The Reality Of Reality TV: Making That Dollar, Whether It Makes Sense Or Not!

Well if you were tuning in to Bring It last Friday, you may have seen the promo commercial for the new Reality Show on Lifetime, coming in September. The show is called "Step Up". The show is going to feature Traci from the YCDT in Miami.


I didn't see the commercial during the show,.probably getting a snack or something..lol..but I saw it earlier this week. I started to jump on here, (like I had said I would, when I posted that on the Fan pages) and whip out an article. But that really isn't my character....lol..I much rather give it some thought and not be a trash talking, keyboard hater...lol...

But after some serious thought and deliberation...I think the right response is a little insight into Reality TV and then my humble opinion.
The earliest, original Reality based TV show was Candid Camera. Debuting in 1948, Allen Funt's hidden camera Candid Camera show (based on his previous 1947 radio show, Candid Microphone) broadcast unsuspecting ordinary people reacting to pranks. In 1948, talent search shows Ted Mack's Original Amateur Hour. I know already, there are lots of you saying...What the heck are you talking about? For you youngsters, just sit back and take it in...Let Me continue....LOL..

Over the years, Reality TV has taken on many forms..We have seen Survivor, Dancing With The Stars, Housewives of places all over, The Kardashians and on and on and on and on. In our own realm of Reality Show choices, we have decided to watch, Bring It has become a Friday night staple. We all schedule our time or our Tivo/DVR to be there to see Dianna and the Dolls take on the next competitor.

This last Friday, we got the opportunity to see just how fickle Reality TV Networks can be. For whatever their reasoning, they decided to offer, yet another Dance Show on their schedule. We have to say Congratulations to Traci and the YCDT school. They are, no doubt amazing girls, that she has the privilege to teach. I have always thought they came out and gave it 100% for Traci. So, as I always do, I totally support young women getting a chance to go higher and do more with their lives. Having said that....

I watched the commercial clip on the upcoming show. When I did, I attempted to clear my mind of the potential stereotype in my head. Wondering what Traci was like as a Coach, up close and for more than two minutes and trying not to compare her to Dianna...as being fair dictates......HOWEVER, when I watched the thing, I was instantly concerned and upset....not because it was so good that I was worried it would present problems for Dianna, but because I was apalled at someone Coaching young girls.....looking like Grace Jones...carrying a damn baseball bat...I mean seriously?

So I watched a couple of times to be sure I wasn't exaggerating the scenario. BIG ASS SIGH HERE.....Okay...I want to call Lifetime TV and ask them...WTF?...First, IF that is the ONLY DANCE SCHOOL in Miami, then never mind........Traci. the Coach feels the need to walk around with a BASEBALL BAT in her hand to control the girls...then she lost damn control a longggggg ass time ago.......SECOND, IF MY child went to those classes, unbeknownst to me, she carries a bat...AND I find that out.....IT"S OVER...I am filing charges for her behavior against MY child...PERIOD...after I put my face against her and let her know what a HUGE mistake that is.

So, I am thankful that I am a fan and supporter of Bring It...because while the haters sit around and talk trash about Dianna did this or that.....somebody needs to stand up and ask Lifetime what the hell they were thinking? What a BAD...BAD example this show has set and it hasn't even come on yet...

Threatening CHILDREN WITH A BASEBALL BAT and CLOWNING around with it..like she may actually hit somebody...LOL...Heffer, I wish you would.....LOL...OMG! And I heard her say something about her influence with young people...I busted out laughing....Wow..Really?

Then I saw some of the parents...I am not sure if everybody there got bad makeup advice but this lady had blue lipstick on...I really fell out of my dang chair on that...WHET?

So what we know about Step Up is, the first show if full of intimidating and threatening teaching practices, as well as examples of other adults who look like the Secretary on the Drew Carey Show.

So as I sit and consider the value of this new and upcoming show, I would venture to say, it rates on the same level with greats such as Keeping Up With The Kardashians or the Housewives Series...not much content but lots of brain dead activity for folks with nothing else to do with their night. Not something that I would plan to sit down and watch...mostly because I can find much more to be angry about, if I so choose, rather than purposely watching something, so obviously antagonizing.


From the FIRST time I watched Bring It, I was hooked...not because of confrontation or disagreement, but because I immediately saw the connection Dianna has with the kids...NOT one of FEAR or Submissiveness, but one of RESPECT and ADMIRATION for someone they loved. That is why I have continue to support Dianna and the Dolls.

We don't know how long any TV show will last. We don't know what will happen with any of this stuff. What we do know is Dianna's dream is bigger than a TV SHOW. Her influence and reach have grown to include people that envision the same thing she does...Making a REAL DIFFERENCE in the lives of young people.

This will be interesting to watch. I never wish bad on anyone or anything, cuzz that will come back to kick you in the behind. I always wish folks the best...What they do with that is up to them. I see people like our little disgruntled wanna be Vlogger, JustinJ talking all kinds of crazy about Dianna and Robert and Blah, Blah., Blah......I know he has made several videos talking about what bad people they were and how Traci was getting her own show..He has made comments like Dianna really mistreated her girls. He has latched on to Traci like she was his best friend and preaches her praises every time he records his trash videos.


I am curious to know his value system. If the type of behavior Traci showed on the commercial is a regular teaching style, then what is considered OKAY? Considering he doesn't have kids or anything, how is he qualified to judge? But anyhow.....I digress...

Final word: I am truly concerned as a parent about this new show. Dance Moms tends to get to the degrading stage but hasn't crossed the line yet, to MY limited knowledge. But this new show, to me, does that. It is scary and I hope Lifetime recognizes it soon. But if there is at least $2 dollars to be made on ANYTHING, they won't.

I am so proud to be a Supporter of something that is PROVING to be a POSITIVE INFLUENCE to the young people I know personally. They were the reason I got involved. I won't be watching Step Up. Not because I am so connected to the Dolls but because I refuse to accept, ANY PARENT on this EARTH would be willing to ALLOW ANY TEACHER to intimidate THEIR CHILD...on National TV! That is absolutely apalling.

Of, 2 Seasons of Bring It, there is not ONE Episode where Dianna belittles, threatens, intimidates or harasses, ANY of those girls. If she has to get mad, she comes back with positive re-enforcement. That isn't the teaching method I watched on the commercial, from Traci. All the brightly colored hair and bright face paint tells me she is totally insecure with who she is. That is the reason for the intimidation..The first sign of an insecure, low self esteem person. They go flamboyant to cover the real person. I don't want MY grandkids or their friends thinking that her methods are okay. If she has built her whole dance school with that mentality, that is truly a sad thing.

I totally think this was created on a whim and won't go far. I may be wrong and time will tell but that would be my prediction. I will continue to do what I do. I am not easily swayed by all that flash anyway. I have a theory that hard work, good examples, smart thinking and dedication, on top of always being in God's Will is the true key to Success.

That is what Dianna and the Dolls are doing, in my view. As we see her go from a Small Town Girl to a Sophisticated, Elegant Woman, rubbing shoulders with the likes of Steve Harvey and other well known folks. She is opening, not one but 2 Dance Schools in 2 Major Cities. She is the Spokesperson for a Major Cosmetic Brand, Creme of Nature. I saw some in Walmart the other day. I thought, freaking cool. She got ALL of that, not by being a Freak of Nature, but by being WHO SHE IS... Not all clowned up and all those around her all clown show. Elegance, Dignity, Pride in her talent. That is the way to create lasting, SUCCESS and lasting INFLUENCE on the students they teach. Not fly by night antics. I think that will be something many folks tire of quickly. Again, with the exception of the haters...LOL but then they tune in to JustinJ...LOL...WOW... 

Do I think this show will have any effect on Dianna and the Dolls? Nah.....One reason is what I just said, the other is the fans. Doll fans are true blue and follow because of her example and love for the kids. And I don't think she is worried at all. Whatever she does, she will land on her feet...and she has built a firm foundation to go way beyond a Reality TV Show.

We are always free to do whatever we choose and that is just my choice. Everybody should make their decision when they see the show. God Bless The Girls in Miami and I pray for their Coach.

I AM AGAINST BULLYING AND TO ME THIS IS A SHOW ABOUT AN ADULT BULLYING CHILDREN!

#DD4LFANSAGAINSTBULLIES GROWN BULLIES OR CHILD BULLIES...ALL ARE BULLIES!

HAPPY 14TH ANNIVERSARY TO THE DANCING DOLLS

WE CELEBRATE THE DANCING DOLLS ANNIVERSARY AND THE ANNIVERSARY OF THE DOLLHOUSE DANCE FACTORY

AUGUST 20, 2001 DANCING DOLLS FOUNDED

AUGUST 23, 2010 DOLLHOUSE DANCE FACTORY FOUNDED

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY EVERYBODY!

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY ROBERT & DIANNA WILLIAMS! GOD BLESS!

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!

BOOM! Just Like That! Friend Or Enemy?

Well...Well...If you were not watching Bring It last night...dang you missed the show...LOL..Lord have mercy, I don't when I have been more wide eyed and been more glued to the TV, than last night.

It was the "Storm In Jackson" last night. We have been hearing the rumors, talking among ourselves and speculating on What happened with Zatia and Tawantza. NOW we know..no more speculating. Dianna has tolerated and put up with Tawantza and her negativity 4 EVER. Last night was the end of that mess. Tawantza made her final mistake by thinking she could go off about Dianna in the room with the other DDP. Heffer PLEASE! Mimi, Tina, Rittany, not to mention Selena. ALL long time DDP who support Dianna! LOL WOW! Talk about mistakes! That was the QUEEN of mistakes.

And in true form, Dianna snapped right off on her. LOL..I love this woman....she never hesitates to just SAY it! LOL! She made it very CLEAR, you are either WITH the DOLLS or YOU are an ENEMY! My thoughts exactly! When Tawantza came on the show, I thought, Dang this girl talks lots of shit to be a DDP! Sure Nuff, THAT was her downfall. Dianna TOLD her...YOUR MOUTH is the problem, NOT Zatia! So Tawantza is the REAL REASON, Zatia isn't at the Dollhouse anymore!

If you don't know WHEN to shut up, you are going to ALWAYS put your damn foot in your mouth! LOL! Fact! Sadly, her kid is the one who loses...NOBODY is going to put up with the negativity and hate, Tawantza brings along, with Zatia. And Dianna damn sure ain't gonna put up with it...She flat told her, she couldn't do it and too bad..so sorry...but Bye Girl! LOL...WOW...I thought for a minute, Dianna may come off the chair and get closer to Tawantza's.....with her hands....around her silly ole neck......KMSL...

But the cat is out of the bag now and hopefully, we can move forward to bigger and better things...like the new bad ass dance teams that are coming to Battle the Dolls! And Kayla, Ms D's new Assistant AND the new choreography that is giving the Dolls so much more of an advantage. How about how Camryn KILLED it last night, as Captain.



No hesitation or backing up...She hit the floor full steam and never let up...She led the Dolls to a victory over the Purple Diamonds, easily. And though many were doubting Cammie's ability to pull it off, Mama Mimi, never wavered...she was confident her baby was fixing to blow it up! AND SHE DID!....You knew Mama!

What about that girl Kayla? Or I should I say...Asst Kayla? Kayla has wowed us over and over throughout the last couple of Seasons. Her determination and dedication to be the Best At Being Captain, has kept us cheering her on. Last night this girl, came out like the Queen, we have named her. She was strong and tough and she wasn't going easy on anybody.

She stepped right into the Asst Coaching position, without missing a beat. She knew Camryn could be tough and she didn't hesitate to let Cammie know what she was expecting from her. After last night, I think it is safe to say, Dianna made an excellent decision, making Kayla her Assistant! I think it expands the horizons for the both the show and the Dollhouse's future.

Of course we have gotten comments on the DDS Nation pages about the negative aspects...Folks minding others people's business...like..."What about College? I thought she got a scholarship?" or "Dang, she just gonna ride on Ms. D's dime, instead of creating her own life?" LOL...Well for you folks, I would say...MIND YOUR BUSINESS! Tina and Terrell have GOT THIS!...LOL..And I am betting Kayla does too! So all you people still looking for the negative...BYE!

We can't talk about last night and not talk about those beautiful girls Sunjai, Star &  Skye. Sunjai always Brings It when she hits the floor and the Twins joined the Stand Battle last night, turning it up, like we haven't seen them do before. They are growing up and getting more beautiful each time we see them...To see them hit the floor and nail it, was very cool! We know our girl Selena is as proud as can be....she never fails in her support of all of her kids...Sometimes, we look at her twice, but she is a great mom and loves those babies..and she is beautiful herself...Love seeing these ladies work as a family!

What's else happened last night? Oh yes, NEW DOLLS...Ms. Jaelen...Former Doll...went to the Purple Diamonds...now she is back with the Dancing Dolls. More to come on Jaelen later...but one thing is for sure..her Mom Nashamba is not shy about supporting her baby...we saw total support and pride beaming through her last night. She knows her daughter can dance and she is going to be right there telling folks....LOL..We Welcome Jaelen and Nashamba BACK to the Dolls. We look forward to hearing about them and watching Jaelen dance. She is beautiful and rocked the floor last night.




Okay, Dance Talent....Well them Purple Diamonds, Jackson's other Dance School, are still burning up the floor. They are talented and always bring great dance choreography to every competition. Their Coach is tough and works them hard. Though her and Dianna spark at times, I think they are  Hometown Acquaintances and have tremendous respect for each other. But the Purple Diamonds are always a force to be reckoned with. They are precise and prepared at every event. They brought it last night but the Dolls brought it better.

The other teams that participated last night are the Altanta Glitter (https://www.facebook.com/AtlantaGlitter)from Atlanta Georgia of course and Fierce Elite (https://www.facebook.com/pages/Fierce-Elite-Dance-Team/783075895058045) from Little Rock Arkansas. Links are for their Facebook pages if you want more information. These teams were tough and its fantastic to see new faces on the floor. Though we are always excited to see what the Divas or Purple Diamonds are up to...seeing the talent from other places gives us something unfamiliar and exciting to look forward to each week....AND it is very cool for other Dance Teams to get that exposure. We can't wait to see what and who Dianna has in store for us next week.

So winding down topics on this recap we have to mention Tamia...We know you saw her last night. Hmmph...FB was blowing up with people saying...Oooohhhh...I saw Tamia...What's Up? LOL..Well due to the magic of TV, you may see her some more..so STOP speculating...Its a cycle of working through episodes...she will be phased out with the Season progressing. LOL...She hasn't returned...as much as that hurts some of you folks. LIG!

The 2nd episode of Season 2B is in the can and all you can say is WOW! WOW because it was a roller coaster of things happening...Tawantza after weeks and weeks of mess from her on the Social Media.....New Job for our Sweetheart Kayla...that she ROCKED......Camryn taking that Captain Position and Claiming LIKE A BOSS....New Blood in the Dollhouse that has Mad Skills....WOW! What a second Episode!...I need a nap just talking about it...LOL..

Social Media also blew up with the Haters...Tawantza..JustinJ....this negative person..that negative person...maddening and funny....We knew Tawantza would get going and it never fails that our sad friend was going to open up and add to the fray!

Last and ALWAYS LEAST...Our Little Insecure Boy, JustinJ got his tiny little TWO CENTS in last night....His misery is getting so old...I don't even have the energy to talk about it anymore...He IS CLUELESS...JOBLESS...LOVELESS.....MORALESS....CARELESS...AND USELESS!....SO the LESS We discuss him...the LESS he gets under our skin....HOW DO YOU LISTEN TO STUPID? YOU DON'T! He is hedging his bets on a TV show....WHAT HAPPENS AFTER THAT DUMMY?...LOL..NOT Worth My Effort To Discuss Much!..Bye JustinJ..Go Play In Your Blankie....LOL...

We hope your enjoyed the Second Episode of Season 2B....We loved it.....A surprise a second! LOL....Needless to say it was a fantastic show and ONCE AGAIN...Ya'll BLEW UP Social Media....Bring It Trended Way Up there last night for the 2ND TIME!

YA'LL ARE ABSOLUTELY....HANDS DOWN...THE  BEST FANS IN THE WORLD! STAY TUNED!....ITS GONNA KEEP ON GETTING BETTER! DON'T BLINK!