Who runs Shen Yun?

Falun Gong new religious movement
It is operated by the Falun Gong new religious movement. Shen Yun is composed of seven performing arts companies, with a total of approximately 480 performers. Shen Yun has performed in front of millions and has toured more than 130 cities across Europe, North America, Oceania, and Asia.

Why is Shen Yun banned China?

Ironically, while Shen Yun celebrates traditional Chinese culture around the world, it is not allowed to perform in China. In China, for over 60 years, the communist regime has treated traditional culture as a threat to its power and even today it will not let Shen Yun in to perform.

Is Shen Yun Cancelled?

Out of an abundance of caution we regret to advise that scheduled performances of Shen Yun at the Capitol Theatre from 18-22 March 2020 have been cancelled in an effort to help limit the spread of the COVID-19 virus. All ticket holders for these performances will receive a refund as outlined below.

Do Shen Yun dancers get paid?

Profits from Shen Yun shows go towards maintaining the academy. The dance companies also, unusually, have a mixture of paid and unpaid performers, according to Hazlitt.

Where does Shen Yun performing arts take place?

Shen Yun Performing Arts is the world’s premier classical Chinese dance and music company, established in New York in 2006. It performs classical Chinese dance, ethnic and folk dance, and story-based dance, with orchestral accompaniment and solo performers. For 5,000 years, divine culture flourished in the land of China.

What are the different types of Shen Yun moves?

The windmill, or fan shen, is a group of moves unique to classical Chinese dance. Unlike… The butterfly kick is an airborne kicking maneuver shared with Chinese martial arts. It…

Where can I buy tickets for Shen Yun?

To find performances and buy tickets, see the list below. If you don’t see your city, click here to be notified when we schedule it. If you bought tickets but your show was disrupted due to the virus, please inquire with the local presenter organization, as they handle ticketing. Locate your city here for more details.

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