Experience 5,000 years of culture brought back to life in one night. Shen Yun is a massive, world-class production of classical Chinese dance, incredible acrobatics, and a full live orchestra that blends East and West. It's called 'China Before Communism' because it's a revival of a lost, spiritual culture that you actually can't see in China today. It's colorful, it's high-energy, and honestly, the technology they use to make dancers 'jump' in and out of the screen is unlike anything I've ever

At the heart of each Shen Yun performance is Classical Chinese Dance, the art form through which traditional culture flows. With a combination of powerful leaps and flips, yet also graceful moves and elegant poses, it is one of the most athletic and expressive art forms in the world. Yet such a demanding profession requires dedication, hard work, and consistency in daily training. Here we take a glimpse into dance class with principal dancer Jane Chen as she shows us the devotion and discipline

“One minute on stage, ten years of training”—that’s an old saying that Shen Yun dancers know very well. But what exactly does training for Classical Chinese Dance mean? And what else does it take to really bring traditional Chinese culture to life on stage? Shen Yun principal dancers and choreographers tell us how they do it. Watch the video below! | Shen Yun

In classical Chinese dance, extensions fall under the control, or kong-zhi (控制), category. Kong-zhi encompasses a wide range of techniques and poses that require flexibility, strength, and, of course, impeccable control. So what does it take to lift one’s leg as easily as an arm? How do you remain perfectly balanced and composed? “If you want to improve your extensions, you have to focus on your goals. Be diligent and never give up,” Shen Yun's rising star Luna Yu says. “I guess it’s the same fo

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

Imagine 5,000 years of history brought back to life in one night. Shen Yun is a massive, world-class production of classical Chinese dance, incredible acrobatics, and a full live orchestra that blends East and West. It's called 'China Before Communism', because it's a revival of a lost, spiritual culture that you actually can't see in China today. It's colorful, it's high-energy, and honestly, the technology they use to make dancers 'jump' in and out of the screen is unlike anything you've ever