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Dance Series Pt. 1: Do These Kids Even Know How to Dance Tho?

November 17, 2024 • Karen, Steph, & Manni • Season 1 • Episode 7

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Welcome to episode 7 of the You Can Call Me Karen Podcast! Today we have a question for Gen Z and Gen Alpha. Can we see you 1, 2, step? We have noticed a decline of social dance amongst middle and high schoolers so this week we will discuss what might be the culprit. Could the rise of social media, smart phones, and digital entertainment be to blame for the shift away from face-to-face interaction and community dancing? Tune in as we dive into the impact of technology on youth socialization and how platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat have changed the way young people connect with each other. Are these digital spaces replacing the need for in-person social experiences like dancing?

As always - a big thank you to Steve Olszewski for the art and images, Calid B and SJ Fadeaway for the musical mixings, and huge credit to Malvina Reynolds (writer) and Schroder Music Co. (ASCAP) (publisher) of the song “Little Boxes”.

Links to sources referenced in this episode:

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