I have had problems here in semi rural wales. i run a little childrens country dance group in the local village and was horrifed to be told by the leader of one the churches in the area that it was wrong and that I shouldn't be encouraging children to do this. The minister/pastor/leader told me that dancing encourages contact between the sexes and that it leads to immorality. Needles to say I paid no heed although I was very upset. I realise that in times gone by the saturday night country dance probably did lead to immorality as it was the only place the sexes could meet, thats actually part of what dancing is all about of cours, its a safe way to meet members of the opposite sex, "change your partners" etc. But to believe that it is immoral to teach the Bridge of Athlone to primary school kids? Mind you many have said that my meldoeon playing is sinful and I understand castagnari have put a contract out on my fingers...
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