--See Them Dance--
By: tadsgirl
Corny arrived as the music began. He watched those young bodies move in a way that the white kids didn't. Man, sometimes he wished he could get those moves down himself. He watched with fascination as these kids danced. When he had asked Maybelle where they practiced, she laughed.
"Honey, the moves are inside them. They don't need to." She grinned.
Velma had the council go over the latest dances, over and over. Again and again. They were so choreographed, so scripted. Yet here were Maybelle's dancers, who looked better and much smoother, just moving to the beat. And the music! To Corny that was crazy man. It was so hip! He closed his eyes
and began to move in the shadows. If only he could put those kids in with his Council. If only they could dance together. The kids could teach each other something. Something great. How to let the music flow and their bodies flow with it. If only….
The music ended and Maybelle's voice chimed in. Corny opened his eyes and was slightly startled by the young girl standing in front of him.
"Mr. Collins" Yolanda whispered, "Can I help you?"
Yolanda was a pretty girl with skin lighter than the other Colored girls. Corny had seen her before and thought that if she lighten her hair like Maybelle's she could easily go north and pass for white. She sure was lovely as well. Her smile could light a room. The boys seemed to flutter around her. The girls whispered in her ears and hugged her. She was a sweet addition to Negro Day and got fan mail accordingly. Corny smiled.
"No Yolanda. I'm just here to enjoy the beat." He replied.
"It would be nice if you could join us. Maybe for only a day." She said as she looked down.
He laughed quietly, "Oh no, Little Lady. My moves are not as slick as yours. I'd look like the old man I am. Besides, the only way I'd dance on Negro Day is with you. Think you could show me those moves?" he said putting on the charm.
Her eyes met his, her hand flew up to her mouth and she giggled, "Oh Mr.
Collins!" Then she turned and scurried away.
Corny had never seen a Colored girl blush before. He had to smile.