness; and you’ll find that sometimes doing everything right still might not be enough because of the color of your skin. Being told that you’re “pretty for a black girl” and that you’re either “too white to be black” or “too black to be white” will be something you hear quite often growing up in a predominately white elementary and middle school. It can be hard to stop letting other people change
Dear Ashlee – A Letter To Myself
Dear Ashlee, Who knew that your natural tendency to lead the group out for dance battles at recess, talent shows, and all things entertainment would be the first chapter? Who knew that you would be who I think about whenever I start to doubt myself and my abilities? Three-year-old Ashlee loved to be with the big kids, praise dancing down the Baptist church aisles, with so much conviction. Who knew that the same three-year-old would make the choice to confess Christ and be baptized? You always knew what
DCC Sydney – A Letter to My Younger Self
Dear Sydney, Oh, how time has flown! Believe it or not you are 26 years old now and living amidst a global pandemic! Crazy right?!?! I am writing you now because you will need tough skin and grace to navigate life as a Black woman in America. The experience of being both female and an African-American presents you with a specific vantage point that only other Black women can fully understand. I am not telling you this to discourage you, but rather to encourage you to embrace your
DCC Briana’s Letter to Herself
Clap for yourself. Becoming your own biggest fan will teach you how to celebrate your wins, even when and if there is no audience. In a world where you will often be the only Black student, dancer, and woman, you will need to quickly learn that there is always a place for you, even when others may not see it. The right thing is not always the easy thing, but it will always be the right thing. Your character is who are when no one is looking. Your character
DCC Alumni Spotlight – Monica Cravinas Pennie
Interviewed by Miranda I’m originally from New Orleans, Louisiana where I attended Louisiana State University. Much to my dismay, I am not a trained dancer. As a student at LSU, I took a few dance classes and got the grand idea that I would try out for the two LSU dance teams- the Tiger Girls, and the Golden Girls. I failed miserably and did not make either team. Call it overly ambitious or just dumb luck, I tried out for the New Orleans Saintsations two weeks after failing
DCC Alumni Spotlight – Regina Tucker
Interviewed by Ashlee “You determine how great you want to be. You write your story
Tree of Dreams
During the holidays, the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Christmas Tree is adorned with hundreds of ornaments, handmade by the DCC they represent. The inception of the tree was in December of 1995. What is now a sentimental nod to the young women that make up each squad, started with the unfortunate fire that burned Judy Trammell’s home. Each year, Judy opened her home to host the annual Christmas party, for food, games and gift exchange. That year, the squad decided instead of drawing names for the exchange, they
DCC Alumni Spotlight – Brooke Sorenson Nix
I had the pleasure of chatting with Brooke (Sorenson) Nix, a 5-year Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader from 2006-2011. Brooke currently resides in Del Ray Beach with her husband, former MLB player, Laynce Nix, and her two adorable sons. After retirement, she coached the Miami Dolphins Cheerleaders until 2018 and still offers her expertise from time to time. She now owns a popular clothing store called Brooke and Arrow. While on the squad, she traveled around the world on USO tours as a member of Show Group and attended the
DCC Alumni Spotlight – Opal Bush
By DCC Kat Opal Bush represents what the DCC standard is all about! What is that standard you may ask? Well, it’s an unwritten decree but it seems to produce women who are multifaceted in their dedication, character, and community. After her time spent on the team, she continues to take what she has learned into her everyday life. Here is a little snippet of why I (and you will too) love the fabulous, Opal Bush! Who is Opal Bush? Opal was born and raised in Mobile, Alabama and graduated