The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Dance Standards

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints Dance Standards

Nampa Stake Dance Behavior Standards

Attention all youth attending our dance held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.

We are excited and happy that you are here! Our goal is to provide a safe and fun place for you to be. For us to accomplish this we need your help. This is a place to meet old or new friends,

enjoy good music and food, and bust out some dance moves. This allows for you to do many

things, but we must include a few things we ask you not to do.

We ask you follow For the Strength of Youth dance standards:

“Dancing can be fun and can provide an opportunity to meet new people. However, it too can be misused. When dancing, avoid full body contact with your partner. Do not use positions or moves that are suggestive of sexual or violent behavior or are otherwise inappropriate. Attend only those dances where dress, grooming, lighting, lyrics, music, and entertainment contribute to a wholesome atmosphere where the Spirit may be present.”

Some behaviors that you should avoid include:

1. Fighting (even if pretending)

2. Using profane or vulgar language

3. Kissing or making out

4. Being disrespectful to others (bullying, gossiping, name calling, disobedience to adults)

5. Inappropriate touching or close dancing

6. Sneaking out of the building or going to areas of the building that are restricted

7. Vaping, smoking, drinking alcohol, or using drugs

8. Same sex pairing for slow dancing

For these or other similar behaviors you may be warned or asked to leave the dance. If this is the case, your actions will be made known to your parents and bishop. For extreme behavior, you will not be allowed to return to any future dance without a permission from your bishop.

Remember the chaperones are here because we love you and want everyone to feel safe and have an enjoyable time.

Nampa Area Stake Dance Dress Code

The purpose of our stake dances is to provide a fun, safe activity for youth to build

relationships through socializing and dancing. We also want to provide a forum and an

environment that is different from the world for youth to bring friends. With this in mind,

the dress code is to promote adherence to “For the Strength of Youth” standards.

Young Men:

Be neat, clean, modest, and appropriate in your clothing and grooming. This

includes:

Neat, clean modest shirt
Dress pants, khakis, or nice jeans
Shoes required
No shorts or hats

Young Women:

Be neat, clean, modest, and appropriate in your clothing and grooming. This

includes:

Modest, knee length dress, skirt (whether or not leggings are worn), dress

slacks, or nice jeans and top

Shoes required
No shorts or hats

All dance participants should avoid being extreme or inappropriately casual in clothing,

hairstyle, or behavior. This includes:

 Costumes, cross dressing, offensive, or gang related clothing (including

sagging pants)

Sleeveless, strapless, bare midriff, backless tops, or tank tops
Revealing or otherwise immodest clothing.
Shredded, worn or sagging jeans
T-shirts with inappropriate or vulgar messages

Youth that do not adhere to the dress and grooming standards may be asked to leave the dance and return with appropriate attire. We encourage all youth to adhere to these

dress and grooming standards.

FAQS

Here are answers to some common questions.

What is the Book of Mormon about?

Like the Holy Bible, the Book of Mormon testifies of Jesus Christ. The central event recorded in the Book of Mormon is Jesus Christ’s visit—including His teachings and ministry—to believers in the ancient Americas. This account shows that God extends the same blessings and opportunities to all of His children and that His love isn’t confined to people from a single area of the world. No matter what language we speak or what we look like, God loves us and wants us to come closer to Him.

Here’s a synopsis of the epic thousand-year history recounted in the Book of Mormon:

In essence, the Book of Mormon is a story about a family. The father of that family, Lehi, is a prophet in ancient Jerusalem. God warns Lehi in a dream to take his family and leave Jerusalem, because the city and its people will soon be taken captive by another nation. They cross the ocean to the Americas. Laman and Lemuel, the oldest sons, don’t believe their father, Lehi, was inspired. They are always complaining. Their younger brother Nephi is full of faith. Nephi is chosen by God to lead the family and be their teacher.

The people eventually split into two groups, the Nephites and the Lamanites. These groups are often at war, and their faith is constantly being tested. This faith fills the pages of the Book of Mormon in the form of powerful sermons, prophecies, life lessons, and spiritual experiences.

After Jesus is resurrected in Jerusalem, He appears to the people in the Americas. He teaches them about baptism, repentance, and forgiveness. He heals their sick and blesses their children. He establishes His Church. Unlike those in Jerusalem, the people listen to Jesus. Afterward, they live in peace for hundreds of years. Over time, the people lose their faith and a prophet named Moroni buries their records to preserve them for a future time and people—for us! Joseph Smith was directed to those records and translated the Book of Mormon through the power of God. Its teachings increase faith in Jesus Christ and inspire millions of people today.
What is going to a service like?

Church service times vary from congregation to congregation. However, you can always count on one main worship service for everyone, followed by classes for children, youth, and adults.

The service for everyone is called “sacrament meeting.” This meeting consists of songs, prayers, and sermons (or “talks”) given by different members of the congregation every week. But the most important part of the meeting is when we take the sacrament (which is similar to communion) to remember the Savior.
Do Missionary visits cost money?

No. The gospel of Jesus Christ is for everyone. He invites everyone to come unto Him “without money and without price” (see Isaiah 55:1). Missionaries actually pay to see you, covering their own costs to come on a mission. Local church leaders and class instructors don’t get paid either.

Nampa 7th Ward

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