Shen Yun

@ShenYun

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
Joined June 2009

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  1. 7 hours ago

    ...Basically, don’t be showing off your measly carpentry skills in front of the master carpenter. What other great inventions did Lu Ban come up with? And what similarities did he share with Leonardo da Vinci? Read more about it here:

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  2. 7 hours ago

    ...In fact, there’s a well-known Chinese idiom, often used to either put someone in his place or in a self-deprecatory way: “To brandish one’s axe at Lu Ban’s door,” (班門弄斧, bān mén nòng fǔ)...

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  3. 7 hours ago

    ...But did you know that 2000 years before Leonardo, there was a Chinese man who invented a wooden bird that could glide for three days before landing? We are talking about Lu Ban (507-440 B.C.E.), none other than the “God of Carpentry,” as he has come to be endearingly known...

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  4. 7 hours ago

    Who comes to mind when you think of the polymath whose knowledge spans the disciplines of engineer, philosophy, art, inventions, and more? Probably Leonardo da Vinci? He was so instrumental to the development of Western civilization we even named a turtle after him! ...

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  5. Jul 5

    ...More cities are being added to the tour, so be sure to revisit the tour schedule: In the meantime, take a look at what previous audience members have said about Shen Yun:

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  6. Jul 5

    ...Our all-new 2021—2022 production debuted with three sold-out performances in Stamford, CT. We are set to perform in Colorado in late July, followed by cities in other states. ..

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  7. Jul 5

    “I’ve been smiling the entire time,” said author Kristin Pomeroy, who attended the Shen Yun performance at Stamford’s Palace Theatre. “Just the colors, the flow, the story—all of it. It’s beautiful.”

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  8. Jun 29

    The entire story can be followed without a word. To experience this for yourself, watch The Novice Monks, from our 2020 tour on Shen Yun Creations:

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  9. Jun 29

    ... joy, sorrow, surprise, and even drunkenness, and envy. The piece, The Novice Monks, is a great example. You can sense the simple and pure demeanor of the monks through the dancers’ movements and expressions, and the gossipy girls will make you giggle...

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  10. Jun 29

    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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  11. Jun 26

    As part of Fei Tian College’s 2020 Mid-Autumn Festival celebration, students produced and performed the piece—Dragon Gate Lodge. Watch it exclusively for free here:

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  12. Jun 25

    Enjoy Freda Wang and Shen Yun Symphony Orchestra perform Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto in E Minor, Op. 64 exclusively here:

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  13. Jun 25

    ...a romantic masterpiece, playful and mesmerizing. No wonder it is one of the most popular and most frequently performed violin concertos...

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  14. Jun 25

    We just released another music video on our streaming platform— One of the most brilliant musical prodigies of all time, Felix Mendelssohn was recognized as "the Mozart of the Nineteenth Century". His Violin Concerto in E Minor, Op.64 is...

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  15. Jun 23

    Shen Yun Shop's first-ever leather card case features a Qing collar in several unique colors, bringing an indelible touch of the Great Qing Dynasty to one's style. Shop now and enjoy 10% off when you purchase a card case and key holder together:

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  16. Jun 23

    ...the belt worn by a Taoist nobleman in the Shen Yun piece—A Passage in Time, which tells of a wanderer chancing upon a hidden world...

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  17. Jun 23

    Get ready to meet the perfect leather-made pair—our new Shen Yun-inspired Key Holder and Qing Style Card Case. The distinctive design of this keyholder is inspired by...

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  18. Jun 20

    ..., or just curious, check out Leeshai's 10 fun tips for long-distance relationships with your kids:

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  19. Jun 20

    ...After many desperate attempts to hold his daughter’s attention on video call after video call, Leeshai now has an arsenal of tricks to share with you! So if you’re a new parent...

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  20. Jun 20

    ...Of course, the challenge of maintaining a long-distance relationship with the kids is not all that unique. Many parents face it: athletes and their support crew, developers and engineers, scientists, and of course our service men and women...

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