America's Sweethearts: Life after Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders

A new hit Netflix series shows the pressure on members of the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders.

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The series follows the gruelling recruitment and coaching process for the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders - DCC for short - and how much pressure the members face to be perfect.

Among the hopefuls is 24-year-old Ariana McClure - a medical sales rep who moved to Dallas to pursue her dream.

It is her second attempt at making the team, having been cut in training camp the previous year.

Dancers have to go through a tough audition process and training camp before they're high-kicking in formation on the football pitch, all without a piece of hair or false eyelash being out of place. It's ruthlessly competitive.

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