Who We Are


You might have seen our lion go viral on TikTok, but behind the mask is a close-knit team united by a love of martial arts, Chinese culture, and performance. We’re more than performers, we’re friends with diverse backgrounds, each bringing unique stories, skills, and energy, from lion and dragon dance to wushu, calligraphy, and music. Together, we blend tradition with creativity, honouring tradition while celebrating how the art evolves today. Above all, we are a team built on passion, respect, and joy.

Why We Exist


We exist to make cultural performance inclusive, accessible, and meaningful. Our philosophy is simple: respect the art, and respect the people who bring it to life.

We know our art is only as strong as the people behind it. Here, everyone, regardless of age, race, gender, or sexuality, is valued and supported. We reject outdated hierarchies, creating a safe space to enjoy, share, and preserve the arts.

Through our work, we bridge cultures and support projects that matter, from environmentally conscious workshops to mental health initiatives and community events. For us, tradition isn’t just something to preserve; it’s something to share, grow, and use for good.

Meet The Team

Loris Lee

  • 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 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 cross-cultural understanding. Her passion for martial arts, education, and performance led her to found a company rooted in accessibility, creativity, and meaningful connection.

Storm Tai

  • 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. She first started learning calligraphy from her father at a young age and eventually became an assistant teacher in Hong Kong, specialising in portrait painting. She will soon be hosting workshops with us to share this art with wider communities. She is also in the process of creating her own dragon dance team, further expanding her contribution to the tradition she loves.

Robert Wheatley

  • 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.

René Bektashi-Brown

  • 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

  • Anreé is a dedicated martial artist with experience in Wushu and Lion Dance. 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. Recognised for his impressive intellect, he managed to secure an internship and will soon be a published academic writer after just one year at Oxford. His sharp mind and artistic versatility make him a valued performer and an inspiring presence both on and off stage.

Natan Szymanski

  • Natan is the youngest member of our performance team at just 16. He regularly trains alongside members of the GB Wushu Team, such as Sam Mak, Huicong Liu, and Steve Coleman, and is currently working towards becoming an official member himself. He began his martial arts journey at the age of 8, excelling quickly and earning a medal in China at the 2018 Shaolin Wushu Festival. Specialising in Sword and Spear, Natan is recognised for his agility and precision. He is currently training towards representing Britain in the next European Wushu Championships, with ambitions to one day compete in the World Wushu Championships and World Games. Despite his young age, he brings exceptional athleticism, skill, and spirit to the team, and we are proud to call him one of our own.

Kate McAulay

  • Kate is an action performer, fight director, and choreographer with a lifelong dedication to martial arts and acrobatics. She began Shotokan Karate as a child, earning her black belt as a teenager, before expanding into parkour in 2011, later becoming a coach. Her passion for acrobatics led her into circus arts, learning aerial, tumbling, tight wire, and juggling. A return to martial arts through Wushu and Lion Dance combined her acrobatic skills with her love for performance, inspiring her to choreograph fight scenes for live audiences. Kate is currently training in stunt and screen combat with the British Action Academy, continuing to expand her work both on stage and in film.

Favad Siddiqui

  • Favad is a martial arts enthusiast with over a decade of experience in disciplines including Hung Gar, Wushu, Taekwondo, and MMA. As a national-level medalist, he has competed in tournaments across a range of martial arts styles in the UK and showcased his skills in martial arts demonstrations nationwide. Now specialising in Lion Dance performances, Favad also continues to expand his expertise and is currently working towards his black belt in Hung Gar.

Robert Mitchell

  • 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 Kendo, and will soon be travelling to Japan for two years of intensive Kendo training.

Jordan Bateman

  • Jordon is the music specialist for our team, bringing over 20 years of experience as a classically trained cellist and multi-instrumentalist, having studied at the Folkwang Universität der Künste and Royal Northern College of Music.

    As a passionate educator, he has taught underprivileged children through The Olympias Music Foundation and even served as a personal music tutor to members of Brunei’s royal family. As a performer, Jordon has worked with ITV, BBC, and Netflix and is a two-time East Coast Young Musician of the Year.

    Beyond music, he has trained in boxing at Khalifa Mixed Martial Arts in Brunei and competed in a tournament hosted by Prince Abdul Mateen, bringing discipline and energy to everything he does.

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