BRING IT SEASON 3-EPISODE 1- STRAIGHT OUTTA JACKSON

HAPPY NEW YEAR DDS NATION!

Well It has been a New Year's Day that has been building for weeks! We have been watching re-runs, talking on Social Media and watching previews of Season 3 of our FAVORITE show...And Honey, it was a Hell Of An Opening Show!

Dang, I thought I was going to have to pour water on my TV it was so hot! LOL. Starting with the New Year's Special BEFORE Episode 1. Christmas presents...Mama Drama..But Totally new and totally cool. The added interaction and opportunity to see more of DDP is great. I would say that was a good decision, wherever it came from.

So not only do we have a NEW Captain..we have several NEW Dolls and NEW Moms. As I knew last Season when everybody was talking so much smack about Cammie, SHE NAILED IT! Total Leadership...Total Control And Damn did you see her come out in the Street Battle. Shush Haters...Girl's Got Skills...LOL! #CAPTAINCAMMIE.

We got our Mama Drama with the New Mom and daughter Faith. And Ms Selena seems to have other things going on and so do the Twins. I am curious on where that will go. Both girls are beautiful but they sort of seemed like they were not as interested this Season. I hope they get it together and hang in there. We love seeing them but surely they will have to get busy to stay competitive with the other girls.

Now for that team from Compton and that Judge. First The Divas Of Compton. Their Coach was more than confident they were going to clean house. They came out looking sort of raggedy and unsure of what was happening. They did have several dancers that did pretty good. They may have been having a case of nerves because of being on TV...who knows. But our girls didn't do bad...Did you SEE Ms. Tick..Tick Boom Makaya? No Wonder they call her THAT...That Girl Burns The Floor UP! Way to GO MAKAYA! ..BUT that Coach for the Divas Of Compton..... I thought Dianna was coming cross the damn floor when she INSISTED that Dianna dance instead of Coach Kayla...KMSL..LOL..I thought Awwwww Hell...here we go...Dianna was moving and talking in a loud manner...LOL...Girl Was Yellin her butt off...LOL..One thing for sure Dianna let ole girl KNOW...JACKSON AIN'T NO PUNK...I almost fell outta my dang chair...LOL...Dianna don't play ya'll...you don't hear me...Dianna Williams DOES NOT PLAY With YOUR BEHIND! LOL

I thought it was a little bad sportmanship for the Compton Coach to get so aggressive over such a silly thing as Coach Kayla dancing instead of Dianna. She IS Coach now...NOT our problem if she is younger than the other Competitor...LOL...ANYWAY....Our Girls Won...No thanks to the doggone Judge though.
Anybody watching could see this heffer was NOT paying attention. What was going on with her..She spent more time staring over somewhere else than watching the dancers. How is it she could make a determination based on her actual observation of the event? I mean Damn...Either Judge or go sit down somewhere and let somebody else that is interested do it...LOL... Dianna saw her too..She was getting her on Social Media..LOL

Either Way It was an exciting Opening Night! Social Media is still buzzing and its 11:48 pm and I am still up...LOL

Stay Tuned DDS Nation! THIS is JUST THE BEGINNING! There are Many Amazing Things To Come This Season! Not Just the Show but the progress on the Birmingham students coming...Dianna opening a location in Dallas Texas...LOTS of things we haven't confirmed yet but will post updates.

Hope YOU HAD AN EXTRA SPECIAL NEW YEAR'S DAY WITH BRING IT COMING BACK ON!!!!
OH And ONE MORE THING:::: On Social Media when you are supporting, liking or sharing Stuff about the Dolls and the Show. DON'T FORGET TO USE HASHTAGS...THIS IS A HASHTAG # When you use them with words, they become trackable and help promote THOSE terms you use...LIKE #DD4L #BRINGIT #DDSNATION...So ALWAYS USE THOSE! It helps make sure they keep coming back for another Season!

GOD BLESS YA'LL FOR THE NEW YEAR! BEST WISHES FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY FOR AN AMAZING AND BLESSED YEAR!

Celebrating The 14th Anniversary Of The Dancing Dolls! Fame & Recognition-Was It Magic Or Years Of Effort?

In just a few days, the Dancing Dolls will be celebrating their 14th Anniversary...Founded August 20, 2001, Dianna Williams took a passion for Dance and turned it into a following. Not only are the Dancing Dolls celebrating their Anniversary, the Dollhouse will also be celebrating a few days later. The Dollhouse Dance Factory was founded on August 23, 2010. But while people that see the TV show ,think it all came right away or think Dianna just appeared one day, the reality is much different.

Let's take a look back at the journey. From the Age of 4 Dianna has been dancing and it has been a destiny that she has held onto. Her work and her dedication, to do whatever it took, shows in her resume of life. Take a look at where Dianna Williams started and how her love of dance, has brought her to this time and this place in her life.

1. Classes with schools such as Angie Luke School of Dance. Her training includes Ballet, Beginner & Advanced Jazz, Modern Dance, Belly Dance & Beginner & Advanced Tap.
2. Eye Of The Tiger Drill Team-1982-1988
3. Dancing Dolls Drill Team-1989-1991
4. California State Dominguez Hill University Cheerleading Squad-1997-1998
5. Founder-Instructor-Sponsor-Choreographer- Dancing Dolls at the Pied Piper Playhouse, Jackson-2001
6. Founder-Choreographer Grove Park Dancerettes-2002-2004
7. Recreation Aide City Of Jackson-2002 ( Built Dance Program) 
8. Graduated Jackson State University-2005(Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice)
9. Choreographer Callaway High School Chargettes-2006-2008
10. Founder-Choreographer Prancing Diamonds-2007
11. Vice-President & Choreographer of the Jackson Association For Majorettes-2007
12. Member of the JSU Modeling Squad, Sponsor/Costume designer for the Jackson State University Twirlers 2004-2009
13. Along with her husband Robert started the Dollhouse Dance Factory Aug. 23, 2010
14. Jackson State University Banner Girls from 2007-2012
15. Co-Founder and coordinator for Kicks 4 Tatas
16. TV Show On Lifetime TV: 2013
17. Honored By The City of Jackson-2015
18. Honored By The City of Boston-2015
19. Spokesperson For Creme Of Nature Beauty Products: 2015
20. President Of Dianna Williams Incorporated 2015(An Umbrella Of Entertainment & Instructional Ventures)
21. Numerous other Awards & Accolades
22. One of the most winning, competitive Dance Teams in the South.

When you see where she has come from and what she has accomplished, it is easy to see why she is where she is today. She took a dream and took the path, to fulfill that dream. Now, at this moment in time..the dream has become a reality. The hard work, the tears, the sacrifice and the hard times are paying off.

The Dancing Dolls are celebrating 14 years of being dedicated to teaching young people, not only how to dance but how to be leaders and productive adults. She still teaches the value of a good education, manners, positive self worth and being dedicated to your dreams and goals. Her teaching style is tough and demanding, but by utilizing both honest and straight forward evaluations with positive advice & instruction, she maintains respect from all of her students. They love her fun and loving personality and trust her demanding instruction. The combination has molded young women who have advanced to the productive and wonderful adult women, they were meant to be.

That was the dream..not being a huge reality TV star. The impact started long before the Dancing Dolls were a part of a show. The Dollhouse started with 23 dancers..it has grown to over 200. So celebrating 14 years of Dolls, we are celebrating the beauty of being an active, involved part of the community. Whether or not Dianna Williams landed a TV reality show, she would still be changing lives and making a difference, just like she was before Bring It. Just like she started out doing, so many years ago.

The indomitable & tenacious spirit of Dianna Williams, not only had taken her life to incredible heights before getting on TV, she has used this opportunity  to create a potential empire of Dance & Entertainment connections, that will carry her dream to places, she could have never imagined. Her humble dream of influencing and instructing young girls in dance and simple life lessons, has swept the country, affecting girls, boys and parents. The Majorette Dance style has come into a new and refreshing light. Dance teams all over, have seen a huge increase in student participation. The challenge of being good enough to beat the Dancing Dolls, has given these teams the determination, to push for the hope, they too,will get to Battle and prove their talent. It has given kids all over a peek into what they can achieve, if they work hard and work smart.

Dianna & Robert, could have never anticipated that God would take them this far and give them so many platforms, to influence and affect kids. For so many that watch, we recognized from the beginning, she had something, no other reality show, truly had...total love and dedication to children. Unwavering and unending love and dedication to give all she has to be sure they have a fighting chance in life.

We celebrate the 14th Anniversary, of the Founding of the Dancing Dolls and the 5th Anniversary of the Founding of the Dollhouse Dance Factory, & we salute Dianna and Robert Williams for their hard work and dedication. We also salute them for having the courage to step out on faith to fulfill the destiny God had planned for their lives. A plan that now includes new locations in Birmingham and Atlanta open soon, we see that plan continuing to expand and grow. Also, sponsorships for great companies and products, which open many other doors, are pouring in. All a part of the bigger plan for this endearing group of hardworking folks.

As we sit in front of our TV's each week and enjoy watching what Lifetime has put together to entertain us, let's not forget that out of those 28 or so minutes we are listening and thinking we know all there is to know about the Dancing Dolls and Dianna, we don't really know very much. We don't see that filming takes 20 hours for one show...we don't see the numerous competitions it takes to get to a Battle Royale or a Dance Off Competition. We don't see the hundreds of hours of practice...every single student shows up for or the lives of the parents, when the TV is not on.

This show is just a tiny, little part of the lives that make up what we see. Every person is just like you and I. They go to work, they take care of their families and they live each day with lots of things going on.

So reaching this milestone is not just a moment in time...it is a lifetime of working for this moment. A lifetime of using every chance that was offered to build to the next opportunity. A lifetime of living what you are preaching.

It is super easy to sit at home and judge and be a critic...it takes a lot more thought to see the bigger picture of where they have come from and the journey they have yet to encounter. And sitting around being critical of Dianna's teaching style or dance decisions is just silly. Check her resume again. She is qualified...again and again.

The following is growing and the real fans do see the bigger and more important goals. We want to send a really big, love filled shout out to Dianna Williams, Robert Williams and all those who have worked and struggled and reached for the stars to get to this huge celebration. And we want to assure them that the folks that are negative and critical are only a tiny part of the picture. Though they seem loud at times, they don't represent very many.

HAPPY 14 YEARS DANCING DOLLS &; HAPPY 5 YEARS DOLLHOUSE DANCE FACTORY! ENJOY THE RIDE....HOLD YOUR HEAD HIGH....KEEP ON KEEPING ON AND KEEP ON DOING THE RIGHT THING! THAT IS FOREVER, A WINNING PROPOSITION!

Season 2B: Here Come The Haters....Sad Wannabes And Mama Drama!

I started working on this article yesterday but decided to wait and work on it today because I didn't want to call names or be mad when I wrote it. As everybody knows, the first show of Season 2B aired Friday. We were all sitting on the edge of our seats to see what was going to happen. With the end of last season, we knew that Tamia was gone, Zatia was gone and a few others were gone as well. Social media has been blowing up the last few months, with speculation and rumors of WHAT MAY have happened. Nobody really knew the truth, but everybody was talking junk and making judgment calls based on whatever they heard.

Tawantza blew up Instagram with nastiness and supposed "FACTS ", why everything had happened. She even went so far as to openly call out members of the DDP. Her so called facts seemed to be based on little actual truth and more "HURT" feelings. For days, we watched childish, immature behavior over her attempt at gaining support for her cause. The problem is, she was always a negative Nelly...always doubting and always criticizing Dianna or the ways things were done. I thought she was trouble from the beginning...but not my place to say it.

We lost Dancing Doll Supporters too. Folks that took the side of the people who left and couldn't bring themselves to support the Dolls anymore. It has been a dark and telling time for the Dolls. Dark because of the loss of potential talent and the loss of the opportunity to influence those girls and telling because, it has shown the true character of the those involved. Tawantza gave us pause when she went to the level of  encouraging a fist fight, over this whole deal. All of the back and forth of talking trash and threatening? What should we think now? Should we have more respect for her? LOL...

But we somehow managed to get through to the first episode, which was very exciting. With new talent from the Explosive Dance Company from Texas, it was definitely an unpredictable outcome. They were talented and danced hard. The entire show was full of Doll excitement and fun. Lifetime probably should have done more editing on some of the language, but this is TV and we know it is directed. Otherwise, WHY would Dianna NEED them to do the show. If there was no direction, there would be no need to pay those folks..ITS CALLED TV! But I think they realized it, as soon as it happened..so we just gonna pass on by that one and count on Lifetime to be more aware.

With all of the drama in the background, it seems that anybody and everybody that HATES Dianna and the Dolls has been given a free ticket to talk trash. Case in point, our little friend Justin J. From 7 pm on Friday night until about 9:30 pm, Justin made approx. 30 posts on Facebook. Vlogs that were either making fun, talking trash or criticizing Dianna/Dolls. Mixed with re-posts of video clips of  Bring it, (which may be illegal, since he aims to make money by doing that).

During this 2 or so hours of ranting and raving, we see him move from somewhere, in wherever he is currently living, looking like he was laying down, to what appears to be another spot in his place, to yet again, lay down. All the while talking about Dianna and Tina and Mimi and then trying to add some positive about Crystianna in the mix...LOL..

If you have not encountered JustinJ, then lets take a brief tour of "WHO" he is. He is a 35 or so, gay, black man who lives in Memphis Tennessee. He appears to not have much education and appears to not have much training in Public Speaking. He would also seem to be unable to hold a train of thought for more than a few minutes at a time. He also doesn't hold a job and seems to think that he will become some sort of Video Star Vlogger. He does a lot of videos either from his vehicle or laying down, wherever he is residing at the time.

As far as his popularity, I searched for him everywhere for all of the potential words he should come up for and he isn't even on the radar. But if you listen to him and his really bad way of talking, you will understand WHY he isn't on the radar. MOST of what he talks about is hating on people, talking about the way they look and they way they act and what they SHOULD be doing.

I can only laugh when I hear him. Just looking at his animated antics, makes me think of a sad little person who wakes up daily to promote hate and anger and meanness. A person who lives their lives in shambles but takes the time out of that misery to talk bad about others....so sad and so funny.

Funny because he doesn't see it. He has a sad little following of other folks who enjoy the misery of others or just like a good sideshow. For the approx 30 posts he made in that short little time..he couldn't even hardly muster a thousand likes. How sad is that? What is even funnier is his lack of staying on subject. Once he starts talking, he may ramble from Tina and the way he thinks she looks to something that was posted on the Internet to offering complimentary statements about one of the girls.

No Journalist training or experience, just RAMBLING. He has shown us the Storyboard that ALL reality shows use...he has ASSumed Traci from YCDT is getting her own show...he is SURE that EVERYTHING Dianna, Tina and Mimi do is Wrong, Bad or Stupid.

 His claims of being an Entertainment Critic are inflated ideas of grandeur.He tries to offer his opinions on anything that he thinks he can gain support on....but not valid opinions...opinions based on any spec of disagreeable news he can find. Proven or Not!  I totally believe that most folks check him out because its like watching a cartoon. The animation is comical.

What is also comical is his choices of places to Vlog. What's up with LAYING DOWN and being all covered up to talk about anything live? I mean are you playing with yourself or what are you doing? Talk about UNPROFESSIONAL BEHAVIOR! WOW! It would also seem that is somewhat PERVERSE......WOW!

And finally while we are talking about his behavior...I just have a few questions...No matter how hard I try, I cannot figure out WHERE  he gained any experience, in the areas he criticizes, that would make him capable, of offering advice or suggestions on anything? Such as:

1.RAISING CHILDREN-BEING A PARENT?
2. RUNNING A DANCE STUDIO?
3. RUNNING A COMPANY?
4.DIRECTING CHILDREN?
5.BEING ON TV?
6.RUNNING DANCE WORKSHOPS/COMPETITIONS/INSTRUCTION?
7.BEING MARRIED?

From everything I can find, Justin has NEVER  had children, raised a child or been involved on a daily basis with children...he has NEVER had a Dance Studio....he has NEVER had his own business or IF he ever did, HE FAILED....he has NEVER been on TV....he has NEVER been involved with or directed ANY type of Dance ANYTHING....And DAMN SURE ain't NEVER been married..AND from what can be seen..NO relationship...just a male version of a Thot.....LOL...

SO the obvious question would be...Where does he get the KNOWLEDGE to OPEN HIS MOUTH...If YOU have NEVER done anything but be messed up in life and clueless...WHERE do you think you get experience enough to JUDGE or OFFER ADVICE? YOU DON"T! You just are so insecure in life...you are determined to be heard, at the risk of looking stupid.

That is the mentality of this hate. No Matter HOW DUMB or IGNORANT or PATHETICALLY UNEDUCATED he looks...HIS CHOICE is to continue.....Pretty much like running your own car into someone because you mad about them cutting in front of you. You are willing to WRECK everybody's life to satisfy your own ignorance....TOO COMICAL.....WOW JUSTINJ! AND YOU ARE WRONG...EVERYTHING you say is wrong...NO FACTS!

Just wondering if the J stays for Jackoff..since you seem to be under the covers so much.....KMSL...
SAD...SAD...LITTLE INSECURE BOY!

But the good news DDS NATION is NO MATTER the silly videos made by unknowns like this...the Dolls will move on...and when its time for them to move from TV to bigger and better...they will do it with the same dedication and grace that has built the Dollhouse to this point. Folks like Justin will fade by the wayside and will still be struggling to keep a place to live and toilet paper to wipe their behinds while everybody else has lived good lives and prospered.

The next episode is coming and as we know, it will yet again bring out the haters and ones who got put out...so this is not the end of our little boy and his spewing of hate and anger...Get ready DDS Nation....Lets show him OUR dedicated spirit...Stand with the Dolls...Blow up Social Media and tune in to every episode...Like all of their posts and pictures...Right wins in life...though wrong always gives us a run for our money....

Dianna, Robert, Tina, Terrell, Mimi, Calvin, Selena and JJ didn't make it this far because they are soft or weak or dumb.....so I am not worried....and I am sure they know the old saying..."What don't kill you makes you stronger"! LOL....Its gonna be okay! And the folks who got put off will either go on and make their lives productive or sit on Social Media crying about WHY They TOO are LOSERS.....

WHY YOU STILL MAD THOUGH?

Well DDS Nation, we are just days away from the New Season of Bring It. WOW..it seems like it has been years since the last Season. But we have had lots of entertainment over the break. From Mama Drama to total meltdown in the Dollhouse, we have seen a wide variety of mess happening.

If you are just now getting on board with the Dancing Dolls or have been on break too, then you have missed a lot. During the break several girls have left and several Moms have left as well. When the next Season begins in 13 days, Tamia will be absent and Zatia and her Mom Tawantza will be absent from the cast. Due to disagreements, disgruntled folks and limited tolerance for Crap, Ms. Dianna has gone on a Dollhouse Dance Factory Cleanup Session...LOL

So as we get ready to start the new Season, Social Media is burning up with sour grapes. Our wild-eyed, angry mom, Tawantza is taking to the Social Media sites to plead her case and gain support for her supposed injustice. She feels like the whole thing has been a mistake and that Dianna has been unfair. She is targeting other DDP, that she has had problems with, by calling them out with threats and insults. She has gone so far as to attack both Dianna and Robert, with ugly name calling and innuendos of bad behavior. It would seem she is throwing a hissy fit over the whole thing.

We have all seen this behavior from people around us, before. You know those folks that lose their jobs and its ALL because of somebody else? Yes that person! Well, that is what is happening here.

I don't know all the details of the argument, about anybody that left. I know, what we have been told by folks, at the Dollhouse. So, as I have said before...Dianna OWNS the Dollhouse Dance Factory...She is in charge...SO if it was her decision to put folks out, I trust she knows what the hell she is doing.  Having said that, I would like to address our disgruntled Mama, Tawantza.

Sugar, sit down somewhere and put your life together. You are acting ridiculous! You have a beautiful child, that can dance...so Why You Still Mad? From the first day you showed up on the show, I had a bad feeling, about your participation. You appeared to be negative and petty and full of yourself. That has proven to be the case, for sure. Your latest antics, online, is definitive proof that you are too immature and too selfish, to make it too far. So seeing how you have acted, just confirms what I knew already.

What is sad about it all, is your child. You could move on and do great things to help her, but you won't. You are spending valuable time, making yourself look like a nut. All those threats and meeting somebody to fight and all of that dumb shit, is ridiculous....GROW UP! YOU GOT PUT OUT! YOU MESSED UP! ACCEPT THAT AND MOVE ON! FOCUS ON YOUR CHILD...NOT ON THE PAST! Don't end up going to jail or messing up the rest of your life, over your anger.

You are not going to make your situation any better by continuing to put this fight in the street. You just look stupid. So WHAT is your ultimate Goal? Is it to prove to the world that you an ignorant, backwards, country bumpkin? OR, do you have the intelligence to wrap up the bullshit and do what it takes to help Zatia, become what she wants to be? It would be a very sad thing to see such a beautiful opportunity go out the window, because you can't see past yourself and your mistakes! And ALL of those SO-CALLED Supporters on your Instagram and other Social Media, LOL....are just there until you are not the newest, shiny object in the box anymore...which won't be long.....they are NOT your friends.

I don't do back and forth arguing on Social Media...ain't down for that....However, I still roll with the Dolls and with Dianna Williams. I still stand firm in my support of their mission and not as an Ass Kisser, as was posted on your Instagram. I don't have to kiss ASS, I see the results of what they do, up close and personal



. So I will continue to defend and support the show and them. Your ranting and raving hasn't changed that. I will also continue to call out the folks that choose to show out....like you. And what you obviously DON'T KNOW, is these folks have put their time in this business...All YOU did was FOLLOW ALONG....If YOU had a valid argument for WHY you were put out, I might feel sympathy for your cause...but obviously you don't. So the question remains? WHY YOU STILL MAD THOUGH? MOVE AROUND & MOVE ON!

WAITING...WAITING....ARE YOU READY? #DD4L

OH MY....WAITING.....WAITING.....
Well DDS Nation...we are only 20 days away from the next Season of Bring It! It has been a long stretch between the Seasons and we are all anxiously, awaiting, the new shows. Over the last couple of months, we have watched many things happen. The rumor mills have been working overtime...Is Tamia gone? Is Zatia gone? Who is going to be Captain? What is a Crab? LOL...All kinds of questions and speculations going on. But it has kept us all busy and not so bored. We are all on the edge of our seats waiting for answers...LOL.

One thing that we have seen throughout this entire break is "Grace Under Fire"! The entire break has been filled with more and more beautiful things happening in the Dollhouse. Dianna hasn't flinched with the all the noise in her ear. When she began this journey, she had a plan. Though the plan may have veered in unknown directions, at times...it has never changed. Dianna knew where she wanted to go a long time ago..and now she is slowly but surely fulfilling each obligation, to get to that goal.

Her Dianna Williams Entertainment...the new school in Atlanta...new offices for her corporation..all things that were in the works...long before the show and long before everybody loved her to pieces. Now those dreams are turning into reality. As we get ready for this new Season of Bring It, we also should be ready to watch this Starship soar even higher. It isn't stopping with one more Season. This is just another step forward.


We have watched Dianna and the girls learn to handle the spotlight like Pros. They went from being shy and scared to blossoming into experts at posing for the cameras and dealing with the thousands of fans, clamoring trying to get a piece of them. It has been an amazing journey to watch. From being called a Small Town, Country Bumpkin...to showing an elegant, educated, well spoken woman, with her own mind and her own spirit. It has been so inspiring to see. I knew from the first time I saw the show, Dianna was going to be here, for awhile. Her determination and tenacity were shining brightly from the very beginning. The hunger for success has served her well throughout this journey.

We are all sitting on the edge of our seats, waiting for the next season and our girls are making their way, across the country, sponsoring Camps and loving the fans. From Chicago to Dallas, girls are continuing to flock to weekend camps to get the chance to dance with Kayla, Camryn and the rest of the Dolls participating.. Fans are filling up the Sunday Shows and getting to spend some great quality time with Dianna and the girls in the "Meet & Greet" Sessions. We have seen such great pictures of them having a blast, all across the country. Watch for me in Dallas...I have 3 granddaughters in Camp and I have tickets for everything...LOL. I hope to talk to our DDP and some of the girls..and if I am SUPER LUCKY, I am going to finally get to give Dianna a hug. I am excited..I will be wearing one of our DDS Nation T Shirts...Watch for pictures.!

So as we countdown to the next Season with our Dancing Dolls, we are excited and anxious to see where they go from here. We have watched Kayla and the other Senior Dolls graduate and get ready to move on to their futures, so we know, going into the new Season, changes are coming. It will be fun to see what transpires next. One thing we are sure of, Dianna is in control. She's got this and though speculation has ranged from total disbelief to total mistrust of her capablities, TRUE Fans KNOW she is smart and no doubt, knows what she is doing. For us, we want to watch her climb higher and to reach more and more folks that love dance and love what she stands for.

Get ready DDS Nation....We are just around the corner from Season 2B....How Will YOU Bring It For The Next Season?

THE YEAR OF DIANNA WILLIAMS AND THE DOLLS

Well it has been just over a year since I became a fan of Dianna Williams and the Dancing Dolls. My first encounter was my granddaughter telling me about them. She was so excited and her first comments were, " Nana, you need to watch this show...Ms Dianna don't play...she is yelling and talking pure trash!" I must have laughed for a full minute, listening to her describe this new show called "Bring It".

I got the chance to see it the next Wednesday. I was totally hooked. Not because anybody was yelling or because Dianna was talking trash. I was instantly hooked because of the mission I could see in this program. Dianna's mission. Teaching girls to have goals and to be dedicated and to work hard for their dreams. Just seeing the affect it was having on my granddaughter, was enough to get involved.

From there, it has been a whirlwind. We have attended the camp in Dallas, took a roadtrip with 4 kids to the Dollhouse and to the first show of this season..I have made hundreds of pictures and many videos to post on Social Media and have written 35 articles for the Fan Blog here. I have met many of the folks from the show and love talking with them, when they have time on Facebook. My intention was not to do the stuff I have done but after seeing the impact, I felt I had to offer any help I could. Since the Internet and Social Media is what I do for work, I thought that would be the perfect contribution. I have loved every second of being involved and truly hope I have contributed to more exposure for this wonderful show.
With so much crap on TV, it was so refreshing to see a show that promoted morals, goals and dedication. I talked to folks who called Dianna a loud mouth and said, How can what she is doing help anybody?.....LOL. Okay. There were comments made that she was teaching the girls to be strippers and porn stars....LOL..Okay...LOL. We had the folks who just had to say, over and over the history of Dianna..any mistake she ever made was thrown in the streets.
I think, all of those negative statements, probably fall into the "Everybody has an opinion" category. It seemed in the beginning, the haters, just jumped out of nowhere, daily. I am sure everybody on the cast of Bring It, grew extremely tired of the mess. There was even a guy on YouTube who was point blank, calling Dianna all sorts of nasty stuff. He was soooo mad when the fans just blew up his page with comments defending Dianna and the Dolls.

But, as with all things that are good...the right thing, wins out over the negative. We are past a year with the show and with the mission of Dianna Williams. We have watched her blossom from a blunt force, trash talking country girl, from Jackson Mississippi, to a beautiful, elegant woman, who can handle herself in any situation. The goal, of helping girls become strong women in Jackson has turned into the sensation of Lifetime TV and has crossed the country like wildfire. Everywhere you go, you find Dancing Doll fans. They are packing the gyms and theaters to get a chance to see all of the Dolls. T shirts fly out the door...girls and guys are signing up for the workshops given in major cities and social media is recording about 250,000 fans and counting. This little ole country girl from down in the Good Ole South, is showing America what they didn't know.


In just over a year, Dianna has taken every opportunity to work and build a positive, long term business. Now, she has created an umbrella of business, that will carry her miles past TV and the Show. She has spent every second planning and using the doors opened to her, to put together a strong conglomerate of businesses. All which will benefit kids and the goals of dancing. Such as the new Dance Studio opening soon, in Atlanta Georgia. With the opening of her new offices, she now can manage things for many ventures, through one place. Having more staff and dedicated associates work directly on projects, will give Dianna more reach and more access to bigger and better opportunities. As we look over the last year and a half, we have not only seen Dianna change and grow, We have also watched girls and women, who also came from Jackson MS, get thrown into the spotlight as well. Women, who didn't start out looking for fame and Hollywood. Just regular, hard working, beautiful women, who wanted their daughters to have every chance possible, to have wonderful lives. Little did they know where it would all go. They have faded dumb stuff..they have taken abuse and negativity, way beyond what most people endure in a lifetime. It has truly shown just how tough and smart, Southern Women are and how willing to fight for better and for our kids, we are.

Tina, Mimi, Selena and Rittany have taken America's hearts by storm. We watched them grow and adapt and be the beautiful Moms, we know them to be. They never wavered, in their goal to help make this show a roaring hit. They have all used this opportunity to help secure better futures for their families and for their own lives. And the girls themselves...WOW..the transformation in pictures from the beginning until now, is amazing. Our BDD...what tough and resilient sweethearts. They are all so grown up and glamorous. From the BDD to our Dolls. It has been like watching butterflies emerge from their cocoons. And,though Kayla has graduated and Tina is no longer an active DDP, so to speak, I feel assured, we will continue to see both of them on the show.

It has been an exciting year for so many in the Dollhouse. It has also been exciting for fans. As a loyal DDS Nation founder & member(Dancing Doll Supporter Nation Founder & Member), I love seeing the reactions of people from everywhere. With over 10,000 views on this blog and thousands and thousands of views on Social Media posts, I have watched the passion take over and watched fans flock to the defense and support of the Dolls, like nothing I have ever seen.

All we have to do is post that someone said something that was negative or hurtful to ANYONE on the Dolls and thousands begin to blow up the opposing views or posts. LOL..No doubt the Dancing Dolls and Dianna Williams of little ole Jackson Mississippi have created a loyalty and a following that is going to last a long, long time. Any event with the Dolls involved sells out, long before its time.Season 2B starts in less than a month and we know the fans are ready. Everybody is excited and waiting to see who our girls battle next and what exciting things will happen at the Dollhouse. I see changes and upsets coming. We will have to wait and see though.

I salute you Dianna Williams and all of the people who have worked so hard to make this happen. I think yall are beautiful and I totally love seeing it happen. It is amazing and reassures me that as I get older and closer to the end of my life, that there are tons of young women teaching our next generation of women to be strong and to go for their dreams. This is so important. The roles women feel they can have in life has changed dramatically, since I was a young girl.
With people like Dianna Williams and the young women she is teaching, women will continue to evolve and grow into adults that are not taken for granted or abused or ignored, because they are women.
I will always be one of your
biggest fans and supporters. God Bless All Of You! On to the next year of success and blessings.

DD4L...DDP...BDD.....DDS NATION...

A Lifetime Of Dancing: Graduating From Baby Dancing Doll To The Dancing Dolls: Meet Kayla Griffin

In our ongoing effort to get to know our Dancing Dolls better, we are introducing Kayla Griffin, this week.

Yes, I did say KAYLA..not our Current, Captain Kayla, but a graduate and previous Captain, from the Baby Dancing Dolls. Kayla Griffin is a familiar face, that you just didn't know, was familiar. You have seen her on Bring It and more than likely, have seen her on Facebook or Twitter. She is a beautiful young lady, who stands out in her dance and her personality.

We talked with Kayla's Mom, Meia. We wanted to know everything she was willing to tell us. Of course, our first question was, How long has Kayla been a member of the Dollhouse Dance Factory? Her Mom told us, Kayla joined the Baby Dancing Dolls at the ripe, young age of 5. She has been dancing now, for 6 years. The next obvious question we had, was: "What has it been like for Kayla to transition from the Baby Dancing Dolls to the Dancing Dolls? Are there going to be more practices? More time involved to participate? She told us that the change has been a definite challenge for Kayla. She said, "Dancing with the Dolls is a whole new world. Even though they are 1 team, they dance on totally different levels." And of course practice is longer she told us, because the dance styles are so different." Well, of course...LOL...She also said both teams "Bring It" when they dance but the Dancing Dolls do a lot of stunts and routines that are much longer than the BDD."

Our next question was about Kayla's favorite style of dance. Meia said, "One thing I wanted Kayla to be, when she first started dancing, was versatile. She started with ballet, Tap and Majorette, but overall her favorite is Majorette and that seems to be her stronger type of dance."

And you know we could not let this great chance go by without asking about the future and what Kayla wants to do after the Dolls and school? Does she want to go to college? Will she stay involved in dance? Meia says the decision to continue dance is something Kayla will decide as she gets older. She does have a deep interest in Engineering and her college of choice will probably be Mississippi State. If she continues to dance, Meia says she will be happy with whatever decision she makes. She told DDS Nation, "I support Kayla in whatever she decides to do."

Since Meia is a DDP, we were wondering about her dance history and experience. We were so surprised to find out that Meia was actually a Dancing Doll herself. Under the direction of a lady named, Ms Charollette. Meia is like all proud moms. She told us, "It's amazing that Kayla kept the legacy alive...or is okay to just say, She Gets It From Her Mom?" And we know that is where she gets it girl. You go with that one. I like that description.

We wanted to know what effect, being on the Show and being more recognized, has had on Kayla and the family? Meia told us that Kayla didn't tell her friends at school about being on the Show, until recently. Which was an easier secret to keep in private school. However, other people recognized her walking by and would stare & say outloud, "Theres that Captain from the Baby Dancing Dolls". Others just come up and ask for a picture with her. Her Mom says it has definitely been an adjustment, to get used to folks, doing the things they do. Meia says Kayla is pretty neutral about the show. She just loves to dance..if she is on TV..cool..but to her the bigger thing is dancing..

We also wanted to get an idea of what parents like Meia, thought about the Show and all of the popularity. She said it was a mixed blessing for Jackson and for The Dollhouse Dance Factory. Exposure for the team is great and letting the world know what Jackson, Mississippi has to offer, is absolutely wonderful, she said. She said on the negative side, it had created many emotional situations among parents. Parent's, whose children, are not chosen to be on TV, tend to get on their feelings pretty easily. Meia was quick to add, "It's been a rocky road, but with God, all of this is possible!"

Our final question for Meia was about Kayla becoming Captain of the Dancing Dolls someday. She told us that people are always asking her about that. She said, "She might, you just never know. I am just waiting to see what the Dancing Dolls have in store for her." And we know that Kayla has been a fantastic Captain for the BDD, so being Captain for the Dancing Dolls, would be a natural transition for her.

We know at DDS Nation that Kayla is going to be an exciting addition to the Dolls and is going to dance her heart out. We look forward to watching her grow up with the Dancing Dolls. Hey Kayla...we are DDS Nation and We Are Behind You 125%!   Thanks Meia for giving us a wonderful interview. We will be watching and cheering for ya'll.

BEING A BABY DANCING DOLL....MEET MS. CHEEKY...#BDD

So far, our focus here on the DDS Nation Blog, has been to highlight Dianna and the Dancing Dolls. But there are many more people who participate at the Dollhouse. Folks we don't always see on the show or if we do see them, they don't get the TV time that the older Dolls get. Though they compete in many of the episodes, we haven't really got to know them personally. 

Our first Baby Dancing Doll is Destini Richardson, better known to those who love her as "Cheeky". I call her "Ms. Cheeky" because she is such a grown up...lol!

Destini first became involved with the Dollhouse through the Summer Dance Camp in 2011. She was hooked after that.Cheeky has now been a member of the Dollhouse since 2013. In January 2014, she was promoted to Co-Captain. More recently, she was yet again, promoted to Head Co-Captain.

Most of the competitions that you have watched, with the BDD involved, you have seen Cheeky. You just didn't realize that you were looking at one of the next rising stars in the Dollhouse.

Destini's Mom is Myzz Richardson. If you don't know her on Facebook, then you probably haven't seen the great pictures she posts of Ms. Cheeky. She is her biggest fan and keeps her in the spotlight on Facebook and Instagram.
We asked Myzz about the reaction among the families of Dollhouse members, when they heard the news about the TV Show. Myzz said, " When the show first started, everyone was shocked and excited that little ole Jackson was about to explode".

We also talked with her about Destini and her experiences, being a part of the Dollhouse.
First we asked, As Head Co-Captain, what changes for Destini? Myzz told us she thinks the only thing that will change for her, will be just more hard work and dedication. In that position, we are sure,she will have to step up her desire, to be on top. That seems to come with any position on the Dolls teams.

We asked if  Mom thought her new title, would give her more opportunities to showcase her individual talents. She said throughout Cheeky's involvement with the BDD, she has been given many great opportunities to shine and show her talents. Myzz told us, the time she has spent with Dianna & the Dolls,the experiences of performing and being in the spotlight & as a member of the BDD, definitely shows in Destini's personality.

Our next question was about Destini's future. We asked her Mom, with all the sacrifice it takes to keep a child involved with the Dolls, is dancing something she thinks Destini will continue to be involved in after she is out of school? Her answer made us laugh but we understood. Myzz said, "I really can't say Destini always enjoys dancing but of course, she will stay with Dolls and will be a Dancing Doll 4 Life...#DD4L...Okay, Myzz, we to got it.. #DD4L...No doubt.

Her other answer to the question was that she has talked about college and about the future but isn't sure if dance will be something she will do on the Collegiate level or if she will switch her focus to Gymnastics.

Our final question to our BDDP was :If you had to pick 3 of the most positive things that you & Destini have learned because of your involvement with the Dolls, what would those be?

1. Respect for Self & Others

2. Hard Work & Team Work Make The Dream Work

3. Ms. D's saying: WHEN I THINK I'VE DONE ENOUGH, GO FURTHER

Of course when I asked the last question, I knew already that these things were going to be top of the list. They are for everybody, I have talked to, with the Dolls. Dianna instills these things in young women. The true Supporters of the Dollhouse and Ms. D recognize the values and the dedication, that becomes a part of all of the girls involved.

Destini Richardson is one of many wonderful girls, who will forever benefit, from being a part of the this organization. The hard work and team work will give her the tools for the rest of her life. As we watch each week on the show and we see the short, few minutes of effort and work that everybody puts in, remember there are hours and hours more of practice and traveling and competing, we don't see. The dedication required by both parents and dancers is all consuming and shows the love these families have for their kids.

Destini has a bright future with the Dancing Dolls. She is a beautiful, strong and talented young lady. She has a contagious smile and when somebody says give em face, Cheeky gives it her absolute best. I love watching her on the BDD and seeing her on Facebook. Her Mom is a hardworking lady and does whatever she has to do to keep Destini in the Dancing Dolls. We expect to see great things from Ms. Cheeky and will continue to follow her progress and popularity.

We sincerely appreciate the opportunity to write this article. Thanks Myzz!