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Organization Details for Chinese Lion and Dragon Dance Troupe
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- Chinese Lion and Dragon Dance Troupe
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- http://www.jhu.edu/liondance
Description:
The Chinese lion dance blesses people with prosperity while guarding against misfortune and dispelling evil spirits. Often linked to the Chinese New Year, the lion dance may be seen on other occasions such as grand-openings, weddings, birthdays, and festivals.
Traditionally, the person or establishment who hires the lion dance troupe will hang a "chang" (a lettuce with a red envelope containing a donation) somewhere challenging to test the troupe's skill. The lion will pick the chang and spread it around, symbolizing the distribution of good fortune and wealth.
The traditional lion dance is performed by martial arts schools. However, now many troupes are no longer associated with kung fu schools. You will nevertheless recognize traces of various southern style martial arts in lion dance. The stances used, stability required, and power needed to perform an impressive lion dance can only come with tedious martial arts training.
Meeting Information:
Saturdays from 11am-1pm at Mattin Center: SDS Room
Tuesdays from 9:30-11pm at Great Hall or Glass Pavilion in Levering.
Officers:
| Officer Title | Name | Contact |
| President | Elizabeth Aucott | |
| Treasurer | Ian Lee Chang |
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