Join a Lion Dance Team in KL: TianDi Recruitment Is Open (招生)

TianDi Dragon & Lion Dance Team is open for recruitment (招生). We are a lion dance team based in Pudu, Kuala Lumpur, and we welcome new members of all ages and backgrounds, including complete beginners. Training is free for team members and takes place weekly at our base on Jalan Pudu Ulu, Taman Pertama, Cheras.

Quick facts

• Who can join: All ages and backgrounds
• Experience: Beginners welcome
• Cost: Free training for team members
• Where: Jalan Pudu Ulu, Taman Pertama, Cheras, Kuala Lumpur
• How to apply: WhatsApp us or visit our training page

Who is TianDi Dragon & Lion Dance Team?

TianDi (雪隆天地龍狮团) was established on 1 September 2019. We started as a small group of enthusiasts and have grown into a competition team that performs across Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, and beyond. Our team motto sums up our spirit: 天赐龍腾传九州, 天地献狮艺扬四海.

Over the past seasons, our members have competed at events such as the 2nd Traditional Southern Lion King Championship and the 3rd Lotus Garden Cup drumming competition, and performed at grand openings, weddings, temple festivals, and corporate events.

Every member, from our newest recruit to our head trainer, started the same way: with zero experience and a willingness to learn.

What does TianDi look for in new members?

• Commitment and discipline. Skills can be taught. Turning up week after week is something only you can bring.
• Basic fitness, or the willingness to build it. Lion dance will make you strong.
• Genuine interest in the culture and the craft. Curiosity carries you through the hard early weeks.

What do new members learn?

New members follow a structured path:

1. Stances and footwork (马步), the base of all southern lion movement
2. Percussion: cymbals and gong first, then drum for those who show the feel for it
3. Lion tail, learning to support and follow the head performer
4. Lion head, controlling expression, eyes, and mouth
5. Performance and competition routines, once the foundations are solid

You can read about a typical night in our post on daily training.

What do you get from joining a lion dance team?

• Structured training from stances to stage, guided by experienced trainers
• A place in a close team that competes, performs, and travels together, like our Pangkor Island trip
• Real performance experience at events across the Klang Valley
• The chance to keep a centuries-old Malaysian Chinese tradition alive

Frequently asked questions

Is there an age limit to join?

All ages are welcome. Members come from school, university, and working life.

Do I need to speak Chinese?

Training is friendly to English speakers, and you will pick up the key terms along the way.

How much does it cost to join?

Training is free for team members.

How often are training sessions?

Sessions run weekly at our Cheras base. Competition teams may train more often in the weeks before an event.

Ready to join?

See how training works or WhatsApp us and say hi. We will tell you when to come by for your first session.