Formed in 1985 by a group of five undergraduates with a deep interest in this traditional art form, NUS Lion Dance is the oldest university-level lion dance troupe in Singapore. The group would take part in many institutional and national level competitions, and performances during the Lunar New Year festive season and throughout the year, both on and off campus.
NUS Lion Dance’s mission is to preserve the traditional and cultural aspects of lion dance while developing and cultivating appreciation for it as an art form among people of all ages and races. Simultaneously, they aim to achieve national recognition as a lion dance group that embodies skill, passion, and creativity.
Key Past Events
| 2023 | Launch of first English book “Lion and Dragon Dance in Singapore” at National Library |
| 2022 | ISEM 50th Anniversary Lion Dance Caiqing |
| 2021 | NUS Arts Festival |
| 2019 | HERE! Arts Carinval |
| 2016 | Featured on local television programme, FirstLook Asia, Channel NewsAsia |
| 2016 | Opening of School of Continuing and Lifelong Education |
| 2013 | Official opening of University Town, NUS |
| 2007 | Ngee Ann City National Lion Dance Championships |
| 2006 | Ngee Ann City National Lion Dance Championships |
Awards and achievements
| 2006 | NUS Student Achievement Awards 2006 (Arts and Culture) |
| 2005 | 1st Runner-up, 11th Ngee Ann City National Lion Dance Championships 2005 |
| 2004 | Champion, NTU Intervarsity Competition 2004 |
| 2004 | 3rd Runner-up, 10th Ngee Ann City National Lion Dance Championships 2004 |
