Step into a world of vibrant tradition with the Chinese Dragon Dance, a spectacular display of culture and artistry! This ancient dance is a dynamic celebration that brings communities together with its powerful movements and colourful costumes and is one of the most anticipated events of Lunar New Year celebrations.
The dance symbolises strength, prosperity, and good fortune and is performed on auspicious occasions and wards off evil spirits and welcomes good fortune. Led by decades of experience, our Chinese Dragon Dance workshop remains the original and the best.
Who is it for?
We can cater for up to 8 sessions of 30 children, each focusing on the Chinese Dragon Dance with authentic props.
Conclude the day with a once-in-a-lifetime performance by the children, showcasing what they’ve learned. Whilst available year-round, our Chinese Dragon Dance for schools is extremely popular during Chinese New Year, and we would recommend booking early to avoid disappointment!
Our workshop links perfectly to Chinese or Lunar New Year, Cultural Weeks, International Days and Arts Week.
How it works
Structure
A full day of immersive sessions. We can deliver up to 8 sessions per day, accommodating 30 children per session. That’s up to 240 children in a single day!
What to expect
Each session involves learning a choreographed dance routine and preparing for a group performance.
Performance
The day concludes with a colourful showcasing of performance where children show off their new skills, building confidence and leaving lasting memories.
Extras
Our Chinese Dragon props make the experience even more authentic and exciting.
What makes our Chinese Dragon Dance Workshop unique?
Our Chinese Dragon Dance for schools is a one-of-a-kind experience that combines three traditional Chinese Dance forms into a single, immersive session. Children don’t just take part in a dragon parade. They also become part of a full performance featuring the Chinese Dragon Dance, Fan Dance, and Umbrella Dance, each bringing rhythm, coordination, and creativity together.
What makes our workshop unique is how these elements work in harmony. During each session, 30 children take part: ten perform under the flowing dragon, ten use elegant fans, and ten dance with colourful umbrellas. By bringing all three together, they create a vibrant, synchronised display that’s visually stunning and deeply collaborative. It’s a style that originated with us at Primary Workshops for Schools and has since inspired others across the UK!
The importance of the Chinese Dragon Dance
Our workshop brings the tradition of the Dragon Dance to life, symbolising strength, unity, and good fortune while also developing important skills such as teamwork, coordination, and timing. The combination of fans, umbrellas, and dragon movements challenges pupils to listen, cooperate, and move as one, helping build focus and group awareness.
How our Chinese Dragon Dance workshops can help
Our workshop encourages children to learn to move with rhythm, confidence, and cooperation while discovering how teamwork and creativity can bring a performance to life. The combination of dragon movement and prop-based dance makes it fun, engaging, and inclusive for every participant.
For Children
This workshop is tailored to:
Creativity
Foster creativity and imagination amongst the children through vibrant dance routines.
Collaboration
Encourage teamwork and collaboration as children learn and perform together.
Coordination
Enhance coordination, rhythm, and confidence through movement and performance.
For Schools
Schools benefit from a workshop that:
- Complements the National Curriculum by promoting cultural enrichment and creative arts education.
- Provides flexibility to fit school schedules and themes such as Chinese New Year, Arts Week, or International Day.
- Has received glowing reviews, with 98.2% satisfaction rates across our workshops.
Our Artists
Our workshop leaders are experts in their field. They are:
- Enhanced DBS-checked, ensuring safety and professionalism.
- Highly experienced and approachable, making our Indian Dance workshops fun, engaging, and educational.
Enjoy customised experiences
We tailor each Chinese Dragon Dance for schools to your age groups and schedule. Whether you want a full-day experience with performances or shorter taster sessions across multiple classes, we’ll adapt to fit your timetable.
- Communication
- Language Development
- Physical Development
- Personal, Social & Emotional
- Expressive Arts
- Speaking & Listening Skills
- Movement
- Balance
- Co-ordination
- Co-ordination
- Agility
- Balance
- Ability to perform Dances
- Strength
- Flexibility
- Technique
- Movement Patterns
Themes and events
From Chinese New Year to Arts Week or a special International Day celebration, we’ll help you to enhance your celebrations.
Flexible timings
Flexible scheduling ensures a seamless fit with your timetable.
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Why Choose Primary Workshops for Schools?
At Primary Workshops For Schools, we are proud to be a trusted provider of engaging, curriculum-led workshops for schools across the UK. Here’s why educators love working with us:
Proven experience
We’ve reached over 2.5 million children nationwide, delivering engaging, curriculum-led workshops that inspire curiosity and creativity.
Outstanding satisfaction rate
With a 98.2% satisfaction rate, schools consistently praise our professionalism, quality, and the enthusiasm our workshops bring to every classroom.
Curriculum-led and inclusive
Our workshops align with the National Curriculum, supporting learning through active participation.
Safe and professional delivery
All facilitators are Enhanced DBS-checked, ensuring the highest standards of safety and professionalism in every session.
Bring the energy of the Chinese Dragon Dance to your school today!
Energise your school with the colours, rhythms, and excitement of Chinese Dragon Dance! Get in touch with us at Primary Workshops for Schools to book a session or discuss your school’s unique needs.
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