For my Chinese American parents, ballroom dancing brought fun, comfort...Salon.com

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https://www.salon.com/2023/01/28/ballroom-dancing-chinese-asian-american-monterey-park/

Interesting in depth look at the Monterrey Park Gun tragedy.

« In the extensive media coverage ensuing over the following days — often overlooked was the compounding tragedy. Surely the shooter had understood this, that he was striking at the heart of a close-knit community to which he had belonged. Specifically, in Southern California, these types of dance studios play a central role in fostering and maintaining community in the Asian American diaspora. Also, they are frequented by revered older members of the community who comprised all of the shooter's victims. »

By YVONNE LIU
Yvonne Liu is a freelance writer in Los Angeles. She is currently writing a memoir about mental health, childhood trauma and adoption. Her writing has been featured in the New York Times, Hobart and elsewhere.

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1. Shall We Dance

Best dance movie ever.

https://www.rogerebert.com › reviews › shall-we-dance-1997

Shall We Dance? movie review & film summary (1997) | Roger Ebert

The sign on the window advertises ballroom dancing lessons. The third night, the man gets off the train at an unaccustomed stop and climbs the stairs to the dance studio. With these simple and direct shots, Masayuki Suo establishes loneliness, mystery and allure.

Hilarious dance scene from Shall We Dance? (1996)

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