Milwaukee Dancing Grannies in West Allis parade on eve of Waukesha

WEST ALLIS, Wis. – The Milwaukee Dancing Grannies stepped out on the West Allis Christmas Parade on Saturday, Dec. 3 on the eve of the Waukesha parade, the primary because the 2021 assault that killed 4 members of the group. They mentioned their Waukesha parade efficiency will characteristic a particular tribute and shock.

With every dance transfer and pom-pom twist, the Milwaukee Dancing Grannies delight crowds throughout the vacation season. They are not simply Waukesha Robust, however “Granny Robust.” 

“It is undoubtedly our calling,” mentioned Kathi Schmeling. “We simply love dancing, whether or not it’s Christmas, or a vacation, or summer season, or Memorial Day, we simply love marching and dancing and making the gang joyful.”

Jan Kwiatkowksi mentioned each step they take honors the 4 members of their group that have been killed when Darrell Brooks drove via the Waukesha parade route. Lee Owen, Virginia Sorenson, Tamara Durand and Invoice Hospel died from their accidents, together with two others. 

“We all know they’re with us in spirit, and we have now our 4s on our hats,” mentioned Kwiatkowksi. “I’ve a sense they might be kicking our butts from heaven if we did not hold going.”

As they transfer to the beat, the Dancing Grannies say the gang retains them going.

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“We have now gained a following,” mentioned Schmeling. 

Lucinda Moore, 6, is one in every of their many followers. She mentioned she likes them “as a result of they dance.”

On the eve of the Waukesha parade, the Dancing Grannies mentioned they’re prepared for the following step.

“We have now 18 of us,” mentioned Kwiatkowksi. “The brand new individuals have been with us via thick and skinny, with all of the pace bumps and ups and downs.”

They mentioned they stay up for doing what they love. 

“It will possibly’t come quick sufficient,” mentioned Schmeling.