Departure: Dallas cowboys head coach finally announced a departure today due to significant issues...

 Departure: Dallas cowboys head coach finally announced a departure today due to significant issues...

Many young girls dream of being one of America’s Sweethearts while cheering for the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders in the heart of Texas.

From the beginning of September to the end of January, footballers head to the AT&T Stadium, located in Arlington, Texas, and showcase their athleticism as dedicated fans scream and clap for the players donning silver and blue who have been branded ‘America’s Team.’

However, the athletes aren’t the only stars who have something to prove on the football field. Loud roars can be heard from the bleachers when the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders step out in their barely-there uniforms, which sees them donning white shorts, matching boots, and blue tops.

The elite squad – who recently made headlines when they shared the dark side of being a cheerleader in a hit Netflix documentary – has long been envied by people around the globe who gush over their stunning looks, taunt figures, and flawless dancing skills.

But there’s much more to being one of the 36 stunning faces behind the fan-favorite team as the cheerleaders have to flaunt a killer routine, follow strict requirements, and have stellar knowledge of the sport.

To become one of the select members who gets to strut their stars on the Texas football field, they must go through a rigorous audition process.

They must be 18 years old, attend prep classes, and submit a headshot, full-length photo, 20-second intro video and a dance video.

According to DCC’s website, auditions revolve around high kicks, splits, showmanship, technique, energy, enthusiasm, poise, figure, and appearance.

They also must pass a written test that assesses their knowledge of football.

And the difficulties don’t come to a halt once they make it onto the team.

Behind the glitz and the glam, the cheerleaders are met with a different attitude as they spend their days facing career-ending injuries, weight struggles, and fending off obsessive stalkers who go as far as tracking their every move.

The darling dancers must also abide by a firm set of guidelines that are laid out in a rule book.

After the cheerleaders laid bare the dark underbelly of the dance team, FEMAIL has lifted the lid on the strict rules they must adhere to while apart of the squad.