Dancerella was a doll (about 12-16" maybe?) that was dressed up as a ballerina in a leotard with hot-pink tulle tutu. She was produced by Mattel in the 1970s and was a highly popular Christmas gift in the year of 1978, so i'm told.
Dancerella was battery-operated and had pointed down feet to help her dance and on her head was a crown with a knob that you pushed up and down. As you pushed it, she would kick one leg up and spin on the other!
I sure loved Dancerella, mine is gone now due to a nasty parental divorce, but I still keep an eye out at garage sales and on eBay to see the ones they have. They just don't make dolls like her anymore!
Do You Remember Dancerella Doll?
Do You Remember Dancerella Doll?