Nasty Attitudes Or Divas? Neva & Dianna!

I wasn't sure I wanted to write about last week's show. From the minute it came on, there were sparks flying. The competition, Divas of Olive Branch came, full of vinegar and ready to show out.

To recap, the last time these two teams met, there was nastiness and behavior, that would have been better placed in a grade school. We see men competing and boy attitudes creating struggles of manhood, all the time, in any game they play. But when women are in competition, the level of competitiveness & nastiness, goes to a whole new level.

It is easy to see Dianna's attitude change, when Neva is close by. You see her face change and her jaw tighten. Neva is just as obvious. The minute you see her, on the show, she is huffing and puffing and blowing hot air about Dianna. Its also obvious, this has been a long standing rivalry. Before, Bring It and before we all knew about these dance teams.

For several shows, since Bring It came on, we have been watching the storm brewing. Little snipes back and forth...giggling and trash talking going on...no doubt it has been building to an explosion.
The last competition they met, Neva ended up leaving the building with her team, before they announced the winners. This set off a fire storm of comments about bad sportsmanship and an adult acting childishly. Comments on Social media ranged from funny to down right mean. Everybody was surprised that she chose to just walk out. I mean, is that really teaching those girls, positive life lessons? Life lessons that will benefit them long after this?

I would say, NO! What it taught them was, when the going gets tough, turn tail, run and hide. Put your head in the sand, so you don't have to hear bad news. Don't face the fact that you may not have done your best or that you may have acted like a spoiled brat....just run!

Now, last week, we see Neva come in, to specifically face Dianna. Neva, though she seems to really care about her girls, isn't always at the top of her game when it comes to setting the example. I think, she thought, she was clearing the air, but it turned into a trash talking session. Dianna was not fixing to play, about trying to have any conversation with her. Before it was over, Dianna flat told Neva she was a joke. I think the whole thing, proved to be more like pouring gas on a fire. A fire already burning red hot.

The thing that was right on, was Dianna's assessment of it all. She said, If Neva can talk trash and act the fool then she has the absolute right to come back and defend the bullshit. I agree. No way, even with the turn the other cheek thing, am I standing still for somebody to talk shit. Bitch you need to get up a little earlier.

From the second the show came on, Neva was proclaiming her Divahood...which means, what? She continued to show out, throughout the night and even joined her team in the Creative Dance Competition. I am not sure if she was a hit or a huge miss. The Divas of Olive Branch were trending on Twitter, but I am not sure, for what reason! LOL. But she came out and threw it down anyway.

We had to know, Dianna wasn't sitting still for any of that. When it came time for Stands, Dianna rocked the floor. We know already that when she hits the floor, all of the other competition, needs to sit down. She did a Death Drop that brought the fans to their feet, in the competition and across the viewing public. I was recording the show and when I listened to it, later, I let out a, "Damn, did you see that"?

Well, we know who won. Regardless of the gimmicks and tricks, which Dianna declared, Neva was the Queen of, the Dolls walked away with the win. Once again, they put everything on the floor and brought it.

This win, has opened the door for Neva, to be even more bitter. With the Battle Royale coming, she is sure to be fired up and loaded for bear. We will be watching to see the outcome. But in the meantime, Social media is not cutting Neva and Dianna much slack for this last show.

There are supporters on both sides of this issue. Doll supporters are, of course, standing up for Dianna and whatever she said or did concerning Neva. Neva supporters feel like Dianna's "Boom, Boom" comments were fat shaming. So the comments have been flying. I think folks have even been put off of Social media pages because of their opinions.

So who is right here? Did last weeks show just prove to stir it up even more?


My opinion.....Folks are human. I am not authorized to judge. My own reaction, is just like I said above...When it comes to talking trash...I don't start it, unless I am provoked...I attempt to turn the other cheek, as much as possible..However, with only 4 of those, patience can run out, pretty fast.

I know for sure, I am not going to stand by and let anyone talk bad, when they started the whole thing previously. So, for me, this is a goose and gander situation. What's good for the goose, is good for the gander...which for those, unfamiliar with that quaint country statement, means if you dish it out, you damn well better be ready to accept it back. Dianna is fiery to begin with. She stands up for what she believes and she doesn't accept ignorant behavior, from those around her.

I think she got angry for good reason. I think Neva felt she did too. So both of these tough ladies are going to have to get that opinion, to gel with their beliefs, for leading these impressionable girls, they are in charge of. Were the behaviors of these ladies, building character in those entrusted to them or just showing them how to participate in a Cat Fight?  I don't know. Again, when the smoke clears with these two, I see Dianna defending and Neva being a bitch. In the heat of anger and frustration, we all say stuff, we normally wouldn't. So, I think this will be a discussion for a while, depending on your personal feelings, about it. Not surprisingly, I felt Dianna was right in this one.

Competitions, whether men or women, boys or girls, always creates high anxiety. People want their team to be the best. They know they have put the time in but regardless of where their confidence should be, getting down to the wire accelerates attitudes. Things are said or done and then things have to be sorted out later. Though I don't think these two will ever be buddies, hopefully they can coexist in Mississippi and in upcoming competitions. The excitement of the struggle being played out on TV is good business for the show and is fun to watch....but when it's all said and done, its about the kids participating....so we will wait and see where the fight goes from here...

Ding.....Ding!

Dancing Doll 4 Life-Living The Chant!

Every competition starts with the cheer, "D. D. 4. L."! Every person, in every audience, at every event is yelling, to the point of hoarseness...."D.D.4.L"! Posts on Social Media scream..."D.D.4.L."!
Followers sit in front of their TV's on Friday night and blast the room with the chant..."D.D.4.L."!

But what the heck does that mean? To the average person, not from Jackson, Mississippi, it means, they have totally fallen in love with the Dancing Dolls and Dianna Williams...they never miss a show, or the record it for later. They buy T-shirts...they blow up Social Media, with likes and support for anything Dolls.
To the people in Jackson, Mississippi, who know what has happened to Dianna Williams, small town dance teacher, it means tremendous pride and joy. Pride that she has brought a positive focus on Jackson and joy, that a girl who is from there, has made it big.

But for the parents and students of the Dollhouse Dance Factory, "D.D.4.L.", means so much more. Long before there was a TV Show called "Bring It", there were girls in Jackson, Mississippi, who wanted to dance. Along with those girls, were loving, dedicated parents who just wanted to give their daughters, the best opportunities possible.

Regina Lewis, our next DDP, is one of those dedicated parents. who bleed, "D.D.4.L"! Regina's daughter, Akia is one of the graduating Seniors at the Dollhouse and her daughter Ilayna, 3 yrs old, will be joining the Baby Dolls in just a couple of years. Ilayna already tries to do the dances she sees. Loving to be the center of attention, Regina knows she will do great as a part of the Dolls, when it is her turn.

When I first got involved with the Dancing Dolls, over a year ago, this lovely lady was my first point of contact. I met her through emails while signing up for the Dallas Majorette Camp, last year. One of Ms. Regina Lewis' other jobs is helping  Dianna out in the office, at the Dollhouse Dance Factory.

She is employed full time and goes to school, in her quest to be a Social Worker. She also is married and has a full time job, as a mom. But, with all of that, she has still managed to be sure her kids have all opportunities possible and get to do things they love to do.

Regina told DDS Nation Blog that when Akia was little, it was hard to get her involved in every activity. Being a single parent was tough financially, she said. When she met her loving and supportive husband in 2007, she told us things changed for the better. Her husband encouraged Akia to be involved in activities at school.
During middle school she became a cheerleader. When she started high school, Regina said, Akia asked to try out for the Dancing Dolls. Trying to keep her on track, she told her no. She said, she felt Akia should focus on Cheerleading and Tumbling. When she tried out for her high school cheer team, she didn't make it. Regina told us, that was a devastating blow for Akia. Coming from a Co-Captain position in middle school to not even making the team, was puzzling to everyone, to say the least. The whole year ended up being filled with "NO" activities.

Knowing how important it is to keep kids minds and bodies active, Regina said, she promised to get her involved with something she loved. Regina's faith and belief in the results of an idol mind, drove her to find something Akia would love to do. In Jan. 2012, Akia started dance lessons at the Dollhouse Dance Factory. The next month, she made the team. Regina says, "Talk about excited, we both were"! That was just the beginning.

Now, Akia will be graduating, with the rest of our beautiful, young women at the Dollhouse. In two years, Ilayna will be joining the Dollhouse, if she makes the cut. But, I just know that she will be right there. In the meantime, Regina will stay right where she is at. Working hard to help Dianna, anyway she can, while continuing her education.
When Akia, finishes her education at Mississippi State, also in Social Work, they will join forces to create a foundation called, " Restoring Hope". An organization designed to address the needs of teen girls and young adult women who are trying to find their way. Something that is close to Regina's heart and a cause she feels has been a part of God's plan for her life. A plan that included being a part of the Dollhouse as well.

All of this, while still being a Lifetime member of the Dollhouse Dance Factory. Regina told us that to her and her family, "D.D.4.L." meant just that...."For Life". Though she didn't know Dianna, before Akia started classes and before she started helping Dianna in the office, she feels like family. Her commitment to Dianna and to the Dancing Dolls is a lifetime thing.

For the people who take their kids to the Dollhouse daily for practice and drive to competitions across the State and beyond, the Chant....."D.D.4.L." means more than just what we mean, when we say it. It means living and breathing, whatever it takes to raise your child with skills, morals, motivation and dedication to their dreams. The lessons that Dianna is also determined to instill in the lives she is in charge of. As a family, the DDP are the village raising the children. Something they all take seriously. For Regina, it is a family working together to raise, not only their own 4 children, but to be a support system for hundreds of other folk's kids.

Time and time again, after every interview with DDP, we are finding the positives of dancing for Dianna Williams at the Dollhouse Dance Factory. Every girl has gained confidence, motivation and developed future goals in direct correlation to being a part of the this team. But its not just a positive for the kids, its a learning experience for the entire family.

We asked Regina where she had come from since getting involved with the Dolls? Her answer, " I have grown a lot and I have learned a lot. I have always been friendly and I love people. But, being a part of the Dancing Dolls, I have learned patience and to meet people right where they are"!

She says she tries to be the glue to bring others together, especially when divisions happen. She told us, "When you are in a family of 100 or more, you have to hear people out"

 Regina said, "I look at this a family unit and when there is a problem, I try to help find a solution that works". She said, "Our girls have learned that anything can be done, if we all try". A result of being a part of a strong team environment.

Regina is a lifer...Akia is a lifer....Ilayna will be a lifer.. Whether the girls, dance when they become adults or not, they will all remain committed, to supporting the Dancing Dolls. Whether the TV Show continues or not, they will remain committed to supporting Dianna Williams and the work she is doing in Jackson, Mississippi. They were there supporting them BEFORE there was a TV Show. Regina said, "That is the Definition of "D.D.4.L"! Dancing Doll For Life"!

Tis The Season Of The Mama Drama!

And the Dolls have put their STAMP on Hot 'Lanta! They didn't take the 1st Place in Creative Dance, though, I thought the Creative Dance was fantastic. Not only was the Creative Dance exciting, the Mama Drama in this Episode, was Off The Chain.

It would seem this is the "Season Of The Mama Drama"! From the first episode, one Mama or the other has been mad, freaking out or talking trash about something. From beginning to end, it was non stop trash talking and action with these ladies. We wanted to try and sort it out, as best we could.

Let's break it down into individual issues and summarize from there.

1. Ms. Mimi: Though her name is Mimi, my name for her is Mama.

She is the first one to try and make you laugh or offer support or defend anything Dolls. She is too funny. And that Minnie Mouse knit cap is just too precious. Her Mama Drama is pretty much limited to making sure Camryn has everything she needs, to do what she does. She knows her well and she is always right there to support her. She has high expectations, for Camryn to be successful at her upcoming role in the Captain's position, once Kayla graduates.

Her confidence, last night, in Camryn's ability to step up to the Captain position, if Kayla couldn't do it, was a quiet confidence. She don't really just get in your face about how good Camryn is, but you see in her attitude, SHE knows and is waiting for the look on YOUR face, when you see it too. She never confronts Dianna about the ins and outs of her way of teaching. I think her Strong, Quiet way of dealing with everything, gets lots more accomplished, than yelling and screaming.

2. Ms. Tina: I totally identify with Tina.

You know from watching her, she is a tough lady. She is also Kayla's soulmate. They are like peas in a pod. They work very well together. Almost like sisters. Tina's, Mama Drama is totally about "What happens from here" and about Kayla getting every single chance to shine and advance! Kayla is graduating and considering college. That, for any parent, is stressful.

This, would appear to be even more stressful because of the connection to the Dancing Dolls and all of the things that have happened over the last year or so. Tina is trying to make sure Kayla gets the chance to participate, as much as she can with the Dolls, until she is no longer directly dancing with the team. This is compounded this week, by a leg injury. Though Kayla, was obviously in pain last night, she danced and she killed it. But just the thought, she may have to sit it out, was a huge deal for both her and Tina. It created several different avenues of  Drama throughout the DDP and with the girls.

Kayla didn't want to relinquish her chance to perform, but Camryn had made up her mind, if she had to take it and go, she could do it. Tina's relentless stretching and working with Kayla, eliminated any doubt about her ability, to put the pain out of her mind, and just do it.

3. Ms. Selena: (LONG..... SIGH......) This child is something else.

I have to say, being totally honest, I love Selena because she is persistent and dedicated to her family. However, she makes my head hurt. I just want to hug her and tell her, "Bless Your Heart"! Okay, but her Mama Drama is a long, drawn out, situation, we have been hearing from the start of the Season. Everybody knows Sunjai is graduating this year too. Actually, there are several young ladies graduating. But Selena is trying her best to get Sunjai in everything she can too.

This week was almost a knock down, drag out session with her though. She has accused Ms. D of many things over the last few weeks, including her not knowing the difference in the twins. But she was so mad last night, she was almost dancing out front of the Dollhouse. And at the competition, she was totally positive Sunjai would have been the recipe that won the Creative Dance.

We know Sunjai is very good, but it seems her practice results said, she couldn't do the walkover part of the routine. She seemed to be fine with that, but Selena was mad as a wet hen. Not sure I have seen her get quite that belligerent before, though she is surely going to express herself...always! And we surely have much more to see of this child before its over. The twins are shining and getting recognized more and more. We know Selena don't play about ANY of her children. LOL..So whatever she does, its about her dedication to her girls.

4.  Ms. Rittany: Okay, so the Mama Drama here is a Auntie/Mama Drama. Rittany's dedication to Crystianna is beautiful. She does so much to make sure Crystianna has every opportunity possible. A couple of weeks ago, we watched her tangle with Coach D over Crystianna's participation in cheerleading and other activities. Last week, she showed that #DD4L pride and love, when she broke down in tears over that horrible loss, we all watched go down. This week she was playing referee..LOL.
I think it has been a challenging experience for her, as well as the other Moms. The fast fame and the ongoing show, on top of the realities of life, threw everybody a curve ball. Their ability to adapt and thrive, has surely made for short patience and raw nerves. Rittany, though talking about potentially taking Crystianna to another team, has an undying loyalty to the Dancing Dolls. She will never convince me, she could ever leave.

5. Ms. Tawantza: Our newest Mama Drama lady. Tawantza came into the Show like a rocket. Her fiery attitude and total dedication to her daughter Zatia, matches any of the other parents for sure. She wants Zatia to have the opportunity to show how good she is, just like everyone else. But this girl is not going to sit around and wait for somebody to walk up and hand her a damn thing.

She is working hard to make sure her daughter is doing all the right things to succeed. Her alliance with Selena has been interesting to say the least. Her quickness to SAY, The other team nailed it, has created a firestorm of controversy on the Internet. Ms. Tawantza has hit the show like a lighting bolt. She hasn't slowed down in the least. We have yet to see just how much Mama Drama this young lady is going to bring, but we know we haven't seen the last of it.

Summary: So as we take a look at the Mama Drama on the TV Show, it makes you wonder what happens behind the scenes. What does the rest of the Mamas think and say about the whole thing. You know everybody wants their daughter to dance and be a part of the Show. They want the same opportunities, as the few that we see each week.

Do they express this out loud to anybody or are they just patiently waiting and hoping their child gets a chance? Now, there is some Mama Drama for you. All of those other girls who we see but never know who they are....behind the closed doors of their homes..are they coaching and encouraging their own girls to work harder and get better at dancing, so they might have the same chances as Kayla and the rest? Just like parents across the country, I am sure all of the DDP'S are doing whatever they can to offer support and opportunities to their kids.

We haven't seen the last of Mama Drama's on Bring It. It is just a natural part of the process. Where there are kids and Moms competing, there is going to be "Mama Drama"! I guess, as Supporters and Fans, it is our chance to see how human, they really are and to learn by example. Whether we feel that Selena is our example or Ms. Mimi...whichever one is your favorite, then you are going to feel they are doing it right. So cheer them on for the rest of the Season! It will be fun to see what happens. Stay Tuned DDS Nation!

OMG? DA' HELL HAPPENED?

Well, you guys, I normally only write once a week about our girls but damn, I couldn't wait until next week to talk about this show. I sat in front of my TV and from the second the show came on, it was more emotion filled that all of the other shows put together. And child, when Dianna come out the door of the Dollhouse on Selena, I had to back up on my couch.

Dang, what the heck got into Selena? LOL! She was mad as heck about her girls. You never see Selena act like that.
That was just the tip of the iceberg for Friday Night! When the Dolls got to the competition, they were facing the Miami SupaStarz. As you know, the Dolls put their stamp on Miami, in the first show of this Season. I witnessed that whooping personally in Mississippi! Dianna knew Tracy would be on the top of her game and would not be coming with less than perfection. However, Dianna was not ready for Virtuous Divine and the Dazzlin Starz.

It was a strange night, to put it mildly. We watched the girls practice and prepare for the competition and even then, it seemed they just were not getting into the whole thing. The Ace in the hole, Andre looked great at first. He came out at practice rockin the backflip, until he hit the mirror. The breakdown was almost too much for everybody but he seemed to recover and was ready to go at competition. But it just seemed like the whole thing was not coming together, from the second they entered the building.


We know that Tracy don't play and she doesn't show up, unless her girls are ready to go. She capitalized on the day by talking tons of trash. She basically called the Dolls out. Her team showed confidence and high energy from the second they walked on the floor. They not only came out with extravagant, festive costumes, they had actual drummers, play traditional tribal drums. But the kicker of the night was Tracy. A big box was pushed out on the floor and when it opened, out popped Tracy, shined and in buff condition, taking over the dance floor. The crowd went nuts of course.

When the Dolls finally got to the floor, for the creative dance, they just didn't pull it together. The theme was great...but I think it got lost in translation, somehow. By the look on Ms. D's face, she knew it too. The Stand Battle should have been a comeback, but I think the letdown from the Creative Dance was still weighing heavy on the minds of the girls. They did a great job but I think it was just one of those days when everything seems to go differently than expected.

Of course, we saw it happen...the Dancing Dolls went home without a trophy of any kind..Nothing! I don't think I have seen anything so sad. The girls, Ms D...and then there was Rittany...I started crying. I felt so bad for her.. As she talked about having put her heart into the Dolls and how much it was hurting to see them do so bad, I couldn't help, but think of how it affects the Moms I see, at different functions for my Grandchildren. When the kids lose a game or they don't do well or they get a raw deal in scoring, the Parents are deeply affected as well. When you take your child, day after day, to something they love to do...then you see them lose or they mess up or whatever...it breaks your heart...for them and for the team..So, it was a hard thing, for us all to watch, from our homes and definitely a tough thing for our girls to be going through.

So now what? Well, my best guess is, Ms. Dianna took all of this in stride...She was mad as hell last night...between Selena at the beginning and the loss at the end..she probably just wanted to go sit in a lounge chair, with a tall cold drink, with an umbrella in it...LOL..But we know already that Dianna is a fighter and those girls are dang sure fighters...This was just a wake up call. They have been winning and Stamping their way across the South...

But, every Team loses..Ms D said that too. It's okay...We are going to come back.. Stronger...Tougher...and More Focused than ever before. No Doubt! No Question!

So, as the loss carried over into today, we have watched the fans vs the haters emerge, yet again. LOL..too funny. However, the REAL FANS...are standing up and shouting out and holding up the Dancing Dolls after last night. They have come out louder and more supportive than ever...though the haters, are talking...no way they can talk over the Supporters...We are here and we are loud! We did feel bad for Tawantza, who is outspoken and straight up, says what she thinks! She made the comment about how good the Miami Team was...Social Media set her on fire! No matter what; Fans...Honesty is something Dianna lives by and if we are all HONEST, we have to offer congrats, to Tracy and the Miami team for a job well done..So let's not crucify Tawantza for being an honest person and having the good sportsmanship, to offer positive feedback instead of being sour grapes.

This loss was tough, but Dianna is unbothered by all of it. She was on a plane to South Africa to promote the Dolls today...Life moves forward and so do the Dancing Dolls. Their reach is phenomenal and they are not stopping halfway through this journey. I know, as a True Fan, they are going to be working harder than ever. Ms. D is already planning bigger and better dances. She said last night, the next team on the list is going to pay the price of this loss..because this is the motivation to be so good the next time, no way they will walk away empty handed. We all know...Dianna don't play and she don't say it, if she don't mean it.

We are going to work harder than ever to show our support to Dianna and the Dolls...We know they are going to come back to kick butt and to do what we know they can do!

No Worries Dolls...We Are Here! We Are DDS NATION!...#DD4L...#DD4L!  JE

Who Is Your Favorite Dancing Doll?

Since Bring It started last year, on Lifetime TV, it has created a swarm of controversy about who is the best dancer and who is the "Favorite" Doll. We have had many questions and comments about this subject. We thought now, would be a great time to talk about it.

The last few weeks on the show, we have seen many different emotional situations...Kayla making plans to leave the team and Camryn and Tamia competing for the open, Captain position. That decision was made by making them Co-Captains. For whatever reason, Dianna felt it was a better fit to handle it that way.
Last week we watched Coach D make the decision to NOT participate in the Captain Solo Dance because she thought Camryn wasn't ready. Her decision, right or wrong, caused many feelings to emerge.

Indeed, it has been a bumpy ride for the last few weeks...Moms fussing, things changing and all while the entire show is blowing up across the country. Fans are coming out of countries, I never even knew, broadcast the show. We have seen hits on this blog from Poland, Jamaica, Ukraine, Russia, Germany, Canada and more. So our responses to posts on Facebook and on this blog have been amazing and varied.

Also we know, everybody has an opinion. So we have just patiently watched to see what the reaction would be for the internal competitions. What we were not expecting, was to find out that "some" of the "FANS" had turned into online mobs. Picking their favorite dancing doll and then turning that into a hate fest for other Dolls. It would have been funny but instead it was very sad. All of those so-called "Supporters" had created a unsolicited contest and in the process, made the Dolls, they didn't like, a target. Hateful comments, nasty posts and unnecessary ignorance, have been popping up on pages everywhere.

So we want to take a stab at sorting it all out...

First, if you haven't noticed, the Dancing Dolls are a group of children. They are not grown ass women who can stand up and defend themselves against the Internet. Second, again, if you haven't noticed, it takes a BUS to get everyone where they are going. So, those two little tidbits, tell me, there are more than 3 people on the Dancing Dolls, Dance TEAM. With the word TEAM being the Operative Word here, we have to ASSUME..there are lots of girls there.

  With that being said, It is a part of being an adult to know the difference between TV & Real Life. Bring It is a kick ass show. They fuss and they do what they do. It all makes for great TV. But at the end of the day, when the lights go out, they are still Kids..


WANT TO KNOW WHO MY FAVORITE DANCING DOLL IS?

My favorite is all of those who bust their ass to dance and work and go to school.....I love Kayla...cause she is a hell of a leader..I love Camryn because she brings a different style to the table and she is just so sweet...I love Sunjai because she dances her butt off and is like a sleeping giant...She doesn't say much and unless she is dancing, she really don't jump right out at you, except for that beautiful face....Crystianna is just a sweetheart and also has great talent...

BUT the ones you DON"T automatically hear about are like the thousand of girls across the country, who are busting their butts and winning competitions, traveling and working for something better...100's of Coaches who are showing up and teaching these beautiful young women and men to go for their dreams and work hard for what they want..SO MY FAVORITE is the ones who do it...Whether I know their name on the show or not...they are there..they are working and I love watching them and being a part of their support team...TEAM......KEYWORD...‪#‎DD4L‬ Means TEAM...It Means EVERYBODY....So Does ‪#‎DDSNATION‬....TEAM TO SUPPORT THE DANCING DOLLS....EASY HUH?

It would seem that the "FANS" vary from the  young girls, who crowd in front of the TV on Friday night, to watch the Dolls learn new dances and see what they do in the competition...... to the almost rabid, overbearing folks, who get so involved in the show, it takes over their lives....
Some would appear to be stalker types. There are people making FAKE Social Media pages, calling themselves fans. It has become a circus. I guess nobody really saw it coming. How do you anticipate the nasty behavior we have seen emerge?

So we hope to reach out to the "REAL FANS" and tell you that we support, ALL of the Dolls. Though we hope to write individual articles, each one of them, soon, we will never show the favoritism that says, we think, one Doll, is more important, than any of the rest.

We have come to love every single person there. Whether we know their name or not, we know, they are there working, everyday, to be the best dancers they can be. Each person that we see on the show is an important part of the Team. They each bring something to the table. Whether their personality or their special dance style or their attitude, we take notice of them and remember them the next time.

Being a part of the show, has given all them a chance to shine. Many of the people who are watching them each week, are themselves dancers.

We are watching lots of teams, who before, never thought they could go so far, reaching higher and working harder to see if they can be as good as the Dancing Dolls of Jackson Mississippi. They are buckin and dropping and dancing and putting in the time to see how far they can go. Just like the Dancing Dolls, there is not JUST ONE PERSON, who makes their teams what they are. They work together to put the best moves on the floor and to win each competition like Champions. Without  everybody, there would be no TEAM.


We celebrate and honor ALL of the Dance Teams across the country, who put the time in and work hard. We also celebrate and honor ALL of the Coaches, who take the time to teach and mentor our young people. Everybody that participates in dancing is a hero, in our book. What these girls do later in life, is ultimately influenced, by their time spent doing this. We get excited when we see them and we get protective over anything that takes away from their goals.

Kayla, Camryn, Crystianna, Tamia, Sunjai and everyone else, deserves to be cheered on. They deserve the opportunity to be teenagers and to be who they are. Nasty comments and ignorant name calling is just childish. So DDS Nation is going to make it our goal, to always STAND UP for what our Dancing Dolls do...not just individually, but collectively..not just giving praise to just one person, but lifting up and praising everybody's hard work.

We are also letting this be the kick off article before we showcase Dance Teams across America..We already have several ready to go..but we want everybody that supports the Dolls, that have Dance Teams to know, we think they are great too....we see how hard they are dancing and how they put their hearts and souls into what they do..we just want to give them a Shout Out and say Best Of Everything...So watch for those coming soon...And while you are at it..Don't pick favorites on the Dolls and let it become obsessive...Pick a favorite BUT cheer for everybody! Thats what DDS Nation is all about.

If you see someone else working hard, giving it their all, even if it appears to take away from YOUR Glory...give them a helping hand or a kind word or a hand up. Tearing people down, especially kids is a big ole No-No...Especially When It Comes To My Dancing Dolls...So GROW UP FOLKS...Lets Cheer Them Dolls To Victory.....#DD4L....#DDSNATION.....#BDD.....#DDP...

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.