Raggedy Ann

“Raggedy Ann” Song by Mindy Smith Dance:   "Rag Dolls" Album:   One Moment More Released:   January 1, 2004 Genre(s):   Folk • Country Label:   Vanguard Records Length:   4:54 Writer(s):   Mindy Smith Producer(s):   Steve Buckingham & Mindy Smith Album Chronology Previous: “Falling” Current: Raggedy Ann Next: “Fighting for It All” Browse Songs

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"Raggedy Ann" is a song by Mindy Smith. It was used for the group dance "Rag Dolls" before Dance Moms. It later was used in The Competition Begins and Stealing the Show, however both performances were unseen.

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DEA Pittsburgh 2011 (featuring Chloe, Kennedy, Maddie, Nia, and Paige)

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DEA Las Vegas Nationals 2011 (featuring Brooke, Chloe, Maddie, Nia, and Paige)

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DEA Las Vegas Nationals 2011 [Platinum Performance] (featuring Brooke, Chloe, Maddie, Nia, and Paige)

Lyrics

These hand me downs I am wearing
Are worn at the knee, color faded...hey

And all the little children are laughing
I'm trying to find a reason to keep from cryin'...hey

I'm just a little girl
I'm Raggedy Ann
Making believe, I'm happy, hey...Raggedy Ann
Falling apart at the seams...

And tears that I have covered with patches
A red and yellow patterns, nothing I own matches...hey

Where I have them sewn with black stitches
Remains exposed to be soiled and tattered...hey

I'm just a little girl
I'm Raggedy Ann
Making believe, I'm happy, hey...Raggedy Ann
Falling apart at the seams...

So when did I get so broken?
I wouldn't notice...
Everything just break away from me

Hey...when did I get so broken?
I wouldn't notice
Everything important leaving me
Falling apart at the seams

And all the busy people keep walking away
Like they can't see me or anything...hey
Everyday it gets a little harder to believe in magic and people...hey

I'm just a little girl
I'm Raggedy Ann
Making believe, I'm happy, hey...Raggedy Ann
Falling apart at the seams...
Falling apart...

Feels so lonely
Yeah, it feels so lonely...

Other Information

• The group dance wasn't aired due to the rights of the music.
• The group dance was choreographed by Gianna Martello.
• Results include:
  • West Coast Dance Explosion (Pittsburgh) - March 12-13, 2011 - 1^st in Mini Contemporary Group
  • Dance Educators of America Regionals (Pittsburgh) - March 25-27, 2011 - 1^st in Junior Group
  • Fire & Ice Talent (Pittsburgh) - April 4, 2011 - 1^st in Mini Small Group, 'Best Choreography' Award
  • West Coast Dance Explosion (Phoenix) - April 9-10, 2011 - 2^nd in Mini Overall High Score Group
  • Dance Masters of Pennsylvania (Seven Springs) - April 20-24, 2011 - 2^nd in Division 2 Grps, Lines Ages 9-10
  • Onstage New York (Pittsburgh) - April 30-May 1, 2011 - 2^nd in Advanced Mini Group, 2^nd in Overall Advanced Mini Division
  • West Coast Dance Explosion Nationals (Las Vegas) - July 8-14, 2011 - 4^th in Mini Division
  • Dance Educators of America Nationals (Las Vegas) - July 11-16, 2011 - 1^st in Junior Group, Did Not Place in Groups, Lines and Productions for Platinum Competition

Gallery

At Dance Masters of Pennsylvania 2011

At Fire and Ice Talent Pittsburgh 2011

At West Coast Dance Explosion Nationals, Las Vegas 2011

At DEA Pittsburgh 2011

At Onstage NY 2011

Yearbook Picture