Dragon & Lion dances are forms of traditional dances and performances in Chinese culture, most often seen in festive celebrations. They are highlights of Chinese New Year celebrations held worldwide in Chinatowns around the world.

Chinese people often use the term "Descendants of the Dragon" as a sign of ethnic identity. In the dragon dance, a team of people carry an image of the Chinese dragon on poles. The lead dancers lift, dip, thrust and sweep the head, which may contain animated features controlled by a dancer. The dance team mimics the supposed movements of this river spirit. The movements in a performance traditionally symbolize historical roles of dragons demonstrating power and dignity.

The lion dance originated in China close to a thousand years ago. The lion is traditionally regarded as a guardian creature. The lion dance is usually performed as a ceremony to drive away evil spirits and to summon luck and fortune. The Lion Dance usually consists of two people. The lion dance has close relations to kung fu and the dancers are usually members of the local kung fu club. They practice in their club and some train hard to master the skill.