We're not huge fans of dubstep, but we have to admit this guy's a great dancer. Furthermore, he was in China promoting a good cause (raising money for students who want to study abroad) so perhaps dubstep is in some ways good aftera-WUBWUBWUB WUUUB WUBWUBWUB. more ›

Holy crap. Did you know that around 10,000 people flood into the Shanghai Zoo every morning to do calisthenics? They are all holders of the zoo's "excercise card" which grants free admission to the park for seniors over 70. But the repercussions of these mature morning masses are somewhat more serious than zoo officials anticipated. From Shanghai Daily, here's something you just don't read every day: more ›

We don't know where these kids came from, and we don't know where they're going. We're merely grateful for the brief moment of their childhood they chose to share with the world, which is surely a better place with their preternaturally slick dance moves in it. more ›

If you've been on the internet long enough, you've probably seen the viral video "Where the Hell is Matt" and its sequels. If you haven't, here's a link to all of them - it's a grand bit of www fun involving a guy who can't really dance dancing in front of all the great landmarks of the world. Now he's coming to China, and he wants you to dance with him! more ›

The Midi Music Festival (迷笛音乐节) is back and this year is its 12th birthday! China’s longest running music festival is crashing down in Zhenjiang City (镇江) for four action packed days of aural relief this Golden Holiday. more ›

More photos on the Shanghaiist Contribute page. To see your photos on our Contribute page, use Flickr and tag your photos “shanghaiist”. Or you can email your photos to photos@shanghaiist.com and they will automatically appear on our site (and here). more ›

So Haibao's been taking some dance lessons, and it looks like he's learned a lot. I mean, look at him: the precocious little guy's even figured out how to breakdance. The video above is originally from the Expo's website, and bears the awkward name of "Haibao Hip Hop 1." But the two step isn't all he's learned: he's added flying handspins and disco-esque splits to his repertoire, not to mention flying! more ›

Kids these days and their hippity hop. This girl doesn't look more than 10 or 11 years old but she's already got some crazy moves on the dance floor. Of course, if she's anything like the members of China's female gymnastics team, maybe she's already had her Sweet 16. more ›

With Michael Jackson's death rocking the world, video sharing sites have been deluged with fans uploading their favorite Jackson tributes. One of the best ones making the rounds on the Chinese internets is this vid: a high school kid (in 2007) doing a really spot on rendition of Jackson's dance to Beat It. more ›

We guess if you have a country full of acrobatic and gymnast training schools, you're bound to get into cheerleading at some point in time too. But aren't these Chinese cheerleaders adorable? more ›

Things you can learn from this video: 1. Breakdancing has finally become popular enough in China for high school students to get pretty decent at it. Our little brothers, who may or may not have done battle against Chinese students only to sigh about the lack of competition here compared to Japan and Korea, would be proud. more ›

One of the most hilarious things we've seen all week is this: “Most Niu Traffic Police Officer Directs Traffic While Dancing Cha Cha.” We don't know if we really need to say anything more, except to repeat the words of several of the netizens: 顶！(ding) more ›

Alas, it seems like Huai Hai Lu stalwart Bon Bon may have closed up shop over the weekend, and the only guys who noticed were SmartShanghai. It's Thursday and the club still has to issue official notice of the closure, but according to the nightlife website, they're planning on moving locations. But where will Shanghai's trance-loving expat high school crowd go until then?! WON'T SOMEBODY THINK OF THE CHILDREN? more ›

The music in this video shot in rural Henan totally gave us a headache. Steven Lim of Youku Buzz couldn't quite make out whether this was a wedding or a funeral. Well, yeah, as we told you before, things can get pretty noisy and wild at Chinese funerals, with sexy strippers and paper condoms and what have you. Someone needs to fly these girls down to Shanghai and bring them to The Shelter. We're sure it'd be a RIOT. more ›

At tomorrow's big holiday party at Cotton's on Xinhua Lu, get your photo taken with Santa Claus — or Father Christmas, if you swing that way — between 8:30 and 11:30 pm (Santa likes to hit the bars on Tongren at about midnight). Shanghai-based photographer Stephen Yang will be taking professional portraits (lights and everything) of party guests chilling with Santa in Santa's VIP room (behind the first-floor bar). All party-goers are welcome ... and it doesn't cost you a thing. We'll post the pics on Shanghaiist early next week. more ›

Shanghaiist recently enjoyed a few nonfat egg nogs with DJ El Nomo, who promises to make the Shanghaiist/Cotton's holiday party "the wildest holiday blowout ever held at Cotton's on Xinhua Lu." A tall task indeed. You may recognize El Nomo from such weblogs as Shanghai Bananas. And, of course, he is ranked No. 1 worldwide in the controversial Gothamist DJ Rankings. The following is a transcript of our unfiltered discussion with Asia's very own wizard of wax. more ›

Early weather reports for the weekend are looking quite nice, so it looks like late-December outdoor seating will be a definite possibility at the Shanghaiist/Cotton's holiday party this Saturday at the new Cotton's on Xinhua Lu (pictured). And if the outdoor heaters (and bar) aren't cozy enough for you, head on inside the villa for the real wood-burning fireplaces (and more bars). And DJ El Nomo! more ›

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While dancing at the city’s newest gay nightspot, D2, our friends decided that pre-club etiquette in Shanghai is subpar and a little lesson from Miss Manners is in order. Feel free to add anything we missed in the comments section… more ›

Aside from the fact that 25% of the population are smokers, China has always been a health conscious country. Strolling through the beautifully manicured parks and gardens of Shanghai, it is not rare to see people from the age of 15 to 85 working out on the outdoor exercise machines, practicing tai chi or people walking backward around the park to ensure that every muscle group is used. more ›