Chinese Lion Dance
The Significance of Chinese Lion Dance
Service overview
We offer professional Lion Dance performances for Chinese New Year, weddings, birthday parties, grand openings, festivals, corporate events, live cultural showcases, and other special occasions. Each show runs up to 10 minutes and features one lion with two skilled dancers, supported by three live musicians on drum, cymbals, and gong.
Cultural significance
In Chinese culture, the lion symbolizes power, wisdom, and good fortune, and the Lion Dance is traditionally performed to invite luck and prosperity while driving away negative energy. The powerful rhythms of the drum, cymbals, and gong, combined with the lion’s dynamic movements, are believed to scare away evil spirits and create a fresh, auspicious beginning, especially during Chinese New Year.
Community and celebration
Each lion is brought to life by a team of two dancers—one guiding the head and one the tail—requiring precise coordination and teamwork that reflect unity and harmony within the community. More than a performance, the Lion Dance brings people together in celebration and expresses heartfelt wishes for a prosperous and fortunate future for your family, guests, or business.
Prices & Available Lions
1 Lion = 5 Performers
2 Lions = 7 Performers
3 Lions = 9 Performers
4 Lions = 11 Performers
Prices
1 Lion $800 + Travel Fees ($15/mile) + Parking Fee if Applicable
2 Lions $1300 + Travel Fees ($15/mile) + Parking Fee if Applicable
3 Lions $2300 + Travel Fees ($15/mile) + Parking Fee if Applicable
4 Lions $3600 + Travel Fees ($15/mile) + Parking Fee if Applicable
Travel Fees: Calculated by distance from 333 Howard St. Evanston, IL 60202
Parking Fees: $60+
6 Lions Available
1. Red Lion - Red Fur (1)
2. Red Lion - Red Fur (2)
3. Red Lion - Red Fur (3) Courage, Strength, Good Fortune
4. Gold Lion - Liveliness, Good Fortune, Prosperity
5. White Lion - Wealth, Purity, Wisdom, Spiritual Power
6. Red Lion - White Fur Courage, Good Luck, Wisdom, Loyalty
1) Red Lion (Red Fur) 1
2) Red Lion (Red Fur) 2
3) Red Lion (Red Fur) 3
4) Gold Lion
5) Silver Lion with White Fur
6) Red Lion (White Fur)
COI & Add-on Performance
Certificate of Insurance (COI)
Some venues require a certificate of insurance in order for the performance to take place. In these instances an additional $200 will be added to the total cost of the performance to cover the cost of the insurance.
Additional Add on Performances
We also offer additional performances that can be added to the Lion Dance Performance. We offer traditional Chinese Fan Dancing, Modern Fan Dancing, and Martial Arts Demonstrations.
1) Traditional Chinese Fan Dancing is $100 for 5 minutes and $200 for 10 minutes
2) Modern Fan Dancing is $100 for 2 minutes
3) Martial Art Demonstrations are $100 for 5 minutes and $200 for 10 minutes
Chinese Fan Dancing
(Traditional & Modern)
Reservations & Payment
Reservations
1) We require a deposit of 50% of the total cost of the performance to reserve for the event. We prefer at least a 14 day advanced reservation for all events.
2). You have to cancel at least 14 days prior to the event to receive your deposit back minus a $200 cancellation fee. If you cancel in less than 14 days, you will lose your entire deposit.
3). We require payment of the remaining balance before the event or at the latest upon arrival to the event before the performance is to begin.
Forms of Payment Accepted
Venmo: @SifuFreddieLee
Zelle: (773)465-8888
Quickpay: FreddiesModernKungFu@live.com
Cash App: $FreddiesModernKungFu
Credit Card: Square App
Cash: $$$