Dancing Dragon



The Dancing Dragon is an ancient firebending form, traditional of the ancient Sun Warriors, who learned it from the original firebenders, the dragons.

History
When Zuko's firebending was weakened due to his having lost his original drive of capturing Aang, as well as his former rampant rage, he and the Avatar traveled to the ruins of the ancient Sun Warrior civilization in order to learn the origins of firebending; at the time, they believed that both the Sun Warriors and dragons were extinct. Aang and Zuko learned the technique by imitating statues they discovered in a certain locked room within the city. After performing the dance, they activated an ancient key mechanism which revealed a sacred sunstone.

Aang and Zuko performed the move again when they were brought before the dragons, Ran and Shaw, the last known members of their species. Aang referred to this as "dancing with the dragons." Ran and Shaw then deemed Aang and Zuko worthy to understand the true meaning of firebending.

When Zuko incorporated the Dancing Dragon into his fighting style, it greatly improved his skills, even to the point where he was able to duel his sister on even terms.

According to Zuko, the form is thousands of years old.

Consistency


The Dancing Dragon is based on three types of attacks: low kicks, high punches or hits, and double punches with both fists. In real life, the Dragon Dance is based off Northern Shaolin Kung-Fu. It is fierce, quick, and very strong.

Trivia

 * The tenth and final move of the Dancing Dragon is similar to the "Fusion Dance" move in Dragon Ball Z.
 * Real "dancing dragons" are a colorful staple of traditional Chinese festivals.