Lohan School of Shaolin - A Non-Profit Organization

Summer 2009 Events

grasshopper — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 20:38:57 +0000

June Happenings
Three graduates from high school this year: Gianni Becker from Las Vegas Academy, New Chuencharoenwong, Clark High School; and Anthony Solano from Valley High School. All graduated with honors and awards and we celebrated a grad party at Billie’s house complete with swimming, bbq and karaoke… a good time was had by all.

On June 19th the school had a potluck and raffle fundraiser held so we could bring Share Lew from San Diego… a revered Taoist Master and mentor to our SiGung Steven Baugh. The school raised $1529 from their bake sale and raffle…

July 4
8:15 - check in for Summerlin Patriotic Parade - Dragons/Lions

11:30am - Lion Dance for Sienna Community Center (Summerlin)

July 10, 11, 12
Camping at Cave Lake Campgrounds - $14 per car/per night (watch for flyers)

August 7, 8, 9
International Chinese Martial Arts Championship - Tuscany Hotel

August 10
Lion Dance for Metro Police at Palms TBA

May Events

grasshopper — Thu, 07 May 2009 01:35:57 +0000

Friday May 22nd
Mountain View Elementary School
1PM - Full Demo

Wednesday May 20th
Green Valley High School
11AM Full Demo

Monday May 18th
FBI Office
11AM - Lion Dance Only

Friday May 15th
Judith Steele Elementary School
6PM - Full Demo

Saturday May 9th
1st - Flamingo Library
Arrive at school 12:00 noon
Demo 1:30-2:00PM
Full Demo

2nd - Neonopolis
Arrive at school 4:00 pm
Demo 5:30-6:00 pm
Full demo

Please everyone come who can
“Lohans alone can be separate and strong, but together we are invincible.”

Remember these demos are an Honor and privilege to be a part of. “Many are called, but few are chosen.”

Thank you,
Sifu Lance
Amitoufu

Fox5 News Clip with Lion Dancers

grasshopper — Tue, 05 May 2009 00:17:34 +0000

Fox5 Las Vegas news segment announcing the Henderson Heritage Festival on April 18th with a demonstration Lion Dance by the Lohan School of Shaolin: view video clip

Press Release - Break Dance Competition

grasshopper — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 05:17:04 +0000

Re: RIVAL SCHOOLS
BREAK DANCE COMPETITION
FUND RAISER for Lohan School of Shaolin

Where: China Town Plaza Showroom
When: Friday, April 17th
Time: 3PM to 10PM
Price: $5.00

The Kung Fu students from the Lohan School of Shaolin are putting on a fundraiser for the school with an event that will feature “Kung Fu & Break Dancing” competition and demonstration at the China Town Plaza Showroom (upstairs) on April 17th from 3PM to 10PM.

The boys have been working with several outreach programs in various schools including UNLV, CSN, community centers and the Boys and Girls club. Some of the High Schools that will be competing are Sierra Vista, Durango, Bonanza, A-Tech, Liberty, Spring Valley. It is part of our efforts with the Gang Task Force and NV Youth Alliance to keep the kids off the streets and give them an outlet for their high energy and talents.

Please try to cover this as I think it’s a great human interest story that the public should be made aware of. We are expecting 300 (plus) students parents and teachers. Many enthusiasts from California and Utah are also coming to support this event.

April Events

grasshopper — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 05:06:04 +0000

Wednesday - April 15
Lion Dance for Channel 5 - 7AM to promote the Saturday International Food Festal at Henderson on April 18.

Friday - April 17
Fundraiser for Lohan School put on by the Kung Fu boys: “Kung Fu Hip Hop” which is a competition for various breakdancers & hip hop from different high schools.

Saturday - April 18 (3 events)
1) International Food Festival at Henderson at the cultural center. Will be featuring a parade and demonstrations from several ethnic groups.
10:30am parade starts - 12:30pm we perform our demonstrations on stage.
2) 2:30PM - Cultural event for Wells Fargo at Bonanza and Lamb in the parking lot. We’ll be doing the Lion dance and demonstrations.
3) 4:30PM - Multi Cultural event at UNLV at the amphitheater outside of the Student Union Building.

Saturday - April 25
World Tai Chi Day - 10AM. The 1st official World Tai Chi day in Las Vegas, at the west end of Lorenzi Park - 3343 W. Washington Ave -in the rose garden. It is organized by Grandmaster Yalu Huang (Chi Gung) and Master Bilal Amin. Several schools will be attending. Lohan School will be opening the event with a lion dance and later be doing demonstrations.

Sunday - April 26
5PM - Lohan School Annual Banquet - This year it will be held at the school and it will be potluck… nice way to gather current and former Lohans.

Thursday - April 30
Lion Dance/Demo at the Keith and Karen High School - 6:30PM

The Gathering of Lohans in Guadalajara Mexico Confirmed

grasshopper — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 23:08:53 +0000

Leaving March 20th, returning March 23rd.

Contact Billie Ann immediately if you want to book travel. Right now it’s $350. If you delay the prices may increase.

2009 Chinese New Year Lion Dancing Videos

grasshopper — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 20:44:40 +0000

Please visit the links to YouTube.com and MySpace.com on our navigation bar (under Links) for the latest Lion and Dragon Dancing videos of the 2009 Chinese New Year celebrations here in Las Vegas. We performed at dozens of events, restaurants, casinos and businesses bringing blessings of prosperity for the Year of the Ox.

Asian Population, Culture Skyrockets in Las Vegas

grasshopper — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 17:30:38 +0000

lasvegasnow.com (originally published on July 22, 2008)

Video includes a segment on our Lion Dancers.

The Gathering of Lohans in Guadalajara, Mexico

grasshopper — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 06:05:30 +0000

LOHANS!
UPDATE - The Lohan Group International is having a “Gathering of the Lohans” (of which we are a part of) in Guadalajara, Mexico on March 21st and 22nd.

Please get in touch with Noriko to make airline reservations leaving March 20th, returns are open.

There will be competitions among the schools in lion dancing and martial demos.

It promises to be a great time… so start saving your monies now while final plans are being made about airline reservations, accommodations, ground transportation, etc.

Interested students who would like to go please sign up with Billie!
*You’ll need a passport… allow 4 to 6 weeks.

Lohans Compete in the 1st Las Vegas Chinese Martial Arts Championship

grasshopper — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 04:51:32 +0000

The Lohan School of Shaolin along with their school brothers from the Lohan Group International competed in the 1st Las Vegas Chinese Martial Arts Championship held at the Tuscany Hotel on August 29th & 30th. The event was put on by Master Tony Yang and Master Nick Scrima from Florida.

There were 35 Lohans total that participated in the competition… 22 from the LV lohans, 10 from Alberquerque, 1 from Carlsbad, and 2 from Guadalajara. Everyone did an impressive showing that would have made all their Lohan brothers and sisters proud! They walked away with medals in gold, silver and bronze.

The entire competition was held on Saturday, followed by a potluck at the Lohan School… It was a long day and night but the comaraderie and the feeling of being part of a huge brotherhood was all worth it. This will be first of an annual event in Las Vegas. Hopefully more Lohans will be able to make it to the next one!

(Above) Roger Lim from Las Vegas with his silver medal and Maestro Alejandro from Guadalajara with his gold medal in the sparring division. They both did an excellent job, although they both felt reluctant to beat up each other as school brothers.

(Above) Multi medal winners: Jesse DeChavez, Donald Carlisle from LV and Camillo from New Mexico

(Above) Most of the Lohans who participated (some of them had already gone home). The seated middle row are the honored Sifus: Jose Gullien from Guadalajara, Kenny Wang from New Mexico, Steven Baugh from Las Vegas and Steve Peyut from San Diego.

(Above) Mario from NMl looking mighty happy with his good news. Sergio Molina from LV and Sifu Kenny’s boys from NM look pooped.

(Above) Lohans enjoying the potluck hosted by Las Vegas students.

(Above) Masters Tony Yang and Nick Scrima, the presenters of this event. They normally put it on in Florida and Ohio, so this was their first attempt in Las Vegas, to try to bring in the West coast and South West schools. They are optimistic of next year.