Golden Serpent Dance
Build a dragon, compose its music and perform the dance as one team.
About
In Chinese culture, dragons are a symbol of good luck, representing great power, wisdom and dignity. The dragon dance is performed by a team who, through cooperation and harmony, move a long, flexible and colourful dragon to mimic the flowing movements of this mythical creature.
In Golden Serpent Dance, teams design and construct their own Chinese dragon, choosing its colours and character. Every part, from the head to the tail, is built by the team itself.
Then, equipped with musical instruments, each team composes a musical score and rehearses its own dance routine.
Finally, with their uniquely designed dragons, teams work in harmony to put on a dignified and coordinated performance. Points are awarded for creativity, performance and teamwork, and the finale is a colourful celebration for everyone watching.
Learning outcomes
In Golden Serpent Dance, teams use creativity, ingenuity and project management skills to design and construct their dragon. They assess the task, then form specialist units that work in parallel before bringing all the elements together.
A successful construction phase depends on cross-functional cooperation and active communication, so that every part comes together as planned. Specialist units have to agree on sizes and fixings early, or the dragon will not hold together when it starts to move.
Composing the music and choreographing the dance rely on creative thinking and collaboration, as every idea has to work for the whole team.
Pulling it all together in rehearsals and the final performance calls for strong leadership and teamwork. Moving a dragon gracefully only works when every person is in step, a powerful reminder of what harmony looks like in a team.
Program flow
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Introduction
Teams learn about the meaning of the dragon in Chinese culture and the tradition of the dragon dance.
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Design and build
Teams form specialist units to design and construct their dragon in parallel, then bring the parts together.
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Compose the music
Equipped with musical instruments, each team creates a musical score for its dance.
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Rehearse
Teams practise their routine, learning to move the dragon smoothly and in time with the music.
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Performance
Each team performs its dragon dance, and points are awarded for creativity, performance and teamwork.
What is included
Included
- Facilitation by experienced hosts
- Dragon building materials
- Musical instruments for every team
- Dance coaching and rehearsal time
- Judging and awards
Not included
- Venue rental
- Catering and refreshments
- Audio-visual equipment
- Transportation to and from the venue
- Printing of personalised materials
Frequently asked questions
How many people can take part?
Groups from 10 to 500 guests can take part, working in smaller teams.
How long does the program take?
A typical session runs for about 3 hours.
Do we need dance or music experience?
No. Teams create their own music and routine with guidance, and the focus is on harmony and teamwork.
Can this be run indoors or outdoors?
Yes. It can be run indoors, outdoors or a combination of both, depending on your venue.
How are teams scored?
Points are awarded for creativity, performance and teamwork in the final dragon dance.
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