00:04 1. In Chinese and Indonesian culture a Lion Dance is a popular event. The dance is performed by a team of dancers who manipulate a long flexible figure of a dragon using poles positioned at regular intervals along the length of the dragon. The dragon dance, 舞龙 (wǔlóng), is probably the most well-known of all the Chinese dances and is recreated all over the world for Chinese Spring Festival celebrations. The dragon dance is often performed during Chinese New Year. From Wikipedia: . The dragon dance, also known as longwu (龙舞) or longdeng (龙灯), is a traditional Chinese dance performance involving a team of performers using poles to rhythmically move a dragon prop. 【國際舞龍南北獅競賽規則、裁判法】"8字" 舞龍動作Chinese Dragon Dance Tutorial - "8 shape" WuLong Movement Series Learn how to perform a Chinese Lion Dance in 10 Basic Steps with Kwan the Chinese Lion and Jess! The dance is performed during Chinese festive celebrations such as Lunar New Year and the Mid-Autumn Festival, as well as other special occasions. It can also be used to start a combination, causing DragonBreath, Dragon Claw, and Dragon Rage to have their base appeal points doubled if used in the next turn. Now your child is ready to dance the night away with his very own Chinese Dancing Dragon! Traditional Chinese legend has it that people are descendants of this powerful and mystical animal, and it is considered to be good luck to the Chinese people in terms of fertility, social graces and prosperity. Bow 3x 00:31 4. Unlike dragons of Western lore, fearsome symbols of evil and chaos, the Chinese dragon represents nobility, wisdom and prosperity. However, the Dragon Dance is performed by a team of a dozen or so dancers, whereas the Lion performance is acted out by only two dancers. The Dragon Dance takes the form of a red, yellow and orange Chinese dragon head with yellow horns, white teeth, a yellow muzzle, red lips, and round eyes. Dragon Dance can be used as part of a Pokémon Contest combination, with the user gaining an extra appeal point if either the move DragonBreath or Dragon Rage was used in the prior turn. The Dragon Dance Costume. I have seen this dance at the Chinatown Parade and also at a performance at Fair Oaks Mall during their two week celebration of Chinese New Year. From Shanghai‘s Spring Festival, also known as Lunar New Year or Chinese New Year, enjoy this Chinese Dragon Dance filmed by Matt Love in 2011. Also, behind its head, it leaves a red energy trail. It is believed that performing the dragon dance scares away evil spirits and all the bad luck associated with them, and brings in good luck and wealth instead. Dragon dance is a traditional dance form in Chinese culture. This has evolved from what was a ritual rain dance into a popular entertainment performed during the period from Chinese New Year until the Lantern Festival.The second day of the second lunar month is the Han people's special time - 'Dragon Heads-raising Day'. Sleep 00:14 2. The dance is performed by a team of dancers who manipulate a long flexible figure of a dragon using poles positioned at regular intervals along the length of the dragon. The Chinese people have held a great respect for the dragon for centuries. Eastern dragons are intricately connected to the seasons and the elements and are often associated with one of the four cardinal directions. The dragon represents wisdom, power and wealth. The Chinese Dragon and Lion Dances are often confused. Like the lion dance it is most often seen in festive celebrations. History of the Chinese New Year Dragon Dance. The Dragon Parade is a highlight of the festivities. From Wikipedia: . Chinese dragons are a symbol of China, and they are believed to bring good luck to people, therefore the longer the dragon in the dance, the more luck it will bring to … This page was last edited on 13 July 2018, at 07:59. The dragon dance is also often performed during the holiday of Chinese New Year . By the Tang Dynasty (618–907) and the Song Dynasty (960–1279), it had become a common ceremonial activity in festivals like Chinese New Year. The dragon dance, also known as longwu (龙舞) or longdeng (龙灯), is a traditional Chinese dance performance involving a team of performers using poles to rhythmically move a dragon prop.