Lion Dance

     When I first tried Lion Dance it was in a boot camp the first year I started kung fu and I did not like it. Me and the word dance don't really go together on any level , and I did not see any actual value to it . Things have changed tho. I was asked to be in a lion for the Chinese New Year and I thought what better way to get out of my comfort zone. The fact that it is a requirement for the I Ho Chuan team may have  helped a little. I am really enjoying doing it now , it is a ton of fun especially in the parade and I have found a lot of value in it.

     Physically it is extremely intense , whether you are in the head or as a tail. It is like doing a fitness class only you are holding a lion head and covered with a blanket. You must have good balance and be able to hold several low stances off and on for at least 20 minutes while not being able to see anything.

     I am glad it is a requirement because I may not have tried it again and now I can't wait for the next dance.

Scott Fuhr