Columbia University Lion Dance is a high-energy dance form based on kung fu. Lion dance is usually performed to scare away evil spirits and to summon good luck and fortune. Our goal is to promote knowledge of Chinese traditional dance for both the on-campus and off-campus community. We combine traditional elements of lion dance with a modern flair to create a unique fusion of this ancient dance form.
Past performances on-campus have included CSC's Nightmarket, AAA's CultureShock, and the APAAM Infusion show on Low Steps. Past off-campus performances have included Google, Time Inc., and the Museum of Chinese in America with Mayor Bloomberg. In 2003 and 2004, we competed in the first two East Coast Intercollegiate Lion Dance Competitons at Brandeis University. We also competed in the 1st Annual Chinatown Freemasons Lion Dance Competition in 2009.
Contact us at liondance [at] columbia [dot] edu