Lion Dance
“Our Club performs year round at multicultural events, celebrations, grand openings, and weddings. We also have participated in film and television productions over the years. We are Proud to be one of the leaders of in Toronto’s lion dance community”
Lion dance parade through Toronto’s Chinatown early 1970’s corner of Huron and Dundas st.
Toronto City Hall 2nd performance
What is Lion Dance?
The Lion Dance is a dance of happiness and celebration, as the Lion dances he/she scares away evil spirits bringing good luck and good fortune for the upcoming year. Some dances were to signify the opening of a business or a new Kung fu school, a wedding, or a special occasion. To have a lion bless you or your event is a huge honor. Kung fu and lion dance are practiced together as the stances (horse, forward, girl, cat) produce a solid base, strong mind, and physical conditioning. Kung fu stances are the foundation of the lion’s stepping/ footwork that connect movement. Our goal as lion dancers is to bring the costume alive by expressing emotions including exciting movement to be as close to a real animal as possible. The lion dance for many Kung fu clubs/ teams is an opportunity to showcase the quality of their skills, A reward for hard work, dedication, passion and commitment to their style/art.
The lion dance has grown and evolved over many years from practice, to demonstration, to competitions, it has become an all year round activity.
Canada Dragon and Lion Dance Sports Association 2023
kung fu/ lion dance drums made in Hoi Ping China 2018
Traditional Hok San and Fut San Lion Dance
Sifu Chow Playing Drum at The Historic Gum Sing Lion Dance/Instrument Supplier (Over 50 Years) Hoiping China. 2018.