texas dragon/lion dance team

How can I request a performance?

You can request a performance by emailing us. Please include the following information in your email:

1. Your name
2. Your email and/or phone
3. The name of your event
4. A short description of your event
   • The event type (business oriented? wedding? festival?)
   • Is the event open to the public?
   • Are event attendees required to purchase tickets to the event?
   • The event location (street address is ideal)
   • The event date
   • The time you would like us to start the performance
5. What amenities (e.g. water, parking) will be provided to TDDT
6. Whether or not you would also like to invite Summitt Dragon Dance (see below)
7. Any other details you think would be necessary

About Performance Requests (Frequently Asked Questions)

How much does it cost?

We request donation fee of $500 for a private organization event (i.e. weddings, fee-based functions, store events, etc.). For schools and non-profit cultural events we usually perform free of charge! Please contact us to find out if your event qualifies for a free performance. Donations go directly into team maintainence which includes equipment purchase and repair.

When will I receive confirmation that you can perform?

Upon receiving a complete request you will be assigned a Contact Manager. After the details of the performance request are squared away, the Contact Manager will submit your request to the team for processing. The amount of processing time varies based on time of the year and team member availability, but when we do know for certain, the Contact Manager will give you a CONFIRMED answer.

Note: Until you receive a definite confirmation from a Contact Manager, we CANNOT GUARANTEE that we will be available. If you need an answer by a certain date, but we have not given you a CONFIRMED answer, then our official answer is "No, we are unfortunately unavailable."

Can I request numbers of lions and performers?

Sure! However, this is entirely based on availability. TDDT has a history of performing with Summitt Dragon Dance, which is composed of kids ranging from elementary to high school age. Please note in your performance request if you would like to invite them as well. (Note: Summitt is only available for weekend or Friday night performances.)

We have a minimum number of available performers that we need before we can accept a performance request. We will not confirm our team availability unless we can provide a performance which does justice to our team and our style of lion dancing. We do not do "half" performances.

Does TDDT perform outside of the City of Austin?

While we do occasionally perform outside of Austin, such performances incur additional costs including transportation, fuel, wear and tear, as well as opportunity cost. The Texas Dragon/Lion Dance Team reserves the right to request additional compensation for out-of-town performances. The out-of-town fees vary depending on travel distance, the date of the event, and the availability of our performers.

What if I don't have all of the information about my event?

Until we have confirmed the date, time, and location of a performance we cannot accurately determine if our team is available to perform for your event. Event requests submitted without this information will be considered incomplete as we will be unable to begin our request evaluation process.

What happens in the event of rain?

In the event of rainy conditions on the date of an outdoor performance, we will make reasonable accommodations to ensure fulfillment of the performance agreement. If, however, we cannot guarantee the safety of our equipment (our lions are made of balsa wood/paper-mâché and our drum top is stretched leather... both are irreparably damaged in rain), we reserve the right to postpone, reschedule, or cancel any performance. In the event of these rare circumstances, we will work with you to arrive at a mutually agreeable solution.

What if I have a question not answered on this page?

Please send us an e-mail and one of our Contact Managers will be happy to answer any questions you might have.