'Single Ladies' Tots Are Back With More Sexy Dancing

By Amber James Posted May 18th 2010 05:15PM

'Single Ladies' girls; 'My Boyfriends Back' video

A very young precision dance troupe started quite a scandal last week when a YouTube video featuring a group of 7- and 8-year-old girls wearing midriff-baring tops and short skirts dancing to Beyonce's 'Single Ladies' hit the web. Although a World of Dance representative and the girls' own parents claimed the dance was "taken out of context," this isn't the first time these young dancers have caused a stir by acting grown up during dance competitions. Here, the girls perform 'My Boyfriend's Back' at the 2009 Hall of Fame Nationals:

According to YouTube, the 'My Boyfriend's Back' routine was choreographed by Dance Precisions' Molly Long. Dance Precisions' studio in Orange County, California, offers training in jazz, tap, ballet and hip hop for beginners to advanced dancers, ages 3 to 18 years. Representatives from the studio did not return a call for comment.

With nearly 2 million hits, the controversial 'Single Ladies' clip, taped at the World of Dance competition in Pomona, Calif., last month, has gone viral.

Melissa Presch, mother of one of the little dancers, told 'Inside Edition' that the girls got their moves from the 'Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel' -- not Beyonce's music video. But with this suggestive new footage from past competitions, eyebrows are still raised. But who is to blame?

Larry Peters, executive vice president of The Hozman Group and rep for the World of Dance competition, says the controversy regarding the 'Single Ladies' performance was blown out of proportion.

"I can tell you the cheering and screaming you heard on the video was from other parents and dance teams that were just blown away by their dance performance and precision. There was NOTHING provocative about what they were doing," Peters told PopEater last week.

The World of Dance Tour is the largest national urban and street dance competition, and in 2010 is taking place in nine major markets throughout the U.S. Top dance troupes partake in competition, which focuses on the art of street dancing and today's new age choreography, embracing urban dance and youth lifestyle.

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Tuesday 18 May

By Jax & Tyson

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Who the HELL are these kids parents? Are they really that clueless? Do they have any idea what kind of sick sexual predators are out their? How many Pedifile's are watch these videos? I have 4 kids & I never would let them do any thing like this. As a parent you are suppose to protect your child. letting them dress sexy & grind around is NOT cute! And putting it on the internet, is just STUPID! They are putting their children at risk of stalkers or worse. Shame, shame on these parents!

By tim

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get over yourselves.....IT'S DANCNING NOT FORNICATION.

By SUE

This is so age inapproriate..their parents are idiots!

By doc2009

Tim is clueless! This is not appropriate for girls these ages that dress provcative and dance like this. Yes there are many sex offenders out there that watch this. Remember JonBenet Ramsey.
If these were girls that were age appropriate no one would bat an eye.

By thadumas

Where's the harm in it? Watching this won't turn anyone into a pedophile. And not watching it won't deter the pedophiles who are at large from making their next move. You don't like the video because it makes YOU think about sex. You can't put the genie back in the bottle lady.

By Miko Rose

Their parents saw Miley poll dancing at the Kids' Choice Awards and thought it was ok. Some adults are sick and disturbing.

By gypsie

So... Rick, if I dress my daughter like a hooker, she'll be left alone? Where as if she's wearing decent clothes, she'll get raped? I don't agree with you on that one. I'm raising my daughter to be modest and respect herself by wearing clothes that make her look respectable.

By Carmine

AMEN BROTHER.....

THESE CHILDREN MAY BE INCREDIBLE ARTISTS, AND THEIR CHOREOGRAPHER MAY BE AN INCREDIBLE DANCE INSTRUCTOR, BUT THIS SHOULD HAVE NEVER ... NEVER ... NEVER BEEN ALLOWED OUTSIDE THE PRIVACY OF THEIR OWN STUDIO.....

TO MANY SICK BASTARDS OUT THERE... and to think that two of the parents identified themselves... WHAT THE HELL WHERE THEY THINKING !!!!!!!

By BOB

ALL I SEE IS THAT THEY GOT TALENT....THEY CAN DANCE

By Ben G in Spring Texas

I don't even know where to begin. These are young "Girls" and talented dancers who are being taught at a very early age to parade around a stage in costumes that most grown women would not wear. Really where do you see "Women" dressed like this? There is usually a pole involved and sexual innuendo. Although I do not know the parents, what are the odds that they are living vicariously through their “children’s” talent? I am offended for the sake and virtue of these young girls and I pray that no person with ill intentions is provoked to act out with these or other children because of this type of exploitation. Kids the word today on Sesame Street is Pedophilia.

By tre

there is no doubt in my mind that these are very talented young ladies. they are precious and incredible dancers! there is no blame on them. but i have to seriously question the wisdom of their parents and dance instructors. this type of dancing is suggestive, to say it is not shows a high degree of moral collaspe within our society. ever here of jon benet? these young ladies are being exposed to elements beyond their ken. hooray for their talent. shame on the adults!

By na

I couldn't agree more!!!!!!!!!!! This is just ridiculous.

By MetalHead

Tim is obviously a pedophile. Of course he would say its just "dancing" when they dancing like a bunch of strippers. Shame on you and those girls' parents

Thursday 20 May

By Dianah Brandt

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I totally Agree !! Are these parents just frickin stupid or are they seeing dollar sign's ???
Do they watch the news about all the pedifiles that are out there ?
I see nothing wrong with dancing but this kind of dancing belongs in a strip club !!!

Wednesday 19 May

By Roy

Tim is probally the one getting his cookies off,watching the video. Why else would he not see anything wrong with it!

By Bob

I agree. I am a retired police officer/detective. I have seen what a pedophile can do to a little girl.They could end up dead or scared for life in more ways then you could imanage.The parents should be held responsible if anything happens to the girls.There are some sick people out there just waiting for this kind of motivation. Its nice to have the conistution behind you but what about the kids rights.

By Jb

I thought they did great! Very talented young ladies.

By Priscilla

OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I so agree with you !!!!b Some people are just IGNORANT!!!!!!!

By courtney

I totally 100% agree with you

By MJ

Hey Tim, grinding is a type of dance but I wouldn't want to have young kids doing that either.

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