I Don't Dance (High School Musical song) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids "I Don't Dance" |
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| Single by Lucas Grabeel and Corbin Bleu | ||||
| from the album High School Musical 2 | ||||
| Released | August 14, 2007 | |||
| Recorded | 2006–2007 | |||
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| Length | 3:37 | |||
| Label | Walt Disney | |||
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| Producer(s) | Matthew Gerrard | |||
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"I Don't Dance" is a popular song from the movie High School Musical 2. It was sung by actors Lucas Grabeel and Corbin Bleu. The song came out in 2007. It was so popular that it became one of seven songs from the High School Musical 2 soundtrack to appear on the Billboard Hot 100 music chart. This song was also chosen as the official theme song for the 2007 Little League World Series.
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The Scene in High School Musical 2
This song is performed during a baseball game in the movie. The Wildcats team, led by Chad (played by Corbin Bleu), plays against the Lava Springs staff. Ryan (played by Lucas Grabeel) asks Chad to perform in the annual Lava Springs talent show. Chad says no, explaining that he doesn't dance.
Ryan believes that dancing needs just as much skill as baseball. He tries to show Chad this idea. The main message of "I Don't Dance" is important. It teaches that even if you think you are not good at something, you should always try it first. You might surprise yourself!
About the Music Video
The music video for "I Don't Dance" mixes parts of the movie's dance scene with clips of famous Major League Baseball players. Some of these players included Ryan Howard, Cole Hamels, Jimmy Rollins, and Justin Verlander. The video was shown at many Major and Minor League baseball parks in 2007.
It was also part of The Baseball Youth Road Trip, a summer tour. This tour visited youth baseball tournaments and Minor League Baseball parks. The "I Don't Dance" music video was shown at over sixty youth baseball events. It ended up being the theme song for the Little League World Series games that year.
Song Versions and Listings
A special CD single for the song was released in Portugal. This CD did not have the English version of "I Don't Dance." A music video was also created for the song. You can find this music video on the High School Musical 2 2-Disc Deluxe Dance Edition DVD.
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "Eu Não Danço (Expensive Soul feat. Bianca)" | 03:30 |
| 2. | "Eu Não Danço (Music video, computer track)" | 03:35 |
How the Song Performed on Charts
The song first appeared on the Billboard Hot 100 chart at number 74. This was for the chart dated September 1, 2007.
Music Charts
| Chart (2008) | Peak position |
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| Australian Singles Chart | 93 |
| Canada (Canadian Hot 100) | 81 |
| UK Singles Chart | 57 |
| US Billboard Hot 100 | 70 |
See also
In Spanish: I Don't Dance para niños
