Dance of the Free Spirited

Was at a cousin's wedding earlier this evening. What impressed me most was the sight of children dancing. A live band was providing very danceable music the whole night and these children, about 7 of them from aged 4 to 8 started dancing rightaway. They literally danced the night away, so to speak. The girls were doing a lot of May-pole and twirling in their fairy dresses, the boys on the other hand displayed more acrobatic skills. One even break-danced to my amazement. Did he see his father's music video of Michael Jackson's Beat It, one wonders.

Why are children so carefree, spontaneous, energetic, happy, simple, courageous, willing to take risks and so real? Nothing stops them from doing what brings them joy. Not fear of embarassment, nor fear of making mistakes. Not fear of looking silly, nor fear of imperfection. Whatever happened to these children when they grow up??