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Nov 12
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Elementary | Dancing in Public

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Have you ever been told to "dance like no one is watching?" It seems like many in China have taken this advice, and they've added some of their own: "also dance where everyone is watching." Learn the language for jumping in on some Chinese public dancing. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1537

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