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WAH LUM DEMO TEAM

Wah Lum Demo Team

The Wah Lum Demo Team is a diverse group of professional performers from the Wah Lum Kung Fu Temple, led by internationally acclaimed Grandmaster Chan Pui and Sifu Mimi Chan.

Sifu Mimi Chan served as the model and martial arts video reference for Disney’s Mulan and choreographed the Mulan and Shang fight scene for the Fantasmic! show at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

Our team delivers thrilling performances that inspire audiences and foster appreciation for martial arts, lion dance, and Chinese culture. Based in Orlando, we specialize in professional lion dance performances, bringing vibrant and authentic cultural experiences to events throughout Central Florida.

With 45 years of expertise, Wah Lum has performed at major theme parks across Florida and internationally, establishing our reputation as a premier Orlando lion dance team. Whether for festivals, corporate events, or private celebrations, the Wah Lum Demo Team brings energy, tradition, and professionalism to every performance.

Dynamic and exciting shows are available for all special occasions, including weddings, grand openings, conventions, and community celebrations.

Request a Wah Lum Performance

 

To request a show, please email kungfu@wahlum.com with the details below so we can best assist you.

Event Details

 

Please include the following information:

  • Performance Request:

    Choose one or more:

    Lion Dance, Dragon Dance, Kung Fu Demonstration (open hand or weapons), Choreographed Fight Set, Ribbon Dance, Fan Dance, Tai Chi Demonstration/Seminar, Flag Acrobatic Routine, Traditional Chinese Drum Team, Martial Arts Stunt Performers (for film).

  • Date of Engagement:

  • Time of Engagement:

  • Venue Name and Full Address:

  • Type of Event: (wedding, festival, grand opening, private celebration, etc.)

  • Indoor or Outdoor:

  • Estimated Audience Size:

 

Performance Area & Staging

 

Our Lion Dance and Kung Fu performances require a safe, clear area. Photos are very helpful.

  • Recommended Performance Area: Minimum 15 ft x 20 ft

  • Flooring Type: (wood, carpet, tile, concrete, stage platform, etc.)

  • Ceiling Height / Overhead Clearance: Minimum 12 ft recommended

  • Stairs, hallways, or load-in considerations:

 

If exact measurements are not available yet, a brief description is fine.

Booking & Payment

 

  • Payment in full is required to reserve and confirm your event date.

  • Credit card payment is available online with a 5 percent convenience fee.

 

Venue Requirements

Some venues require documents or verification (for example, vendor verification or arrival schedules). Please let us know if your venue has any specific requirements so we can prepare the necessary information.

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Lion Dance History

 

The lion dance has a rich and ancient history. Murals and engravings depicting lion dance figures date back to the Han Dynasty (206 BC to 221 AD). Although lions are not native to China, the dance is believed to have developed through cultural exchange with neighboring regions. Early artists created replicas of lions using paper mache and bamboo, and over time the performance became an important part of Chinese tradition.

Legend tells of a fierce monster that once terrorized Chinese villages. To scare it away, villagers created a lion figure and used loud noises and bright colors to drive it off. Since then, the lion has been seen as a symbol of protection and good fortune, appearing at festive events and celebrations throughout Chinese communities around the world.

A traditional lion dance is performed with drum, gong, and cymbal accompaniment. Two dancers bring the lion to life, showing it sleeping, waking, scratching, stretching, eating, fighting, jumping, and playing. Skilled performers may also execute special tricks, such as retrieving laycee (lucky money). A character known as the Happy Buddha often interacts with the lion to lead and tease it. Within martial arts culture, the lion is considered the “soul” of a kung fu school and is a representation of the school’s spirit, power, and discipline.

Dragon Dance

 

The dragon dance is also a powerful symbol of good luck and prosperity. Dragon costumes can range from 15 feet to over 100 feet in length. The dragon is always guided by the pearl or “ball,” which represents wisdom and energy. The dance is performed at festivals and major celebrations and is accompanied by the same traditional musical instruments used in lion dance: drums, cymbals, and gongs.

The dragon’s movements represent power, dignity, fertility, and auspicious energy as it weaves, spirals, chases the pearl, and flows like a river. Like the lion dance, the dragon dance requires teamwork, strong coordination, and martial arts precision.

Hire the Best Orlando Lion Dance Team

 

If you are interested in hiring the best Orlando lion dance team for your next event, contact us at: kungfu@wahlum.com