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


Memories That Continue to Inspire Me
My name is Mingye Liu, I’m a dance educator and former Shen Yun dancer. In this blog I discuss memories from my Shen Yun days that...


The Best Things in Life
I remember it being one of the best weeks of my life. Shen Yun’s first run of performances—ever—with live orchestra. It took place at the...


The Little Things in Life
My friend and fellow dancer Justina Wang once wrote in my birthday card: “Don’t overlook the small things in life, sometimes it’s the...


Shen Yun Dancer Marilyn Yang Revives Legendary Tales
Marilyn Yang had a simple wish as she stepped onto the competition stage at the 2021 NTD International Classical Chinese Dance...


Enjoying the Little Things
As I continue to dance with Shen Yun, there are certain things I want to always remember. In the blink of an eye, tour has ended, vacation has ended, and everything is starting again. The past year seemed like a whirl of memories. Whenever I find myself struggling to remember the places I’ve been, or the things I’ve done, I take out a notebook and write them down. The simple act of writing something down seems to organize my thoughts and sort out my life. And over the years,


Do You Remember?
I’m Tiffany, I play the timpani, and this is somehow a source of endless amusement for others. Memories help us recall what we learned in...


What Religion Is Shen Yun?
My name is John Perry, I’m an MC with Shen Yun Performing Arts, and here’s my answer to a question I sometimes get asked. Shen Yun is a faith-based performing arts company guided by the spiritual teachings of Falun Dafa (also called Falun Gong). Shen Yun performances also draw upon China’s Buddhist, Taoist, Confucian, and other cultural traditions, including contemporary stories about people of faith facing persecution in China today. Our artists themselves are also spiritua


5 Things That Keep Us Going
My name is Diana Teng, I grew up in California and have toured all over the world with Shen Yun. Many days are fun, but some days are...


Why No One Wanted $100
How long would an unclaimed $100 bill stay unclaimed in your local neighborhood, campus, or workplace? My name is Hubert Qu, a dancer...
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