Entry Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this course.

Attendance

Schedule
This course is offered on a part-time basis.   Students will be expected to attend class for a two – three hour training period once per week. 
Class meets 6:30pm – 8:30pm Fridays at JACL Bldg. (downtown Monterey) Every second week of the month, class meets Tuesday 6:00pm-8:00pm (instead of Friday  that week) at Mountain Hall, (Dance Studio) California State University Monterey Bay. 

Locations

JACL Building

csumb dance studio

Assessment

Structure and content
Students will be guided and taught Chinese Lion Dance Training through an on-going  progression of training throughout the duration of each four month semester. Projects set by the course director will be of a practical nature and will relate to skills learned during the course.

cost

Classes are free with a one-time registration fee of $25. Registration is required of all new incoming students joining the Monterey Bay Lion Dance Team, attending class training, and participating in events arranged through Leonard Han, Director and Principal Instructor, Monterey Bay Lion Dance Team.

This class is geared toward both beginners and continuing students and applies traditional postures and principals from Chen Taijiquan and other systems of Gongfu to Lion Dance training. Chinese martial arts often referred to as ´Gong  Fu’ and Chinese Lion Dance include the Chinese Drum, Cymbals and the Gong. Benefits promoted through the practice of these traditional exercises and forms include, improved health, posture, stamina, flexibility, balance, and coordination.

In addition to the weekly classes, the Monterey Bay Lion Dance Team regularly participates in public and private events widely throughout the Monterey County and beyond. Chinese Lunar New Year Celebrations are among major annual events. The Lion Monterey Bay Dance Team is invited and performs widely throughout Central Coast community events bringing vibrancy and cultural enrichment to numerous hosts and audiences.

Performance policy

To join the Monterey Bay Lion Dance Team, attend classes and perform for Lion dance events, each student must sign a Waiver and Release Agreement Form removing Leonard Han or the Monterey Bay Lion Dance Team of any liability what so ever.