5.14.10 - 9:00AM
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Eliot Glazer

Kids Doing 'Single Ladies' Dance Is the Dirtiest, Darndest Thing

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kids doing single ladies dance The 'Single Ladies' dance will never die. It will live forever in all media: television, radio and especially online, where video of good people doing their best Beyonce impression continues to be a thing.

What's weird, though, is when scantily-clad little girls perform a rousing performance of the song that's so impressive, it's almost inspiring. Their astounding ability to move together at breakneck speed combined with the gale forces with which they so powerfully demonstrate every move is truly something to behold. And, thus, the internet listeneth.

One question remains, however: aren't these very single ladies a wee too young to be dressed like Cajun streetwalkers (no offense, kids)?

UPDATE: Our sister site PopEater reports on the controversy: A rep for the dance contest says there was "nothing provocative" about this performance, and one parent says the girls got their moves from the "Alvin and the Chipmunks" sequel, not Beyoncé's video.

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5.14.10

By Cate

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Yeah...those girls are a.ma.zing. It would have been better had they worn age appropriate costumes; even Beyonce wears a full unitard for the Single Ladies Dance :P At the end of the day though, it just doesn't matter. It's a costume for a dance recital/competition that will most likely never be worn again.

5.21.10

By Kris

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In reply to "The Watcher"... wow, that was probably one of the dumbest (not to mention racist) things I have heard in a while. No one is going to honestly think these girls are responsible for that song and/or the type of dance that they are doing. And do you honestly think no one will remember who Beyonce is?! Come on.

5.24.10

By soblonde120

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By the Watcher--

That is an incrediabl racist thing to say. Beyonce is amzing and no one will forget her. These girls are not "ripping off the black culture", they are just dancing. Get over yourself and your "culture".

5.24.10

By SKB

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The Watcher.....

You definetly sound racist when you say something like this!

The 1st thing: Who coined this type of dancing "black dancing?" It is ridiculous to think that little "white" girls aren't allowed to dance like this b/c it is not their culture. You know this would be a totally different story if the little girls were "black".

The 2nd thing: You know Beyonce is a great singer/dancer/ entertainer but should she really be in our childrens history books. Come on, where should she fit in, after President Obama election and before Michael Jackson's death. There is so much hoopla over these things in the world, what about the real things going on the world like the War, starving children, children being abused and killed etc...

Come On, get real the main point is these "white" girls dance better than most of the "black" kids and that is what upsets you!!

5.24.10

By carlton

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Geez, how totally innapropriate. Does the fact that these little girls are skilled dancers somehow make it O.K. to hyper sexualize them? Really? Really?

As for "By The Watcher"...You refer to this type of performance as being a "black thing" and unlike most others I am in complete agreement with you on that. In the so-called, "Black Community", sexual promiscuity runs rampant, as does child sex abuse as demonstrated by the teen pregnancy rate, not to mention the out of control STD situation that everyone pretends not to know about. The influence of the black community is definitely something that I do not want my children to emulate in any way, shape, or form...period.

Congratulations to the parents of these children are in order...that is, if making a video for pedophiles to enjoy was your intention.

5.24.10

By chunk

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i have never posted any response to any one persons comment ever.. Because most are just opinion based and i think all are entitled to their opinion.. But you "the watcher" just blew me away.. One of these "white" girls is clearly Asian to start. Also, what does the fact that they are white have anything to do with their performance? know what... i don’t even know where to start.. so i am not even going to try. but let me just say.. YOU are what’s wrong with people.. stop feeling sorry for your self and your race (what ever that may be) everyone has been through hard times, some worse then others.. but suck it up douche.. its not always “whiteys” fault

5.26.10

By colleen

Neutral

Why do we keep seeing the comment that the kids got the moves from the Chipmunks movie? That doesn't make it appropriate. Just because the director of that movie thought it was cute to dress up some chipmunks and do a provocative dance doesn't mean that it is okay for children to do it. When a chipmunk does a pop and lock it isn't quite the same thing as a little girl in an outfit like that. Are the chipmunks our new moral compass?

5.29.10

By Frank Hollywood

Neutral

Yes.

5.15.10

By RL Neva

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I suppose perverts would get a charge out these young girls dancing. Is that what you are all trying to protect these girls from? The common rapist always says, "well, why did she dress like a whore?" Women can dress any way they want and they certainly should not expect to be raped! That is the real fear and that makes us a real sick society!

5.16.10

By Kris

Neutral

If these girls are really that talented then they shouldn't need to wear such provocative clothes! The problem with their outfits is that it could lead into even shorter and skimpier clothes for future dances..I don't blame the kids, just the clothes designer and Beyonce for encouraging this from her video..

5.16.10

By Myp185@aol.com

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Beyonce did not encourage this type of dance..It's the people behind her who are making millions on this behavior...Try to look beyond Beyonce...She does not own the music...the lyrics...or the choreography...She gets paid for performing...She is only a musical performer...If she makes 1 million from singing, her handlers make 100 million, so who should you really blame the one who only make 1 million or the ones who make 100 million ...It's the promoters of this who are the blame....the people we seldom see..We are looking at the product, not the manufacturing process..We should look more at the manufacturing process

5.24.10

By Densie

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BEYONCE!!!! Are you serious? Beyonce is a grown woman, a professional performer and not their mother! The dance and the outfits are far too provocitive for these little girls. All of the sexy gyrations and leg lifting should be left to a much more mature dance group. Where is the responsibility - it's with the parents. When did parents relinquish their children's upbringing to Beyonce or anyone else for that matter. Parents have to monitor what their children are exposed to and influenced by, that's a parent's responsibility. I love the Single Ladies video, this society has become obsessed with pop culture, and children these days aren't allowed to simply be children anymore. Bottom line is Beyonce intended for this dance to be sexy, sultry & provocative, and I think it's safe to say it wasn't intended for a group of little girls to perform it. Beyonce is NOT responsible for someone else's choices - she is NOT their parent!

5.16.10

By debbie29469

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How about blaming those parents who allowed the dance instructor to exploit these little girls for the competition?

5.17.10

By The Watcher

Lowest Ranked

Amen

5.21.10

By Elisabeth Burks

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As someone who who worked at a major record label for years I can guarantee you that Beyonce does have some stake in the music. Trust me, no artist of her caliber and intelligence is going to be paid to simply dance and sing. There are rights and royalties involved that any good business person would make sure they got their cut of. An artist on Beyonce's level is most certainly a part of the "manufacturing process" or more appropriately the " marketing, product development and A&R" processes. She's enjoyed the longevity, success and recognition that she has partially because she's been running her own show and calling the shots for years now.

5.16.10

By Mom of a dancer

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My daughter danced competitively for 5 years. This is what dancers wear. The shorts these girls wore are called "hot shorts". ALL DANCERS WEAR THEM. This is part of the dance competition experience. It is about the dance moves, not about what they are wearing (or not wearing). You can't expect society to be exposed to what the celebrities in music videos wear (or don't wear) and then not expect it to be replicated in society. Get real people! At least these girls only wear it for competition and not every day. These girls are AWESOME dancers and obviously work very hard at their sport. Leave them alone! They are phenomenal and if they didn't win that day, that was the only crime committed!!!!! Get a life people and learn something about dance before you go spouting off!

5.16.10

By liz

Highest Rank

Yes, they are great dancers, but don't you think you are telling them that if it is OK to use these provacative moves at this young age, that it will be OK when they are older and at a school dance? I think it is pretty naive to think that they will not be hurt by this experience.

5.16.10

By Mom of a dancer

Lowest Ranked

Again, you have NO idea about dance competitions!!!! It is not "provocative." Dance is a SPORT...as with any sport, you do what you need to do to make the sport work, whether you win or lose. These "moves" are DANCE MOVES, not STRIP POLE moves! There is a BIG difference between pole dancing, strip dancing, and dance competitions. Go to a dance competition and get educated people before you open your mouths about subjects you have NO clue about! Again, the "costumes" these girls wore are in EVERY dance costume catalog out there...they are called "hot shorts" or "hot pants." They are designed to fit that close. When you go to a dance competition they are looking at technique, choreography, pizzazz and if the music fits the routine and the costumes. Why are football players pants so tight? Why do male figure skaters where tight pants and female figure skaters wear what amount to bathing suits? Why do male swimmers wear short little briefs? BECAUSE THAT IS WHAT THE SPORT SET AS THE STANDARD. If you don't like it, become involved wtih the sport and try to get it changed. Dance is FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION. When you learn something about dance and have a good argument, come back to visit, but until then, stick with what you know and let the girls do what they do best...DANCE THEIR LITTLE FANNIES OFF!!!!!!

5.21.10

By Kris

Highest Rank

I have been dancing my entire life, have taught dance, and now I have children of my own. I completely agree that the "hot pants" that they are wearing are completely standard and all dancers wear them. I do believe they could have covered their belly's up a little more though. These costumes look like something you would see in the show "Chicago" and we all know that is not for children. The biggest problem with this performance is some of the moves these girls are doing. At eight years old, girls do not need to be demonstrating some of the provocative moves that these girls are. They are amazing dancers and the instructor could have given them different moves to show their stuff. I personally would never have taught eight year old girls some of these moves. Just my opinion.

5.21.10

By theatrechick

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Um to the dancer mom's comment- My daughter has been in dance since she was 2! She is now 12 and dances in the advanced jazz class with the college girls because her technique is impeccable! She has never, nor WILL she ever, dance in an outfit like that! They wear jazz pants with their costumes when they dance! They have CLASS! The ONLY time they wore anything remotely provocative was when they did a jazz # to ALL THAT JAZZ - but THAT was APPROPRIATE!! This isn't! I threatened to pull my daughter from a show 1 year when she was 7 because they were going to use a techno dance version to One Night in Bangkok! I said no way is she dancing to a prostitution song! WTF!