The post on clothing made me remember something that's been bothering me for a while. Have you seen the way little girls dance now? We have been a several talent shows in the last year and it is sickening! The dancing is called jazz or hip-hop. At the last one we were at there were 2 little girls 6 and 7 dancing to a song called "Kiss me, Baby." They had so much makeup on and the outfits were barely there. The song consisted of nothing but lewd comments and innuendos, and the "dancing" was disgusting. Shimmies, laying on the floor on top of each- other,and other suggestive moves. 6 AND 7!!!!!!!! I cannot comprhend how any mother could watch her daughter and think that was cute! :evil: This is what kids do for entertainment and we wonder why pedophilia is so prevalent. It makes me so sick. :cry:

Kinda off topic, but went to a marching band showcase festival over the weekend. I was embarassed by one of the band's dance team outfits and some of the dances these bands did....ugh

We went to a friends dance recital last spring and my daughter brought up the lack of some of the outfits and this was small town USA. So, I know what you are saying. It is just so common place anymore :cry:

My oldest danced competitively for a few years, and though we were blessed that her groups were appropriately dressed and the actual choreography wasn't suggestive, but I've seen a lot of it. It's sad.

I've even know a super-talented studio that lost a lot of their team members because a new choregrapher was teaching them suggestive moves - and it was the kids' ideas! Good for them!

My daughter is thinking about competing again, but thois new studio is small and the director is conservative, so we'll see. She is also on the studio's cheer team and they just picked out their new uniforms - and they completely cover the belly - YAY!

That's so sad to hear. I remember being in dance when i was a little girl and even when i was in high school and it was just dance. Good clean fun and a workout. I wanted to put my dd in dance when she gets older but looks like that won't be happening! :( :x

Dance class still can be a positive thing. A good idea is to check out the recitals the year before, or even just see if the studio puts up some class pics - you can get an inkling.

I agree that dance classes can be a positive experience and is for us. My dd has taken tap, gym and ballet and has always been dressed appropriately. If you have a concern, I would talk to the dance instructor about it. Dance is a wonderful form of expression and exercise, that is when it is done in good taste.

Stephanie :D

I took tap as a child and we were always dressed consertivately. My neice takes gym. and she loves it. They are in an all girl class and wear approporate clothing. I agree, if you have a concern, please voice it.

Please don't misunderstand. I'm not bashing dancing as a whole. I think it can be fun when done appropriately. It just makes me so sad to see what parents think is acceptable behavior for their little girls. I'm not sure why this type is so often seen in competitions, such as "the Bill Riley Talent Show".

funny you bring this up. My DD is in a dance class and most of it is well apropriate for the age she is in but they are doing one song to the movie Grease, Sandra Dee. It mentions not going to be till she's wed (making fun of Sandra Dee if you remember correctly) and the part 'Get your filthy paws off my silky Draws...' The girls turn around and shake their bums. Im uncomfortable with it but not sure how to go about it. I want to mention it to the dance instructor or atleast talk to Julie about it. Quandries...