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	LION DANCE
		The lion dance dates back to the Han Dynasty (205 B.C. to 220 A.D in China) and during the Tang Dynasty (716-907 A.D.) it was at its peak.
		The dance moves have to be rhythmic with drum, cymbal and gong melody.
		Since the lion dance has to be kept spirited and continuous, therefore, strength, agility and stamina are demanded from the performers.
	www.geocities.com /liondance2002 (254 words)

	Lion Dance (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		The 'Lion' which popularly exists in the Chinese culture and custom, is seemingly incredible because China does not have lions and the description of lions by the Chinese nobles derived from their imaginations.
		Lion dance at the time was a grand occasion and it was of course different from the lion dance now.
		Lion dance was initially a noble entertainment which gradually spread to the army and finally to the civilians.
	www.visitsarawak.com /wushu/liondance.html (603 words)

	East Rising Lion Dance Troupe
		The lion is a symbol of "strength, courage and wisdom." The lion dance is performed during lunar New Years, openings of stores or restaurants, weddings, and various other celebrations and festivals.
		There are many contemporary groups that see lion dance as a hobby, a form of recreation, and those that are still very traditional and view lion dance as their pride and dignity.
		Some of the top lion dance troupes in the world are not associated with kung fu, but are influenced by it through the stances, footwork, and physical endurance required for lion dance.
	www.eastrisinglion.org /liondance.asp (1247 words)

	The Lion Dance (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Lion dances take place throughout the first few days of the Chinese New Year, and bring good luck to the households or businesses which they visit.
		The Lion Dance itself is performed by two 'dancers' one at the head and one at the tail of the lion.
		Careful observation of the Lion Dance will show that it is in fact a very careful demonstration of stylized movements performed by skilled performers (generally from a martial arts school or acrobatic company).
	www.chinesemoods.com /liondance.html (325 words)

	Asian Martial Arts Studio: Lion Dance
		In this context the Chinese consider the lion to be a peaceful creature, unlike the fierce tiger which is native to the middle kingdom.
		The Chinese consider the lion dance to be a vehicle for dispensing all the good blessings of heaven to the whole community.
		Lion dancing develops strength, flexibility and endurance as well as the ability to work in team and overcome obstacles through group effort.
	a2amas.com /liondance (789 words)

	Lion Dance
		The lion dance has been part of the Chinese culture for thousands of years and is performed on auspicious occasions such as weddings, store openings, and various festivals and celebrations.
		The lion dance is usually accompanied by a musical ensemble consisting of a large chinese drum (called a da shih gu) played with two wooden mallets, a gong (called luo), and one or more sets of cymbals (called bo).
		All of the dances simulate the movement of a lion and use the footwork, body movements, balance, and agility that are found in Kung fu.
	www.angelfire.com /ca4/GlenDoyle/liondance.html (922 words)

	The Lion Dance
		Lion Dance was originally practiced as a part of martial arts and acrobatics training.
		Performing the Lion Dance requires strength, stamina, and agility because of the size and weight of the costume and because the Lion's movements must be kept spirited and continuous.
		In the choy ching ("plucking the green") dance, the Lion is enticed to dance by dangling ching, a bouquet of leafy green vegetables.
	www.cslkfa.netfirms.com /liona.htm (1060 words)

	Lion dance - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The lion costume may be operated by a single dancer, but rarely is, who springs about while energetically moving and shaking the head and operating the jaws and eyes, or by a pair of dancers, forming the back and fore legs of the beast.
		This lion is used by used by schools with an established sifu (teacher) or organization and is known Rui shih or The Auspicious Lion.
		Thus this lion was known as the funeral lion.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Lion_dance (2540 words)

	USA Chin Woo Lion Dance Team - What is Lion Dance?
		To commemorate the event, the dance was passed from generation to generation, gradually becoming a part of the Chinese traditional martial arts.
		In Chinese legend it is said that the lion was the ninth son of the dragon and was the best employable guard, thus it was usually seen in front of royal palaces, offices and residences.
		Lion and Dragon dance is more frequently performed during the Lunar New Year and can be seen in all parts of the community including schools, birthdays, corporate functions, sponsored events, festivals, and even Bah Mitzvahs.
	www.chinwoo.com /liondance/about.htm (903 words)

	The Ultimate Lion dance Dog Breeds Information Guide and Reference
		Lion dance (Chinese: 舞獅; pinyin: wǔshī) is a form of traditional dance in Chinese culture, in which performers mimic the lion's movements in a cloak of lion costume.
		The lion is traditionally regarded as a guardian creature in Chinese culture.
		The lion costume may be operated by a single dancer, who springs about while energetically moving and shaking the head and operating the jaws, or by a pair of dancers, forming the back and fore legs of the beast.
	www.dogluvers.com /dog_breeds/Lion_dance (503 words)

	MIT Lion Dance Club (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		While lions are not native to China and were rarely seen in Ancient China, the lion somehow became a part of the Chinese culture.
		Often, the lions statues and costumes for lion dancing have no resemblence to an actual lion, probably due to the fact that actual lions were rarely seen and the bright colors were used to chase way evil spirits and bad luck.
		Another origin of the lion dance is that an emperor of the Tang Dynasty had a dream in which a strange creature saved his life.
	web.mit.edu /lion-dance/www/about.html (1109 words)

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		Upon sight of the beast's arrival, the villagers approached the beast with its paper mache "lion", along with the beating of the drum and clanging of the cymbals and gong, were able to drive the beast away, never to be seen again.
		Over the centuries, lion dancing have been held in such high regard that it is not only performed during Chinese new year, it is also a common sight at weddings, anniversaries, official functions at all levels, parades, grand openings of restaurants and businesses and special events honoring special guests.
		The lion dance performance generally depicts the lion stalking for food, finds it, and cautiously devours the food, which could be lettuce, orange or other items.
	www21.brinkster.com /wansuen/liondancehistory.html (520 words)

	Kingdom of Lions: The Chinese Lion Dance
		The lion dance is an important tradition in China.
		The lion dance was not only introduced in China, but also in Korea and Taiwan, where lions are not native as well.
		The main difference between lion dance and dragon dance is that the latter is performed with more people than two.
	home-1.tiscali.nl /~rlion/lkdancee.htm (322 words)

	Lion Dance
		The difference between the lion and the dragon is very simple to spot, but as many people, including Chinese restaurant owners who invited us to do the liondance, refer to the lion as "dragon", I'll explain the difference: the dragon is held by a whole bunch of performers, who are outside of it.
		The difference lies mainly in the way the lions move, but the most apparent to the eye are their looks: the Northern lion has a yellow furry coat and a less movable mouth, the Southern lion has a usually multi coloured body (no long hairs) and a more movable mouth.
		By dancing well, the lion is said to have the same effect, and therefore Chinese New Year is one of the occasions, aswell as the openings of Chinese restaurants and sometimes marriages.
	liondance.free.fr (1064 words)

	Chinese Lion Dance
		The lion dance is most commonly associated with the Chinese Lunar New Year, although it is performed throughout the year at many celebrations, holidays and festivals.
		In the Chinese tradition, the lion dance is essential to ensure harmony and prosperity.
		The lion dance identifies survival and the balance of hardship and joy.
	www.calvinchin.com /lion.htm (628 words)

	Lion Dance
		According to experts lion dance originated over 1500 years ago, the lion itself is not native to China.
		There are two styles of Southern lion dance, one style is from Fujian and the other is from Guangdong (Canton).
		Lion heads are constructed of papier-mache applied over a frame of wicker and rattan, some of the modern heads use aluminum and plastic in their construction.
	yi_dao.tripod.com /id4.html (349 words)

	Lion Dance DVD. National Freestyle Lion dancing Competition
		Lion Dancing is part of the traditions of Kung Fu and also provides Chinese culture to our students.
		The lion is supposed to protect the tree and not eat from it.
		That is why when you see Lion Dancing, the Liondancers moves 3 times towards the Chang or object it wants to eat and backs away.
	www.lion-dancing.com (343 words)

	Lion Dance Gallery (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		The Lion dance is a key element in the celebration of any Chinese holiday or special event.
		The goal of the Lion is to find a way to get to the Choy Chang, which is a bunch of greens that usually hides a red envelope called Lai See, containing the payment given to the Lion dancers by the host.
		Lion dance was very popular among martial arts schools at that time since it required great strength and agility to master the dance.
	members.aol.com /sifuchuck/liondance.html (466 words)

	World Arts West : San Francisco Ethnic Dance Festival : Dancers
		The importance of the lion is so far-reaching that Lion statues are found guarding side streets, entrances to homes, palaces and temples, and even to restaurants and banks.
		The journey of the lions from heaven to earth is depicted in this dance of blessing, rejuvenation and new beginnings.
		Lion dances are typically accompanied by clamorous sounds made by the drum, cymbal and gong because they represent the gods of wind, thunder, rain and lightning.
	www.worldartswest.org /edf/dancers/chinese_FookSingLionDance.html (474 words)

	Shaolin Lohan Pai Lion Dance Troupe \| Lion & Dragon Dances for St. Louis, Kansas City, Springfield & Rolla MO.
		Lion Dance Troupe" has evolved throughout the past twenty-seven years and is considered to be the
		We have the strength and leg speed that is necessary for 'bold' lion dances.
		Lion Dance Troupe” is skilled with various types of Lion Dances.
	www.lohanlion.com /ourtroupe.htm (617 words)

	Far East Dragon Lion Dance Association
		In March in the Year of the Dragon, the Golden Dragon Lion Dance Team was created by high school students Albert Le and Tri Phan.
		This lion dance team, at its inception, was the first and only lion dance team created by, made up of, and maintained by high school students.
		The team was later renamed to the Far East Dragon Lion Dance Association in August of 2000.
	www.fedliondance.org /history.html (351 words)

	Dragon dance - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		In the dance, a team of dancers carry the dragon — which is an image of the Chinese dragon — on poles.
		As the Dragon dance is not performed everyday, the cloth of the dragon are to be removed and to have a new touch of ultra-paint before the next performance.
		To perform an outstanding dragon dance, the performers of a dragon dance team must be able to run in the correct foot-steps which should neither be too quick nor too slow, be able to leap and crouch at the same time when the signals are given.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Dragon_dance (1273 words)

	Anta's Fitness & Self Defense - Lion Dance Team in Miami Doral, FL
		The dance in an extension of Chinese martial arts and incorporates various skills and techniques and is always performed by kung fu practitioners.
		The lion is accompanied by three musicians, playing a large drum, cymbals and a gong.
		Another story was that 'the emperor of China of the Ching Dynasty had seen a lion dance in one of his dreams and he ordered the guards of the palace to dance in accordance with what he had seen after he woke up.
	www.antakungfu.com /liondance.htm (926 words)

	Lion and Dragon Dance
		Chinese/Vietnamese Lion Dances are usually associated with Chinese and Vietnamese New Years' celebration, but they have been an essential part of many different celebrations for thousand of years, they are used to expel evil spirits and bring good luck.
		At least fifteen or Twenty musicians are needed for the traditional Lion dances.
		Lion dancing as we know it today, has a continuous history spanning one thousand years it combines folk dance with the skills of Kung Fu.
	www.ckfa-kungfu.com /lion_dragon_dance (282 words)

	Master Mak Hin Fai Lion Dance Team "King of the Lions"
		Traceable all the way back to the "Tong Dynasty", this unique form of martial art has been regarded as a symbol of prosperity and peace; a goddess of evil-casting and the personification of a blessed beginning in general.
		For these reasons, it is customary to see lion dance as a popular event in the celebration of the Chinese Lunar New Year.
		A good lion dance performer should be able to make the lion look real, with emphasis on its expression, act and form.
	www.makskungfu.com /liondance/LionDance.html (291 words)

	John Wai's Lion Dance Team
		The LION DANCE is a Chinese tradition demonstrated by skilled kung fu practitioners.
		The lion’s every movement has a specific musical rhythm where the gong and cymbal players follow the drum, and the drum follows the lion.
		The dragon dances up and down, turns and rolls as if it were flying in the sky or moving through the water.
	www.floridakungfu.com /liondance.htm (390 words)

	Catawba College Students Learn Intricate Japanese Lion Dance (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		The mythical lion or shishi was introduced to Japan from continental Asia during the fifth and sixth centuries.
		Fish and Hood answer them patiently and then give them advice as they each go through the motions of the dance. The students practice their technique one by one while their classmates sit on the floor watching and collectively calling out the next of the actions in the dance sequence.
		For these novices, there is no room for personal interpretation in the Japanese Lion Dance, Hood explains, there’s just a correct or traditional way to do it. As dancers become more experienced in the dance, then they add their personal nuances.
	www.catawba.edu /news/archive/2005/04/20/liondance.aspx (585 words)

	Yee's Hung Ga International Kung Fu Association - Lion Dance (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Though the art of Lion Dancing is all but a memory in most Kung Fu Schools, historically Lion dance has been an integral part of traditional kung fu training.
		The Lion Dance, while symbolizing good fortune and protecting against negative influences is also vital to the proper training of strength and "live power".
		We proudly uphold this time-honored tradition by training and performing the Lion Dance as part of the regular curriculum.
	yeeshungga.com /tradition/liondance (176 words)

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