Frequently Asked Questions

  • "Choy" comes from choy cheng, which is a symbolic Chinese phrase meaning "plucking the greens". "Wun" is the Chinese word for cloud. Together, Choy Wun means to reach for the clouds, to obtain, to reach for the sky, symbolizing high aspirations and reaching for your goals and dreams.

  • Our organization currently only offers adult classes that are designed for ages 18+. If you’re interested in attending an open session to learn more about our organization and see if it’s a right fit, please fill out this Interest Form and we will get back to you as soon as possible!

  • Unfortunately we currently do not have classes available for kids throughout the year. However, we hope to develop some summer session offerings in the near future. As part of our performance offerings, we are able to provide a one-time workshop for children. If interested in hosting a workshop, please complete our Performance Request Form.

    For lion dance classes designed for kids, we recommend contacting CHUA Martial Arts.

  • Our public performance calendar can be found here. Additional performances and updates are shared on Facebook and Instagram, so feel free to check there as well. We hope you will join us for a show!

  • Most of our clients request audience interaction, so be prepared for the lion to get up close and personal! Depending on the package chosen, we may also toss oranges or lettuce so be ready to catch these and bring in the good luck! Our performances are accompanied by live music and the instrumentals can get pretty loud, so encourage bringing earplugs or noise dampeners if sensitive to loud noises. Our lions are friendly! They like being pet gently, eating red envelopes and love taking pictures! Please tag us on Facebook and Instagram for a chance to be featured in our stories.

General

  • We have many performance offerings that can be customized to your special event! We are able to accommodate a variety of event types such as weddings, cultural shows, festivals, grand openings, baby showers, etc.

    Services include:

    • Lion standard performance (1+ lions available)

    • Lion storytelling performance (1+ lions available)

    • Lion parade/mascot (1+ lions available)

    • Dragon standard performance

    • Dragon parade/mascot

    • Instrumental Demonstration

    • Featured drum routine

    • Martial Arts Demonstration

    For a more detailed look at our offerings, check out our performance package brochure.

    To request more info and to start coordinating an event performance, please fill out our Performance Request Form!

  • Information about our comprehensive Wedding Packages can be found here. To request more info and to start coordinating a wedding performance, please fill out our Performance Request Form!

  • Please fill out our Performance Request Form and we will get back to you as soon as possible. Note that we sometimes experience a high volume of performance requests, and appreciate 3 business days before sending a follow up.

  • We recommend reaching out with at least a month’s notice for any events, but are sometimes able to accommodate requests at least 2 weeks in advance. For events like weddings that require more detailed planning and coordination, and during high-volume times like Lunar New Year, we encourage booking as early as possible to secure your desired performance date and time.

Booking

  • We are able to accept a variety of payment options including cash, check, Bank ACH/Zelle, Paypal and Venmo.

    A 50% non-refundable deposit is required in order to secure your date. The remaining 50% of your balance is due two weeks prior to your event.

  • Performance pricing depends on a variety of factors including number of lions, dragon, requested add-ons, and travel. Please complete a Performance Request Form to inquire about pricing for your specific performance request. We are always willing to work with our clients to provide the best possible show within your budget! If there are budgetary constraints to be aware of, please share those details when completing the Performance Request Form.

  • Yes, we are willing to work within budgetary constraints and are sometimes able to offer a limited number of pro-bono performances. We ask that you please share any budget restrictions when completing the Performance Request Form.

Pricing & Payment