At the heart of each Shen Yun performance is Classical Chinese Dance, the art form through which traditional culture flows. With a combination of powerful leaps and flips, yet also graceful moves and elegant poses, it is one of the most athletic and expressive art forms in the world. Yet such a demanding profession requires dedication, hard work, and consistency in daily training. Here we take a glimpse into dance class with principal dancer Jane Chen as she shows us the devotion and discipline

Experience 5,000 years of culture brought back to life in one night. Shen Yun is a massive, world-class production of classical Chinese dance, incredible acrobatics, and a full live orchestra that blends East and West. It's called "China Before Communism" because it's a revival of a lost, spiritual culture that you actually can't see in China today. It's colorful, it's high-energy, and honestly, the technology they use to make dancers "jump" in and out of the screen is unlike anything I've ever

Give the gift of a lifetime—imagine 5,000 years of history brought back to life in one unforgettable night. Shen Yun is a massive, world-class production of classical Chinese dance, incredible acrobatics, and a full live orchestra that blends East and West. It's called "China Before Communism" because it's a revival of a lost, spiritual culture that you actually can't see in China today. It's colorful, it's high-energy, and honestly, the technology they use to make dancers "jump" in and out of t

Similar to the aerial, a front aerial is a no-hand front walk-over. Yet this tumbling technique requires flexibility and strength in the lower back and core. Beginning with a forward lunge, the dancer then kicks one leg back into a split for rotation while pushing off the ground with the other leg for lift. Upon landing, the dancer then goes into a one-legged bridge before arching the back to gracefully complete the technique. | Shen Yun

Beginner Stretching Tutorial: Follow Shen Yun’s Principal Dancer Along Her Routine

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. It's challenging, but it's worth it! | Shen Yun

They tried to silence us. But 5,000 years cannot be erased. A lost world reborn. Timeless. Divine. Extraordinary. Shen Yun is a massive, world-class production of classical Chinese dance, incredible acrobatics, and a full live orchestra that blends East and West. It's called 'China Before Communism' because it's a revival of a lost, spiritual culture that you actually can't see in China today. It's colorful, it's high-energy, and honestly, the technology they use to make dancers 'jump' in and ou

Give the gift of a lifetime—imagine 5,000 years of history brought back to life in one unforgettable night. Shen Yun is a massive, world-class production of classical Chinese dance, incredible acrobatics, and a full live orchestra that blends East and West. It's called 'China Before Communism' because it's a revival of a lost, spiritual culture that you actually can't see in China today. It's colorful, it's high-energy, and honestly, the technology they use to make dancers 'jump' in and out of t