So I took my 3 y/o to The Backyardigans show at the local Performing Arts Center this evening. My wife took her to Diego several months ago, so this time I got to go. Like when my wife took her, we had aisle seats. Midway through the second act the actors told the kids to stand and march. My daughter wanted to stand in the aisle and march, so she could still see. Since my wife had told me all the kids danced at the Diego show, I let her. I held her hand while in my seat on the aisle, in order to keep her close and somewhat in control.

She broke my grasp once to do a spin dance move, but I grappled her back right away, and she continued to dance next to me. The usher (who happened to be a supervisor) came down to instruct me to take her out of the aisle. I took her out, and she began to cry when I tried to explain. Needless to say I was very frustrated with the situation. A few minutes later the show was coming to an end, and the actors told the kids to all get up and dance for the closing song. This time there were many kids in the aisle, so I promptly put my daughter in the aisle, where she cut a mean rug and all was good in her eyes.

I understand there are probably some fire codes to adhere to, but she was not blocking the aisle. There was at least one other girl dancing in the aisle for a shorter period, and she quit before we were scolded. I guess I just feel that this is a kids show and they should be able to dance, otherwise what is the point? Also, with the precedent of the kids being allowed to dance at Diego, why the change?

Am I wrong? I am just wondering, because I guess I don't know what should and should not be allowed at a show like this. What have others experiences been?