Steps in the right direction

An ongoing exhibition in Beijing offers comparative perspective of modern dance, Cheng Yuezhu reports.

In the winter of 1994, Chinese choreographer-dancer Wen Hui had just returned from her studies in modern dance in New York, which she described as a "mind-blowing" experience.

"In New York, I saw that dance can be performed in a way that no lighting or stage is needed. You can dance on a bridge, at a train station - anywhere you like. This had a huge impact on me," says Wen.