A moment in time: Showing their moves

Street dancing has always been a way for young people to show their personal style. When China started its reform and opening-up programs in the 1980s, disco and ballroom dance were seen as rebellious. In the photo, young people practice their dance skills in a quiet corner of Beijing's Badachu Park in 1980. Today, dance has become a national pastime for both young and old alike, and numerous styles have flourished. In the photo, young people dance to Little Apple, a viral hit on the Internet, on 1912 Bar Street in Nanjing in November last year. The contrasting photos provide a glimpse into China's changing perceptions of music and fashion.