Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders: Making the Team

Hundreds of hopefuls arrive at AT&T Stadium to start the rigorous audition process for the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, competing for the fewest number of open spots ever.

The 101 remaining hopefuls must master tough choreography, learn the famous DCC kick line and impress judges Melissa Rycroft and Charm La'Donna.

The candidates give panel interviews and solo performances before the rookies and veterans face off on the field and find out who makes it to training camp.

The pressure is on at training camp as both rookie and veteran candidates give it their all in front of their toughest audience yet.

Kelli gives the ladies a tough kick line and jump split workout, and choreographer Travis Wall teaches them a modern dance that will determine their future in the competition.

Charm La'Donna teaches the candidates a hip-hop-style routine, the judges pick their charm squad, the ladies visit the Dallas VA Medical Center and two rookies are sent home.

The candidates audition for show group, an honorary contingent of 18 cheerleaders who represent the DCC on USO tours and TV, in front of guest judge Cheryl Burke.

Emmy-winner Tyce Diorio teaches the ladies to bring the magic as he puts them though a tough routine. Evan Miller challenges the DCC's power and musicality.

The DCC take the field for the first time in their signature DCC boots. Learning the DCC entrance proves very challenging for some, while others struggle to get accustomed to dancing in cowboy boots. Melissa Rycroft is featured.

The recruits do media training with NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth lead news anchor Meredith Land, Kelli and Judy name two triangle points, and guest judge Melissa Rycroft sits in.

The ladies put their modeling skills to the test on photo shoot day, Julia tries to bounce back after her car accident, and the dancers get a lesson in healthy cooking.

With one week until the start of the season, Kelli and Judy make a tough cut, the show group performs for the first time, and Charlotte Jones Anderson judges rehearsal.

To make their final cut, Kelli and her team try to find one hopeful of the remaining 37 who isn't ready to perform at the Cowboys' home opener.