Ministry approves, so keep on dancing ...
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DANCING in public has received official approval with the issue of a joint circular regulating the practice from, among others, the Ministry of Culture and General Administration of Sports.
Square dancing in public is a popular community activity but one that often gives rise to complaints from nearby residents.
The circular says square dancing is to be encouraged in China and local authorities should provide convenient outdoor venues and facilities.
It asks local governments to offer free tuition and promote the creation of more dance routines.
In March, the sports administration published a set of 12 square dances to be promoted nationwide.
However, local governments are also asked to keep order in the dancing areas, especially when it comes to controlling noise.
Square dancing is easy to arrange anywhere.
All that is needed is a stereo and friends, though passers-by often stop and join in. Groups of dancing elderly women are a common sight at dusk all over China.
But nearby residents often complain about the loudspeakers and flashing lights. As it is not easy for the dancers to find proper venues without affecting others, they sometimes refuse to turn down the volume or move.
Last year, Anhui and Zhejiang provinces issued rules allowing dancing only during specific hours in non-residential areas.
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