Roar!

[the_gneech]

It's not line dancing -- it's lion dancing. Chinese New Year's celebrations often include folk dancing featuring two or more performers outfitted in a lion's costume. This is more than a colorful tradition, as the lion is the mascot of most Kung Fu schools. Great pride is taken in the choreography and execution of the performance, which represents either Northern or Southern styles of Kung Fu. In addition to mimicking the lion's mannerisms, the performers, who are usually martial artists, demonstrate a variety of combative techniques, including low stances, kicks and evasive tactics like rolling and tumbling. Look out Disney world!
   --Cezar Borkowski and Marion Manzo, The Complete Idiot's Guide to Martial Arts

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[torakiyoshi.livejournal.com]

That's really cool. They just need to be careful not to attack the dragon. ;) And what do the tigers do?

(BTW, have I mentioned that by the definition of their weapon and action classes, I would be a tiger in Shao Lin Kung-Fu?)

Judy: "Howard, I can't see!"
Howard: "Well, there's really not much to see. We're inside a Chinese Dragon."

-- Barbara Streissand and Ryan O'Niel, "What's Up, Doc?"