Gund Kwok Asian Women Lion Dragon Dance Troupe

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GK Troupe performing at the 2002 Silk Road Gala

Traditionally, because lion dance requires discipline, skill and mastery and represents a symbol of power, courage and justice, it was denied to women. The Gund Kwok Asian Women Lion & Dragon Dance Troupe was created to achieve the following goals:

To give Asian women the opportunity to learn and perform a traditional Chinese martial art form that has not been performed by women.
To challenge women to realize their physical potential and achieve excellence in a supportive environment.
To empower Asian women to break through traditional stereotypes and limited roles.
To build teamwork cooperation among Asian women from diverse communities.
To contribute back to the community by donating surplus funds to projects that focus on empowering Asian women and girls.