Chinese and Japanese performers for hire

Classical, folk and contemporary pieces of four to eight minutes, from a solo dancer to a full stage set.

Ribbon Dance綢帶舞Long silk ribbons of 10–24 metres create sweeping patterns, symbolising harmony between motion and nature.View act →Chinese Fan Dance扇子舞Three fan styles — small folding fan, round fan and long silk fan — paired with traditional or modern music.View act →Japanese Fan Dance扇舞Traditional folding fans (sensu) carve sharp, hypnotic lines and dramatic symmetry.View act →Chinese Umbrella Dance傘舞Oil-paper umbrellas spin like blooming flowers, evoking classical ink-wash paintings.View act →Japanese Umbrella Dance和傘舞Traditional paper parasols (wagasa) glide through geometric patterns inspired by the seasons.View act →Long Sleeve Dance水袖舞Flowing water sleeves create dynamic, graceful movements — beauty, fluidity and mystery.View act →Flame Silk Dance火焰綢Inspired by ancient frescoes — silk swirled like flames, symbolising fiery energy and vitality.View act →Tambourine Dance鈴鼓舞Lively, rhythmic steps meet percussive beats in an energetic, celebratory performance.View act →Chinese Contemporary當代舞Classical technique meets contemporary choreography — pieces set to modern scores.View act →Chinese Folk Dance民族舞Regional traditions of the Yi, Miao and Dai peoples — distinctive costumes, rhythms and character.View act →

Rarest on UK stages · Most requested

Live percussion, acrobatics and blessing, for openings, weddings and Chinese New Year.

Lion Dance舞獅Two performers bring the lion to life — acrobatic blessings of luck and prosperity, led by drums and cymbals.View act →Dragon Dance舞龍A team carries the dragon in sweeping, serpentine runs — built for processions, openings and grand entrances.View act →

Sichuan opera mask changing, performed close to the audience: after dinner, or as the moment of a gala.

變臉Sichuan Opera Mask ChangingSichuan opera's dramatic quick-change masks — close-up magic on a theatrical scale. One of a handful of performers bringing the guarded art of bian lian to UK stages.View act →

Live and acoustic, from a solo musician through dinner to a full ensemble, or drums that fill a hall.

Guzheng古箏The 21-string Chinese zither — flowing, resonant solo sets for receptions and dinners.View act →Pipa琵琶The four-string Chinese lute — virtuosic and intimate, with centuries of repertoire.View act →Erhu二胡The two-string fiddle — the singing voice of Chinese music.View act →Chinese Drums中國鼓Ceremonial Chinese drumming — thunder for openings and festival moments.View act →Taiko Drumming太鼓Japanese taiko — synchronised, thunderous resonance and high-octane choreography.View act →Music Ensemble民樂團Any combination of our musicians as a band — programmes tailored to the occasion.View act →