I grew up in a central eastern city in China called Hefei. I studied sociology in college and I am now a Ph.D. student in Anthropology and Performance Studies in the United States. I love dancing/movement/arts in general. I particularly love street/party dance created by American Black dancers in the 1970s such as locking. I spent two gap years learning it full-time in Beijing and Shanghai. I want to be a professional dancer. I also recently got interested in theater.

I am eager to learn about others through conversations, books, films, art, etc. When traveling, I enjoy walking around streets, taking public transportation, and witnessing everything around me. I like trying out local food and activities. I am a big fan of exchanging stories and feelings. I consider myself an adventurer and I like exploring nature, including trying fun and creative ways to interact with it.

I am pretty low-maintenance when it comes to living conditions. I love being around people as well as spending time with myself. I also love playing with pets and children!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I love connecting with new friends from different backgrounds. I enjoy learning about different lifestyles, interests, philosophies, and so on. When I travel, I hope to understand what life is like in the place I visit.

Interests

• culture
• dancing
• music
• anthropology
• history
• making friends

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: everything percussion!!!, American Funk, Disco, Jazz, R&B, Chinese R&B
Movies: documentaries!!, La vita e bella, Perfetti Sconosciuti, Kikujiro, Memories of Matsuko
Books: The Three-Body Problem, Death Without Weeping, The Neapolitan Novels, What Life Could Mean to You, and so on

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

When I learned about animal welfare, environmental justice, and issues of inequality in my first year of college, I started a nonprofit residential summer camp program in my hometown in China to teach teenagers about these issues through engaging activities.

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach: Chinese (Mandarin), Street dance, Anthropology
Learn: Spanish, Merengue, salsa, bachata, music
Share: stories about me and everything I’ve seen, thought about, and felt

What I Can Share with Hosts

I take pleasure in sharing parts of my life that interests others. This often brings me new perspectives too, which is always exciting. I am also a good listener. I am open to chatting about personal stories or scholarly perspectives.
I can dance and sing! I can share American street dance and Chinese songs if you are interested. I don’t mind showing my moves with music.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Dominican Republic, France, Germany, Haiti, Hong Kong, Italy, Macao, Mexico, Netherlands, Poland, Taiwan, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

China, Italy, United States