1. GLCP Yu Cheng Elementary School Taipei, Taiwan GLCP Yu Cheng Elementary School Taipei, Taiwan Project Lion Dance

2. Team Profile Lion dance has been a Chinese tradition for almost a thousand years. Lion dance troupes can be seen in national celebration events or local fairs.

3. Team Profile There are performances of lion dance worldwide as long as there are Chinese descendants. It is not only a unique artistry in the world, but also the most characteristic feature in Chinese folk art.

4. Team Profile Lion dance has become one of the symbols for Chinese culture. Based on people’s belief, it is also a performance that is welcomed to the residential areas for celebrating events.

5. Team Profile Lion dance is a form of Chinese folk art as well as a kind of folk dance, and it has become a sport-oriented activity, too. It promotes emotional interaction between people and meets the purpose of fitness at the same time.

6. Team Profile Students who participate in lion dancing get to learn and appreciate more about Chinese culture, thus to identify with the profound artistry of fine tradition. It is suitable for teenagers and children to learn.

7. Team Objective--Fitness Kung fu is the foundation of lion dance. Through each practice, the activity cultivates a positive, teamwork spirit and helps build a strong physique.

8. Team Objective--Happiness Lion dance moves are entertaining,lively, and full of changes. The objective emphasizes on “interest-oriented learning" and inspires students to take interest in lion dance sport.

9. Team Objective--Excellence The process of teaching and performing offers an opportunity for lion dance troupes to observe and learn from each other for further improvement. It provides a stage for students in and outside the school which helps them broaden their horizons and self- confidence.

10. Team Objective--Teamwork It is the unspoken consensus between the lion dancers who control the head and tail, and the drummer, gongs, and cymbals players that accomplishes the performance, and that contributes to a positive learning attitude and teamwork spirit.

11. Team Objective--Teamwork Through participating together, the troupes promote interactions among parents, teachers and students, and win over the recognition in the community.

12. Team Objective—Diversity Lion dancing combines the understanding of Chinese culture and profound folk artistry of fine traditional as well as integrates community resources together. It is a way to promote multiple art education, hence foster a sound and well-developed personality.

13. Performing in the 60th anniversary ceremony of Yu Cheng Elementary School

14. Performing in the beginning construction ceremony of underground parking in school.

15. Lion dance performance for the opening of Yu Cheng gallery.

16. Performing at the opening of Mother's Day Fair on campus

17. National Chung-Cheng Cup Drum Art Championship Match (2007)

18. Lion Dance Drum Arts Championship Match -We were the third place winner!

19. Chinese New Year Parade on campus

20. Nan Gang Sports Centre opening ceremony--The future president gave us a red envelope! Mr. Ma Ying-Jeou

21. Performing for Epson Photography Exhibition Awards

22. Teacher's Achievement for lion dance training --held in the Mu Ja Elementary School

23. Thank you for watching! Students' winter break assignment on lion dance.