Five lions in pink, blue, white, red and pink stand together between two 'Happy 2026' banners in an outdoor plaza

For schools, councils, festivals and communities

Performances & Workshops

Vibrant Chinese lion dance performances and educational workshops, presented by young RaRa performers with live drum, cymbals and gong.

What we offer

Celebrate, learn and join in

Cultural performances

Our lions bring energy, colour and good wishes to your event. Performances combine lively lion movement with live percussion, and audiences, especially younger ones, love the chance to meet the lions up close.

  • Live drum, cymbals and gong
  • Expressive, playful lions
  • Audience interaction and photo moments

Educational workshops

Workshops introduce participants to lion dance as a living cultural tradition: where it comes from, how the lion is brought to life by a head and tail working together, and how music and movement connect.

  • The culture and celebrations behind lion dance
  • Rhythm: the beat of the drum, cymbals and gong
  • Basic lion movements in a fun, supportive setting

Every event is different. Tell us about your group and occasion and we’ll talk through what suits you.

Who we perform for

Lion dance for every kind of audience

  • A pink lion and a blue lion perform on a school field under a blue shade sail, with an audience watching

    Schools

    Bring culture to life for students, with performances for assemblies and special days, or hands-on workshops.

  • A red lion crouches low on the grass beside a pink lion while a crowd of children looks on

    Councils

    Colourful, family-friendly entertainment for civic celebrations and cultural programs.

  • A blue lion leans down to greet children gathered around it on a busy shopping street

    Festivals

    Lions that dance, roam and greet the crowd, adding energy and colour to festival days.

  • Six colourful lions in blue, red, purple, pink, yellow and pink stand together in front of a backdrop painted with a full moon

    Community events

    Libraries, community organisations and local celebrations: share the joy of lion dance with your community.

Occasions

Perfect for celebrations throughout the year

Lion dance isn’t just for one day of the year. Here are some examples of occasions where a performance or workshop fits beautifully.

  • Lunar New Year

    The best-known season for lion dance, welcoming the new year with colour, drums and good wishes.

  • Harmony Week

    Australia’s celebration of cultural diversity: a natural fit for sharing lion dance with school and community audiences.

  • Mid-Autumn Festival

    A festival of family, togetherness and the full moon, celebrated with lanterns and mooncakes.

These are example occasions only. They are not confirmed bookings or a schedule of upcoming events.

Five lions in red, pink, yellow, purple and red perform on an outdoor timber stage
Five lions on stage
A pink lion bows its head to a smiling guest at an outdoor event while red and blue lions dance behind
A lion greets a guest
A close view of pink, red and white lions lying low on the ground between performances
Between performances

Enquire

Planning an event?

Send us a message on Instagram. To help us respond quickly, please include:

  • Your organisation and the type of event
  • Whether you’re interested in a performance, a workshop or both
  • Preferred date(s), time and location
  • Approximate audience size and ages

Fees depend on the event. Please ask for a quote.