In the heart of Shanxi province, China, the head of Xi Guan Primary School, Zhang Pengfei, has taken a creative step to boost his students’ physical activity. Noticing the excessive time his students spent glued to their screens, Zhang decided to introduce a change.
By mastering the shuffle dance himself, Zhang saw an opportunity to get his students moving. He began sharing his new skills during break times, transforming these intervals into lively dance sessions. Catch a glimpse of Zhang and his young learners in action in the video below, and hear from the dancing principal himself in a follow-up interview as well.
Known as “The Melbourne Shuffle,” this dance craze that took off in the 1980s not only offers a vigorous workout but also promises to turn these kids into TikTok sensations.
Since hitting the internet in 2019, videos of Zhang Pengfei leading his students in shuffle dance routines have captured hearts worldwide. His unique method of addressing the lack of physical activity among children has garnered praise for both its effectiveness and entertainment value.
Thanks to his majestic moves, Principal Zhang has ingeniously tackled the issue of screen addiction among his students. Concerned by the countless hours they spent on digital devices, Zhang picked up shuffle dancing and decided to pass on the fever to his pupils. Before long, Zhang’s initiative saw the entire school swapping screen time for dance moves during their breaks, filling the playground with energy and enthusiasm.