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New York City Cabaret (No Dancing) Law

Okay little one, let me explain to you about New York City's Cabaret law which says that you are not allowed to dance in certain places.

You see, in New York City, there are some places called cabarets that are licensed to serve alcohol and have live music performances. These places can be bars, nightclubs, restaurants or other places where people gather to have a good time.

However, there is a law that says that people are not allowed to dance in these cabarets. This means that if you go to a place that has live music and serves alcohol, you are not allowed to move your body in a dance-like way. This is what we call the "no dancing" law.

The reason for this law is to try and control things like noise, crowds, and behavior that might disturb people who live or work around these cabarets. Some people think that dancing might create disorderly behavior, and so they passed this law to prevent it.

Now, not all places in New York City are affected by this law. It only applies to certain areas and types of establishments. But if you do go to a place that falls under the law, you should be careful not to break it because it could lead to a fine, or worse, the place could lose its license.

So now, little one, you know what the Cabaret law is, and why some places in New York City have a "no dancing" rule.