Melanie Do, 2nd Grade Teacher
Lion dance is a traditional Chinese dance that is usually performed during Lunar New Year. It began as a way for ancient villages to scare away folkloric monsters and later became an art and a sport. During Lunar New Year in 2023, we were fortunate enough to have my own lion dance group, Lion Dance Me, perform at AVS. I am a firm believer in the importance of representation and in offering “mirrors and windows” to students. This performance was special to me personally because, as a founding member of the group, lion dance is a part of my culture that I am happy to share with my students and the AVS community.
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