It s a stinking hot May afternoon. The staticky PA system kicks in and the show begins. When it s time for the older kids, elementary-school age, the music pumps up and it s disco city. But you d never know that to see how these children move. Little pelvises thrust and gyrate.
Little butts shake and roll.
Little eyelids, heavily fringed with false lashes, flutter knowingly. Following this display comes the Solo Act, in which the kid obviously deemed to be the most talented gets to shine all alone. She is, oh, say 11 or so. And anyone who wants to experience the outrage of such a community need only point out that there is something sexual going on here. I know, because I did that, writing a column in my local paper saying I thought the whole thing was embarrassing and inappropriate.