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Viral 'flash step' dance craze in China leads to injuries and medical warnings

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A viral dance craze originating in China, known as the "flash step," has gained widespread popularity on social media. The dance incorporates several distinct moves, including "prodigal kicking the ball" and "black bear shaking fur." However, its rapid and physically demanding nature has led to injuries among imitators, prompting warnings from medical professionals about potential physical limitations. AI

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Viral 'flash step' dance craze in China leads to injuries and medical warnings

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Fran Lu ·

    Doctors warn of physical limits as China viral ‘flash step’ dance sends imitators to hospital

    A dance move known as the “flash step” recently went viral on Chinese social media, inspiring countless imitations, memes and creative merchandise, including keychains. In September, Chinese netizens jumped on the bandwagon, copying moves from a dance tutorial video made in the 1…

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