GLCP Yu Cheng Elementary School Taipei, Taiwan GLCP Yu Cheng Elementary School Taipei, Taiwan Project Lion Dance.

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Yu Cheng Elementary Yu Cheng Elementary SchoolSchool

Taipei, TaiwanTaipei, Taiwan

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Yu Cheng Elementary Yu Cheng Elementary SchoolSchool

Taipei, TaiwanTaipei, Taiwan Project Project

Lion DanceLion Dance

Team Profile• Lion dance has been a Chinese

tradition for almost a thousand years.

• Lion dance troupes can be seen in national celebration events or local fairs.

Team Profile• There are performances of lion

dance worldwide as long as there are Chinese descendants.

• It is not only a unique artistry in the world, but also the most characteristic feature in Chinese folk art .

Team Profile• Lion dance has become one of the

symbols for Chinese culture. • Based on people’s belief, it is also

a performance that is welcomed to the residential areas for celebrating events.

Team Profile• Lion dance is a form of Chinese folk

art as well as a kind of folk dance, and it has become a sport-oriented activity, too.

• It promotes emotional interaction between people and meets the purpose of fitness at the same time.

Team Profile• Students who participate in lion

dancing get to learn and appreciate more about Chinese culture, thus to identify with the profound artistry of fine tradition.

• It is suitable for teenagers and children to learn.

Team Objective--Fitness

• Kung fu is the foundation of lion dance.

• Through each practice, the activity cultivates a positive, teamwork spirit and helps build a strong physique.

Team Objective--Happiness

• Lion dance moves are entertaining ,lively, and full of changes.

• The objective emphasizes on “interest-oriented learning" and inspires students to take interest in lion dance sport.

Team Objective--Excellence

• The process of teaching and performing offers an opportunity for lion dance troupes to observe and learn from each other for further improvement.

• It provides a stage for students in and outside the school which helps them broaden their horizons and self-confidence.

Team Objective--Teamwork

• It is the unspoken consensus between the lion dancers who control the head and tail, and the drummer, gongs, and cymbals players that accomplishes the performance, and that contributes to a positive learning attitude and teamwork spirit.

Team Objective--Teamwork

• Through participating together, the troupes promote interactions among parents, teachers and students, and win over the recognition in the community.

Team Objective—Diversity• Lion dancing combines the

understanding of Chinese culture and profound folk artistry of fine traditional as well as integrates community resources together.

• It is a way to promote multiple art education, hence foster a sound and well-developed personality.

Performing in the 60th anniversary ceremony of Yu Cheng Elementary

School

Performing in the beginning construction ceremony of underground parking in

school.

Lion dance performance for the opening of Yu Cheng gallery.

Performing at the opening of Mother's Day Fair on

campus

National Chung-Cheng Cup Drum Art Championship Match

(2007)

Lion Dance Drum Arts Championship Match

-We were the third place winner!

Chinese New Year Parade on campus

Nan Gang Sports Centre opening ceremony--The future

president gave us a red envelope!

Mr. Ma Ying-Jeou

Performing for Epson Photography Exhibition Awards

Teacher's Achievement for lion dance training --held in the Mu

Ja Elementary School

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Students' winter break assignment on lion dance.