How do we stop young people from “bear-hugging,” or hanging on each other, at dances?
Most youth who dance “bear-hug” style do so because they don’t know other dances. Give them attractive alternatives such as mixers or dance instruction in small segments throughout the evening. Capitalize on the popularity of country music by teaching round, square, or folk dances. A youth committee, working with adult leaders, can also make up a dance card that specifies that “bear-hugging” is not permitted. Is break-dancing permissible at Church dances? Break-dancing and other fad dances should be considered “show” dances–not social dances–and should be treated as such. Perhaps a floor show of break-dancing could be a feature of the evening. (from Questions and Answers, October 1988 Ensign) How can I ensure that the music played at home or a Church dance is appropriate without offending someone?Ideas submitted by Church members to the Ensign: Three years ago we formed a stake youth dance music committee. There are two youth from each unit on the committee with youth cochairs. They
