Online lessons, offline steps

Chu Qinqin, 55, loves square dancing. [Photo provided to China Daily]

Receiving votes, winning hearts

Chu Qinqin, 55, loves square dancing. As local civil servant based in Kunshan, Jiangsu province, Chu said her most memorable moment came in late July, when her team's dance video won more than 7,800 votes online, ranking 59 among 700-plus teams nationwide.

"I feel satisfied with the result, and it made me proud when people liked our performance. We're exposed to more viewers through the online platform."

In the contest video, Chu led more than 100 dancers-cum-friends in a performance of a Mongolian dance. For the show, they had to borrow the costumes comprising white blouses, red-and-blue skirts and riding boots from a local cultural center.

The square dance contest was conducted by Beijing-based startup Tangdou Square Dance.

"I like posting my video on the app. It's a way to show the most beautiful dance steps and to share the joy with everyone," Chu said.