International Law

Dirty Dancing & the Law

By Handakte

We?ve covered pole dancing and the law. Now let?s address dirty dancing.

In 2005, an appeals court concluded that a Supreme Court case Dallas v. Stanglin closed the door on Rebecca Willis?s claim that her Depot-dancing was constitutionally protected expressive activity. The Fourth Circuit held:

The Town?s decision to prohibit lewd dancing at the Depot [a dancehall in Marshall, N.C.] is no different from a decision permitting or prohibiting any other conduct at the Depot. Just as the Town can prohibit drinking alcohol or smoking and can require patrons to wear shoes and shirts, the Town can prohibit lewd or otherwise inappropriate dancing, all without running afoul of the First Amendment.

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Quelle: Blogs WSJ 14.11.2008

Full post as published by Handakte WebLAWg on November 15, 2008 (boomark / email).