Chinese Lion Dance in 10 Basic Steps

Learn how to perform a Chinese Lion Dance in 10 Basic Steps with Kwan the Chinese Lion and Jess!

00:04 1. Sleep
00:14 2. Wake Up
00:23 3. Bow 3x
00:31 4. Explore
00:52 5. Test Food
01:01 6. Eat Food
01:12 7. Share Luck
01:25 8. Lick
01:32 9. Bow 3x
01:40 10. Sleep

This is a very basic performance routine to give you an understanding of the dancing story. If you watch actual Southern Chinese lion dancing, pay attention to the dance sequence and story. Every team and performance has their own style and story but the basics covered in this tutorial is usually incorporated in the dance.

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PS. Apologies for the amateur quality of the footage. I will try film a better version and update this video!