Does pink spandex, super poofy hair and jazz hands bring back memories for anyone? Ahh... those were the days. I LOVED Razzle Dazzle. And now that I have new perspective as a mother, I can imagine how much fun it was to watch your three poof heads shake their groove thing. And while your little dancing dollies got all of the fame, it was our mom who deserves the credit. Not just for running us to lessons a couple of times each week, but also the private lessons with Sheila Ishi, not to mention the performances. There was a lot that went into being a Razzle Dazzle Mommy. I remember sitting through a lengthy seminar with you just about big hair. I remember your commitment to making sure ours was the biggest. The regimen went like this: first you braided my hair, then soaked my hair with hair spray, then rolled it up in sponge curlers for the night. Then you would repeat the process 2 more times on 2 more wiggly heads. In the morning the sponge curlers and braids would come out and the ratting began, followed by the rest of the can of hair spray. And then there was still half a head of bangs to curl and spray. Now that is dedication. And let's face it, we looked so stinkin' cute that you went through the full routine again (on 4 wiggly heads!) for church (while we watched Love Boat).
I am glad that you went through the effort. Afterall, it paid off. I was the only 7th grader to make the dance team at Granite Park Jr. High... Actually, I am not sure if that is commentary on the pool of awkward girls at the school or my own flashy dancing skills, but the point is the dancing gave me confidence. Confidence is big, especially when you are 12. Thank-you for knowing this.
I was hoping to put together a little "Surfin' U.S.A." routine with the kiddies for you, but they are far less receptive to my dancing instruction than Mindurs, Cincha, and Nerz were. They were more into snapping photos... so here you go...
The "Bushy Bushy Blonde Hair-do"
I've still got it baby!
Even if it hurts...YAOOOW!
Happy Birthday Glama! We all love your groove thing very much!
7 comments:
I am so impressed with the splits! You still got it girl! I love Surfing USA. I went to work to help afford the dance and piano lessons....what I didn't count on was by going to work, we would have the money for lessons, but I did not have the time to take you all to the lessons. Somehow the money became necessary in other places. I am glad for those years of the Razzle Dazzle Dolly's and the Sunday night shows. They were the best. Thanks for the great party. It was FABULOUS and I am so excited about the trip. That was so THOUGHTFUL! Love Ya,
Wooziers I can't believe that you can still do those. Good thing you live too far away to bos, Cyncha the Nerz, and I into a dance routine that involves the splits. WOOZIERS!
You are a bragger! Splits, seriously should not be done before after the age of 18!!!
For the record, I would trash Missy in a dance off because I can do the splits on BOTH sides! I use this ability to amaze people all of the time. :)
I want to see pictures. There is not way...both sides?!
As much a feet the splits are... I want to see the pictures of you getting in and out of the splits. That's what I think is impressive. How long did that take?
As much a feet the splits are... I want to see the pictures of you getting in and out of the splits. That's what I think is impressive. How long did that take?
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