Dancing Through Change in Elmore City

This chapter paints a vivid picture of Elmore City, Oklahoma, in 1980, where a ban on dancing ignites a movement among local youth led by newcomer Leonard Coffey. As they challenge the town's restrictive norms, a pivotal high school prom becomes a symbol of their fight for self-expression. The narrative culminates in a celebration of the community's changing attitudes towards dance, reflected in an annual festival honoring this historic struggle.