The Lion dance is a meaningful and symbolic part of traditional Chinese culture; it represents warding off negative energy, enhancing and fostering positive energy, and bringing about good luck. Utilizing precise techniques and footwork, practitioners carry out the lion's movements with vigor and spirit that is cultivated through kung fu practice. Accompanying practitioners play percussion instruments, consisting of a drum, cymbals and gong. All work in conjunction with each other with the singular purpose of channeling their energy in to the performance.
Our lion team members are constantly striving to deepen their understanding of the practice in order to better their skills. We consider lion dance training an extension of kung fu practice, not an aside, and as another means to develop and output kung fu abilities.
The RIKFC is called on to perform for both Chinese and non-Chinese audiences of any size, age or occasion. We can perform at events that carry deep cultural meaning for the hosts or at events where a festive, energetic air is desired.
We are committed to supporting our local community; we have performed pro bono on many occasions in support of worthy causes and events.
Some past performance venues:
WaterFire in Providence
Multiple events within the Pawtucket Arts Festival
FirstWorks Rising Stars series
Rhode Island Heritage Festival
Rhode Island State Council of the Arts
Wayland Square Festival
Genesis Center annual fundraising event
Grand openings at numerous local businesses
Lunar New Year events for :
Chinese/Asian-American student associations at universities throughout RI and Mass.
Chinese language schools/camps in RI and Mass.
Chinese/Asian restaurants and businesses throughout RI
WaterFIre - downtown Providence
in front of Whole Foods Market
RI State House- Heritage Festival
FirstWorks Art Festival- RISD auditorium
Pawtucket docks - for Dragon Boat TV promo
Pawtucket Arts Festival
Asian market for Lunar New Year
restaurant owner is happy RIKFC lion has arrived
Kennedy Plaza -downtown Providence
wishing business owner Happy Lunar New Year
good luck lettuce on the boss
RIKFC bringing good fortune for business grand opening