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A community blog for current and former artists to share their personal stories

Counting Blessings

I studied dance in Taiwan for ten years before I came to America. Here, I attended Fei Tian on a full scholarship, and I got the chance...

If Only My Kids Went to Fei Tian…

GUEST COLUMN AND OP-EDS Al Whitted, an Elon University graduate, embarked on the entire Appalachian Trail before channeling his passion...

My Faith, My Background, My Passion

In response to the article recently published in the New York Times that created a very bad image of Shen Yun Performing Arts and Falun...

A Dancer’s Take on Body Image and Criticism

1. Misconceptions about having proper physique There are many misconceptions about dancers and losing weight or staying fit. Some...

Kindness Brings Cultures Together

I’m currently in my third year at Fei Tian College and I'm honored to be selected as a practicum student to perform with Shen Yun...

An Aussie’s Journey

Back when I joined Fei Tian in 2013, I was a typical fourteen-year-old: rebellious, fearless, and overflowing with ego. My parents sent...

Values to Bridge Generations: Dedication and Hard Work

One evening during a vacation, my sister and I, both dancer students at Fei Tian, were practicing our dance kicks while at our...

Teaching What Shen Yun Taught Me

Hey there! My name is Alison Chen, and I am a former dancer (and blogger!) with Shen Yun Performing Arts. Now that I’ve pivoted my career...

The Show That Changed My Life

Many of us probably had similar dreams when we were teenagers. “I want to change the world, like those Hollywood heroes.” Something...