Sar Ping Style Lion Dance - 沙坪(呂派)獅藝

Our school is a proud member of the World Sar Ping Federation and Sifu Nelson Ferreira is a direct disciple of Grandmaster Chan Siew Kee, Third Generation inheritor of the Sar Ping Lion Arts and head of the Sar Ping Lion Arts family worldwide. Our members have the opportunity to learn this art and, later on, perform it at events and festivals all over. We are also members of the United States Dragon & Lion Dance Federation giving our members opportrunities to expand their knowledge, gain insights, travel and even compete at national and international events!

It’s an Art and a Sport

The lion dance is a favorite performance at festivals, most often seen during the Lunar New Year celebrations, it is usually done to bring protection, good energy and auspiciousness to the event or area where its performed. It has a profound historical and cultural significance in China and all over Asia. This deeply rooted art also plays a crucial role in carrying forward traditional Chinese culture to the worldwide sports stage, through international competitions that promote cultural exchange and better understanding among practitioners.

Award winning team!

Our members are also involved in the sport aspect of this wonderful art through national and international competitions. In 2019 our Lion Dance Teams placed as 2nd Runner-up (Female Team) and received a Bronze Award (Junior Team) at the prestigious MGM International Lion Dance Championships in Macau, China.

Celebrating Chinese Martial Culture

Lion dancing is a a great part of Chinese martial culture. For over 25 years our association has been performing lion & dragon dances as well as drum performances for Chinese New Year, Tet Celebrations, business grand openings, weddings, banquets and festivals in Madison, as well as Wisconsin, throughout the Midwest, and beyond! Our members love performing throughout the community as well as travelling to showcase what they have learned and are working on. It’s a great way to show all the stamina, power generation and structure they learn with their martial arts, besides just being great fun!

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Fun For All Occasions!

Do you have an upcoming event like a wedding, anniversary, family reunion, business grand opening or a cultural event like Lunar New Year that you want to make extra special? The ZYKFA lions are waiting!

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