BEIJING, Aug. 2 (Xinhua) -- A national children's dance show was held in Guangzhou, southern China's Guangdong Province, from July 28 to Aug. 2.

The show, jointly held by institutions including the China Federation of Literary and Art Circles and the China Dancers Association (CDA), serves as a platform for Chinese children to show their dancing talents.

Over 5,000 children participated in the six-day show, showcasing 195 dance works.

This year's works have expressed the heartfelt feelings of the children in various themes, said Feng Shuangbai, chairman of the CDA.

Established in 1998, the dance show intends to promote the development of children's dances. This year marks the tenth show of the event.