Who we are

You may have seen our lion go viral on TikTok with its cute and playful energy, but behind the mask is a close-knit team brought together by a shared love of martial arts, Chinese culture, and performance.

We're more than just performers, we’re great friends with diverse backgrounds. Among us are British Wushu champions, a firefighter, a classical musician, a British figure skating champion, and a current Oxford University student. What unites us is our genuine friendship and passion for what we do.

Trained in various Kung Fu styles, Wushu, Muay Thai, and other martial arts, we bring both skill and heart to every performance. As a young, creative team, we offer a fresh and flexible take on lion dance, while honouring its deep cultural roots. Whether it's a stage, street, or screen, we love sharing the joy of lion dance with every audience we meet!

Five people in black shirts and yellow pants kneeling on the floor with two lion dance costumes at their sides in a room with gray curtains.
A traditional Chinese lion dance performer with a colorful lion costume, surrounded by spectators taking photos, under red lanterns in an indoor setting.

Meet the Team

  • Young woman in traditional blue Chinese martial arts attire, holding a sword with a red tassel, focusing intently during a martial arts practice or demonstration performing wushu, with a blurred audience in the background.

    Loris Lee

    FOUNDER / PERFORMANCE MANAGER

    Loris is a six-time British Wushu champion, personal trainer, and performer with over a decade of experience in Wushu, Muay Thai, and Lion Dance. Known for her playful lion style and crowd interaction, she has performed for major names such as Manchester City FC and gone viral on TikTok, bringing traditional lion dance to modern audiences and wider communities. Alongside her work in fitness and performance, she holds a First-Class teaching degree, with a published dissertation on inequality in English education in China, reflecting her deep respect for Chinese culture and commitment to cross-cultural understanding. Her passion for martial arts, education, and performance led her to found a company rooted in accessibility, creativity, and meaningful connection.

  • A woman with long dark hair sitting at a wooden table, wearing a black jacket, with books on shelves in the background.

    Storm Tai

    MUSIC SPECIALIST / PERFORMANCE MANAGER

    Storm is a dynamic performer specialising in Dragon Dance and Sword Dancing, with over a decade of experience. She began her training in Hong Kong and has since brought her skills and led multiple dragon dance teams across the UK. Alongside her stage work, Storm also practises Chinese calligraphy and will soon be hosting workshops to share this art with wider communities.

  • A young man with brown hair and a beard holding a wooden acoustic guitar over his shoulder, looking at the camera with a neutral expression against a plain light gray background.

    Robert Wheatley

    MUSIC SPECIALIST / PERFORMER

    Robert is a professional performing artist who regularly appears on stage to perform classical and contemporary music, as well as Chinese martial arts and Lion Dance. He has 10 years of Lion Dance experience and is a versatile Lion Dancer. In 2014, Robert moved to Germany to study music at Folkwang University of the Arts. There, he joined the Shaolin Kung Fu Zentrum Düsseldorf, where he assisted in establishing a Lion Dance team, resulting in numerous successful performances in the north-west region of Germany.

  • A smiling man with a beard wearing a black t-shirt and a medal around his neck, standing in a gymnasium with green walls and people in the background.

    Favad Siddiqui

    PERFORMER

    With over a decade of experience in martial arts in styles such Hung Gar, Wushu, Taekwondo, and MMA. Favad has competed in multiple tournaments and is a medal winner at a national level. Favad has taken part in martial arts demonstrations across the UK and now specialises in Lion Dance.

  • A person with curly hair in a shiny jacket and black pants ice skating with arms out and an expressive face at an indoor ice rink.

    René Bektashi-Brown

    PERFORMER

    René is an accomplished athlete with a passion for Figure Skating, Wushu, and Lion Dance. As a professional skater, he won the British Junior Championships in 2021. René's love for Wushu began at a young age, and he is currently the official British Champion of Traditional Long Weapons 2025. In addition to Wushu, he has also developed a keen interest in Lion Dance, and has participated in the Chinese New Year shows across the UK.

  • Anreé Bektashi-Brown

    PERFORMER

    Anreé is a dedicated martial artist with experience in Wushu and Lion Dance, performing at venues including the University of Huddersfield, University of Manchester, and Salford Quays. Alongside his passion for performance, he is also a skilled pianist and shares his love for music as a piano teacher. Currently studying Biology at the prestigious University of Oxford, Anreé brings a unique combination of discipline, creativity, and academic excellence to the team. His sharp mind and artistic versatility make him a valued performer and an inspiring presence both on and off stage.

  • A firefighter wearing a yellow helmet and navy turnout gear with reflective stripes, standing outdoors with other emergency personnel in the background.

    Robert Mitchell

    PERFORMER

    Robert is a distinguished firefighter based in Manchester and a seasoned lion dancer with over a decade of performance experience across the UK. His passion for lion dance stems from a lifelong dedication to martial arts, which he began studying from a young age. In addition to his lion dance work, Robert is currently expanding his practice through fencing and Aikido, and will soon be travelling to Japan for two years of intensive Aikido training.

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