SHEN YUN PERFORMING ARTS, is the world's first classical Chinese dance and music company that invites you to discover a divine spectacle combining dance, music, and grandiose settings to experience 5000 years of traditional Chinese culture.
Shen Yun is a journey through time that blends men and gods, a quest for wisdom and harmony, to rediscover our connection with the world.
SHEN YUN is a total of 5000 years of history spanning 24 dynasties.
Millions of spectators around the world, with 40 dancers on stage, a magnificent orchestra composed of 45 talented musicians. All the magic of Shen Yun lies in the 450 sumptuous costumes entirely handmade each year.
In total, there are five companies of 100 artists on international tour since 2006.
Clarification that there are 6 months of preparation for 6 months of world tour to present great art with the best dancers Chinese from the greatest dance academies.
The grandiose settings animated films that take you on a journey through ancient China, as well as sets, costumes and choreographies that are completely renewed each year.
The tour takes place in 20 countries and 100 cities. across four continents and the performances take place in the the most prestigious rooms in the world.
China was once known as Shen Zhou, the Divine Land. This profound name describes a land where gods and humans coexisted, and a belief that the divine had transmitted a rich culture to the people of Earth.
For thousands of years, Buddhism, Taoism, and other ways have been central to society. Calligraphy, music, musical instruments, and other things were said to have been transmitted directly from the heavens.
Unfortunately, over the past 60 years of its rule, the communist regime has treated Chinese values centered on the idea of harmony between heaven and earth as a threat to its existence. In its systematic campaigns, such as the Cultural Revolution, it has uprooted traditional beliefs and destroyed ancient treasures, pushing 5000 years of civilization to the brink of extinction.
Completely independent of the Chinese regime, Shen Yun enjoys the artistic freedom afforded by New York, which allows it to showcase these ancient traditions. Shen Yun and its mission have attracted the finest artists from around the world. Among them are numerous winners of international competitions in dance, choreography, vocals, and music.
Classical Chinese dance is at the heart of Shen Yun.
Known for her incredible jumps and pirouettes and her refined elegance, she is one of the
The most rigorous and expressive art forms in the world, it has helped transmit and preserve 5000 years of Chinese culture. This dance form was based on a deep traditional aesthetic. In its early days, it was transmitted mainly among the common people, in imperial courts and ancient theater. Over the millennia, this art was constantly reworked and refined, eventually becoming the rich, complex, and unique classical Chinese dance we know today.
Classical Chinese dance has its own learning methods to acquire the skills
fundamental and requires strict training of specific postures. It also includes
combinations of jumps, pirouettes, somersaults, twists as well as other aerial and aerobatic techniques.
It is a complete and independent dance system. Classical Chinese dance embodies the rich cultural traditions of China. This gives its movements a great expressive depth, so that both characters and feelings are portrayed with unparalleled clarity. Classical Chinese dance therefore has the ability to depict scenes from all eras—modern or ancient, Eastern or Western—in a remarkable way.
expressive. These dances offer a spectacular representation of stories dear to the past and present of the Chinese people. The characters embody the highest virtues of Chinese civilization, and convey a message and moral that are still relevant today. Many have inspired generations, such as the stories of the heroine Mulan or those of General Yue Fei.
Millions of people have seen Shen Yun and are continually delighted to discover or rediscover the magic of this show.
Acclaimed on the world's greatest stages, applauded by members of royal families in Europe, its sold-out performances in North America and its sold-out arenas in Asia have made Shen Yun an international phenomenon.
Each year, the four companies, each with 90 artists, perform simultaneously around the world, playing on the world's most renowned stages – the Lincoln Center in New York, the Kennedy Center in Washington, the Coliseum in London; our orchestras have played at Carnegie Hall.
Among the captivated spectators are international celebrities, renowned fashion designers,
government dignitaries or even members of royal families... An audience made up of all cultural and socio-professional backgrounds and yes Shen Yun continues to seduce people across the world.
