Traditional Lion Dance for
The CMS Lion Dance Team performs traditional lion dance performances for all weddings across Melbourne.
CMS Lion Dance Team combines a fun, thrilling and cultural performance to bring luck and prosperity to the new bridge and groom.
The team prides itself in performing couples of all backgrounds, regardless of ethnicity, gender, orientation or background.
CMS’s wedding lion dance routine follows traditional customs for Chinese weddings. CMS can organise a regular lion dance or a surprise lion dance for any wedding event or occasion.
The lion dance routine can be tailored for any schedule and time.
A CMS Lion Dance performance for weddings will include:
- All equipment and gear transported to your venue
- A full team including music ensemble
- Entering the reception hall/wedding venue (either announced by the MC or a surprise entrance)
- Crowd entertainment and crowd work
- Traditional Chinese Lion Dance ceremony including ritual bows to the couple, parents and VIPs
- The Chinese Lions eating the Cheng for good luck
- Lions presenting traditional wedding scrolls to the couple
- Optional: Chinese firecrackers. Availability depends on permits and suitability of the venue)
- Option for multiple lions. Two is recommended to represent the bride and groom, but up to 6 are available
- Optional Big Headed Buddha (Dai Tou Fut 大头娃娃)