What Happens in a Lion Dance?
During a typical Lion Dance there will be at least four practitioners present. Two will form the head and body of the Lion. The additional practitioners will provide music. It’s common for there to be several musicians including a drummer, cymbals and gongs. If the Lion Dancers are from a reputable source, they will be able to use a range of musical accompaniments, with varying beats, rhythms and tempos and will also be able to perform acrobatic feats such as jumping on and across pillars. The less skilled will know just the standard beat. Members of the award winning Lion Dancing team Nam Yang’s Lion Dancers and are ranked fourth in the world at Lion Dancing. They are able to demonstrate amazing feats of agility, co-ordination, musical flair and authentic knowledge around the UK. The advantage of using a Lion Dance compared to a Dragon Dance is that the smaller animal will be able to fit into many premises and residences.
