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The world’s premier classical Chinese dance company, Shen Yun brings to life a lost culture through profoundly beautiful art. This is our official account.

Based in New York

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Joined June 2009

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Shen Yun

4 months

New Year, New Resolution? This year, don't just make resolutions—create memories that will last a lifetime. Immerse yourself in tales of courage, beauty, and hope—an experience that will leave you mesmerized long after the curtain falls. Make Shen Yun the highlight of your 2024!

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8 months

It's here! We're excited to unveil the trailer for our brand-new 2024 performances. Mark your calendars and book your tickets now:

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1 year

It's almost here! Only one month to go before we kick off the 2023 world tour with an all-new production. We can't wait to see you! Get the best seats in the house:

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5 years

You just have to see it! The new 2020 Shen Yun official #trailer is here!

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4 months

What makes our performances so unique? Hear it directly from those who've experienced it! In this clip, audience members share how Shen Yun brought them lightness and joy. We are currently on our 2024 world tour. Find us in a city near you:

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10 months

We are thrilled to unveil the official poster for our upcoming tour! We're back from our break and working on a whole new 2024 show. Stay tuned for more updates, and mark your calendars for an unforgettable experience!

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2 years

Here's our trick for getting over the mid-week slump (tag that friend who gets you through!)

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3 years

What inspired you to #learn something new? When Principal #Dancer Tiffany Lin was a little kid, she had a dream and saw flying goddesses dancing in the sky. When she woke up, she told her mom that she wanted to learn #dance ...

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1 year

Keeping our bodies ready for performance (and having fun while doing it!) is a must when we’re touring. No studio space? Not a problem, these hotel hallways will be just fine! Will we see you at one of tour stops? Grab your tickets here:

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2 years

With preparations for our brand-new 2023 program officially underway, it's time to reveal the new poster! The new image features Principal Dancer Angelia Wang in water sleeves to the backdrop of celestial maidens and a resplendent palace.

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2 years

On behalf of all the artists at Shen Yun, we hope everyone is having a fantastic 4th of July! Proudly based in New York, our artists enjoy the freedom to create and perform, to rediscover their lost heritage and share it with the world.

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3 years

(1/4) Enjoy #Haydn ’s #Cello Concerto No. 2 in D Major, performed by Yuching Cheng and Shen Yun #Symphony Orchestra, on Shen Yun Creations:

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1 year

Our dancers showcased some classical Chinese dance while visiting beautiful sites in Prague.

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6 years

The first look at #ShenYun2019 ! The classical Chinese dance and live orchestra that audiences around the world have fallen in love with are back, along with all-new dance stories, costumes, and more. Tickets on sale now: .

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3 years

With such intense physical #training and a demanding schedule sometimes it can be hard for #dancers to keep going. What is it that makes them continue even when they become exhausted? It’s more than just #caffeine . Watch this video to find out:

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1 year

We traded our Hanfu’s for traditional Korean clothing, known as Hanbok, while strolling around and admiring the beautiful Gyeongbokgung Palace on our day off.

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2 years

How many of these can you do? Bend your waist, extend your arms, and spin like a windmill. Hop with it, jump with it, or spin on one leg—the variations are endless. Watch our artists do it on stage. Find out more:

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2 years

#HAPPYNEWYEAR from all of us at Shen Yun Performing Arts, we’ll see you at our next performance!

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1 year

Born in China, Principal Dancer Evangeline Zhu joined the company in 2013. Known for her serene poise and presence onstage, Evangeline and her self-mastery have proved striking to audience members throughout the world. Check out the her full video:

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Our Shen Yun performers are ready to embark on the 2023 world tour! This season will kick-off almost simultaneously on three different continents, with the first performances in Atlanta (Dec. 24), Hachioji, Japan (Dec. 26), and Berlin (Dec. 28).

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2 years

Which is higher, the points of our dancers’ feet or the peaks of the Alps?

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1 year

When dance is life… you do it anywhere, anytime! There is a Chinese idiom that goes, “Ten years of practice for one minute on stage.” We dedicate much of our down time perfecting our moves, knowing that all the effort would pay off when we see our audience's reaction on stage!

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1 year

Always effortlessly elegant and poised on stage, principal dancer (and our poster girl) Angelia Wang says mastering Classical Chinese dance hasn’t come easy. Here she shares how she overcomes obstacles in her dance career.

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3 years

Our 2021 tour is finally beginning! Our debut performances will be in Stamford, Connecticut, just an hour outside of New York City for three shows from June 26–27. Find your seat: ...

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1 year

7 shows in 7 days, thank you for having us Dominican Republic!

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2 years

Between shows in #Seattle , we literally jumped at the chance to visit Pike Place Market. Here we are just before checking out all the awesome shops and stalls! #ShenYun

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In homage to this year's Plum Blossom dance, our dancers took a moment to appreciate the full blooms encountered while in France and Monaco.

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2 years

Did you know that each of our performances is accompanied by a live orchestra that combines both western and eastern instruments? Here are some of our female musicians posing in the beautiful Detroit Opera House

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2 years

Riding into the weekend! The ancients rode on #horses , and now...we ride #scooters . Which one do you prefer? #ShenYun

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2 years

“During tough times, we have people who come and watch the show, and they say they came in one person and they’re leaving the theatre changed...It’s not just life-changing for the audience. It’s life-changing for us because we’re making a difference in people’s lives.”

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6 years

Shen Yun uses the universal language of music and dance to communicate pure beauty to people across language, cultural, and age boundaries. Now it's their turn to communicate with you. Hear what these audience members who just saw a Shen Yun performance had to say.

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1 year

Kicks are not only a great way to warm up and stretch, but they also help improve flexibility, strength, and control. Whether it's front kicks, side kicks, or back kicks, we make sure to practice them with precision and focus on maintaining proper form.

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1 year

Principal dancer Piotr Huang warms up his body with basic barre, and leg holds. Quality fundamentals are everything! Through this versatile conditioning of flexibility, stability, and extension, Piotr is prepared for his show tonight.

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2 years

Classical Chinese dance is an art form that’s steered by the artist’s heart. Only when dancers invest their feelings into the movements will the body be able to follow the heart. This creates a compelling and expressive dance form.

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2 years

Our bounce and elasticity don’t come from boba, but it’s definitely one of our go-to treats! Speaking of boba, we're currently at the birthplace of bubble tea—Taiwan. Don't miss out:

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2 years

You might be wondering, what does "Shen Yun" mean? Shen (神) can be translated as “divine,” while Yun (韻) describes the feeling behind a physical movement. So, what would it be like if beautiful beings came down from the heavens and danced before your eyes? That’s the idea!

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2 years

Sharing a snippet from our dance class. Hope everyone is having a great weekend!

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3 months

"Every time I do a dance move or contemplate a movement, I'm laying the groundwork for that higher realm." For principal dancer Evangeline Zhu, dancing is more than movement; it's a quest for meaning that transcends the physical realm. Get your tickets:

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1 year

Our dancers know that when it comes to following their dreams, there's no room for compromise. Here they reach for the sky, one pointe at a time.

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1 year

Happy Lunar New Year from our dancers in Denver, Colorado!

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1 year

More than just a performance, we’re bringing to life the enchanting beauty and profound wisdom of ancient China. See us live on stage:

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2 years

Introducing our 2022 production! We can't wait to see you! #ShenYun2022

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2 years

Training isn't easy, but we can always count on someone else having our back (or shoulder, in that case). Tag that one person you can always rely on!

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2 years

Getting back in sync on the first Monday of the new year #MondayMotivation

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2 years

The silvery notes of a flute gently beckon a group of fairies to dance. Light and lovely, they glide like whispers on the wind, skillfully spinning with long silken sleeves. Watch Ancient Elegance in full from our 2013 performance:

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Bottlenose dolphins? Nope, Shen Yun dancers! Before finishing our 2022 Florida tour, we took a day to enjoy the white sand beaches of Tampa Bay.

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3 years

For the first time ever, you can get a glimpse into the professional training Shen Yun dancers undergo. 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...

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2 months

We invite you to get to know our dancers on a personal level. Recently, we sat down with @JanJekielek from @AmThoughtLeader and gave him an exclusive, inside look at our company and our dancers. No questions are left unanswered. Watch the full video here:

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3 months

As our 2024 touring season is in full swing, come and see what the hype is all about! From classical Chinese dance pieces to portrayals of historical figures drawn from 5,000 years of civilization, it is guaranteed to be a night to remember. Check it out:

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1 year

Saying goodbye to the beautiful city of Bilbao and ready for our next stops in Spain! Logroño and Sevilla, we can't wait to greet you!

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2 years

In the practice studio, on #stage , outside, our #dancers work hard to make their movements flawless wherever they are.

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1 year

Since joining our company in 2016, Principal Dancer Henry Hung has delighted audiences and enlivened stages worldwide with his powerful style. Check out his latest interview here:

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7 years

Exhilarating, inspiring, and grandly entertaining—we invite you to Shen Yun 2018! Find a performance near you:

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1 year

Breathe and extend! Dancer Karina Fu and her colleagues in Shen Yun’s New York Company prime their full-body control with a simple but demanding 单腿蹲 (dan-tui dun) combo, incorporating breathing and precise pacing into their moves.

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2 years

Friends who flip together, stay together!

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3 years

#Dancer Victor Li says in #dance , it’s important to make the movements grand and expressive. And what helps with that is one dance #training he received at Shen Yun—“shen-dai-shou,” or “the body leads the hands”; and “kua-dai-tui,” or the “hips lead the legs.”

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2 years

Who says you can’t have a rainbow without rain? Principal Dancer Elsie Shi brings an extra splash of color to the sunny beaches of Tampa Bay.

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4 years

We will start our 2020 World Tour in just 30 days! We are excited! Are you? 😀

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1 year

Sunny weather, beautiful beaches, and less than four hours from our base in New York by plane—we are in the Dominican Republic! Follow dancer Hubert Qu for our adventures in Santo Domingo! We’ll be in Santiago for two more shows today and tomorrow:

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1 year

There is nothing more inspiring than being in the presence of a true feat of nature. Our dancers rejoice in front of the rock formations known as the Elephant and the Needle in Étretat, France.

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2 years

Busy warming up to help Santa deliver all your gifts 😉

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Throwback to a fun excursion on a sunny London day. We learned that Tower Bridge is the only bridge on the River Thames that can be raised and...

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Born and raised in Tokyo, Japan, Principal Dancer Kenji Kobayashi’s childhood dream was to become a baseball player. But after attending a Shen Yun performance for the first time, he was captivated by what he saw on stage and aspired to become a classical Chinese dancer.

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(1/2) When you were little, did you #dream of becoming something specific when you grew up? Maybe an astronaut, a doctor, or a fireman? Principal #Dancer Elsie Shi dreamed of flipping like a carefree #gymnast . Chinese culture talks about...

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4 months

One thing that makes our performances special is that our dancers are on an endless pursuit of spiritual improvement. This, in turn, serves as a foundation as well as the driving force behind their graceful movement on stage. When we say dance is life, we really mean it!

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3 years

Dancers often say you must dance from your heart. But did you know that #ShenYun dancers’ movements quite literally originate from the center of their bodies? Find out in this excerpt from an interview with Principal #Dancer Evangeline Zhu.

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12 days of #Christmas ...dancers edition 😉

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Brocades of silk and gold adorn the genteel ladies of the Manchurian court as they dance across the stage, bearing silken scarves and paper-thin fans. They stand tall atop traditional flower-pot shoes, balancing elegance and style as they prepare for a new day.

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He is a heroic general, an audacious conqueror, and the invincible Mongolian cavalryman. Chad Chen shows how to lead the sword with the body in dance and combat. Watch Chad live on stage. Secure your tickets before they're gone!

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We invited our dancers to unbox a new cashmere coat by our clothing brand Shen Yun Dancer. Designed and made in the USA, pick it up in your favorite color here:

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The Shen Yun Shop is delighted to present you with a collection of Shen Yun-inspired scarves, where court-maidens glide amidst imperial gardens and Mongolian women dance with bowls on their hair.

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Many of you are often curious to know if the flips and tumbling in our performances come from gymnastics—nope, they don’t! They actually originated in classical Chinese dance and have been adopted by other types of movement and performing arts. Read more:

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Inspired by the grandeur of the Swiss alps, dancers Anna Huang and Karina Fu strike a dance pose...

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What happens when Shen Yun dancers forgo their classical Chinese dance style for a day and embrace the passionate spirit of #Spain ? Watch the ' #Flamenco Dance' for free, exclusively on our new video platform:

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Traveling windmill, firebird turn, standing side splits—Can you spot all the Classical Chinese dance techniques during our warm-up? Watch us live on stage this week in California, Mexico, France, Germany, and Australia. Get the best seats in the house:

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A former gold award winner, our dancer Marilyn Yang is competing in the NTD Classical Chinese Dance Competition for the third time. For her, dance can’t be about venting an individual’s own emotions whatever they are, not when it can serve a much higher purpose...

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Did you know that classical Chinese dance is perfect for storytelling? Possessing the ability to depict any type of emotion or character, this art form is one of the most difficult-to-learn yet deeply expressive dance forms in the world. You can clearly show...

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Ever since she was a little girl, dance has been integral to Principal Dancer Melody Qin’s life. Along the way, there have been both smiles and tears. The strenuous training she has undergone has not only conditioned her body but also shaped her character:

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2 years

Chinese 101 — 善 (shàn) Compassion In ancient oracle bone inscriptions, the Chinese character for compassion was written as 羊, meaning lamb. Back then in China, lambs were regarded as the purest of sacrificial offerings to the divine...

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Dancer Ceci Wang couldn't pass up some dance jump practice in the spacious lobby of Atlanta Symphony Hall.

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Principal dancer Chad Chen is one of Shen Yun’s most dynamic artists. Known for his perfectionism and extraordinary dedication, Chad brings to the stage energy that is spontaneous yet refined.

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It’s here! With a brand-new production in the works, we’re excited to share with you our 2020 campaign image. In which city are you planning to see #ShenYun2020 ?

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2 years

California, we’ll be back! Our California tour has concluded for the season, but we can’t wait to return with an all-new 2023 program.

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2 years

Guess where we are here? Hint: In this southern state, we’d say that the audience was “OK,” but in fact they were great! It was wonderful performing here, and we can’t wait to be back next season!”

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Now that we're well and truly in #fall (at least for us in the Northern hemispheres), why not a little throwback to "a Light #Summer Drizzle." Part of a Mid-Autumn Festival celebration by Fei Tian College students:

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Good morning! We start off our day with 300 kicks (back, front, and side). What about you?

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A flock of seagulls and a trio of dancers stretch their wings (and legs) on a foggy day at Malibu beach, California.

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Between the performances in Germany, we took a day off to sightsee in Munich—Shen Yun dancer style.

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2 years

Did you know that our performance is hosted by two bilingual emcees? Speaking in Chinese and English (or the local language), they guide you between the programs, briefly introducing each piece and providing helpful background information.

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Ever wondered how we improve our flexibility? Through a team effort, of course! #ShenYun

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Theater is essential to Brazil's cultural heritage, and we could not wait to perform at the Curitiba Guaíra Theater in Curitiba, Brazil!

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Here's a peek into our dancers' time off after the show in Tampa, Florida. Watch until the end for the final result (it's wallpaper-worthy!)

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Round and round he goes—dancer Jim Chen checks out the stage dimensions at Austin’s @longcenter for his lying barrel jumps! #ShenYun

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Happy Mother's Day! Did you know that Chinese culture has celebrated some remarkable mothers? Here, straight from Shen Yun shows, are a few mothers worth knowing:

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Located in the Gobi Desert, the Mogao Caves, also known as the Caves of the Thousand Buddhas, feature magnificent frescoes depicting Buddhas and Bodhisattvas. Inspired by these sacred artworks, we had a go at portraying the Thousand Hands Bodhisattva. How did we do? #ShenYun

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(1/2) Join us in a new installment of Artist Spotlight, as Principal Dancer Angelia Wang talks about new goals, keeping in shape, and her greatest wish. In Artist Spotlight we feature some of our old and new faces, shining a spotlight on your...

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Curious about the Chinese instruments you hear at our performances? Let Erhu soloist Linda Wang answer and demonstrate!

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7 months

After a three-year hiatus, Shen Yun Symphony Orchestra is thrilled to return to New York City! Join us as our orchestra takes the stage for two concerts at @LincolnCenter David Geffen Hall on Sunday, October 22. Secure your tickets now:

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We’re back in Paris! Join us for our final performances here from May 5-13. Find out more:

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3 years

Have you heard of #Paganini ? Not only was he one of the greatest #violin #virtuosos of all time, but he also revolutionized violin techniques through his fiendishly demanding composition...👇

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