The Poet Changing China’s View of Disability — Through Dance

Sixth Tone

18th November 2024

The Poet Changing China’s View of Disability — Through Dance

Yu Xiuhua became a sensation with her raunchy poetry that redefined Chinese perceptions of disability. Now, she’s taking her art a step further.

Yu Xiuhua is no stranger to controversy. The farmer-turned-poet has spent years redefining perceptions of disability in China with her raunchy, often expletive-laden verse about living — and loving — with cerebral palsy.

Now, the 48-year-old is ruffling feathers once again — by taking to the stage as a dancer.

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