The 125 remaining hopefuls must nail a choreographed routine before advancing to the final rounds, and the DCC veterans reveal their plans for the future.

Emmy-winning choreographer Travis Wall tests the hopefuls’ contemporary dance skills, Kelli and Judy make show group selections, and Melissa Rycroft teaches injury prevention.

Candidates hit the football field for the first time as Judy teaches them the DCC entrance. If a candidate can’t pick it up quickly, she will be cut!

Candidates take their publicity photo. Being photogenic is a must. You either take a good photo or not. Kelli puts the ladies through media training.

Judy gets tough at rehearsal; the candidates learn how to carry themselves under pressure at etiquette training; the first Show Group performance of the year; new members of Show Group, the ladies must shine in front of Charlotte and Mr. Jones.

A former Laker Girl who survived the Las Vegas shooting chases her dream, and the women work on their solo presentations and interviews as finals approach.

The returning veterans travel to the Bahamas to shoot the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders swimsuit calendar, and the rookies feel the pressure as training camp begins.

Before Kelli and Judy make roster cuts, the rookies learn the famed kickline and jump splits, get fitted for the iconic uniform and face Jay Johnson's power squad training.

A veterinary technician chases her dream, Kelli has an uncomfortable conversation about an applicant’s weight, and the women explore their new city.

Michael Jackson dancer Marcea Lane comes to town to shake things up; the candidates learn how to rejuvenate; the swimsuit calendar covers are revealed at a special event.

The final rehearsal - to cut or not to cut, that is the question; dreams come true as the squad photo is taken; the ladies hit the field for their first game, but first they must prove the moment isn't too big for them.

Hundreds of eager hopefuls -- ranging from starry-eyed rookies to experienced NFL cheerleaders -- gather at AT&T Stadium for a shot at joining the world’s most famous squad.

The first-year hopefuls get new looks on Rookie Makeover Day, DCC alumni give the candidates feedback, and Cowboys' Head Coach Jason Garrett stops by during a rehearsal.