China is now regulating dancing in public

Older women in China have enjoyed square-dancing in public spaces for years, but thanks to noise complaints about loud music, China's government is stepping in.

China's sports and culture authorities will now regulate public dancing, China Daily reports. Not only will authorities regulate sound levels, but they will also provide the choreography for China's square-dancers. On Monday, the General Administration of Sport of China and the Ministry of Culture revealed 12 choreographed routines.

"All the negative comments on square-dancing are about reckless practicing without caring about the public benefits," fitness trainer Wang Guangcheng told China Daily. "The unified drills will help keep the dancing on the right track, where they can be performed in a socially responsible way."

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Authorities are still working out details about recommended music volume and which public spaces are suitable for square-dancing.