TAMPA, Fla. — Ziyao Rita Li is has been a professional dancer for five years.

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But she’s been performing since she could remember in her native China.

She’s warming up for a piece with moves from adapted from Indian dance.

“So it’s very unique and the most popular dance in China,” said Li.

Li has been here in the Tampa Bay area for about five months, and she joined this dance troupe from the Chinese American Association of Tampa Bay soon after her arrival.

Here on a cultural exchange, she has met about 30 sisters to help her make her way in the states, led by association president Lisha Dong.

“I really appreciate that these women trust and support me,” said Li.