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Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders: Making the Team

By Melissa Camacho, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 13+

Reality show is a mix of hard work and sexuality.

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Based on 5 parent reviews

JessicaL3456
JessicaL3456 Adult
September 8, 2018
age 15+

Embarrassing for women

This show should be canceled. These women demand respect yet dance like they're on a stripper pole half naked. It's embarrassing for the woman who advance themselves intellectually and push to be a decent contributor to society. These woman are twenty-something's and still live with their parents or mooch off their significant others since they can't support themselves because they choose to use their bodies instead of brains. It's just embarrassing.
Shon H.
Shon H. Adult
September 2, 2016
age 18+

Old Dogs

They absolutely condemn a poor girl for wearing cutouts on a dress but yet they show boobs and butt..its time Dallas Cowboys get some young blood in there because these old girl coaches need to retire. They would never make it by today's standard. It's about time other NFL teams get other cheerleader reality shows. Dallas hasn't won a championship in how long...BORING!

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What's the Story?

Featuring the world's most famous cheerleading squad, DALLAS COWBOYS CHEERLEADERS: MAKING THE TEAM offers a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to wear the uniform. At the team's pre-season training camp, the 40+ hopefuls who make the first cut must prove they have the star quality needed to earn one of the team's 36 coveted spots. Under the scrutiny of director Kelli Finglass and choreographer Judy Trammell, the trainees must quickly learn dance routines and football trivia, hone interview skills, and endure hours of intense physical training with a former army sergeant. The candidates must prove themselves to be good dancers, strong athletes, and intelligent, classy, articulate ambassadors for the Cowboys. But, not surprisingly, the key thing the women have to have is great sex appeal, especially when they wear the famously revealing uniform.

Is It Any Good?

Our review:
Parents say (5 ):
Kids say (4 ):

It's hard not to feel conflicted when watching this show. It features women putting their heart and soul into making a team that was founded -- and continues to exist -- for the purpose of providing eye candy for male football fans. On the other hand, it's an honest portrayal of what goes into to creating these popular American icons. And it definitely shows viewers how much hard work and determination goes into becoming a professional cheerleader.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about cheerleading. What do kids/teens think about the sport? What are the origins of cheerleading? Did you know it started out as an all-male activity? Why do you think that changed? Families can also discuss the stereotypes that are typically associated with cheerleaders. How are cheerleaders typically portrayed in the media? Do professional teams like the DCC eliminate or perpetuate these stereotypes? Why? Does this show change your opinion of cheerleaders?

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