Common Sense Note

Parents need to know that the music and movement will keep preteens entertained, but the sexual material and profanity may be too mature for the youngest. Teens will enjoy the energy of it, but the music is dated and the central conflict (to hold a dance or not) is a bit hard for teens to buy.

Sexual Content

Teens talk about ordering diaphragms through the mail, masturbation, and going all the way. Two teens are seen getting dressed after they've obviously had sex. We see bare male bums in a shower. There are numerous comments about the preacher's daughter's promiscuity.

Violence

Fisticuffs. One bloody nose and one person knocked out.

Language

Fairly mild, including "asses" and "bulls--t." The worst is probably "bitch in heat."

Social Behavior

To keep fighting for what you believe in... or keep dancing for what you believe in.

Consumerism

Not applicable

Drugs / Tobacco / Alcohol

Teens talk of "sniffing spray starch" as a means of getting high. The cool kids smoke cigarettes, drink, and even use a little pot (though smoking dope is mostly frowned upon).