Showing off in London
A man in black clothes jumps high into the air. Before he lands, he strikes（摆出）a pose. Sometimes, he carries a red fan. With long white sleeves（袖子）, he spreads his arms like wings. His dance is eye-catching, often attracting crowds.
He is Chinese dancer Ma Jiaolong. Since 2020, he's made short videos of himself dancing in London. He has performed at the city's parks and iconic landmarks（标志性建筑物）like Tower Bridge. The 35-year-old has nearly 5 million followers on Tik Tok（Douyin）, where he shares his videos.
Classical Chinese dance combines（结合）martial arts（武术）movements with those of traditional Chinese opera. He started to learn it at 12. "I was attracted by the dancers who play ancient heroes through the movements of classical Chinese dance," said Ma.
Later, Ma studied at the Beijing Dance Academy. Since 2019, he has been teaching classical Chinese dance at Goldsmiths, University of London.
Two years ago, Ma had to give online classes due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In his small home, he could only make small moves. One day, he took his wife's suggestion and danced at Greenwich Park, a popular tourist spot. She recorded Ma. He then made the video, added music and sent it to friends. "Surprisingly, they loved it, which inspired me to share it online," said Ma.
Later, Ma made more short videos. He added his dance moves with dazzling（令人赞叹的）action. People are often curious about his performances. So, while dancing, he likes to communicate with them. As his videos went viral（走红）, he received messages from people around the world.
"Now, making and sharing short videos has become a part of my life, and most importantly, a way to introduce classical Chinese dance to more people, especially overseas views," said Ma.
