A pink lion and a blue lion dance through a festival crowd under red lanterns, beside a RaRa performer in uniform seen from behind

RaRa Lion Dance · Sydney

Little Lions. Big Confidence.

Chinese lion dance training and cultural performances for primary school-aged children, and the schools, families and communities they perform for.

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What is lion dance?

A centuries-old tradition, with a modern, playful twist

Lion dance is a much-loved Chinese tradition, performed at celebrations to bring energy, joy and good wishes. At RaRa, children experience it as a combination of five things:

Chinese culture
Discover the stories, symbols and celebrations behind one of the best-loved Chinese traditions.
Movement
Build strength, balance and coordination through stances, footwork and lion head and tail skills.
Rhythm
Feel the beat of the drum, cymbals and gong, and learn to move as one with the music.
Creativity
Bring your own ideas into routines, so every performance is uniquely yours.
Teamwork
Head and tail, dancers and musicians: a lion only comes alive when everyone works together.

Pink, blue, white and red lion heads resting side by side on the ground

Highlights

Colour, drums and big smiles

Five lions in pink, blue, white, red and pink stand together between two 'Happy 2026' banners in an outdoor plaza — Lions lined up between 'Happy 2026' banners

Three young performers in matching sashes lift pink, yellow and purple lion heads high above their heads — Pink, yellow and purple lions raised high

A blue lion leans down to greet children gathered around it on a busy shopping street — A blue lion says hello

Blue and red lions lean in towards a group of excited children at the front of the audience — Up close with the audience

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Five lions in red, pink, yellow, purple and red perform on an outdoor timber stage

RaRa Lion Dance Training Program

Play-based lessons for primary school-aged children: lion head and tail skills, footwork, drumming and cymbals, creative routines, grading and performances for family and community.

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