On the day, the success of a lion dance comes down to people knowing where to stand, being ready for the noise and having someone in charge if plans change.
Send a short note before the event with the time, the viewing area and what to expect. Floor representatives can help move colleagues at the right moment so corridors do not jam as everyone leaves their desks at once.
Use simple markers or a host to show where the audience should stand.
Keep phones and outstretched arms out of the performance zone.
Brief leaders or guests with a role in the blessing before the crowd arrives.
Check that people at the back can see, especially if columns break the view.
Drums and cymbals are part of the tradition and can be startling at close range. Offer a quieter viewing spot further back and make it easy for colleagues to step away without fuss. Let neighbouring tenants and any client areas know in advance where the building allows it.
Agree where the photographer will stand without blocking the troupe. If company branding needs to appear in pictures, place it where the audience will not cover it during the main moment, and keep backdrops and lanterns outside the route.
For any outdoor or semi-outdoor setting, decide in advance whether the performance moves indoors, starts later or shortens its route in wet weather. Confirm who liaises with the troupe, who manages the audience and who can pause the performance if the space becomes unsafe.
For help coordinating the troupe, audience and building on the day, Get Out! Events offers lion dance coordination for corporate CNY events.
About this guide: Corporate Lion Dance Guide is written and maintained by Get Out! Events, a Singapore corporate event company at 14 Robinson Road #08-01A, Singapore 048545. It contains general planning guidance only; confirm current venue rules, permits and partner requirements before you book anything.