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“It’s lovely to see. I know it’s an ancient culture and I know it’s sacred and I think people have forgotten that,” said Francois Scheepers, a chartered financial analyst.
“It’s just an amazing show, to show the beauty of the Chinese culture through dance.”
"I cried after seeing the story about [Chinese authorities] harvesting a girl’s organs, her heart, because I know it’s real," said Mr. 𝐋𝐮𝐨.
"Some western audiences may think it’s just a fictional story, they don’t know [it’s real]."
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Han Xin’s great self-restraint is one of the qualities that led to him becoming a formidable general.
In this piece, a young Han Xin refuses to fight with an arrogant ruffian who wishes to engage in a test of strength—an act that impresses an advisor to the soon-to-be Han
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For Evangeline Zhu, the journey of dance has been an exploration.
How much control can dancers have over their limbs? Just how malleable is the human body?
See a glimpse inside the world’s top school for Classical Chinese Dance—where dancers learn not only to perfect their techniques, but hone their minds as well.
The Butterfly Lovers is one of the most well-known classical Chinese concert pieces, a beautiful tale of fate and devotion that has stood the test of time.
The soloist’s first entrance interrupts with a short, virtuosic cadenza that morphs into the beautiful first theme.
Tchaikovsky encapsulates the first movement within these opening ideas: gorgeous melodies followed by virtuosic statements.
One of the most beloved works in the violin repertoire, Johannes Brahms’ monumental violin concerto is famed for its expressive complexity and unparalleled beauty.
As some may hear in his music, Dvořák was a religious man with strong family values and a love of nature.
And this concerto showcases the melodic mastery for which the Czech composer is known.
Prepare your ears and open your mind for an operatic adventure!
Written for bassoonist Georg Friedrich Brandt in the early 1800s, the concerto puts bassoonists to the ultimate test of virtuosic dexterity and characterized theatrics.
Johannes Brahms’ monumental violin concerto is famed for its expressive complexity and unparalleled beauty.
Although the formidable solo part is very difficult to play, Brahms used technique as a means to enhance the expressivity and meaning of the music.
The piece is significantly challenging even by today’s standards.
Much of it is written in high registers with passages full of harmonics, double stops, and arpeggios.
Piotr Huang’s dance teacher once told him: “At its highest realm, classical Chinese dance is not about movement. It’s about culture.”
Now when Piotr steps onstage, it’s as if he lives the legacy of his culture, embodying five thousand years of history.
Ellie Rao was born into a typical middle-class family in China, but her childhood was anything but ordinary.
“My mom never told me where dad went,” Rao says. “She just held me tight and whispered: ‘Stay strong’.”
As a young child in Taiwan, Tiffany Lin had a dream of goddesses flying and dancing in the sky.
When she woke up, she told her mother: “I want to learn to dance.”
This Violin Concerto presents a multitude of interpretive challenges for the performer.
With its Classical grace with Romantic harmonies, Saint-Saëns’s Violin Concerto No. 3 remains a repertoire favorite performed by accomplished violinists today.
The gentle plucking of the pipa, often used to represent feminine grace, opens this piece.
It is followed by swiftly strummed octaves as the harp mimics the mellow tones of the guzheng, a Chinese zither.
A dancer might tell you that if control was just lifting your leg as high as possible, that would be easy.
In Classical Chinese dance, control is not just about flexibility, but also strength; it’s not just about height and angles, but also stability.
Two hours from Manhattan, deep in the rolling hills, a 400-acre performing arts campus turns the clock back a thousand years to China’s ancient Tang Dynasty.
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This piece overflows with veneration for Mozart, one of Tchaikovsky’s most beloved composers.
Its buoyant, elegant air exemplifies the rococo style of the late eighteenth century.
Beautiful music from talented musicians.
From elegant strings to thrilling woodwinds, these artists perform numerous classical pieces that test their skills and showcase their talent.
There is a saying in the world of traditional Chinese performing arts: “One minute onstage comes from ten years of toiling offstage.”
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Light and lovely, a group of fairies glide like whispers on the wind, skillfully spinning with long silken sleeves.
Meanwhile, the silvery notes of a flute gently beckon them to dance.
Mozart’s Third Horn Concerto in E-flat Major stands out among its companions.
More serious in character, it strikes a compelling balance between drama and lyricism, coupled with the poised clarity of classical forms.
How do Shen Yun dancers train?
For the first time ever, Fei Tian College’s Foundational Training Routines for Classical Chinese Dance are now being made public for the first time!
The silvery notes of a flute gently beckon a group of fairies to dance.
Light and lovely, they glide like whispers on the wind, skillfully spinning with long silken sleeves.
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This Dance Fundamentals Exam showcases the work that goes into every movement, the training and discipline that translates to beautiful performances on stage.
In the Chinese language, the words for “martial arts” and “dance” have the same pronunciation—wu.
As you enjoy this display of dance movements, see if you can catch a glimpse of how they might have been used by ancient warriors on the battlefield.
The Butterfly Lovers Violin Concerto is one of the most well-known classical Chinese concert pieces whose three sections correlate to a traditional Chinese folk tale.
One of the most beloved works in the violin repertoire, Brahms’ concerto is famed for its complexity and unparalleled beauty.
From mysterious to tumultuous, transcendent to blazingly triumphant, this piece takes the listener on a journey like no other.
The orchestra’s rumbling introduction heralds the rise of a new emperor.
In his youth, Tang Taizong had persuaded his father to rebel against the corrupt Sui Dynasty and establish the Tang Dynasty.
This program was entirely created and performed by Fei Tian students and
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dancers, showcasing techniques that exhibit the highest of standards in dance today.
The transcendent Adagio movement allows the solo violin a peaceful moment to sing before escalating into a fiery but concise finale.
This concludes the piece in a flurry of excitement and heightened emotion.
Answering the call of the Creator, divine beings vow to fulfill a sacred mission on Earth.
In the piece, triplet figures in the strings and woodwinds accompany their journey as they descend to incarnate in the human world.
How many miles would you travel for the freedom to believe?
In 2007, Jiheng Zhao made a dangerous journey from Northeastern China to the United States, hoping to escape persecution in his homeland.
The erhus’ melodic theme, with its graceful entrance, portrays the virtue and feminine elegance of the ancient Chinese lady.
Following the introduction of this melodic theme, the tempo gradually increases, and thematic variations are demonstrated by the orchestra.
Set amidst majestic Himalayan peaks, the Tibetan dance by Fei Tian College students is a celebration of this rich dance tradition.
It brims with both masculine grandeur and delicate movements, as well as colorful costumes and silky garments.
Today, Angelia will show us a few easy stretches for the lumbar area.
Next time you’re feeling desk-induced discomfort, try these simple stretches. We look forward to seeing your progress!
"One minute onstage comes from ten years of toiling offstage.”
That is the adage at the heart of the training of these dancers, who practice every movement with meticulous attention to detail.
There is a Tao proverb: “Lengthen your tendons an inch; lengthen your lifespan a decade.”
Not only does stretching work on a dancer’s tendons, but their meridian channels are being activated as well, enhancing the flow of positive energy in the body.
Of Mozart’s four works for horn and orchestra, this Horn Concerto No. 1 in D Major is the shortest and perhaps most storied.
Today, the D Major Horn Concerto remains one of the most regal and sparkling pillars of the Classical horn repertoire.
Classical Chinese dance has a vast set of technical moves, many of which are shared with other art forms within China’s larger cultural sphere.
As you enjoy this display of dance movements, you can glimpse how they might have been used on an ancient battlefield.
The pipa leads us to a quiet courtyard as harp and strings murmur along. Violins join the conversation before a breeze sweeps through the pipa and erhu, and the orchestra expands their theme. Finally, the pipa returns to serene contemplation.
Widely recognized as one of the great masterpieces written for cello, Dvořák’s Cello Concerto emerged towards the end of his career.
A monumental scale for any orchestra, this piece is one of soaring lyricism, dramatic dialogue, and stirring reflection.
How many miles would you travel for the freedom to believe?
In 2007, Jiheng Zhao made a dangerous journey from Northeastern China to the United States, hoping to escape persecution in his homeland.
The Creation is a four-part symphonic poem inspired by the belief that humankind was created by the divine.
Beginning with the quiet resonance of the universe, trumpets burst forth with a grand fanfare, welcoming us once again to the realm of the Creator.
Chinese history is filled with stories of heroes standing fast with complete devotion to their country.
But this Fei Tian College performance shows how some tales can be far more complex, with our character torn between his patriotic and fatherly duties.
Up through cerulean skies, woodwinds ascend to a celestial paradise, supported by ethereal strings.
The Allegretto section introduced by the woodwinds leads the pipa into a joyous melody, evoking scenes of heavenly fairies gliding amidst the clouds.
Tiffany Lin’s journey took her to New York where she studied classical Chinese dance.
She is now a Shen Yun principal dancer and two-time winner of NTD Television’s Classical Chinese Dance Competition.
Divine Compassion demonstrates the power of goodness to defeat evil and transform the world.
A feeling of grandeur characterizes the beginning, as something monumental is occurring in the universe. Then trumpets enter, supported by woodwinds and strings.
The sounds of different instruments, like the colors on a painter’s palette, vary in tone, texture, intensity, and brightness.
The interplay of these qualities allows composers to enhance storytelling.
Classical Chinese dance, being one of the most comprehensive dance forms in the world, contains a wide array of spinning techniques.
The variations of them that we know today have been developed over thousands of years.
The soloist’s first entrance interrupts with a short, virtuosic cadenza that morphs into the beautiful first theme. And Tchaikovsky encapsulates the first movement within these very same opening ideas. 👇
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As a young child in Taiwan, she had a dream of goddesses flying and dancing in the sky. When she woke up, she told her mother: “I want to learn to dance.”
For the last two decades, the Chinese Communist Party has been brutally persecuting the followers of Falun Dafa in China.
Yet they are tireless yet peaceful in their efforts to counteract state-sponsored slander and to raise awareness among more people.
Written by one of the first significant romantic composers, this concerto puts bassoonists to the ultimate test of virtuosic dexterity and characterized theatrics.
With this piece, prepare your ears and open your mind for an operatic adventure.
Known for their beautiful clothing and buoyant dancing, the Yi employ a wide range of instruments in their music.
This musical tradition is showcased with vibrant tunes played by the pipa supported by a series of pizzicato notes from the strings.
The erhu is one of China’s most well-known and important traditional instruments.
With only two strings and a bow fixed between them, the erhu is highly emotive, captivating listeners with its soul-stirring voice.
The dynasty’s second ruler, Emperor Taizong brought the Middle Kingdom to the heights of civilization in what is now considered China’s cultural golden age.
In this grand composition, themes constantly shift to mirror the speed of change under Taizong.
Acting as extensions of a dancer's arms, their sleeves linger in the air long after a movement is finished.
The effect is akin to fluttering wings or trailing ripples, a visual echo of the performer as she glides from one movement to the next.
In classical arts, it is believed that it takes much more than just technical or physical skill to become a superior artist.
It also takes a deep understanding of life and humanity, refinement of the mind, and respect for something higher than oneself.
The middle Allegretto section introduced by the woodwinds leads the pipa into a joyous melody, evoking scenes of heavenly fairies gliding amidst the clouds before strings and brass join together in a majestic conclusion.
Lead
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dancer Carol Huang offered a glimpse of what it’s like on stage.
“The audience is becoming more and more enthusiastic every year. Every time the curtain calls, you can see that the audience is very excited. They all stand up and applaud.”
In modern China, just for practicing the spiritual discipline known as Falun Gong, meditators are arrested and tortured by police.
In this dance story, a husband survives the ordeal a broken man. But then, a heavenly scene unfolds.
A celestial melody beckons as lotus fairies appear amidst clouds.
Soaring and whirling, they bring good tidings, with their grace reflecting the sacred purity of their lofty realm.
A vibrant entrance from woodwinds and violins announces the arrival of a group of cheerful young maidens.
Syncopated rhythms and spirited melodies represent their playfulness as they dexterously twirl and toss oversized handkerchiefs in the air.
We may hear about and see some of the painstaking training that every dancer goes through, but don’t forget the stream of selfless support and sacrifice from their families, friends, and mentors.
This short film, produced by Fei Tian College students, pays tribute to them.
The seemingly effortless and relaxed performance of these dancers comes from years and years of instruction, disciplined practice, and attention to the finest details.
Many think that the techniques and tumbling seen in
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’s performances come from acrobatics or gymnastics.
But in fact they all come from classical Chinese dance, and have—directly or indirectly—influenced other art forms for thousands of years.
Ancient Buddhist scripture speaks of the Udumbara flower, which blossoms but once every three thousand years.
Its unfolding portends the arrival of “The Holy King Who Turns the Wheel,” who offers salvation to all sentient beings.
Over the past decade, this flower has been
Of Mozart’s four works for horn and orchestra, the Horn Concerto No. 1 in D Major is the shortest and perhaps most storied.
Today, the D Major Horn Concerto remains one of the most regal and sparkling pillars of the Classical horn repertoire.
As Saving and Renewing the World begins, the sound of the gong summons us to a celestial realm replete with divinities.
Delicate string melodies contrast with powerful percussion and brass as the male and female nobles of a new dynasty promenade.
The classic novel Journey to the West tells of a Tang Dynasty monk and his disciples (the Monkey King, Sand Monk, and Pigsy) on a quest for Buddhist scriptures.
A resounding gong transports us to a realm high up in the heavens, where an assembly of divine beings welcomes the Creator of the universe.
He calls upon them to embark on a sacred mission: to establish a glorious culture for humankind.
The Chinese Communist Party has brought its full economic and diplomatic influence to bear, all to sabotage a performance that promotes Chinese culture?
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One of the greatest rulers in Chinese history, Emperor Tang Taizong was famous for his military prowess.
The seventh-century emperor was instrumental in establishing the mighty Tang Dynasty (618–907) and often fought in the vanguard alongside his soldiers.
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Shen Yun's works convey the extraordinary depth and breadth of genuine Chinese culture, and bring the magnificence of five thousand years of civilization
There is a saying in the world of traditional Chinese dance: “One minute onstage comes from ten years of toiling offstage.”
And
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’s dancers are no exception, spending years honing both mind and body for that single moment on stage.
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The elegant ladies of the Manchurian royal palace appear in raised “flower pot” shoes and wide headdresses.
Tiny, quick steps and a light melody add an element of airiness to this stately court dance.
A touching and moving performance by acclaimed Shen Yun tenor Gu Yun.
Tenor Gu Yun pursued the study of voice with Fei Tian College professor D.F. in New York.
Carl Reinecke’s classic style of writing and his impressive talent for melodies were the foundation of many of his compositions.
That includes this famous Flute Concerto in D major.