Lion dance

Okay kiddo, so a lion dance is a performance that people usually do during a special celebration or event, like the Chinese New Year. It's called a lion dance because people dress up in lion costumes and perform a pretend lion dance. The costumes have a head that people wear on their own heads, and it has big eyes and a mouth that can open and close.

This dance is really cool because it tells a story. The performers pretend to be lions and they do all kinds of different movements, like jumping, climbing, and even walking on their hind legs. They also use special props, like drums and cymbals, to create music that goes along with the dance.

The pretend lions can also interact with the audience. Sometimes they will get really close and "roar" at people, but don't worry, it's just for fun!

One important thing to know about lion dances is that they are part of a traditional culture from China. People have been doing lion dances for a long, long time, and they are very important for bringing good luck and happiness to the celebration.

So, there you have it, a lion dance is a pretend dance where people dress up as lions and tell a story using movement and music. It's a fun and important part of Chinese culture that brings happiness and good luck to celebrations.