If public dancing is a disturbance, it breaks the law

BEIJING'S NEWLY revised regulations on mass fitness will be introduced next month. It will strictly regulate any exercise activities in public places that might create a disturbance. Beijing Youth Daily commented on Thursday:

In recent years, many local governments have issued regulations to try and end the disturbance caused by keep-fit dancing in public places, something that is particularly popular with retirees. But these regulations have not been strictly implemented.

Now the attitude toward public dancing has polarized, with supporters claiming it is a healthy way to enrich the lives of elderly people living in cities. Opponents, on the other hand, say the dancing is too noisy and obstructive and not suitable for residential neighborhoods.