Grace Ortega

October 7th, 2008

English 101
Mr. Wilcox
Freak Dancing: When and Where?

Almost every time a new generation comes up with a new dance, it becomes a
controversial issue leaving the public divided. In the past, this happened to dances such as
the fox-trot tango, and even the waltz. Freak dancing is the dance stirring up controversy
today. Some people believe that it is vulgar and sexually oriented while others see it as a
simple form of expression like any other type of dance. Many schools have gone as far as
officially banning this type of dance and even canceling school dances. Actions such as
these have caused much resentment in today's youth. Personally, I believe that freak
dancing may be acceptable in certain places such as a club or party and may be
inappropriate in other places such as in learning facilities.
Since school is a place for learning, activities such as school dances are a privilege.
The school administration has the right to decide whether there should be a dance or not
and one should respect the rules that come with that privilege. I understand that today's
generation is a lot more liberal and feels the need to express themselves in different ways,
but they can do this in a more appropriate place such as a club or a party. Each individual
has the rite to express themselves and organizations along with facilities have their right
to regulate what dances are allowed in order to maintain their appearance and not offend
others who are apposed to this. Positive support of a community is important for many
places such as a school. If places of learning where to allow freak dancing, there would
be a tremendous negative response from the community. It’s only obvious that parents
would not feel comfortable with this idea and would question the schools ethics on their
other responsibilities. Whether they like it or not a school has to agree with the
community whose support they need, their obligations lie with the interests of the
parents, it makes sense that it is important not to upset the parents just to indulge the
students. Those in support of freak dancing have all the right to do so but at the same
time must relies that there are designated places, they are not restricted to attend
regulated events. If it is truly a necessity there are alternatives that are available. Some
underage freak dancers are at a loss which may move them to challenge these organized
events , if they where to look more in depth on the situation it should be clear to them that
it is their parents they must come to terms with and not the schools or organizations
which are practically run by the parents.