Take it to street

Hip-hop is finding plenty of enthusiasts in China, who are savoring the power and energy of dance, Chen Nan reports.

When Xia Rui was introduced to hip-hop culture as a freshman at Communication University of China in Beijing in 2002, he fell for the dramatically expressive street dancing immediately.

By participating in dance communities of other universities, such as Peking University, and watching music videos of Michael Jackson and Madonna, Xia developed an interest in the dance style.