This Viral Dance is More than a Trend: It’s a Reflection of China’s Distorted Job Market

This Viral Dance is More than a Trend: It’s a Reflection of China’s Distorted Job Market

In 2014, with the rise of the first wave of short video social media platforms in China, “社会摇” (shè huì yáo, social shake) gained national attention. Originating in disco halls in less developed regions, “social shake” became a viral dance due to its simple and easy-to-follow moves. As described by China News, the dance consists of “shoulder shaking, hand swinging, head nodding, waist twisting, squatting, and leg kicking, all set to intense elec…