The Chinese are usually very slender, athletic looking people. It is very rare that you will meet an overweight Chinese, and if you do, it’s okay, because they have very tasty food. Well, basically. Sports and martial arts play an important role in maintaining the health of this nation of about 1.4 billion people. But there is another activity that these men and women from the East love.

It doesn’t matter how old. Chinese children, adults and even the elderly will dance if the opportunity presents itself. And how could it be otherwise, if it was part of a culture that has existed for so long! In fact, China has one of the oldest and longest ancient civilizations in the world. We’re talking about 4,000 years, give or take. They were ruled by powerful families called dynasties and there were many parties within these dynasties.