History of Texas Touch of Class
The group was originally formed in 1967, as the Dallas Dolls Performing Corp. The Dallas Dolls marched 32 girls strong. They competed throughout the United States, and won State and National Championships. The group also marched in the televised Christmas parade in downtown Dallas, the opening day of the State Fair of Texas parade and the State Fair of Texas torch light parade. Dallas Dolls members held Miss Majorette of the Southwest titles and Miss Majorette of Texas titles, as well as, regional, state and national strut and solo titles.
In 1994, students were not only coming from just the Dallas/Ft. Worth area, but from all over Texas. Therefore, the group changed the name to Texas Touch of Class. Today, the students are from Lewisville, McKinney, Austin, Rockwall, Rowlett, Sachse, DeSoto, Richardson and Dallas. There are also students from outside of the state of Texas.
Even though the name changed, the quality and championship wins are still strong. Winners have captured Southwest Regional and Texas State Miss Majorette titles, regional and state strut and solo championships, as well as, national awards.
TTOC is also proud to be the home of feature twirlers (and former feature twirlers) at Highland Park, Rockwall, Rockwall Heath, Van, South Garland, Woodrow Wilson, Richardson, Bryan Adams, DeSoto, Hillcrest, Red Oak, Terrell, Founders Academy, Bishop Lynch and Shepton High Schools. TTOC’s current and former feature twirlers also appear on the college and university football fields across Texas and the U.S., such as Kansas State University, Texas Christian University, The University of Texas at Austin, Louisiana Tech University, Texas Tech University, Iowa State University, Midwestern State University, University of Mississippi, University of Arkansas, University of Missouri, University of Houston, Stephen F. Austin, Abilene Christian University, Tarleton State University, Southeastern Oklahoma State University, Northwestern Oklahoma State University, and Cisco College.