Iowa's biggest city may legalize late-night dance

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http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090714/ap_on_re_us/us_des_moines_dancing

DES MOINES, Iowa – Dancing the night away in Des Moines doesn't seem to be at the top of many must-do lists. Maybe because it's illegal.

An obscure city ordinance outlaws publicly shaking your groove thing in Iowa's biggest city after 2 a.m.

Few even were aware of the ban until members of the nonprofit Des Moines Social Club sought to hold an after-hours dance at their downtown building. They were told no-go on the tango.

"It's a silly law that shouldn't exist and the law shows we aren't keeping up with the times," said Zachary Mannheimer, executive director of the club, which is made up largely of artists.

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