All About Lion Dance Roles: Head, Tail, and Percussion
The main roles of a lion dance include performers in the head & tail of the lion, along with a percussion team. Here's a guide on each role.
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Jonathan Lee
- Aug 28
Chau Luen Athletics Teaches Kids’ Lion Dance and Kung Fu At Project Shine's Free Summer Camp
Chau Luen led a kids lion dance and kung fu workshop for the Born to Shine summer camp. Here’s a recap of how much the kids loved it!
Sifu Michael Tan 譚聖祐師父
- Aug 23
What’s the Difference Between Dragon Dance and Lion Dance?
Many people don't know the difference between dragon dance and lion dance. Here are the main differences and how they're performed.
Chantelle Lui
- Jul 17
Chau Luen Athletics takes home multiple medals at the 2024 Can-Am International Martial Arts Championships
Chau Luen Athletics won multiple gold medals (plus the grand championship) at the 2024 Can-Am Martial Arts Championship in Richmond, BC.
Chantelle Lui
- Jul 2
Celebrating Canada Day 2024 with Traditional Kung Fu and Dragon and Lion Dances
Chau Luen Athletics returned to the annual Canada Day Drumming and City of Burnaby Canada Day celebrations in 2024. Here's a recap.
Jonathan Lee
- May 26
Wong Sheung Kung Fu Club’s 50th Anniversary Meetup in Victoria, BC
We made a trip to Victoria for Wong Sheung’s 50th anniversary, performing lion dance and kung fu for our Hung Fut martial arts cousins.
Chantelle Lui
- Apr 7
Canadian Martial Artists Win Gold and Bronze at the Phoenix Wushu Nationals
Kyle and Gueshly took home top honours at the Phoenix Wushu Nationals, bringing home two gold and one bronze medal for Canada.
Jonathan Lee
- Mar 31
Why Lion Dancers Throw Lettuce Everywhere – A Guide to Choy Cheng
An important aspect of lion dance is the choy cheng (採青), or “plucking greens”. Here’s how it works, the story behind it, and why we do it.
Jonathan Lee
- Mar 22
How I Rediscovered my Toisan Roots Through Kung Fu
Joining Chau Luen was an eye-opener to help me rediscover my Toisan roots. Here’s my story and how I’ve since become proud of my origins.
Chantelle Lui
- Mar 8
Breaking Gender Barriers in Kung Fu and Lion Dance with Leanne
Read about Leanne's story of joining kung fu, a sport traditionally dominated by men, for our International Women's Day spotlight.
Jonathan Lee
- Feb 26
Debuting Our New LED Lion Dance at St. Paul's Foundation's Feast of Fortune
We made our LED lion dance debut and brought out our LED dragon as well for a special performance in benefit of the new St. Paul's Hospital.
Chau Luen Athletics Team
- Feb 18
Blessing Businesses on Fraser Street for the Year of the Dragon
Traditionally, we bless businesses on Fraser Street every Lunar New Year. And this year, we let some of our new lion dancers debut.
Jonathan Lee
- Feb 15
Lion Dances Bring Big Smiles to the Bravest Little Warriors at Ronald McDonald House
In one of our most rewarding performances ever, we performed for sick children at Ronald McDonald House and brought smiles to so many faces.
Jonathan Lee
- Feb 15
Chau Luen’s Dragon Dance at the 2024 Chinatown Spring Festival Parade
Chau Luen's dragon dance team made its 2024 debut in style at the Chinatown Spring Festival Parade. Here's a recap of how it all went down.
Jonathan Lee
- Feb 14
BC Provincial Government Rings in the Year of the Dragon with Chau Luen Athletics
Premier Eby of the BC Provincial Government invited Chau Luen Athletics to perform at the 2024 Lunar New Year Luncheon. Here's a recap.
Jonathan Lee
- Feb 11
Coquitlam’s Henderson Place Mall Rings in the Lunar New Year with Lion Dances
Our lion dance and kung fu performances in Coquitlam marked the debut of some of our newest lion dancers and kung fu performers.
Chantelle Lui
- Feb 10
A Day of Lion Dancing Across Vancouver Schools for Lunar New Year
We brought on the Lunar New Year spirit with school lion dances for both elementary and high schools in Vancouver. Here’s why we do them.
Jonathan Lee
- Jan 3
How to Book a Lion Dance – A Step-by-step Guide
Want to book a lion dance but don't know where to start? Here's a brief walkthrough of how to reserve your own with Chau Luen Athletics.
Kyle Hui
- Dec 5, 2023
My Journey to Getting Certified as a Dragon and Lion Dance Coach and Judge
Read Kyle Hui's story of how he became certified as a lion dance and dragon dance coach and judge.
Jonathan Lee
- Nov 19, 2023
A Sneak Peek at Our New LED Lions
Get a sneak peek of the new LED lions that are owned by Chau Luen Athletics. These are set to debut and mezmerize audiences in 2024.
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