About the CMS
The CMS Lion Dance team has been performing Chinese Lion Dancing in Melbourne since the 1940s, making it the oldest and longest-running lion dance team in Melbourne. Read more about the CMS Lion Dance history here
People of all walks of life, from young & old, genders and different nationalities all volunteer their time to practice and perform the traditional lion dance.
The CMS Lion Dance follows a traditional Fut San (佛山) lion dance, with a foundation and heritage of Jow Gar(周家) kung-fu.
The CMS Lion Dance team has proudly featured in national publications and documetaries, promoting the art of lion dancing. One example includes the Fairfax piece “A look behind the scenes: What does it take to become a lion dancer?”
In 2023, CMS introducted the art of Fuzhou Dragon Dance and the re-introduction of formal Jow Ga Kung Fu classes.
CMS members througout the generations have been proud to wear our iconic black pants with red stripes, red sashes with golden tassles and red custom t-shirts.
Find out more about the CMS Lion Dance Team Members, or Join the Team today!
“CMS is like family away from home. I came to learn about lion dance, but I’ve also learned a lot about life and friendship along the way.”
Emily Z
CMS Team Member