Classes are provided for age groups from 12 to 18 years of age,

If it’s the kind of dance where you’re expected to be paired up with a specific person (a date), then you should wait until you’re 16. If it’s the kind of dance where people show up separately and dance with various partners or by themselves (like most Church dances), then you can probably start going to them whenever your parents are willing to let you go. Generally, Church dances are open to those 14 and over. This is a good guideline for you and your parents to consider.

But aside from the question of age, try to find out what these school dances are usually like. For instance, if you find out that people at these dances often use suggestive dance moves or that the music is often offensive or degrading, don’t go. “Attend only those dances where dress, grooming, lighting, lyrics, music, and entertainment contribute to a wholesome atmosphere where the Spirit may be present”

If it’s the kind of dance where you’re expected to be paired up with a specific person (a date), then you should wait until you’re 16. If it’s the kind of dance where people show up separately and dance with various partners or by themselves (like most Church dances), then you can probably start going to them whenever your parents are willing to let you go. Generally, Church dances are open to those 14 and over. This is a good guideline for you and your parents to consider.

But aside from the question of age, try to find out what these school dances are usually like. For instance, if you find out that people at these dances often use suggestive dance moves or that the music is often offensive or degrading, don’t go. “Attend only those dances where dress, grooming, lighting, lyrics, music, and entertainment contribute to a wholesome atmosphere where the Spirit may be present”xaltation.

Of course. Children and youth should invite their friends to participate in gospel learning, service and activities, and personal development. And leaders—including youth quorum and class presidencies—should work closely with parents of these children and youth to help them understand the effort and determine how they and their children would like to be involved.