. >> that's organized crime that followed chinese immigrants to mainland usa.n the 1950's they terrorized the streets of chinatown and sometimes used the lion as a disguise. how can i be a gangster when i'm such an adorable lion. >> for me its more community driven. i want them to grow up and take part in helping the community. >> is it important that chinese-americans retain this culture and not let it go and sort of, you know, all this talk in america about assimilation. >> it's very important. i'm trying to grow this into a new era. my goal is to make lion dancing mainstream and know. >> it's not about holding on. it's about building. >> correct, correct. >> and now the moment we've all been waiting for. hope i don't embarrass these well-meaning kids by being a way superior dancer. hey, have i no idea what i'm dog. >> on your mark, get set, bend and punch. punch up one, down, to. to your right, left, left. are we ready? down. action one. down. action two. punch. slow down for him. right, down. left, blink. >> nope. >> drop the head. chase your tail. >> sorry