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This video is basically kids talking about something important to them. At the moment it was freak dancing. I found it quite captivating, watching and listening to what they had to say. And I hope you do, too. Tomorrow it will be something different. The next big thing... Shooting a news story in a school always has a number of issues. At the elementary level, parental permission is the biggest obstacle, after that the children really tend to ignore you pretty quickly. Middle school can be a real challenge. The kids are so excitable and unpredictable, you sometimes become a disruption to the education process. But high schools are usually pretty fun with honest moments of enlightenment. These are unique and dynamic individuals, kind of a study of the shape and tone of the world tomorrow. Seattle School District's Roosevelt High is under renovation, and it's housed in a temporary location. That's where Robert Mak and I went to cover the "freak dancing" issues that have been making waves at districts accross the state. While we were there, a group of kids from Ingram High had parked near by for lunch, to play music and rap. When I was in high school, if guys showed up from another school they weren't there to rap, hostility was expected. Times have pleasently changed at least for this moment. I was somewhat engrossed watching the interaction of these young adults and quite impressed with depth of answers to our inquiries about freak dancing. If you haven't paid any attention to the subject of freak dancing, imagine a young guy and girl simulating sex, fully clothed to the beat of the drum surrounded by their classmates each daring to take their turn. Prom everywhere will never be the same. It pushes the envelope and from what I gather, that's what teens are best at. Some parents, teachers and district policy makers are doing their best to be tolerant. But as is often the case, rules are being broken. If you want to know more check out Robert's story from last week. To me teens are elusive. I have no kids but live in suburbia where these adolescents dwell. I never see them. I believe they must only come out after dark and go places I just don't go anymore. That's kind of a shame because I find them enjoyable and long to be like them again, for only a short while. Hope you like this glimpse, and try not to be offended. 4 Comments |
i can honestly say this is absolutely ridiculous. banning dance? what is this the 1950s? if you ban one dance because its deemed "sexual and improper" then ALL forms of dance could potentially be deemed the same way. parents should stick to meddling in their OWN kids lives and not try to impose what THEY think is right onto others.
I am a teenager, and attend a local highschool. I do participate in "freak dancing" but I really feel it is just a trend, like how breakdancing was a trend in the 90's. It is just a way for girls to turn boys on and get more attention. It works, but if you dont agree with it, or cant dance, then you shouldnt participate in it. Most girls that dance in this particular way are just flirting with boys in a different way. If you watch the way they dance its not just about shoving your behind in the air, its also about the way you look at the boys, and dance toward them. but i really feel if you dont like it, then dont join in on it.
Im a teenager and sometime participate in this so called "freak dancing". When I do dance, Im not trying to seduce boys, its a trend and almost everyone can do it. If you do not agree, then dont do it. Dancing like this is just a way of expressing yourself. Where would you rather have us expressing this: the dance floor or the privacy of someones bedroom? Plus if kids do dance like that it doesnt mean that we have the intention of sex.
i came across this site while working on my research paper for my english class. no matter how many different ways i look at what is going on in seattle (and i have seen several articles from seattle on this subject)it still cannot justify why people dont appreciate the complexity that comes with freak dancing: it is not all about putting her butt on his crotch and vibrating; freak dancing, or juking as it is SUPPOSED to be called is a dance that is not meant to be completely sexual. yes, there is a sexual aspect, however, the main reason to dance in this manner is to gain attention. i am a high schooler and yes, i do juke seeing as how i live in the city it originated in. Darling Nicole had a good point: if you dont like it, dont do it.