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. Throughout more than three decades of its history, the group has gone through several changes in the style that it practices from the Foshan style of lion dancing and the Fohe style to its present Heshan style of lion danc
e introduced by Master Chan Siew Kee, a renowned exponent of the art. With guidance from Master Chan, the group took part in not only institutional competitions, but also nationwide competitions. The troupe frequently receives invitations for numerous performances during the Lunar New Year festive season and throughout the year, both on and off campus and competes at local competitions
NUS Lion Dance is presently mentored by Master Hiew Yun Cheong, a vastly experienced lion dance performer and trainer, and the group aims to promote lion dance as a cultural form and to spread awareness and appreciation of art within NUS and beyond.
