As a way to dissociate from political news, I’ve spent the past week mainlining stories about the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders; it started when I binged the new Netflix docuseries “America’s Sweethearts,” which follows the women trying out and training for the 2023-2024 squad.
I’m a New York Jew who got kicked out of ballet class when I was 4 because I lacked any discernible talent or interest.
So I didn’t expect to fall in love with a show that is so steeped in Southern and dance culture.
Because the newbies are competing for positions against veterans, the acceptance rate in any given year can be comparable to that of an Ivy League school.
The seven episodes of the Netflix series weren’t enough for me.
Persons:
I’ve, I’m, Caitlin Dickerson, Reece, ”, “
Organizations:
Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, Netflix, Jew, Ivy League, Cowboys, CMT
Locations:
New