Date: Saturday June 24th & Sunday June 25th, 2023
Register by: May 15th
Location: Austin Convention Center, 500 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX – USA.
NOTE: Registering is the first step, by registering your team you ensure that your team(s) will have a spot in the competition. More details will be needed in the future, such as: member names and roles, storyline, sketch of props arrangement, etc.
Types of Teams that May Be Entered:
- Traditional Lion Dance (2 teams max*)
- Female Lion Dance (2 teams max*)
- Youth Lion Dance (2 team max*)
NOTE: Each organization can sign up only 1 team in each category during the Early Bird Period (January 1st through February 28th). After the Early Bird Period, if there are open slots teams may sign up a second team for each category.
NOTE: Registrations received after May 15th will incur a $50.00, per team, late registration fee.
FREE SPECTATOR ADMISSION
Admission is free for spectators! So, bring the whole family to enjoy a fun family friendly event.
2023 prize amounts and awards
Traditional Lion Dance:
- 1st Place – $1500.00 + Trophy and Medals
- 2nd Place – $1000.00 + Trophy and Medals
- 3rd Place – $500.00 + Trophy and Medals
Female Lion Dance:
- 1st Place – $1500.00 + Trophy and Medals
- 2nd Place – $1000.00 + Trophy and Medals
- 3rd Place – $500.00 + Trophy and Medals
Youth Lion Dance:
- 1st Place – Trophy and Medals
- 2nd Place – Trophy and Medals
- 3rd Place – Trophy and Medals
CURRENT LINE UPS
REGISTER HERE
For Rules & Regulations click HERE
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Please visit our Frequently Asked Questions page HERE
Hotel Information:

FELLOWSHIP BANQUET
The 3rd USDLDF National Championships Fellowship Banquet will be held June 25th in Austin, Texas at the Austin Convention Center, 500 E Cesar Chavez St.
Click HERE to get your tickets
LAST UPDATE 4/17/2023