NAGOYA, Japan—From the moment the Shen Yun Performing Arts took the stage at the Aichi Prefectural Art Theater in Nagoya, Japan, for the first performance of the season, the audience was captivated. “As soon as the curtain opened, people’s eyes lit up,” said Sugimoto Toshiro, director of the Judicial Scrivener’s Office, who saw Shen Yun […]
The classical Chinese dance and music company Shen Yun Performing Arts will begin its 2025 world tour just before Christmas. Since its founding in 2006, the company has captivated audiences worldwide, gaining acclaim from the art world’s elite. What explains its exceptional success? “It was wonderful, not only the music. The beautiful orchestra played wonderfully, […]
As Christmas approaches, Shen Yun Performing Arts is preparing to return to the stage with a brand-new production for 2025. Over the past 19 years, Shen Yun has brought to the stage a classical dance form that has thousands of years of history, earning praise from top dancers worldwide. “It was an incredible performance, with […]
Shen Yun Performing Arts has been delighting Japanese audiences since 2007, with its stunning portrayal of traditional Chinese culture. As the company prepares to launch its 2025 global tour, two Japanese dignitaries share their reflections on the show and what makes it so impactful. Hirosato Nakatsugawa is a former member of the Japanese Parliament and […]
New York-based Shen Yun Performing Arts has taken Europe by storm in recent years, performing for full houses at top venues across the continent. Months in advance of its 2025 performances, several cities are already out of tickets. Leipzig, Germany, which welcomed Shen Yun for the very first time last season, has already sold out […]
Three and a half months before Shen Yun Performing Arts is set to grace the stage of the Leipzig Opera again, tickets are already sold out. Leipzig, Germany—once home to Johann Sebastian Bach, Felix Mendelssohn, and briefly Friedrich Schiller as he wrote his famous poem “Ode to Joy”—remains home to major cultural institutions such as the […]
With an exquisite, all-new production, the Shen Yun Performing Arts Company is about to kick off its annual global tour just before Christmas. After nearly two decades of mesmerizing audiences with stunning dance, music, and visual effects, Shen Yun is set to continue its mission of reviving traditional Chinese culture with its 2025 tour. With a […]
Shen Yun Performing Arts performed at the Corum in Montpellier, France, for five days in April. Audiences shared their amazement as they left the theater. Thibaut Jauffret, an attorney at the International Office MOURANT, said: “It was very joyful and colorful, with a touch of childhood in it, as well as a discovery of China […]
New York-based Classical Chinese dance group Shen Yun Performing Arts performed in Spain on March 17. Several local politicians attended the show. Here’s how they described the experience. Alicia Verónica Rubio Calle, a representative for the Assembly of Madrid, said, “I found it very beautiful, very spectacular, very colorful, and very surprising, especially for Westerners. […]
Shen Yun Performing Arts graced the stages—in San Luis Obispo, California, and Omaha, Nebraska—on March 26 and March 27. Among the audience was Kathleen Goble, who arrived as the representative of the county chairperson, Supervisor Debbie Arnold, and presented Shen Yun a resolution of recognition to welcome and honor them. “I’m so impressed. It is […]
A mission to revive 5,000 years of traditional Chinese culture from before communism—that’s the goal driving classical Chinese dance company Shen Yun Performing Arts to travel the globe with eight touring companies. Many audience members were originally from mainland China, and for many of them, the experience moved them to tears. Some of them have […]
Shen Yun performed its third and final performance at the Metropol Theater in Bremen, Germany, on the evening of May 2. Tickets for all three performances in the city sold out a month in advance. The performances featured traditional Chinese culture, including classical Chinese dance, music, and vocal performances, showcasing China’s 5,000-year-old civilization on stage. […]
Shen Yun Performing Arts closed out their performances in Stamford, Connecticut with five sold out shows at The Palace Theatre this May. Taking theatergoers on an immersive journey through 5,000 years of Chinese civilization, the company revives history, tradition, and beauty through the medium of classical Chinese dance and music. Scott Benedict, director of ING […]
Shen Yun Performing Arts graced the stage in Guadalajara, Mexico, on May 7. Audience members caught a glimpse of traditional Chinese culture and said it felt like magic and divinity to them. It’s magic. I feel that it’s the way the dancers conduct themselves—it’s something that comes from divinity,” said Fernando Salazar Vicentello, a councilor […]
From April 16–21, Shen Yun Performing Arts graced Lyon’s stage, receiving resounding applause from its audience. Senior executive Bruno Pelen described the show as engaging and dynamic, transporting viewers on a journey of beauty and wonder. Former hospital Director Marina Collomb was deeply moved by the performance, finding it uplifting and soul-enriching amidst today’s challenges. […]
Lyon bid a fond farewell to Shen Yun Performing Arts as the curtains fell on its mesmerizing performances on April 21. The renowned troupe left an indelible impression on theatergoers, who shared their awe and delight at the transcendent experience. Former Senior Executive at Orange, Jean-Marie Montel, was moved to tears by the breathtaking spectacle. […]
Shen Yun Performing Arts graced the stages—in Hamilton and Edmonton, Canada—in April. Audience members embarked on a journey through ancient China without ever leaving their seats. Douglas Joyner, a former mayor, said: “An enlightening show and it’s captivating and they do a very good job of telling the story. And you can see that in […]
Touring over 150 cities and selling out shows across the globe, Shen Yun Performing Arts successfully closed the curtain on their 2024 season. The New York-based dance company gives theatergoers a glimpse into 5,000 years of divinely inspired culture, attracting audience members from all walks of life. Audience members called the experience “educational” to see […]
Shen Yun Performing Arts traveled to Füssen, Germany, for four performances from April 26 to April 28. Tickets sold out two months in advance. And theatergoers broke from their usual quiet appreciation, erupting into warm applause and heartfelt cheers at the end of the program. Monika Pott, founder of Akademie des Wissens, said Shen Yun […]
Shen Yun Performing Arts sold out The Palace Theatre in Stamford, Connecticut, on May 9. Once the curtain rose, audience members were greeted by myths and legends from ancient China through the medium of classical Chinese dance and live orchestra. “Unbelievable, it was really wonderful. The musicians were fantastic and the dancers were absolutely gorgeous,” […]
