Dragon and Lion Dance Competition - May 25-27, 2018

Dear All,

We would like to invite you all to participate or attend the 1st USDLDF National Dragon and Lion Dance Championships hosted by United States Dragon and Lion Dance Federation.

This event is open to all Dragon and Lion Dance Teams in the United States.

REGISTRATION
Link: https://usdldf.org/product/national-championships/

Fees:
• School Member Rate $100 per team
• Non Member Rate $175 per team

Registration limits for each category:
• Traditional Lion Dance Competition - 30 slots.
• Freestyle Lion Dance Competition (Jongs) - 15 slots.
• Dragon Dance Competition - 8 slots.

CATEGORIES

• Traditional Lion Dance
• Freestyle Lion Dance (Jongs)
• Dragon Dance (Live or prerecorded music)

VENUES

Traditional and Freestyle Lion Dance Competitions:
Quincy High School
100 Coddington St
Quincy, MA 02169

NOTE: On Friday 5/26, there will be open practice times for all teams at Quincy High School. Schedule and additional information will be coming soon.

Dragon Dance Competition:
Empire Garden Restaurant
690 Washington St
Boston, MA 02111

TIMELINE OF EVENTS

• Traditional Lion Dance Competition - Saturday May 26, 2018 (Starts at 9:00 am
• Freestyle Lion Dance (Jongs) Competition - Sunday May 27, 2018 (Starts at 9:30 am)
• Dragon Dance Competition - Sunday May 27, 2018 (Starts at 3:00 pm)
• Award Ceremony Banquet Celebration - Sunday May 27, 2018 (evening)

AWARDS

Traditional Lion Dance
• 1st Place: $800
• 2nd Place: $500
• 3rd Place: $200

Freestyle Lion Dance (Jongs)
• 1st Place: $1200
• 2nd Place: $700
• 3rd Place: $300

Dragon Dance
• 1st Place: $1200
• 2nd Place: $700
• 3rd Place: $300

NOTE: All teams placing 1st through 3rd will also receive trophies and team members will be awarded individual medals.

ACCOMMODATIONS

Best Western Adams Inn Quincy-Boston
Address: 29 Hancock St, Quincy, MA 02171
Phone: (617) 328-1500

The USDLDF has secured a room rate of $169 a night, plus tax and fees for all attendees of the event.

The link to this group rate
https://www.bestwestern.com/en_US/bo...oupId=W18FY9F4

"Free 72 hours individual cancellation prior to arrival, otherwise 2 night room and tax will be charged”.

NOTE: The USDLDF will offer a hotel subsidy of $75 per room for up to 3 rooms, and up to 3 nights to each competing team. In order to receive this subsidy, teams must register by 11:59 pm of March 18, 2018. We are working on the details on how reimbursement will be handled.

Please visit our Frequently Asked Questions page https://usdldf.org/national-champion...istration-faq/

Traditional Lion Dance Rules and Regulations - https://usdldf.org/1st-usdldf-nation...les-published/
Freestyle Lion Dance (Jongs) and Dragon Dance Rules and Regulations coming soon

Facebook event link: https://www.facebook.com/events/173880676682733/

More details to be announced.

Stay tuned!

Attachment 10503