9 Nov, 2009
Dirty Dancing
DOWNEY, Calif. (KABC) — A local high school looking to crack down on sexually suggestive moves at school dances has come up with a solution to have students sign "dance contracts." The "Sponge Bob," the "Jerk" and the "Reject" are some of the popular dances of today's urban youth that won't get students in trouble at Downey High School. However, there are other types of sexually explicit dances called, "freak dancing," that Downey High School and other schools are cracking down on.
"Some people are too dirty, like they get too sexual and stuff and it doesn't look good on the school," said Alicia Zamano, a Downey student. "It got to the point where it was simulated sex on the dance floor, and we needed to make a stand on it," said Tom Houts, Downey High School's principal.
Administrators say that the inappropriate style of dancing has become a growing problem in school-sponsored dances. So they came up with the solution to require every student to sign a dance contract when attending a formal dance, agreeing not to dance inappropriately.
"You can't have a female turn around and the boy rub against her, and they boy's hands need to be in the appropriate place," said Houts.
Each student attending the dances will be required to wear a wrist band. With the first warning that you're dancing inappropriately, the wrist band gets snipped off. With the second warning, the student gets ejected from the dance. All of this patrolling is done by a group called the Freak Patrol. "We have four ladies that are like the drill sergeant types, and they're not afraid to speak up and say what the rules are and get between these kids and really give them stern warnings," said Gordon Weisenburger, the director of school activities at Downey High School.
Parents are having mixed reactions, and so are students. "I think it's pretty cool that they're trying to protect for our safety," said Stefani Lang, a Downey student.
"I completely disagree, simply because I feel that when you go to a party or when you go to a school dance, you should be free to express yourself within a limit," said Rosa Mendoza, a parent. School administrators say that they hope the contracts will keep the students dancing and busting the right kind of moves.
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Galatians 5:1 (NIV)
It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.
Romans 6:6-7 (NIV)
For we know that our old self was crucified with him so that the body of sin might be done away with,that we should no longer be slaves to sin— because anyone who has died has been freed from sin.
1 Corinthians 6:18 (NIV)
Flee from sexual immorality. All other sins a man commits are outside his body, but he who sins sexually sins against his own body.
The movie "Dirty Dancing" which featured Jennifer Grey and Patrick Swayze was a pop sensation back in 1987. It was a coming of age movie that took place at a summer camp in New York and featured some memorable dance scenes. But the term "Dirty Dancing" has nothing on today's high school dances.
I recently chaperoned a Homecoming Dance and was shocked at what I saw. A majority of the couples (as well as girls with girls) were basically simulating sex on the dance floor. I am not a party pooper. I love to dance! But as Christians we must ask ourselves, "How should we live?' in a world that has abandoned many morals for the sake of being free.
But being free in Christ means that we must strive to be free from our sinful nature. This is a daily battle. Sexual immorality is rampant in our culture. Through inuendos on tv, blatant sex on reality shows, and yes, our dancing. This article is not meant to say, "don't dance" or "don't have fun." It is quite the contrary. We do have immeasurable freedom in Christ but not when we play with fire. An recovering alcoholic would not recover in a bar. Nor should we think we can play with fire and not get burned.
Our relationship often suffers with God because we live dual lives. We confess Christ but don't work on putting to death sinful urges, desires, and behaviors. Dance! Dance! Dance! But dance so that Christ is honored as well as the partner you are with.
This goes for our speech and actions as well. I am constantly reminded how my speech can be too provocative and follow the ways of the world. As we bring all we do under the Lordship of Christ, we will find that God is honored and we will be much more aware of His presence during the day.
Consider how you behave at school functions. Do you believe it honors God? If not, ask His forgiveness and ask the Holy Spirit to guide your thoughts and actions in the future.
Pray for your friends who live loose lives sexually. Consider how you might encourage qualities in them that are other than physical. Calling someone "hot" is great, but often people need to hear positive comments about what's on the inside. Look to tell someone how you appreciate their kindness, intelligence, or thoughtfulness over just physical appearance. Look to honor the qualities that resemble being made in God's image.
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