There are a lot of youths out there that live in a home that lacks a positive family structure and therefore parental guidance and discipline is extremely weak. ... Family structure is something that is pretty hard to influence. ... Forty percent of their waking time is "discretionary," and a form of positive self-expression for these teens is vital. ... Participants use music, art and dance to reach their goals. Dance connects us to sensuality, and music provides a safe vehicle for the expression of emotional unrest. ...

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• Grade Level: High School