Informative Essay: The Evolution Of Dance

Dance is defined, by Merriam-Webster, as movement of “your body in a way that goes with the rhythm and style of music that is being played.” Throughout history it has evolved to fit the ever changing world around us. From Native Americans to Miley Cyrus, dance has remained a popular activity, whether for religious aspects or entertainment purposes. It seems no matter the style of dance, regarding the past century, there is always disapproval somewhere. Usually this disapproval comes from older generations who are unwilling to surcum to new trends. Over the past hundred years, dance has been continuously altered by younger generations interested in contemporary ideals. History has proven dance as a controversial subject. In Brie Hiramine’s article, “Controversial Teen Dance Crazes That Pissed Off Parents …show more content…
In Fairmont, Ohio students, at the local high school, state their opinion of dirty dancing. Kaleb Murdock is interviewed by The Flyer and “confesses that his own dancing is often suggestive. ‘I always see kids twerking and grinding at Homecoming.’” To Murdock, dirty dancing is acceptable because the majority participates in it. Joel Thompson adds, “‘Dirty dancing is all over the place. If you are on the dance floor, you’ll see twerking and grinding.’” Thompson later says, “‘I just wish more people would take the initiative not to do it.’” Thompson’s last quote acts as evidence that although many teenagers participate, there are still some who do not fully agree. However, it is the majority who follows the new dance trends whether it is appropriate or not, and the controversies around the subject will remain. “This isn’t the first moral panic-induced dance craze directed towards teens (and it certainly won’t be the last)