A Professional Lion Dance Troupe for Hire in Singapore
Singapore Lion Dancers is a professional lion dance troupe performing across Singapore for Chinese New Year celebrations, grand openings, weddings, corporate dinners and private events. One WhatsApp message gets you a fixed quote, a confirmed slot and a performance your guests will still talk about next year.
We bring everything: the lions, the drums, the cymbals, the gongs and the cai qing ritual that invites prosperity into your home or business. You choose the date and venue. We handle the rest, islandwide, from Jurong to Changi.
Our Lion Dance Performances
Chinese New Year Lion Dance
Usher in the new year with a traditional performance at your office, shop, factory or home. First-week CNY slots are the most requested of the year.
CNY lion dance details →Opening Ceremony Lion Dance
Bless a new shop, office or restaurant with the eye-dotting ceremony and cai qing. The classic way to open a business in Singapore.
Opening ceremony details →Wedding Lion Dance
A short, joyful performance to welcome the couple or greet guests at the banquet. Works beautifully in hotel ballrooms.
Wedding lion dance details →Dragon Dance
A 9 or 18 metre dragon weaving through your event. The showpiece for large celebrations, D&Ds and National Day events.
Dragon dance details →Why Event Organisers Book Us
- Fixed quotes, no surprises. The price we send on WhatsApp is the price you pay. Transport and props are included.
- Punctual, every time. Auspicious timing matters. Our team arrives 45 minutes early to set up and be ready for your chosen hour.
- Full traditional rituals. Cai qing, eye-dotting for new lions, mandarin orange presentation and calligraphy scroll reveals, performed properly.
- Venue-friendly. We coordinate with mall management, hotel banquet teams and condo MCSTs, and we bring our own public liability coverage.
- One contact from enquiry to show day. You deal with one coordinator on WhatsApp, not a call centre.
Southern Lion Dance, Done the Traditional Way
We perform the southern lion dance, the style Singapore knows best, with routines drawn from both the Fut San and Hok San traditions. The lion is not a costume, it is a character. A good performance moves through moods: curiosity as the lion wakes, playfulness as it explores your venue, caution as it approaches the greens, and joy as it scatters prosperity to your guests. Our senior dancers have each spent over 10 years inside the lion, and it shows in the small things, the ear flicks, the blinks, the way the lion hesitates before the cai qing.
The music matters just as much. Our percussion team of 4 to 6 players drives the entire performance live. No recordings, no shortcuts. The drum sets the lion's heartbeat, the cymbals and gong mark its footsteps, and when the rhythm shifts your guests feel it before they see it.
What Happens During a Performance
A standard 20 to 30 minute booking follows a structure refined over generations. The lions wake and bow three times to honour the venue and hosts. They tour the space, greeting guests and posing for photos, children usually get the front row treatment. Then comes the centrepiece: the cai qing, where the lion works out how to reach the greens, eats them, and spits the leaves in a burst towards your door or stage, spreading luck where it lands. The show closes with a scroll reveal carrying an auspicious phrase, mandarin oranges presented to your VIPs, and a final bow.
Every element can be tailored. Companies often ask for the scroll to carry their own slogan. Some hosts want the lion to deliver a gift, reveal a logo, or lead a toast. Tell us the moment you want to create and we will choreograph it.
How Booking Works
1. Message us on WhatsApp with your date, time, venue and occasion. 2. Get a fixed quote within a few hours, with package options. 3. Confirm with a deposit. We send a simple confirmation with all details. 4. Show day. The troupe arrives early, performs, and leaves your guests smiling.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a lion dance cost in Singapore?
A standard single lion performance in Singapore starts from around SGD 588 to 788 outside peak season. Double lion performances, the most popular choice for openings and Chinese New Year, typically run from SGD 888 to 1,288. Prices rise during the 15 days of Chinese New Year. See our full price guide for exact ranges.
How far in advance should I book a lion dance troupe?
For most of the year, 2 to 3 weeks is enough. For Chinese New Year dates, especially the first 3 days, we recommend booking 2 to 3 months ahead. The auspicious opening slots between 9am and 11am sell out first.
Do you perform in HDB estates, condos and shopping malls?
Yes. We perform islandwide, including HDB void decks, condo function areas, shopping malls, hotels, offices and shophouses. We handle the venue's paperwork requirements and keep drum volume appropriate for residential settings when asked.
What is included in a standard lion dance performance?
A typical booking includes the lions, drummers, cymbal and gong players, the cai qing (greens plucking) ritual, a mandarin orange presentation to your VIP, and all props. Performances usually last 15 to 30 minutes depending on the package.
Are your performers insured and experienced?
Yes. Our performers train year-round and our troupe carries public liability coverage for events. We have performed at hundreds of openings, corporate dinners and CNY celebrations across Singapore.
Send Us Your Event Details
Check Your Date Now
Popular dates go fast, especially around Chinese New Year. Message us on WhatsApp with your date, venue and postal code. We reply within a few hours with availability and a fixed quote.