Hi everyone! Question. Do you like lions? Do you like dance? Do you like when lions dance? Well then. I’ve got just the thing for you. If you’re in California, there’s going to be a lion dance exhibition on November 7th, 2009.
You may ask: why is Wesley talking about lion dancing. For a few reasons actually. Do I do lion dance? No. I wish. But my cousin does. And he is awesome. He’s been helping to coach a team for years and now, with some friends, he’s put together a great event to showcase this Chinese tradition. There will be teams from all over performing some amazing acts and stunts. The show is called “Beyond the Pride” Check out the trailer we made for it!
The Show will be at UC Irvine’s Bren Events Center on Saturday November 7th!
Facebook Event Page HERE
Doors open at 2PM // Show from 3PM-6PM // Meet and greet at 6PM-7PM
Tickets are now available! There are four basic ways to purchase them:
1. Buy from Bren Events Center ticket box (mon-fri from 10am to 6pm)
2. Buy directly from individuals that are selling the tickets (LTP, VSA, Hosting Teams)
3. Call Bren Events Center at (949) 824-5000 to put your ticket on Will Call. ($1.50 service fee)
4. Buy from Ticketmaster here (service fee applies)
Ticket Prices
Presale:
UCI Students – $10
General – $12
At-door:
UCI Students – $13
General – $15
Free admission for children 12 & under!
November 4, 2009 at 10:01 am
WOAH. This looks awesome! I love your promo vid. I’ve been liondancing for a while now (okay fine I’m just a cymbalist…but it’s hard too!!), and we are no where NEAR the level of these guys. Wow.
November 3, 2009 at 9:08 am
Awesome, I am still debating about flying there to catch this show. Wes, would you be watching? Would love to say hi to you!
October 30, 2009 at 3:58 pm
wow that was an awesome trailer!!! so many lions!! Ive only seen one at my school
I wish I could be in Cali to go to events like this
October 28, 2009 at 8:16 pm
I love lion dancing! I’ve been dancing for several years now and I will have to say this event will be incredible. One of the few events of it’s kind. I’m so lucky its going to be here in CA. I can’t wait for this to happen! Also, freaking awesome promo video! I especially love that black lion!!
October 27, 2009 at 1:31 am
Very cool, b/c my friend is on the lion dance team.
Thanks for posting it!
October 27, 2009 at 12:31 am
really realllly liking the look of the new website! professional and themed. everything ties together really well
propz!!!
October 26, 2009 at 11:02 pm
awesome. wish i can make it but already have previous plans.
Great promo vid. Love the Lion Dance. I used to do this when i was younger, it was such a great experience. I’ve done everything from playing the cymbals to being the head of the dragon. its so fun, but a lot of work. Miss those days. ahaha
October 26, 2009 at 3:53 am
Lion dancing is awesome. I grew up playing with the heads but never learned how to actually use it properly. My great uncle taught lion dancing and martial arts in LA Chinatown for a good number of years. I’m pretty sure his wife and son is teaching it now in Alhambra…
October 25, 2009 at 6:50 pm
I always thought it was a ‘Dragon’ dance. Huh. Must be the differing cultures.
Still looks awesome, though.
October 26, 2009 at 6:39 pm
A Dragon Dance is different than a Lion Dance (they often accompany each other). Certain countries may have special words for them but in the US, this is Lion Dance and here’s a picture of a Dragon Dance
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2008-05/08/xin_3420505082010187778718.jpg
October 27, 2009 at 1:16 am
Dragon Dance and Lion Dance is the same chinese Culture…. Go chinese!!
October 31, 2009 at 10:33 pm
dragon dances and lion dances are each from different parts of china.
October 25, 2009 at 4:53 pm
I love lion dance! My cousin headed the group for UCI years ago. woot! Represent the tradition!
October 25, 2009 at 10:20 am
Nice trailer about the lion dance. The background sound in it fits so well with the topic. If I live in CA I would probably have went to check it out.