Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders performing at the 2021 Formula 1 United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of The Americas in Austin, Texas on October 24, 2021. (Photo: Ralph Arvesen)
Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders
“Often imitated but never equaled.” For decades, that phrase has been associated with the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders (DCC), and truer words have never been spoken. The most iconic cheer squad in all of sports has developed into an international phenomenon.
The pioneers and trailblazers of their profession, the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders grew in popularity throughout their second decade under the direction of Suzanne Mitchell. In 1976, the DCC captivated 75 million viewers from Super Bowl X, propelling the elite squad into the one-of-a-kind sensation they are today. Just as the nickname America’s Team was coined in recognition of the club’s success on the football field, so too were the Cheerleaders, unrivaled in their beauty, style, athleticism, and popularity, later tabbed America’s Sweethearts.
Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders President Charlotte Jones has entrusted the group to Director Kelli McGonagill Finglass and Choreographer Judy Trammell since 1991. This dynamic duo continues to pursue performance excellence that separates the DCC from any other cheerleading squad or dance team in the world.
Unlike the football players who compete in the fall and early winter, the Cheerleaders make appearances and perform throughout the year. To date, the DCC have made 83 United Service Organizations (USO) tours, spanning 42 countries, including Japan, South Korea, Iraq, Afghanistan, Bosnia, Iceland, Greenland, and Cuba.
Indeed, the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders’ influence on pop culture has been widespread. Self-titled, made-for-television movies in 1979 and 1980 both received top ratings, and they have made guest appearances on shows like American Idol, Conan, The Late Show with David Letterman, Saturday Night Live, The Today Show, The Oprah Winfrey Show, and The View. In addition, the women have competed for charity on 1 vs. 100 and Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader? They are also heading into the 15th season of CMT’s longest running and highest-rated series, Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders: Making the Team.
Despite the publicity and recognition, the priority for the DCC remains community service and making countless appearances to lift spirits. Those include visits to schools, hospitals, and nursing homes, as well as hosting youth dance and cheer camps. The DCC have also supported nonprofit charities such as The Salvation Army, the American Cancer Society, Make-A-Wish Foundation of America, and Susan G. Komen.
Whether they’re cheering on the sidelines at AT&T Stadium, performing on USO stages worldwide, or appearing on televisions in homes across the country, the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders are an institution that is truly unmatched.
Formula One
Formula One is the highest class of international auto racing for single-seater formula racing cars sanctioned by the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA). The FIA Formula One World Championship has been one of the premier forms of racing around the world since its inaugural season in 1950. A Formula One season consists of a series of races, known as Grands Prix, which take place worldwide on both purpose-built circuits and closed public roads. While Europe is the sport's traditional base, the championship operates globally, with 13 of the 23 races in the 2021 season taking place outside Europe.
Circuit of The Americas
Circuit of The Americas (COTA) is the premier destination for world-class motorsports and entertainment in the United States. Just outside downtown Austin, Circuit of The Americas has hosted the biggest names in racing, action sports and music. At its heart is a 3.41-mile racetrack that was designed to challenge the world's most exacting competitors while providing a thrilling spectacle for audiences.
The 20-turn, counterclockwise circuit takes advantage of the naturally undulating landscape, including an intimidating 133-foot hill at Turn 1. It has hosted the Formula 1 United States Grand Pix, MotoGP Red Bull Grand Prix of The Americas, ESPN's X Games, the FIA World Endurance Championship, IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, Pirelli World Challenge and more. Nestled within the track is Germania Insurance Amphitheater, the largest permanent outdoor amphitheater in Central Texas, and its 251-foot signature observation tower.
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