In 1998, a popular teacher at Garfield High School in Seattle falls into a crevasse while mountain-climbing in Olympic National Park. Six of his teenage students then pull off a daring rescue.

You know that Kevin Bacon movie where a small town outlaws dancing and the teens fight back? What if I told you that happened in Seattle. In the 90s. Let the Kids Dance is a new podcast telling an untold story from a famous moment in music history – the rise and fall of Seattle’s teen dance ordinance. A story of moral panic, grassroots activism, and an unstoppable music community that fought for its freedom. Listen and subscribe here. Support the show: https://kuow.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Part 6: The Reckonin'

Part 5: The Bidding War

Part 4: The Crash

Part 3: The Gamble

Part 2: The Swindle

Part 1: The Empire Builders

Introducing Ghost Herd, coming January 10