Alternative Valentine Dance Planned in Brighton Saturday Alternative Valentine Dance Planned in Brighton Saturday

2/19/14 - Organizers say a Zombie Valentine dance this weekend aims to support local high school students that sometimes feel left out in many different ways and fall outside the traditional mold. P-FLAG of Livingston County is an organization that offers support to the families and allies of lesbian, gay, bi-sexual and transgender individuals in the community. It has organized the “My Zombie Valentine Dance” this Saturday at the Brighton Community Center that will feature dancing, music, and games but most of all support. Co-founder Beth Duman says they held a similar event a couple years ago with the zombie theme and the kids had a blast so they thought they would do it again. She tells WHMI it’s intended as an alternative dance and event for students who don’t necessarily want to deal with the real prom or don’t feel comfortable going. Duman adds that it’s important these kids receive support from their families and it can make a big difference in whether they’re feeling happy and satisfied or alienated in their lives. The event is open to everyone high school age and up, regardless of sexual orientation and gender expression/identity. That open description led one Brighton City resident to question safety and the co-mingling of those in high school with older adults. However, Duman says the zombie dance is geared toward high school students, not adults and it will be chaperoned with no lewd dancing, alcohol or drugs tolerated. Duman says they left the description open because some recent high school graduates still involved in the group and planning process may be attending. Admission is $3 at the door and details can be found through the link below. (JM)