Provocative dancing and outfits allowed for tiny dancers? The World of Dance, being an all age group competition allows the girls to show their moves and bodies in front of an audience. The controversial video and outfits were commented on, bringing up the points of those who found very little wrong with the girls and parents actions and also a very valuable point brought up by a comment that was against the outfits of the young girls. Arguments for the rights of the girls include, “the costumes are suppose to relate to what the dance is or the vibe your[e] suppose to receive from the dance, so I think the outfit was a perfect selection for this particular dance.” My point is thus far, both are inappropriate and should not be allowed on the dance floor let alone any other floor the young girls walk or dance. The comments also respond to the choreography taken to make the routine, ‘“The parents of these young dancers have also stated ‘that the girls were not trying to be overly sexual, but instead gotten many of the moves from the Alvin and the Chipmunks kid’s movie that was recently released.’ So should movies like ‘Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel.’” The dance number done by the animated characters and the very human girls showed no comparison. The animated chipmunks were very much modest in their dancing and their clothing (for a chipmunk) was nowhere near inappropriate.
The controversial YouTube video regarding my previous blog is not the only performance danced by the young girls which contain a provocative and more mature nature. The following video was taken at another performance, the girls still wearing provocative outfits and in some means dancing more inappropriate than previously. Quoting a comment from the video responses, “They're am[a]zing dancers but a little inappropriate for their age!” I couldn’t agree more. The girls needless to say can dance but the choice of moves and wardrobe is too mature. A post taken from a blog on the subject states, “And some might argue, myself included, that the over-the-top sexiness of some of the moves (and the costumes) are not only inappropriate for their age but distracting from their talent as well.” If the costumes and “over-the-top” dancing was modified in a more age appropriate level, there would be no controversy in the routine. Who is really to blame though? By all means I believe the parents along with the choreographer, Molly Long, should be fully responsible for their child’s/ student’s actions. Parents as well as dance professionals know what is appropriate for the girls at their age. Another video of such maturity should not be allowed onto the internet! Something must change.
