What happened to the girls from dancing dolls?

Diana Williams, the owner of Dancing Dolls, took to Facebook to post a heart-wrenching tribute to a member of her dancing team of the hit lifetime show ‘Bring It,’ which aired for five seasons, confirming that Dyshea Hall passed away after an accident.

“One of my Dolls has gone. I don’t understand, and I’m not ok!! Lord Jesus,” she wrote. “She was bold, always attempting to raise herself and everyone else in the dollhouse. Moreover, she was supporting and inspiring her sisters.”

“I will miss your laughter, I will miss your smile,” she added.

Many on social media have been sending their condolences after the news went viral.

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As previously reported, another Dancing Doll Shakira Gatlin, 19, was fatally wounded by gunfire at a home on Feb. 2 in the 100 block of Barnes Street in Jackson, Mississippi. Jackson police disclosed that Gatlin had been shot in the head while an underaged male was “mishandling a gun.”

Authorities questioned the young man, and he expressed that the shooting was accidental.

Gatlin’s mother, Erica Robinson, shared the news of her daughter’s death on Facebook.

“WHY!!!! WHY!!!!! I just can’t catch a break!!!! Just buried my husband NOW I HAVE TO BURIED, MY BABY!!! They deserved to LIVE…PLEASE PUT THEM DAM GUNS DOWN!!! She didn’t [deserve] his!!! Shakira Gatlin momma [loves] you so much!!”

Gatlin’s passing was especially difficult for Robinson because the grieving mom had lost her husband to gun violence. Forty-year-old Derrick Robinson was shot to death in Jackson on Sept. 14, 2021.

DD4L was founded in 2010 by Williams. The dance company specializes in hip hop, tap, ballet, jazz, pom pom, majorettes, and other forms of dance. The organization was originally based in Jackson but has since branched out to Birmingham, Ala., and Atlanta.

In 2014, the famed dancers and Head Coach Williams’ talents were so incredibly talented the troupe had its own series on Lifetime Networks Bring It! for five seasons. DD4L’s mission, per its website, stated the organization “promotes high self-esteem, determination, persistence, high academic achievement, community involvement and the importance of health in young women through the art of dance.”

The Dancing Dolls For Life (DD4L) dance troupe is reeling over the tragic loss of one of its members in Jackson, Mississippi.

On Feb. 2, Shakira Gatlin, 19, was fatally wounded by gunfire at a home on the 100 block of Barnes Street. Jackson police disclosed that Gatlin had been shot in the head while an underaged male was “mishandling a gun.”

Authorities questioned the young man, and he expressed that the shooting was accidental. 

Gatlin’s mother, Erica Robinson, shared the news of her daughter’s death on Facebook. 

WHY!!!! WHY!!!!! I just can’t catch a break!!!! Just buried my husband NOW I HAVE TO BURIED, MY BABY!!! They deserved to LIVE…PLEASE PUT THEM DAM GUNS DOWN!!! She didn’t [deserve] his!!! Shakira Gatlin momma [loves] you so much!!”

Gatlin’s passing is especially difficult for Robinson because the grieving mom had lost her husband to gun violence. Forty-year-old Derrick Robinson was shot to death in Jackson on Sept. 14, 2021. 

The dancing beauty had just celebrated her 19th birthday on Jan. 19. Robinson honored her baby girl with a touching Facebook post wishing her blessings.  

“Happy 19th Birthday to my fat fat Shakira Gatlin! I hope your day be full of blessing!”

Gatlin’s untimely death also rocked her DD4L family. The troupe’s founder Dianna Williams posted a poignant tribute that highlighted Gatlin’s outstanding talent as a dancer and performer. The video has garnered almost 100,000 likes. 

We turning up for you baby! All month long!!! We love you, Kira!!! DD4L!!!”

 

 

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Williams also asked the community to help Gatlin’s mother in whatever way they could due to the unexpected loss.

“This morning, our voices sound off for Shakira! As we pick up the pieces and attempt to take steps forward, So many want to help and here is how,” she wrote on Instagram. “Unexpected deaths come with unexpected costs and we want to help Erica Robinson manage as much as possible. We appreciate any love offering given……. Much love to everyone! Click the link in my bio.”

 

 

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DD4L was founded in 2010 by Williams. The dance company specializes in hip hop, tap, ballet, jazz, pom pom, majorettes, and other forms of dance. The organization was originally based in Jackson but has since branched out to Birmingham, Ala., and Atlanta. 

In 2014, the famed dancers and Head Coach Williams’ talents were so incredibly talented the troupe had its own series on Lifetime Networks Bring It! for five seasons. DD4L’s mission, per its website, stated the organization “promotes high self-esteem, determination, persistence, high academic achievement, community involvement and the importance of health in young women through the art of dance.”  

What happened to the girls from dancing dolls?
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Gatlin joined DD4L in 2015 and was the head co-captain and drillmaster at the time of her death. Shainelle Richardson has launched a GoFundMe on behalf of Gatlin’s family to help with funeral expenses. They were seeking $10,000 and have received over $11,000 so far. 

Who passed away from dd4l?

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What is Camryn from Bring It doing now?

Camryn attended Germantown High School and she graduated in 2018. She is currently studying at Southern University in Baton Rouge and she is a Southern Fabulous Dancing Doll, moving into her senior year in the autumn of 2021.

What is Kayla from dd4l doing now?

She is now going to Grambling University, after transferring from the previous college, which she went to visit during one of the episodes of the show. Kayla is engaged to Mo Johnson. On September 9, 2021, Kayla gave birth to their son Kamarius Johnson.

What happened to Sunjai from dancing dolls?

She retired from the team in 2015. She attended Clinton High School and graduated in 2015. Sunjai then went on to attend De Sales University, which she graduated from in 2019. She now works as an estate agent.