SHEN YUN IN THE NEWS

Why would a government fear a spiritual practice? In this clip, Professor Zhang Tianliang explains how atheism and authoritarian control lie at the heart of the CCP—and why any belief in a higher power is seen as a threat.

Here are some top moments from the first 10 episodes of Shen Yun Voices. Hosted by Leeshai Lemish, Shen Yun MC. Timestamps:   00:00 Alison Chen, former dancer and Vice Chair of Dance, Fei Tian College 00:40 Dr. Damon Noto, physiatrist 1:40 Sam Pu, Shen Yun dancer   2:44 Gabriela Gonzalez-Briceno, Shen Yun bassoonist 3:44 Levi Browde, Executive Director of Falun Dafa Information Center 4:19 Piotr Huang, Shen Yun principal dancer 4:46 Mingye Liu, former dancer   Full Episode Links:  Alison Chen, former dancer and Vice Chair of Fei Tian College https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NWHDr8wc0Uw&t=1208s Dr. Damon Noto, physiatrist https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ojPeL7ydIwI Sam Pu, Shen Yun dancer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r77SCGdOmJg&t=1146s Gabriela Gonzalez-Briceno, Shen Yun bassoonist https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tRhdmdICWr0 Levi Browde, Executive Director of Falun Dafa Information Center https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oS3RS4vJguI&t=16s Piotr Huang, Shen Yun principal dancer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vrb82TNNVs4&t=167s Mingye Liu, former dancer  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yFwMSFHuW_4

Shen Yun principal dancer Piotr Huang shares the different reactions he’s observed from audiences in the United States, Europe, and Asia to the same Shen Yun performances. He also discusses the added pressure of performing beloved stories like Journey to the West in Asia, where audiences know every character and detail.

In this clip, Dr. Jingduan Yang shares his personal experience as a medical professional, stating that not only have Shen Yun dancers never been denied medical treatment, but those in charge actively seek his advice and help when dancers are injured.

As a father of two Shen Yun dancers who dedicate much of their lives into sharing traditional Chinese culture through an art form, Levi Browde is both concerned and appalled by the real danger posed by the Chinese Communist Party.

Ex-Shen Yun dancer Mingye Liu shares the personal connection he has to his onstage performance depicting the persecution of Falun Gong practitioners in China. Liu explains how his own family members were affected and how he wanted raise awareness about this harsh reality.

Levi Browde, the Executive Director of the Falun Dafa Information Center, reveals how the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is attempting to manipulate American perceptions of Shen Yun.

Levi Browde, a father of two Shen Yun dancers, shares his perspective on what motivates his sons to keep going despite facing a whole host of obstacles posed by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).

Former Shen Yun dancer Alison Chen talks about the culture she took away from Shen Yun and the importance of being humble.