Mashed Potato Time - KCTU Dancers

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  • Опубліковано 26 лип 2014
  • "Chef" Stephen Brunson helps to introduce the KCTU Dancers as they perform to "Mashed Potato Time" during The Low-Budget Late Show. Choreography by Caroline Boesen, Directed by James Copeland.
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  • @vaultboy5000
    @vaultboy5000 Рік тому +39

    Oh my gosh! They just radiate happiness, it makes me want to do the mashed potato dance now.😂

    • @paulonorato7501
      @paulonorato7501 Рік тому +1

      You can can still do it in your wheel chair.

    • @paulonorato7501
      @paulonorato7501 Рік тому

      Careful with your walker.

    • @johnfoy2840
      @johnfoy2840 11 місяців тому +2

      I am soooo with you, 5000. I absolutely LOVE THIS!!!!

  • @thecapone45
    @thecapone45 Рік тому +23

    This was lovely!! The ladies really rocked that 60s style and dance! Loved it.

  • @lolahernandez6871
    @lolahernandez6871 Рік тому +48

    I wish things were that simple like back then. Just pure joy, dancing, socializing, having fun!

    • @robertastone7155
      @robertastone7155 Рік тому +1

      Took the words right out of my mouth...feel sorry for this generation now....

    • @degreeO
      @degreeO Рік тому

      This is not from "back then," that's why it's integrated. Back then, the US was a hellscape of white supremacist cruelty. These are kids who are reviving old style dancing and leaving out the sickness of the old days.

    • @lolahernandez6871
      @lolahernandez6871 Рік тому +1

      @degreeO . Dancing is always an escape for hard times and nostalgia for others.

    • @lolahernandez6871
      @lolahernandez6871 Рік тому

      @@ricardoandsarahandchrisgam4142 and a man was a man and a woman a woman. 😄

    • @jesterokjones4954
      @jesterokjones4954 Рік тому

      I mean, isn't that what they're doing?

  • @mikeadams4991
    @mikeadams4991 4 роки тому +10

    Puts a smile on my face. Remembering high school dances.

  • @dennisheaton4008
    @dennisheaton4008 3 роки тому +2

    That was sooooo cool! 70 years old and I felt like 15 again. Thanks! (DCH, Oklahoma City, 6.23.21)

  • @RichadTheLionHeat
    @RichadTheLionHeat 4 роки тому +52

    The kids radiate happiness and joy in what they are doing. It’s now 26 April 2020 and we are going thru a nation wide virus concern. I ran across this and shared it with over 200 people across the global. My kids who are teenagers really enjoy watching the KCTU Dancers. Very positive examples of being involved in something that one enjoys and others can enjoy and appreciate. We have seen the Mash Potato Time and the Wau Tutsi. Looking for others. We wish this kids who are about 4-5 years older now much success and blessings in their lives. May God bless them and guide and protect them, and lead them to where God has a plan and a purpose for them. Great music! We also appreciate the host and his co-host. God bless🙏🏻🇺🇸

  • @kaylacarlisle143
    @kaylacarlisle143 5 років тому +50

    I have watched several of the KCTU Dancers videos and am very impressed. The young lady in the front row with the blue dress and the black shoes should be a professional dancer. She has the focus and creativity to go far. Definitely my favorite.

    • @thecapone45
      @thecapone45 Рік тому +2

      I thought the same. She was great!

    • @billredding2000
      @billredding2000 Рік тому +3

      I think her name is Caroline, and she's the choreographer for this show so she's always in the front.
      -- BR

    • @jeremynv89523
      @jeremynv89523 27 днів тому

      I agree.
      Out of all of them, she's the one you watch.

  • @beatlejim64
    @beatlejim64 5 місяців тому +5

    Got to #1 on the "Cashbox" charts...and the R&B charts in 1962...a CLASSIC!

  • @droundyCubby
    @droundyCubby 2 роки тому +9

    Adorable choreography and dancers, too!

  • @lisapate7752
    @lisapate7752 3 роки тому +4

    I'm 42 years old i love this music. Music today not music it's garbage. Enjoyed watching this video

  • @CheekyKleurling
    @CheekyKleurling 3 роки тому +8

    That dancing actually looks like a lot of fun 🎶❤️🥔

  • @bryanvogler4068
    @bryanvogler4068 2 роки тому +6

    Sent this to my daughter in the Arctic north of Ottawa. It was played in the Capital the next day and the whole place lit up. She danced in high school to this and so did I when it first came out. She said I had far better music growing up than she did.

  • @Silver-cl2bd
    @Silver-cl2bd 3 роки тому +11

    Had me smiling the whole time 😁

  • @michaelduggan1890
    @michaelduggan1890 4 роки тому +11

    I love these kids , they are having fun and are great dancers !

  • @angelacarleton9575
    @angelacarleton9575 3 роки тому +5

    This song brings happy moments dancing at parties at friends home and remembers on the top of the house in Miami, FL - we danced everything including the Fish, Mashed Potatoes, and Wah Watusi. You know it was wonderful during those Summer Nights!

  • @nancykapsaskis9281
    @nancykapsaskis9281 4 роки тому +7

    I remember dancing to all these songs. We learned every dance. What a great time

  • @amazinglove18
    @amazinglove18 5 років тому +15

    Girl in the Navy Blue dress is killing it!!!

  • @jimroveto1543
    @jimroveto1543 5 років тому +12

    How cool is this watching these kids enjoying this great era of music.

  • @michellepost5232
    @michellepost5232 3 роки тому +2

    I never heard of the KCTU dancers. I lived in eastern Kansas during the entire 1960s-1970s era, and our 3 TV channels came from KC, MO. We lived about 60 miles south of KC. Those kids sure dance well!

    • @nealblue6413
      @nealblue6413 3 роки тому

      This isn't that old. It was filmed around 2015. I think KTCU is a TV station out of Wichita and these were local kids. The girl with the blue dress is the choreographer and only 15 or 16 at the time.

  • @HerxUtub
    @HerxUtub 6 років тому +12

    I want to see more of this. These guys are so entertaining.

  • @fasx56
    @fasx56 5 років тому +3

    Love your dancing to the hit song Mashed Potatoes, you are reaching back many years to anther generation that started the early rock songs and dances.

  • @mycatalby630
    @mycatalby630 3 роки тому +13

    That’s when times were fun. Best time ever. 50s and 60s. ❤️💜

    • @SuperChuckRaney
      @SuperChuckRaney 2 роки тому +3

      These isnt recorded in the 50s and 60s.
      Itr's still the best times, if you look for them, they are out there.

  • @Meandgenevieve
    @Meandgenevieve 5 років тому +3

    Could watch this forever. So sweet. Just don't see enough of the girls at the back. They're all great.

  • @txJoJo55
    @txJoJo55 7 років тому +29

    First and foremost I was born in the 50's so I'd like to thank each and everyone of you for keeping our music alive. This was so enjoyable to watch. All you young people did a fabulous job !!!!!! Keep up the great work ♥♥♥

    • @garygrogg8629
      @garygrogg8629 5 років тому +1

      A wonderful time to be young & alive in the early 60's with all the great music! Nothing as good since.

    • @thecapone45
      @thecapone45 Рік тому

      @@garygrogg8629man this all brings me back to my era where I listened to so much doo wop back when I was in high school in the 2000s. Loved that music and the music videos on here.

  • @hjebone
    @hjebone 4 роки тому +45

    The girl on the far right in the light blue dress, and the tied back hair. She's a real sweetheart. Wonderful smile.

  • @StringsUp58
    @StringsUp58 5 років тому +9

    These kids are great, I really enjoy watching them have fun dancing to this music. I think the one in the black and gray dress might be the best dancer.

  • @raider81blackhole15
    @raider81blackhole15 5 років тому +2

    Love it!!!!Wish today's youth learn from these kids.God,I love you all.

  • @mikegehre570
    @mikegehre570 5 років тому +12

    Great! Loved the way they recreated the dance. Looks like they had loads of fun doing it too!

  • @flyumhighloft
    @flyumhighloft 6 років тому +16

    This Is What We Did Back In The Good Ole Days 1960s It's Great To See Them Out On The Dance Floor Having Fun That's What It's All about I Have To Say We Had Some Of The Best Music & Dance Moves Thank You KCTU Dancers !!!

  • @lorrainesotolongo1417
    @lorrainesotolongo1417 4 роки тому +4

    Was fun to watch this... makes me happy to see these kids enjoying the music & dances of yesteryear. I loved dancing 'the mashed potatoes!'

  • @stevenaragon4412
    @stevenaragon4412 6 років тому +5

    these kids are AWESOME

  • @nobodyyouknow222
    @nobodyyouknow222 9 років тому +37

    Seriously.. you guys are too much ! Great to see young folks having some fun with this !

  • @effyutubeagain1099
    @effyutubeagain1099 Рік тому +1

    Wish I lived in the 60s, looked fun 🤩

  • @southtownj382
    @southtownj382 4 роки тому +3

    What a time it was. Lots of beautiful memories at the dances!

  • @Carvinter
    @Carvinter 5 років тому +10

    3:52 OMG! Those genuine smiles get me everytime.

  • @johnfoy2840
    @johnfoy2840 11 місяців тому +2

    I think you are a genius and a definite Godsend, James. Thank you for bringing some much laughter and joy to so many. I hope you have tremendous success in the future. Sincerely, your forever fan, Johnny 🥰🥰

  • @MarkinDC
    @MarkinDC 7 років тому +36

    What a treat to watch these young dancers doing such a great job, looking great too. They manage to get the moves in sync, maneuver in tight quarters close together, AND have a good time. The mashed potato is a lot harder than it looks. These dances all had different local variations in their original heyday. None of these kids were in any of those places, and weren't around then, so give them credit for approximating it (which they do a nice job of), 50+ years later. These do a good job of re-creating local, late night TV back before networks completely ran everything. THANKS for posting all these - and keep dancing!

  • @lostsoul3154
    @lostsoul3154 5 років тому +4

    Nice to see these kids dancing to what we listened to in the '60s.

  • @gleasonparker1684
    @gleasonparker1684 4 роки тому +29

    I love it when music had words you can actually hear and identify with. I miss the music.

    • @billdillon8139
      @billdillon8139 3 роки тому

      and understand

    • @Theeduckie
      @Theeduckie 3 роки тому

      OK
      BOOMER

    • @Theeduckie
      @Theeduckie 2 роки тому

      @blueBeanieboos TV explain where the mean mile island hurt you. Was it the fee-fees?

  • @nutindoin2
    @nutindoin2 2 роки тому +1

    Good Show, dancers, brings back memories 👍👍👍👍👍

  • @karenrenner2237
    @karenrenner2237 5 років тому +23

    this brings back great times in school and dances was a fun time

    • @MrKoe-yz3fz
      @MrKoe-yz3fz 4 роки тому

      school dances are the best.

  • @68enxy
    @68enxy 9 років тому +86

    I love watching people who can dance and these young folks do a good job, very entertaining.

    • @tonks78
      @tonks78 6 років тому +10

      68enxy And they look like they're having fun! Most important!

  • @onthegoldenline
    @onthegoldenline 7 років тому +87

    This is one of the most charming moments on UA-cam. The fact that it IS low-budget and under-rehearsed only adds to that charm. I wish I'd been there!

    • @lawrencegoetz5610
      @lawrencegoetz5610 5 років тому +3

      onthegoldenline Love the dancers and oldies records grew up with them

    • @bobcampbell7596
      @bobcampbell7596 5 років тому +2

      They rehearse and they have a choreographer. Note that they more or less have the same moves, but some of them move better.

    • @oldiesgeek454
      @oldiesgeek454 5 років тому +2

      +Bob Campbell Is this a new video made to look like 1963? Or was this an actual TV show back then... I honestly can't tell. If it is an actual 60s show, shouldn't it be in black and white?

    • @glennhecker4422
      @glennhecker4422 4 роки тому +2

      @@oldiesgeek454 It's a recent video, made within the past few years.

    • @celined6669
      @celined6669 2 роки тому +2

      @@oldiesgeek454 2014 videos made by a group of friends with 80s equipment

  • @gleasonparker1684
    @gleasonparker1684 4 роки тому +3

    I feel good every time I watch this.

  • @walterwalinski1598
    @walterwalinski1598 4 роки тому +5

    I think the girl in the blue dress is the dance leader and doing a good job plus they dance to the song wah watusi

  • @ffagaming302
    @ffagaming302 5 років тому +3

    Outstanding. Thank you for this!

  • @tommyprado9142
    @tommyprado9142 4 роки тому +2

    Love it...the Gals are adorable.

  • @cravenlestat7006
    @cravenlestat7006 7 років тому +109

    The girl in the navy blue killed it,she was awesome!!!.And the girl on the far left is very convincing as a 50s girl her hair outfit and whole look was perfect.

    • @dcj454
      @dcj454 6 років тому +2

      Couldn't agree more!!!

    • @billguill1859
      @billguill1859 5 років тому +5

      II think the young, stocky guy on the right in the grey-striped shirt was a little more giddy than the rest. Glad to see some people who are having FUN while dancing, and not really worried about how they "look."

    • @roberthutcheson2485
      @roberthutcheson2485 5 років тому +2

      The girl in the salmon dress was a babe....

    • @gschmill
      @gschmill 4 роки тому +3

      The girl in navy blue is responsible for the choreography.

    • @tibetbill
      @tibetbill 2 роки тому

      @@gschmill The girl in the blue dress is Caroline Boesen. Tremendous talent. Too bad she wasn't alive back in the early 60's. Incredible what she put together here.

  • @cactuseli
    @cactuseli 5 років тому +3

    Wow..l was 8 years old when l first heard this song. l often wondered how they danced to it. Thanks! James Copeland

  • @johndelladio3507
    @johndelladio3507 2 роки тому +2

    Blue dress is the best, she has all the moves perfect. My aunts and uncle's did alot of dancing for years even in the late 50's till today. I would like to know more about the blue dress lady. Very cute

    • @elijahgavin6706
      @elijahgavin6706 2 роки тому

      Similar to you she probably looks absolutely nothing like she used to

  • @cliffmoher1096
    @cliffmoher1096 8 років тому +3

    I think this is just lovely!

  • @kathyinigarida578
    @kathyinigarida578 5 років тому +6

    The girl on the far right had the best presentation. By far.

  • @johncook4156
    @johncook4156 5 років тому +4

    Back when you listened to it on a transistor radio!!

  • @VinDcator
    @VinDcator 4 роки тому +1

    What a great team of young, talented kids enjoying the moment. Makes me wish I were 15 again.

  • @wendinixon1609
    @wendinixon1609 4 роки тому +1

    Thanks for reviving some really good oldies.

  • @rhondaboncutter5812
    @rhondaboncutter5812 6 років тому +68

    We had names for dances many years ago, the Jerk, Mashed Potatoes, Swing, Jitter Bug! Life was so much fun then!

    • @Dion1957
      @Dion1957 5 років тому +2

      Hey, the Watusi !

    • @kaitlynbolger5211
      @kaitlynbolger5211 5 років тому +2

      Rhonda Boncutter what about the whip and the dab?!?!

    • @deanguando1335
      @deanguando1335 5 років тому +1

      You forgot the twist

    • @fernandogonzalez9222
      @fernandogonzalez9222 5 років тому

      Bop twist boogi woogi charlaston

    • @texwildone
      @texwildone 5 років тому +1

      They have named dances today too such as the twerk aka the constipation dance

  • @VinDcator
    @VinDcator 4 роки тому +2

    Really getting into watching these kids dance. I m-u-s-t be getting older.

  • @Spaseebo
    @Spaseebo 6 років тому +16

    There's a LITTLE bit of mashed potato in this routine, but not much. I love the gal with the pony tail, in the blue dress... terrific!

  • @borax747
    @borax747 4 роки тому +2

    I love it,these young ladies did it perfect I love the way they are dress so sweet

  • @markthomas7124
    @markthomas7124 5 років тому +1

    Go for it! I wish I had this much fun in high school.

  • @user-br3do5nh8w
    @user-br3do5nh8w Рік тому

    I love these shows!!!

  • @gleasonparker1684
    @gleasonparker1684 4 роки тому +1

    Mercy. Just mercy. Timeless.

  • @sandybeach123
    @sandybeach123 6 років тому +2

    Lotta fun. Good rhythm and dancing.

  • @tapochau
    @tapochau 5 років тому +3

    watching this with a big smile

  • @jaymckenna9459
    @jaymckenna9459 4 роки тому +1

    Wonderful! The sister in the black print dress steals the show again! Dee Dee Sharp would love this clip …..

  • @64098
    @64098 2 роки тому

    This is fun, Mashed Potato Time is one of my favorite records. Thanks!

  • @nhess8590
    @nhess8590 5 років тому +4

    Love the dancers . Cute looks like fun

  • @davidploeg3177
    @davidploeg3177 6 років тому +3

    Awesome Dancers Great Song

  • @Jigaboo123456
    @Jigaboo123456 7 років тому +344

    To all the detractors out there, I say this:
    Look at the dancer.s faces, they're loving it, which is "mission accomplished" for them.
    THEY are not just sitting at a computer making snide comments, they're havin'a ball!

    • @Jigaboo123456
      @Jigaboo123456 7 років тому +5

      You betcha!

    • @dariowiter3078
      @dariowiter3078 7 років тому +11

      Summer Heat Why can't you say "black girl," you stupid idiot?!? Do we have to be so PC around here?!? 😠😠😠😠😠

    • @nuttybar9
      @nuttybar9 7 років тому +8

      Summer Heat you sure are the ignorant one and with that said lets see you dance.

    • @nuttybar9
      @nuttybar9 7 років тому +5

      ***** You are full of shit.

    • @littlewhitepetals8790
      @littlewhitepetals8790 6 років тому +14

      Not really, they did pretty good. And they were having fun. All the grls looked so cute. Clothes were sassy and feminine, styles individual.

  • @johnblackthorn8158
    @johnblackthorn8158 4 роки тому +3

    The look on their faces says it all!

  • @DanielJohnson711
    @DanielJohnson711 4 роки тому +4

    Absolutely fantastic! Brings back so many great memories. And so cool to see these kids of today enjoying dancing to the songs of the 60's. The girl in the orange dress in the front looks exactly like a girl I dated back then. Wow!

  • @victoriadailey3745
    @victoriadailey3745 4 роки тому +1

    I was about 13 when American Bandstand went national. YESSS! THIS SHOW CAPTURES THAT SPIRIT. Outtasight. Yeah, baby. Dick Clark gave us so much great black music.

  • @EK-dt4cp
    @EK-dt4cp 5 років тому +5

    This is so cute!

  • @barbarapendergraft7735
    @barbarapendergraft7735 6 років тому +5

    I love the mashed potatoes songs

  • @JohnJohnson-ym2rc
    @JohnJohnson-ym2rc 4 роки тому +2

    An innocent time, unfortunately we have lost all of this. But this is a great memory.

    • @toddadams8420
      @toddadams8420 4 роки тому

      Well kinda...there were drug addicts and teen pregnancies and sad people back then too. But it's nice to look at a bunch of kids being young and having fun. Even if they are in their 60s now

    • @nealblue6413
      @nealblue6413 3 роки тому +1

      Actually this was filmed about 5 or 6 years ago.

  • @laurietijerina1411
    @laurietijerina1411 4 роки тому +1

    It looks like alot of fun!👍

  • @stanfisher9370
    @stanfisher9370 5 років тому +8

    Had me totally fooled.
    Lots of smiles and bright faces.
    Lmao

  • @pahkwan3143
    @pahkwan3143 5 років тому

    Happy to watch old time dance !!

  • @djlondon7956
    @djlondon7956 5 місяців тому

    This is EVERYTHING 😂❤

  • @funguy4utube
    @funguy4utube Рік тому

    This is / was fabulous!!!!

  • @Harry-rh3zh
    @Harry-rh3zh 5 років тому +2

    I think they're all great

  • @briandklinger
    @briandklinger 6 років тому +25

    Really enjoyed this. They're having a ball. And that girl with the dimples in the blue dress is too doggone cute. Lol

    • @dcj454
      @dcj454 6 років тому +2

      She has the best moves!!! I love watching her!!!

    • @nuttybar9
      @nuttybar9 5 років тому

      Her and the Black girl.

    • @bobcampbell7596
      @bobcampbell7596 5 років тому +2

      Yes the girl in the blue dress is the most endearing. She has a killer smile, Wish I was 16 again.

  • @andynilsson7948
    @andynilsson7948 5 років тому +1

    Another dance I don't remember being a line dance....but fun to watch these kids doing it--ah, memories!

  • @deanebray3112
    @deanebray3112 6 років тому +41

    iv seen some girls and guys line dance this back in 60s and it was a fun thing to watch . its lotta memories here so stop with the critics just enjoy it when life was good and clean

    • @michaelgrandinetti1014
      @michaelgrandinetti1014 5 років тому +1

      This is so damn charming and fun!

    • @BlueRidgeMtns100
      @BlueRidgeMtns100 4 роки тому

      @@michaelgrandinetti1014 It WAS fun! I have to say these kids' version bears only a slight resemblance to what I remember (we did more foot work and just about none of the arm and hand movements) but it still got a smile out of me.

  • @victormorgado5318
    @victormorgado5318 6 років тому +1

    I loved this dance when I was only 6 years old and I couldnt wait to be older to go out dancing!

  • @faustodiegomaidana3598
    @faustodiegomaidana3598 3 роки тому

    Really lovely!

  • @lesterwhite4417
    @lesterwhite4417 8 років тому +9

    After watching hairspray and the bunny Dean show Ithink we need ssomething like this for kids and looks fun

  • @laletterass
    @laletterass 5 років тому +7

    The whole front line were great, especially the girl in the light blue dress. She was awesome. Ahh, the sweet memories of the 60's and 70's

  • @danielshon
    @danielshon 5 років тому +1

    Love three guys

  • @michaelmichalios6485
    @michaelmichalios6485 5 років тому +1

    Love it

  • @daveowens271
    @daveowens271 5 років тому +229

    Laugh all you want. They're having more fun than you.

  • @carlosayala8171
    @carlosayala8171 Рік тому

    This is excellent

  • @gilfaver362
    @gilfaver362 5 років тому +1

    Terrific.

  • @tumak1
    @tumak1 Рік тому

    Wow and wowza! Great to watch and enjoy. Cheers

  • @TimMaloneyNMactor
    @TimMaloneyNMactor 3 роки тому

    we danced to this at our 6th grade class . 1962 . i wasn`t to young to feel embarrassed . none of us knew how to dance in a social environment . an important moment in time for us .

  • @jackdk6813
    @jackdk6813 6 років тому +1

    love it

  • @vintageappliguy
    @vintageappliguy 7 років тому +11

    As someone who has been a volunteer TV Producer at Fairfax Public Access in Fairfax Va. for 23 years, I must say that this video was very well done...I do have to agree with others that they were not doing the true Mashed Patato Dance but I think the line dance they did do looks like it would be a lot of fun to do and I tip my hat to them for a very good performance...........

    • @oldiesgeek454
      @oldiesgeek454 5 років тому

      When do you think this was shot? Is it from an actual 60s teen dance party show? Or is it a modern day re-creation? I honestly can't tell.

    • @lukel566
      @lukel566 5 років тому

      oldies geek I don’t want to assume but I would guess that it is a recreation. It is called the Low Budget Late Show so I think it was either a talent show or school project. Or it could’ve been a dance recital. It looks as if it was shot in the mid to late 2000s. They did pretty well for what they had to work with.

    • @oldiesgeek454
      @oldiesgeek454 5 років тому

      @@lukel566 Thanks for the info. Luke!

    • @lukel566
      @lukel566 5 років тому

      oldies geek No problem!!

  • @pedrofernandez3893
    @pedrofernandez3893 6 років тому +73

    I wanna invent a time machine and go back to that era.

    • @dgrant7291
      @dgrant7291 5 років тому

      its called UA-cam I think

    • @carldinunno5910
      @carldinunno5910 5 років тому +1

      Me too, with a cd player boom box so I could blast NWA and horrify white people.

    • @taliahass1234
      @taliahass1234 5 років тому +3

      “That era”? You mean 2014 because that’s when this is from

    • @nonewherelistens1906
      @nonewherelistens1906 4 роки тому +2

      @@taliahass1234 The song -1962, the era - Dick Clark and American Bandstand.

    • @briancritchley5295
      @briancritchley5295 4 роки тому

      I have been trying to do the same, so far it will only take me back to yesterday. a little more volts maybe, just purchased three generators. hook them together and I am off...

  • @thouartkatherine
    @thouartkatherine 3 роки тому

    I love this! I Came here to learn the dance and man is that a work out!

  • @jimit6398
    @jimit6398 4 роки тому +2

    I counted five times when they briefly did the Mashed Potatoes but the rest was unrelated choreography. But...I loved seeing these teens dancing to the oldies and having fun doing it!