Lion dance is very popular in China. As a well-known folk activity is traditionally believed to bring prosperity and good luck, lion dance is often seen performed at festive occasions. Accompanied by the sound of beating drums, dancers (dress) up in lion costumes jump back and forth, showing stunning Kung Fu and acrobatic(杂技的) skills. Crowds bursting into applause in response to the performance of this special kind of dancing always help create festive atmosphere that fills the air.
In the 1990s, high-pole lion dancing (introduce) and promoted in Nanhai of Foshan City. Differenttraditional lion dancing, it has its own unique rules. (performer) do not jump around on the ground but on poles ranging between one to three meters high. Besides, the space between poles also (vary). The poles are often set up where dancers' skills could be showed while at the same time the audience can enjoy a safesatisfying watching experience. It's not easy(balance)well while performing the dance of a fierce lion so (active) on poles. That's why compared with the traditional one, the high-pole lion dance is more challenging and dangerous.
