DCC Alumni Kicks Off The State Fair of Texas
On Friday, September 30th the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Alumni - The Spirit of DCC - walked in the Opening Day Parade for the The State Fair of Texas. What is quickly becoming a tradition for SODCC, the parade is a classic fixture in the the history of the State Fair. The Mardi Gras styled parade was brand new this year, and thoughtfully developed between Jason Hayes, Sr. Vice President of Brand Development and Kern Studios out of New Orleans, LA. Numerous organizations from throughout Texas joined
DCC Alumni Holiday Wreath Making
Well, the alums were at it again!!!! On September 17th, over 30 DCC Alumni gathered at the Holiday Warehouse in Plano for a holiday wreath design class with owner Sharon Swain! They indulged on fantastic food & drinks while learning the fine art of bow making! After honing their skills, private shopping time was in order as the hunt began for those special items that would adorn their homes this holiday season. Jordan Chanley Tabor (DCC 2008, 09, 10) won the coveted DCC Christmas wreath & Nicole
It’s That Time of year…Auditions!
In the Spring, the NFL rolled into The Draft setting its sights for this season’s Veterans and "up and coming" Rookies. OTA's (Organized Team Activities) and minicamps are on the schedule before Training Camp begins. These areas allow coaches to see the talent develop and what could lie ahead. The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders offseason is very similar with prep classes, DCC stylized video choreography, and recruitment from college programs. Each of these lend themselves to the beginning of DCC Audition Season. For three years, the Dallas Cowboys
We’re Back!!
After a two year hiatus from shooting the annual swimsuit calendar in exotic locations, the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders have landed in beautiful Mexico! Only 3 of the 28 young ladies have the experience of posing and photographing for the calendar
DCC Alumni Spotlight – Brittany Evans
Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader alumni, Brittany Evans, is one of the most upbeat, bubbly people I have had the chance to talk to. It was such an honor getting to interview her and hear about her four-year experience as a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader. From being Rookie of the Year her first year to being Veteran of the Year her final year, Brittany remains so thankful and humble about all of the incredible opportunities she got to be a part of. Brittany currently lives in Texas and is a
DCC Alumni Spotlight – Courtney Barfield Sparks
Courtney Sparks has had quite the success in the professional dance and theater world, even before she began her journey as a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader. Being a DCC was something that she had been dreaming about since she was a little girl. Her interest first sparked in the organization at a young age in her hometown of St. Louis, Missouri. She watched the Jerry Lewis Telethon, which was filmed in Missouri, and the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders would perform throughout the telethon. She remembers watching the show broadcasted
DCC Alumni Spotlight – Kristin Pavuk DePew
Kristin Depew may be originally from Delaware, but she considers herself a born and raised Dallas Cowboys fan! Having followed America’s Team since she moved to Texas at the young age of 5, Kristin always looked up to the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders. After her father’s military service with the U.S. Air Force, she and her family traveled throughout the world for his new line of work. On the way back from one of their trips abroad to Australia, Kristin was star-struck when she realized that the Dallas
DCC Alumni Spotlight – Tami Barber
Tami Barber exemplifies how bright the Cowboys Star really shines. I had the honor of speaking with Tami about her time as a cheerleader from 1977 to 1980 and her adventures after retiring her boots. Tami grew up as an only child from Nebraska and was involved in ballet and dance from the age of four. Two years after traveling to Arlington, Texas to attend an all- girl University, she decided to make her dream a reality and audition for the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders. She admitted that auditioning
Black History Month – Letter to My Younger Self – DCC Kat
Dear 7 year old Kat, You may not realize it now, but what you are going through is needed. I know you may be sad because you cannot live with mommy anymore but moving into Oma (grandma) and Papooh’s (grandpa) house will be the best thing that's ever happened to you. Mommy is working more jobs, so you can say, “YES!” to all the opportunities this world will throw your way. Don’t grow up too fast, slow down and have fun where you are. Oma and Papooh love raising