Dancing to a different tune

Experimental dancer Li Ke tells Shi Yingying about the ups and downs of her unconventional style.

The rebellious Li Ke, with her slender body, buzz cut, Bambi-like eyes and symbolic tattoo that stretches along her spine, is far from a conventional dancer.

The 31-year-old performer, who started dancing when she was just six and is trained in folk and modern dance, has recently set out to create her own experimental style of dance. Catching the attention of pavilions at the Expo 2010 Shanghai, she's helped create performances for pavilions that want to feature innovative and provocative performances.