Why can’t we just dance?
Cartoon by Margaret Cross
October 30, 2009 • written by Margaret Cross
Filed under Opinions
I remember the good ol’ days from middle school when we had dances about five or six times a year. A disco ball would shine its shimmering lights on the walls, a DJ would play his funky music, and students could buy a plethora of junk food, sometimes even pizza. Why can’t we go back to those times when the two or three-time a semester dance could let us get footloose after a month or two of hard work?
Bartlett only has two total dances every year: the semi-formal Snowflake in November and the formal junior-senior prom in April, which underclassmen may only attend as guests of a junior or senior. Allowing the underclassmen to attend only one of two dances the entire year is a grave injustice. To be fair to them, Bartlett should hold a few more informal dances so that the freshmen and sophomores can enjoy themselves just as much as the upperclassmen. Hosting more dances for the underclassmen can also help encourage class unity and boost school spirit?
Bartlett clubs can also find a reason to host informal dances: money. For example, at Elmore Park Middle School the cheerleaders, the basketball team, and the band sponsored the main dances. All the profits from the $5 ticket sales and the concession sales would go toward activities—such as tournament travel and end-of-season banquets—that those groups would be unable to pay for otherwise. Clubs here at Bartlett can do the same thing. For example, the Spanish, French, and German Clubs could use the money to cover entrance fees for Foreign Language Fair. Also, Infinity Club could pay for water and snacks for the participants in the Special Olympics in the spring. These and other clubs could benefit from the sponsoring of informal dances.
Students can attend these events on the nights when they have absolutely nothing to do. Plus, some students do not have the money for a trip to the movies or a spree at the mall. The minimal cost of attending dances make the event ideal for lower income students and students who do not find that midnight shows and shopping sprees are their cup of tea.
Everyone can benefit from having informal dances at Bartlett. They can help keep students out of trouble by giving them a safe environment to enjoy. Also, these events provide an atmosphere promoting social interaction and goodwill among fellow students. And let’s not forget the joy we derive from dancing til we drop and then going home to a warm, soft bed!
So please, Bartlett, in the words of Lady GaGa, let us “just dance” and “spin that record.”
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I completely agree, when I went to Bartlett we had a dance in the cafeteria after every football game, they were awesome! You cant tell me that they were a huge expense. There was also a photographer there for anyone wanting inexpensive pictures made with their friends or special someone.