Rah! Rah! Your Season 16 Source for All Things Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders: Making the Team

Author:
Paulette Cohn
Sep 17, 2021

Women aspiring to be Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders will audition for the squad, share a bit about themselves, and show off their impressive moves when CMT premieres the 16th season of Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders: Making the Team.

The competition to earn a place on the cheer squad is stiff and the pressure is at an all-time high as the candidates work to perfect new technically challenging routines to earn a spot on the team and the football field.

**Is Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders: Making the Team returning in 2021?**

Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders: Making the Team will be returning for season 16 on Friday, Sept. 17.

Who are the cheer coaches on Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders: Making the Team?

The coaches are Kelli Finglass, Director of Cheerleading, and Judy Trammell, DCC Head Choreographer.

Which Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders will be returning from the 2020-2021 team?

Jessica Bowman, Elli DiGiovanni, Chandi Dayle, Kristin Dodd, Ashlee Ford, Marissa Garrison, Taylor Johnson, Darian Lassiter, Armani Latimer, Gina Ligi, Dani McGinnis, Jada McLean, Amber McMillan, Lisa Mills, Madeline Molloy, Alora-Rose Morgan, Kat Puryear, Erin Sauerhage, McKenzie Sherman, Jalyn Stough, Lexie Sullivan, Caroline Sundvold, Kelcey Wetterberg, Claire Wolford and Rachel Wyatt.

Who are the contestants on Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders: Making the Team?

Rookie names have yet to be revealed, but there are 52 hopefuls who are currently undergoing rigorous training and competing to vie for a highly coveted spot on the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, the most iconic professional cheerleading team in America.

How much do Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders make?

Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders make $15-20/hour and $500 per match fees, for a total of about $75,000 per year. They can also make extra money for attending corporate, private and promotional events.

Who designed the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders uniform?

The ensemble of a blue blouse, a white fringed vest with blue stars and white hot pants with a white belt with blue stars was originally designed by Paula Van Waggoner. Since its inception in 1979, the basic uniform has been modified only six times.

What happened in season 15 ofDallas Cowboys Cheerleaders: Making the Team?

As a result of COVID-19 protocols, season 15 of Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders: Making the Team saw the first virtual audition process, the first-ever DCC Summer Training Camp inside a “bubble,” and the most veteran cuts in show history.