Just weeks after the 2017 season, our performers are already training hard for an all-new program. Get into the spirit with some classical Chinese dance trivia.

Do You Remember?   Percussionist Tiffany Yu shares precious memories from past seasons’ tours.         A Break from ‘Breaking a Leg’   Six months of touring the globe deserves a spectacular vacation. Guess where some of the performers holidayed?       Meet the Tang Monk   The pious Buddhist monk whom Monkey King protects in Journey to the West.

YOU ASKED: What are Chinese ethnic and folk dances?     Did you know China’s population includes well over 50 distinct ethnic groups? Each group’s unique way of life reflects discrepancies in local topography, climate, and religious tradition. These factors are also embedded into their traditional dance styles—many types of which you’ve seen on the Shen Yun stage, including Mongolian, Tibetan, Manchurian, and Yi.   Chinese folk dance, meanwhile, refers to dance forms passed down among the majority Han ethnicity. And yet dances from different regions still differ greatly in style.

Coming Up:   Another great season is already in the making. Stay tuned for more news and goodies from Shen Yun.