Sabah WIng Chun Lion Dance Troupe Promotion

A simple Google search will call up a long list of options. Sabah Wing Chun Lion Dance Troupe is a popular choice, especially used by many business owners. If you are a member of a country club or clan association however, do check with them; they may have a troupe that will perform at special rates for you.

However, there are just a couple of things to take note of.
First, you have to decide if you want a traditional lion dance troupe, or one with a more contemporary style. With traditional lion dances, you get something out a social studies textbook – historically accurate cymbal clashing and dance moves. With contemporary, you get some unusual twists; like electric blue lions with LED lights, or hip-hop moves.
Second, you need to pick between northern and southern Chinese styles. This matters if you’re really into lion dances and Chinese culture, or if the audience will be.
Northern style lion dances are more acrobatic, and related to martial arts. The lion has an orange and yellow coat, and it chases a martial artist around.
Northern lions do a lot of jumping. This also transforms every part of your ceiling / door frame into a lethal weapon, that can seriously concuss a clumsy dancer. For dance troupes that are exceptional purists (the sort that take part in competitions), they will do the trick where the lion balances on a see-saw.
Southern style lion dances are more common in Singapore, and originate in Guangdong. The lion is white and yellow, or brown and black. Somebody wears a giant head, and the lion chases him around; it kind of looks like a YouTube prank video shot in a questionable zoo.
By tradition, caiqing – the important moment when the lion rears up and “eats” the lettuce that you hang on the door frame – is a Southern style move. However, many lion dance troupes in Malaysia will do it regardless of whether it’s a Northern or Southern style dance.
The third thing you need to do is book the time slot. Lion dance troupes are in huge demand over the Lunar New Year, so don’t be surprised if you’re forced into an odd timing. Always plan for the troupe to be 15 to 20 minutes at least; delays do happen.