"China has 5,000 years of traditional culture and there’s a lot to see before communism came in," said William Li, a Shen Yun principal dancer. "So you’re going to see a lot of traditional stories, and a lot of legends and myths that are presented on stage, [and] very wonderful costumes and backdrops." https://www.ntd.com/shenyun/shen-yun-arrives-in-mexico-for-12-performances_916451.html | Shen Yun Zuo Pin

Classical Chinese dance has always been more than just movement, it’s storytelling from the heart. With the new season right around the corner, Shen Yun dancers are using every opportunity to hone their skills and refine their craft. Here, dancer Luna Yu is combining strength, flexibility, and complex spinning techniques and bringing centuries of tradition together through art. | Shen Yun

For the first time ever, you can get a glimpse into the professional training Shen Yun dancers undergo from A to Z. As you may know, Shen Yun dancers specialize in Classical Chinese Dance. One of the most comprehensive dance forms in the world, it has a complete system of training and an extensive array of technical moves, including difficult jumps, spins, and flips. The two already released volumes comprise routines for the most rudimentary elements of classical Chinese dance and intermediate r

Plan something unforgettable this season! "5,000 years of Chinese music and dance in one night!" —The New York Times Experience the beauty and majesty of SHEN YUN: The divine culture of the Middle Kingdom comes to vibrant, colourful life as dancers and musicians perform classical Chinese dance, traditional, and folk dances, and music of unparalleled splendour. "Absolutely beautiful... so inspiring" —Robert Stromberg, Academy Award-winning production designer for Avatar "Remarkable! Entertaining,

For two decades, Shen Yun has presented Chinese history and culture through sweeping dance and soaring music, offering what it describes as a vision of "China before communism." Run by the spiritual movement Falun Gong, the production now faces lawsuits alleging forced labor and untreated injuries. Lisa Ling speaks with former performers who say they lived in fear as child laborers — and with Shen Yun leaders who dispute those claims, at their guarded headquarters, Dragon Springs. https://cbsn.w

Wondering what to expect from a Shen Yun performance? You will be taken on a journey to magnificent eras in Chinese history. Get ready to dive into the Dragon King’s underwater palace and gallop across the Mongolian plains with Shen Yun’s captivating stories told through classical Chinese dance, music, and stunning backdrops. Click here for more details: sypa.us/sy19fsfl | Shen Yun