Shake It Up
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Shake It Up is an American teen sitcom that originally aired on Disney Channel from 2010 to 2013. The series centers on best friends CeCe Jones and Rocky Blue as they pursue their dreams of becoming professional backup dancers on a local Chicago TV show, 'Shake It Up, Chicago.' The show follows their comedic adventures and misadventures both on and off the set, exploring themes of friendship, ambition, and navigating the challenges of early teenage life and burgeoning fame. While maintaining a generally lighthearted tone typical of Disney Channel programming, parental reviews suggest the show features slightly more mature dialogue and dance styles compared to earlier Disney offerings. The series targets a pre-teen and early teen audience, focusing on relatable situations and humorous character interactions.
Things to Consider
LGBTQ & Gender Identity
The television series 'Shake It Up' itself does not feature explicit LGBTQ+ characters or themes within its canon storylines. However, online fan communities dedicated to the show contain fan-created content, including fanfiction, that depicts lesbian relationships between the main characters, CeCe and Rocky, with explicit sexual content.
One fanfiction titled 'Rocky And Cece Lesbian it Up Chapter 1' describes Rocky in 'her bra and crotchless panties' and details explicit sexual acts between Rocky and CeCe. Another fan-created story, 'Girl Love It Up!,' portrays CeCe and Rocky as 22-year-old bisexual best friends who live and sleep together, engaging in explicit sexual acts, such as CeCe licking Rocky's posterior.
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Additional Context
Best For Ages
Recommended for ages 8+ due to mild suggestive themes, occasional crass dialogue, instances of disrespectful behavior, and mild physical comedy. While generally lighthearted, certain elements may be more appropriate for slightly older children, and parental guidance is suggested for discussions around themes of self-image, peer pressure, and respectful communication. The show aligns with typical Disney Channel content, likely falling within a TV-G or TV-PG rating category.
Good to Know
While the official TV Parental Guidelines rating was not explicitly found in the search results, 'Shake It Up' was produced by Disney Channel, which typically targets a family and tween audience. The content concerns, particularly regarding suggestive elements and mild disrespect, suggest it would likely be rated TV-G or TV-PG. Parents should be aware of the existence of explicit fan-created content online that is not part of the official show but is easily discoverable within fan communities.
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