Elderly excel at line dancing competition
The Fengxian District Nanqiao Town Community Dancing Team wins the top prize of an elderly people's line dancing competition.
Six dancing teams have won titles at an elderly people's line dancing competition over the weekend.
A total of 30 teams from 12 districts participated in the competition organized by Shanghai Education TV Station and Shanghai Rural Commercial Bank, in an effort to provide a stage for elderly people to showcase their energy, dancing skills and passion for life.
The Fengxian District Nanqiao Town Community Dancing Team won the top prize, for their elegant choreography, stylish traditional costume and team members' high-end skills.
Line dance is a popular sports and entertainment for local elderly people. The competition is a measure to build an elderly-friendly society and also help enhance communication between communities, said Sun Xiangtong, director of Shanghai Education TV Station and vice principle for Shanghai Open University.
The university has various interesting courses for seniors.
Elderly people from Xuhui Fangfei Dancing Team won the second prize. All team members look young and energetic.
