Members of Homies, a street dance team from Chengdu, perform at the VIBE Dance Competition in Los Angeles, the United States, March 2, 2025. (Xinhua)

　　by Xinhua writers Lyu Qiuping and Lu Youyi

　　CHENGDU, March 10 (Xinhua) -- On a stage in Los Angeles, the United States, a 4-minute-and-17-second performance concluded, met with a full minute of applause and cheers.

　　Homies, a street dance team from Chengdu, capital of southwest China's Sichuan Province, secured third place at the VIBE Dance Competition on March 2 with their performance, “Sword and Qi in Sichuan,“ featuring Chinese culture such as face-changing and Tai Chi.

　　This marked the first time in the competition's 30-year history that a Chinese team won an award.

　　“The minute-long ovation from the international audience is a lifetime treasure, overshadowing the significance of the ranking itself,“ said Fang Zhenghua, the piece's director, also known as JF.

　　On the same day in Paris, France, two young Chinese dancers blended traditional Chinese etiquette and Kung Fu into their street dance routine. Their performance, which began with a respectful bow and transitioned into a dynamic Kung Fu display of Drunken Fist, earned them a spot in the top four of the Juste Debout 2025 global finals.

　　Blending vibrant modern dance with traditional elements, Chinese youth are captivating global audiences with dynamic choreography that radiates their deep passion and interpretation of cultural heritage.

　　Fang, 30, said the “Sword and Qi in Sichuan“ draws inspiration from a Kung Fu-themed video game and a martial arts fiction that he loved when he was young.