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fulfilling life,” he explains. “As with any meaningful endeavor in life, lion dance training requires vigor and perseverance — a lion danc- er must endure and over- come physical and mental hardship; teamwork — head and tail players must move in coordination with each other and the music; leadership — experienced members must guide others with wisdom, humility and patience; (and) service to the community — the lion dance is performed to bring good luck and pos- itive energy to the commu- nity.”
lowship and fitness,” states Lee.
Because lion dancing can help one develop valuable life skills and character, the organization is always welcoming in new, inspired members.
Anyone who wants to find out if they have what it takes to help keep the lion dance tradition alive can attend the association’s free classes, held every Saturday at Kap- ahulu Center. Hawai‘i Lion Dance Association hosts a beginner session at 3 p.m. and an advanced class at 4 p.m.
Lee reveals it currently has about “20 core members who practice, perform and teach year round,” and 15 others who help the group during peak seasons, such as Chinese New Year.
“From a community standpoint, the lion dance is an integral part of Hawai‘i’s multicultural community, celebrated and appreciated by people of various races and ethnicities,” states Lee.
Hawai‘i Lion Dance Association performs at Ala Moana Center in 2022. PHOTOS COURTESY HAWAI‘I LION DANCE ASSOCIATION
For more information, call 701-645-3208, email hlda888@gmail.com or visit hawaiiliondance.com. Follow Hawai‘i Lion Dance Association on Instagram (@hawaiiliondanceassn) or Facebook (HLDA808).
“Membership is open to anyone who embraces our vision of promoting Chinese lion dance through fun, fel-
When you see a majestic lion dancing to the pounding of drums, know that under- neath it there’s a team of dedicated individuals with hearts beating just as hard to perpetuate the iconic Chi- nese tradition.
While all ages can join the association, the group’s style of lion dancing and music requires athleticism and te- nacity. So, candidates will need to be able to move fe- rociously and set aside time to practice.
Musicians for the Hawai‘i Lion Dance Association are an integral part of the performance. The musicians compose original scores for the lions to dance to.
