1. Reclaiming a Lost Heritage
Shen Yun is a performing arts company with an ambitious mission—to revive traditional Chinese culture. Why does this culture need to be revived? There was a time when China was known as “The Land of the Divine.” People lived in harmony with the universe and saw a connection among all things. But in 1949, when the Chinese Communist Party came to power, it set out to destroy this heritage of five thousand years. It nearly succeeded. Today, Shen Yun rises to the challenge and is bringing authentic Chinese culture back to the world stage.
2. Classical Chinese Dance
At the heart of the Shen Yun performance is an incredible art form known as classical Chinese dance. With its flips and gentle elegance, it is one of the most athletic and expressive art forms in the world. Classical Chinese dance dates back thousands of years. Dynasty after dynasty, it was enriched and refined, becoming one of the world’s most comprehensive dance systems. In China today, it’s regularly mixed with military or modern dance styles to the point that people don’t know what exactly they’re watching. Only Shen Yun performs classical Chinese dance in its purest form, preserving its traditional aesthetic the way it was originally passed down.
3. An Orchestra Where East Meets West
From the moment the gong is struck to herald the beginning of the show, you know you are in for something memorable. The Shen Yun Orchestra is the first in the world to permanently combine classical Western and Eastern instruments. Ancient Chinese instruments such as the soul-stirring erhu and the delicate pipa lead the melody on top of a full orchestra of Western strings, percussion, woodwinds, and brass. The music’s blend of traditional Eastern melodies with powerful Western orchestration is pioneering, and Shen Yun’s all-original compositions have won the praise of award-winning musicians and critics alike.
4. Reviving Traditional Bel Canto
Ancient Chinese theater and early European opera shared the same singing technique; Chinese theater often used a natural method of singing that in essence was no different from bel canto. But the true technique for singing in the upper register has since been lost in both the East and West. Today, Shen Yun’s singers are uniquely trained to utilize this most traditional and classical technique on the modern stage.
5. Traditional Costumes and Colors
Shen Yun’s dance costumes and colors are true to traditional aesthetics and styles. Their vibrant hues and exquisite detail breathe fresh life into every dance piece and story, painting the present with the splendor of the past. Legend has it that ancient Chinese clothing was inspired by the attire worn in the heavens. Shen Yun’s costumes bring back the styles of China’s different dynasties, regions, and ethnic groups.
6. Brilliant Stagecraft
At a Shen Yun performance, you’ll see artists, quite literally, in a whole new light. Be it lighting, sound, or stage design, Shen Yun uses traditional artistic techniques. Every part of the production exists to support and direct attention to the remarkable performers. You will hear the orchestra’s most natural sound, and see the dancers light up the stage. The result is a performance in perfect synch.
7. Innovative 3D Projection
Shen Yun’s digital projection instantly puts you on the scene. By extending the stage to infinite realms, the projection allows storytelling without limits. It also has a few surprises. A Shen Yun innovation creates a seamless interaction between projection and performers on stage—an invention
8. An Inner Difference
There’s something that unites Shen Yun artists beyond performing arts. These artists are also spiritual seekers on a shared journey. They meditate together, study teachings together, and strive to live by the principles of truth, compassion, and tolerance. Their self-discipline is remarkable, and they believe that cultivating the heart is the way to create art that is beautifully sublime.
9. All-New, Every Year
Every year Shen Yun premieres a brand-new performance, complete with new works of choreography and orchestral music, as well as new costumes, digital backdrops, and storylines. It’s an enormous artistic undertaking—in 12 years, Shen Yun has produced 12 different performances, and toured with each around the world. It’s a phenomenon you won’t want to miss!
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Performance Dates
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Tickets
Tickets can be purchased online or by calling the Cobb Energy Box Office at 800-745-3000.
Visit the Shen Yun website for more information.
*Please note that children under 4 years old will not be admitted.
