The Dallas Cowboys introduced the Rhythm and Blue, the NFL's first and only high-energy co-ed dance team and drum corps, in 2009. The Rhythm and Blue bring a refreshingly innovative, unique and exciting element to the Dallas Cowboys legendary game-day entertainment line-up. The talented group of men and women who make up "DCRB" entertain audiences from around the world as they enter the plazas of AT&T Stadium before each game. After every Cowboys score during the game, the Rhythm and Blue dazzle fans with captivating celebration performances. The Rhythm and Blue were conceptualized under the direction of Dallas Cowboys Executive Vice President/Chief Brand Officer Charlotte Jones. It is the first and only entertainment concept of its kind in the National Football League.
The Dallas Cowboys Rhythm and Blue is a two-part entertainment entity. The percussion troop drumline masters the rhythm, and the dance team moves the spirit of Cowboys Nation true blue. Music from cutting edge drum cadences and dynamic routines featuring a strong level of dance and movement combine to form an electrifying fan favorite! In the short period of time since its inception, the remarkably high level of performances and choreography has garnered DCRB national attention and prestige. Inside Dance Magazine and notable industry insiders say that DCRB has revolutionized gameday entertainment and create an experience for fans that is unmatched in the NFL! The group has been showcased at international competitions and has been requested to appear at both charity and corporate appearances in the DFW metroplex, Texas, New Mexico, Las Vegas, Nevada and Panama City, Panama, and has most garnered national acclaim with their "Back to Football" halftimes featuring the Kinjaz & Super Cr3w from NBC's hit television show, "World of Dance."
In 2017, the Dallas Cowboys Rookie Squad, a dynamic and energetic kid crew under the DCRB umbrella, was introduced to fans at AT&T Stadium. The first and only crew of its kind in the NFL, this group of exceptionally talented dancers are between the ages of 7-16 years old. The Rookie Squad fosters an opportunity for these extraordinary performers to gain valuable dance and performance training to grow as professional performers.
Jenny Durbin Smith leads DCRB and the Rookie Squad with her expertise and award-winning choreography as director and head choreographer for the team. Durbin Smith has been choreographing for 17 years for teams such as the NFL Pro Bowl Cheerleaders, Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, Dallas Mavericks Dancers, Dallas Desperados Dancers, The Officials, NFL & NBA Pro Cheerleader Conventions and numerous NBA, college, high school, and studio competition teams. Jenny has also lent her skills to several national television commercials, television shows, touring stage shows and promotions such as Oprah's Vision Tour in Dallas, 'America's Got Talent', Mary Kay, Hasbro, MTV's 'TRL,' 'Queen of the South' and Monday Night Football. Durbin Smith uses her extensive dance experience and authentic coaching style to fashion, a one-of-a-kind entertainment concept within the professional sports arena.
The DCRB and Rookie Squad uniforms were created by Jenny Durbin Smith in partnership with Rebel Athletic, a proud partner of the Dallas Cowboys Rhythm and Blue. The uniform bears the standard of a contemporary, stylish, and hip Cowboys image while keeping the tradition and excellence of America's Team.
The Dallas Cowboys are known globally as pioneers of game-day entertainment. "We want to revolutionize sports entertainment by thinking 'outside of the box' and bringing content that is innovative, dynamic and unique to the world of professional sports entertainment, while also complementing our existing game-day elements. DCRB not only wants to lead the way in professional sports entertainment, we want to define it." Durbin Smith says of DCRB.
The result is your highly acclaimed Dallas Cowboys Rhythm and Blue!