Well, last weekend was a huge success for the Dancing Dolls Supporters Group. We loaded our vehicles and made our way over to Jackson, Mississippi, to show our support for the girls we love.
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Some folks came in on Friday night. Those that were able to get there early, gathered in front of the Dollhouse Dance Factory to take pictures and get to know other Supporters. Ms. Lynnette Day was there with her daughter and son, coming in from Illinois. Several folks like Ms. Shirley Arnold drove up from Florida. Others like Myzz Richardson & Ms.Cheeky, are Jackson natives and are more than familiar with the Dollhouse fame in Jackson. Rose Patton, Angela Barton and others came in force to show their support.
I took 4 of my favorite kids with me. We left Dallas, decorated and full of DDS Spirit with our car reflecting that spirit. We had Dollhouse Dance Factory or Bust on the Front and Honk If You Love The Dancing Dolls on the side. As we rolled across Texas, Louisiana & Mississippi, we were bombarded with Horns honking in support.
As Supporters pulled into the parking lot of the Dollhouse, we were all almost giddy with excitement. My crew was giggling uncontrollably when we pulled in. As we parked, we were very aware of the Security presence. We knew before arriving, they were filming for next season and knew we had to follow procedure in order to hang out. We were greeted by Robert Williams, who everybody knows is Dianna's cool husband. He is a great representative for the Dancing Dolls. The man behind the scenes, but for Supporters on Facebook, we know him as the Ambassador for the Dolls. He is the first one walking around at events or activities, talking with fans and quietly managing more than anyone actually sees. On every occasion, Robert was going the extra mile, to allow us to be excited and to get a chance to be more involved, while we were there. He helped to secure the supplies we had brought along and get them inside to their storage area. He is a gracious host and made us all feel very welcome.
We also got the chance to spend some quality time with our favorite DDP Moms, Tina & Mimi. They were absolutely the friendliest and most down to earth folks we have met. It didn't feel like you were talking to somebody on TV, it felt like spending time with friends. They have not let the TV hype keep them from being real. We truly enjoyed hanging out with these special ladies. Though we didn't get to see Ms. Dianna, we were acutely aware of the pressure she was under, with the pending competition on Sunday. Her drive for perfection, drives her dedication to doing whatever it takes to get the job done.
We had fun trying to peek in the window and trying not to get caught. Robert intervened with security on our behalf, to let us get, just a glimpse inside. I was not at the window..I was standing close to Robert..just in case she heard us out there. It was all in fun and we are happy, we got to have the experience.
After our initial excitement..we all retreated to our hotels to get some rest and get ready for a big day on Saturday. Everybody came with the anticipation of going to the Jackson State Football game or doing some site seeing or visiting with friends. So Saturday brought different activities for different folks. For the people that went to the JSU game, that proved to be excitement all in its own. As with all college football games, the fans were on fire. Tailgating parties, hundreds of fans in the stadium and the Sonic Boom, totally pumped up. Though the game was a loss, the halftime show and the ongoing band show was well worth the efforts to get through the traffic and the overwhelming crowd.
Sunday was our cherry on top, for the weekend. We all came to be there for Sunday. The Dancing Dolls Competition in Vicksburg. We were all advised by CEO to get there early for good seats. He wasn't joking about that. It was impossible for us to all sit together, but we made contact and were all ready to cheer on our Dolls. Because it was part of the taping, it was a longer process than it would be normally. As with any TV show, if it wasn't perfect, they had to redo it until it was. That part made us laugh and gave us numerous opportunities to cheer. The Miami team was in full force as well, which made it even more fun. Throughout the competition, though being filmed, the fight was real and the results were real. The fan support was absolutely for real. Both sides were showing their dedication to these wonderful dance teams. It made us all feel closer and more determined than ever to be an amazing source of support for our Dancing Dolls.
We hope to take another trip to Jackson, to bring DDS Nation to our Dolls. We are united online and in person for this cause. Seeing them in person, spending time in their town and participating in the show, has brought it into reality for us. We see in person the dedication of Dianna Williams and her team, to the growth and support of young women. On TV, sometimes, it can appear to be sort of phony. And as supporters,we know for it's continued success, a certain amount of direction has to take place. But the purpose is real and Dianna is real. The fight is for real, every single competition. The soul behind the purpose, is surely for real.
We are DDS Nation and we will be here to support them, as long as they will have us. DD4L...Thanks For Having Us In Jackson, Mississippi! It was a great weekend. Memories for a lifetime.
We will be tuning in next season to see what happens. Will you be there with us too?
I took 4 of my favorite kids with me. We left Dallas, decorated and full of DDS Spirit with our car reflecting that spirit. We had Dollhouse Dance Factory or Bust on the Front and Honk If You Love The Dancing Dolls on the side. As we rolled across Texas, Louisiana & Mississippi, we were bombarded with Horns honking in support.
As Supporters pulled into the parking lot of the Dollhouse, we were all almost giddy with excitement. My crew was giggling uncontrollably when we pulled in. As we parked, we were very aware of the Security presence. We knew before arriving, they were filming for next season and knew we had to follow procedure in order to hang out. We were greeted by Robert Williams, who everybody knows is Dianna's cool husband. He is a great representative for the Dancing Dolls. The man behind the scenes, but for Supporters on Facebook, we know him as the Ambassador for the Dolls. He is the first one walking around at events or activities, talking with fans and quietly managing more than anyone actually sees. On every occasion, Robert was going the extra mile, to allow us to be excited and to get a chance to be more involved, while we were there. He helped to secure the supplies we had brought along and get them inside to their storage area. He is a gracious host and made us all feel very welcome.
We had fun trying to peek in the window and trying not to get caught. Robert intervened with security on our behalf, to let us get, just a glimpse inside. I was not at the window..I was standing close to Robert..just in case she heard us out there. It was all in fun and we are happy, we got to have the experience.
Sunday was our cherry on top, for the weekend. We all came to be there for Sunday. The Dancing Dolls Competition in Vicksburg. We were all advised by CEO to get there early for good seats. He wasn't joking about that. It was impossible for us to all sit together, but we made contact and were all ready to cheer on our Dolls. Because it was part of the taping, it was a longer process than it would be normally. As with any TV show, if it wasn't perfect, they had to redo it until it was. That part made us laugh and gave us numerous opportunities to cheer. The Miami team was in full force as well, which made it even more fun. Throughout the competition, though being filmed, the fight was real and the results were real. The fan support was absolutely for real. Both sides were showing their dedication to these wonderful dance teams. It made us all feel closer and more determined than ever to be an amazing source of support for our Dancing Dolls.We hope to take another trip to Jackson, to bring DDS Nation to our Dolls. We are united online and in person for this cause. Seeing them in person, spending time in their town and participating in the show, has brought it into reality for us. We see in person the dedication of Dianna Williams and her team, to the growth and support of young women. On TV, sometimes, it can appear to be sort of phony. And as supporters,we know for it's continued success, a certain amount of direction has to take place. But the purpose is real and Dianna is real. The fight is for real, every single competition. The soul behind the purpose, is surely for real.
We will be tuning in next season to see what happens. Will you be there with us too?
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