What are dragon dance and lion dance? When are they usually performed?
Both dragon dance (舞龙) and lion dance (舞狮) are traditional Chinese arts commonly practiced in Asia. They are believed to bring peace, longevity and good luck.
While dragon dance and lion dance are usually performed during festivals, it is also commonly used during opening ceremony, wedding, baby shower, or house warming to usher in good luck.
In 2026, the Year of the Horse, demand for dragon dance and lion dance performances is expected to remain steady, though not as high as during the Year of the Dragon.
What is lion dance cai qing?
Cai Qing (採青), literally meaning ‘plucking the greens’, is an essential part of the lion dance where the lion is lifted up to eat the lettuce, usually hung at a higher position.
A lion dance is typically performed with Cai Qing, signifying prosperity and good luck.
Plan to hire a dragon dance or lion dance service for Chinese New Year (CNY), office and shop grand opening ceremonies, or other celebrations?
Check out these Singapore dragon dance and lion dance troupes offering the service:
Best dragon dance and lion dance troupes for hire in Singapore
- Tian Eng Dragon and Lion Dance Centre 天鹰龙狮学院
- Yi Quan Athletic Association 艺权体育会
- Wei Eng Dragon & Lion Dance Training Centre 威鹰龙狮学院
- He Xin Lion & Dragon Arts Troupe 鹤心体育会
- Wen Yang Lion Dance Troupe (Wenyang Sports Association) 文扬龙狮运动学会
- HeQuan Institute of Wushu & Lion Dance 鹤权武术醒狮团
- Qing Yi Kungfu Longshi Guan 擎义功夫龙狮馆
How do we make the listing?
1. We go through the list of dragon dance and lion dance troupes with an online presence.
2. We check on the list of troupes accredited by the Singapore Wushu Dragon & Lion Dance Federation with permits to perform CNY Lion Dance and Cai Qing last year.
3. We search through Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA) to confirm that they are a registered and active entity to filter out freelance troupes.
4. We visit their website and/or Facebook and shortlist those that are active and are offering lion dance services publicly.
5. We read through their Google review and Facebook reviews and filter out those that have bad ratings (below 3 out of 5).
Tian Eng Dragon and Lion Dance Centre 天鹰龙狮学院
- +65 9145 6001
- 113 Eunos Avenue 3, #04-11, Gordon Industrial Building, Singapore 409938
- [email protected]
- https://www.tianengdragonliondance.com.sg/
- Review: 5 out of 5 from 14 Google Reviews (as of Oct 2025)
- Also offers dragon dance service
Yi Quan Athletic Association 艺权体育会
- +65 9385 6712
- 3024 Ubi Rd 3, Singapore 408652
- [email protected]
- http://www.yiquan.sg/
- Review: 5 out of 5 from 9 Facebook Reviews (as of Oct 2025)
- Also offers dragon dance service
Wei Eng Dragon & Lion Dance Training Centre 威鹰龙狮学院
Photos via Singapore Wei Eng Dragon & Lion Dance Centre 新加坡威鹰龍獅學院 / Facebook
- +65 9800 1723
- 15 Yishun Industrial Street 1, #07-12, Singapore 768091
- [email protected]
- https://www.sgweieng.com/
- Review: 4.9 out of 5 from 38 Google Reviews (as of Oct 2025)
- Also offers dragon dance service
He Xin Lion & Dragon Arts Troupe 鹤心体育会
- +65 9220 5899
- 1 Yishun Street 23, #07-46, YS-ONE, Singapore 768441
- [email protected]
- https://www.sghexin.com/
- Review: 4.9 out of 5 from 34 Google Reviews (as of Oct 2025)
- Offers dragon dance service
Wen Yang Lion Dance Troupe (Wenyang Sports Association) 文扬龙狮运动学会
Photos via Wenyang Sports Association (Singapore) / Facebook
- +65 6515 7984
- 48 Toh Guan Road East, #09-139, Enterprise Hub, Singapore 608586
- [email protected]
- https://www.wenyang.com.sg/
- Review: 4.7 out of 5 from 20 Google Reviews (as of Oct 2025)
- Also offers dragon dance service
HeQuan Institute of Wushu & Lion Dance 鹤权武术醒狮团
- +65 9800 4244
- Blk 145 Mei Ling Street, #04-127 ,Singapore 140145
- http://sghequan.com/
- Review: 4.7 out of 5 from 15 Google Reviews (as of Oct 2025)
- Also offers dragon dance service
Qing Yi Kungfu Longshi Guan 擎义功夫龙狮馆
- +65 9109 3559
- 50 Serangoon North Ave 4, #06-18 First Center, Singapore 555856
- [email protected]
- https://qingyiguan.weebly.com/
- Review: 4.6 out of 5 from 36 Facebook Reviews (as of Oct 2025)
How to apply for Cai Qing Permit for CNY 2026
The Cai Qing Permit in Singapore is jointly issued by the Singapore Wushu Dragon and Lion Dance Federation and the People’s Association. Applications usually open in November or December of the preceding year.
Member organisations of the Federation, as well as community centres, community clubs, residents’ committees, and educational institutions planning to provide Cai Qing services during Chinese New Year 2026 (CNY 2026 Year of the Horse), may refer to the Federation’s website or Facebook page for updates.
Companies or households seeking lion dance services can consult the List of Cai Qing Permit Holders for 2025 and reach out to these providers directly for information on 2026 performances.
