Every country has a traditional dance form, whether they perform it still or not. China is no different – which you’ll learn when you see the dance show “Shen Yun”. As the poster suggests, it’s a show danced by beautiful Asian women in flowing gowns, meant to celebrate the history of Asian dance. Though they don’t only dance ballet, you could compare Shen Yun to the New York Ballet – their dancers are that high quality. It’s a show you don’t want to miss. With Chinese politics the way they are, it’s better to get tickets sooner rather than later.

A Combination of Cultures

When you think of Asia, what's the first thing that pops into your mind? Many countries with delicious cuisine and thousands of years of history? China’s history is especially interesting in particular. With all the different religions, traditions, and dynasties, learning about China is a life-long pursuit. But no matter how many books you read about it, none of them will show you as much, in context, as traditional Chinese dance.

A Decade and Counting

The show, Shen Yun, started in 2006 with a troupe of dancers and a dream. The dream was to showcase the China people’s love, separate from its current political regime. Traditional costumes, painstakingly composed music, and hours of practice go into every show. And to make it even more appealing, the show is not for profit, sending their earnings back into the Asian community.

As if that wasn’t enough, the show has won multiple international awards for its choreography, costumes, music, and more. Based in New York, the show sometimes travels across the country. If you’re lucky enough to have it stop in your town, you don’t want to miss this dance-filled cultural education performance.