Since ancient times, the purpose of art has been to uplift and inspire. The arts served as a direct connection between heaven and earth, and sought to capture the beauty of the divine. In this clip, principal dancer Elsie Shi takes us behind the scenes of Shen Yun as the dancers prepare for an all-new season. Reflecting the purity and divinity of a celestial maiden, Shi shows us the delicacy and beauty of traditional Chinese dance. | Shen Yun

🍀A rare behind-the-scenes look at Shen Yun’s artistry — featuring exquisite dance technique and cutting-edge stage innovation. ✨ Shen Yun is currently scheduled to perform worldwide in 2026. 🎟️ Book your tickets now and make your special day a memorable one: http://bit.ly/ShenYunTicket | Jessica Huong

Imagine 5,000 years of history 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 you've ever

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

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

Turn on your volume! Hear why artists and audience members everywhere are falling in love with Shen Yun. “Spectacular... a joyous celebration" —Theatre Scene | Shen Yun