Online lessons, offline steps

Tian Xiaoping, 37, is a square dance fanatic. [Photo provided to China Daily]

Learning at night, dancing in evening

Tian Xiaoping, 37, a square dance fanatic, was amazed that one of her team's original dances was viewed more than 226,000 times online within a month. Nearly 2,000 fans liked her video and sent virtual flowers to her online.

Tian, a saleswoman with a construction company in Chongqing, said the online cheers and compliments have made her much more confident than before.

"Every night, I learn new steps on Tangdou Square Dance. Next day, our group works on the moves. Then we go to the park near my home at 7 pm and practise for one-and-a-half hours. How I enjoy this lifestyle!"

Tian started using the app two years ago and learned many dance styles, such as chacha, aerobics and Chinese folk dance.