Once considered a “decadent” hobby during the Cultural Revolution, dance became popular again in the 1980s when China opened its doors to the world, where the disco movement infiltrated the country via Hong Kong with a hurricane of synthesisers, flirtatious moves, bright lipsticks, wild hairdos, and disco balls. Directed by one of the brightest stars of contemporary dance in China, Er Gao, Disco-Teca reflects upon Mainland’s disco culture and raises questions about social status, the sense of belonging, and gender identity. Enjoyed by audiences the world over with its multiple international runs, the piece examines how disco clubs contributed to the construction of the self and changed Mainland’s social landscape forever. Expect a surprising mix of retro flavours and refined bodily expressions that are as fun to look at as they are provoking.