Hirosaki's dance studio "Funky Stadium" is currently releasing a video "KIDS ★ FUNKY" that utilizes TikTok for the child-rearing generation.

The video, which is mainly targeted at mothers raising children, is a 15-second video that summarizes the dance and exercise that can be done with newborns and toddlers. Due to the influence of the new coronavirus, we were forced to refrain from going out, so three "mama dancers", led by Naho Akimoto of the studio, started distribution.

It is said that the reason for this was the closure and suspension of use of public facilities that Aomori Prefecture implemented during September. Mr. Akimoto said, "Since the children's plaza and playground can no longer be used, more and more child-rearing moms who tend to stay at home are more often at home. Because of the stress, all three are raising children. I felt like myself. "

Six videos have been released so far, including simple choreography that even children can do and squats that are performed while holding children, starting posting on September 11. Not only can TikTok be used for free, but there is plenty of music that can be used within the app, and video editing is easy, so it is suitable for sending dance videos.

“One of the attractions is that you can do it without registering an account if you just want to watch it. I want you to imitate it while watching the video or try it with your child,” says Akimoto. "I want to post a video that will relieve the stress that I can understand only because I experienced it," he said.