Lion and dragon dance are traditions dating back over 1000 years. Lion dance, in particular, is included in the syllabus of many traditional kung fu schools in southern China. The movements are very powerful and require considerable strength. The lion dancers represent each individual school and it demonstrates a lot of the stances and footwork involved from each particular school. It also shows how strong the students are. When performing, the most senior students are therefore chosen to represent their school with the lion. It is a great honour for students to be given this privilege. It is a fun, colourful way to bring a party atmosphere to any happy occasion. Weddings, festivals, parties, blessings, shop openings and, of course, the Lunar New Year. You can read our article “Chinese Lion Dance,” to find out more about the various types and some interesting facts about lion dancing.
At Yee’s Hung Ga, we teach traditional lion and dragon dance as part of our schools curriculum. You may have already seen us performing around the North and North East of Scotland, particularly during the Lunar new year festivals. We are always keen to get more people involved, so if you like the sound of training and performing with us, please get in touch.
You can hire our troupe to perform for you at your own celebrations or events. Contact us below for more information and prices.