Shen Yun Performing Arts at Johnny Mercer Theatre

Shen Yun Performing Arts North America Tour

As Shen Yun welcomes the 2026 season with a slew of tour dates across North America, the Chinese dance cultural marvel will be capping off 2025 with a special show at Johnny Mercer Theatre on December 30. For those looking for an exquisite way to celebrate a new year of wonders, take delight in unseen cultural spectaculars that define China before communism. These long lost pieces have been the core purpose of Shen Yun's global message, sharing stories and tales that have been long lost for thousands of years.

The Beauty of Diving Beings Dancing

Reviving over 5,000 years of long lost culture & tradition before the communist regime, Shen Yun Performing Arts is more than just another cultural show. It's a mission in itself. The Shen Yun website lists nine characteristics that make them unique, wherein the very first is 'Reclaiming a Lost Heritage.' Bringing back the China that was once known as "The Land of the Divine", it seeks to revive the traditions that were nearly destroyed forever. It also seeks to share traditional bel canto, showcasing ancient Chinese theater that shared techniques with early European opera. With traditional costumes and alluring colors, these vibrant pieces breathe fresh hues into every dance move & story that paints the divine tale of Shen Yun. 

As classical Chinese dance thrills and feasts your eyes, every single flip and gentle elegance of their moves will take you back to the refined dance system that's been enriched by dynasty after dynasty. Performing these intricate dances in its purest from, Shen Yun preserves rich culture passed down in the way it had always been presented. These folk and ethnic dances are the most authentic perforamances to ever grace the stage.

"The movements of classical Chinese dance are rich in their ability to express a variety of feelings, be it happiness, sorrow, joy, anger, grief, delight, the emotions that come with parting and reuniting, insanity, infatuation, sickness, tipsiness, solemnity, ignobility, majesty, as well as civil, military, and other personalities and stories," Shen Yun's website shares.

More than the passionate dances and vibrant costumes, Shen Yun teleports audiences back to a point lost in time through brilliant stagecraft and innovative backdrops that immerse you into ancient China. Lighting, sounds, and stage designs, the team combines traditional artistic techniques with modern animation that result into remarkable visuals that blend well with ancient dance. 

As the gong strikes, The Shen Yun Orchestra will be captivating audiences as iy draws its strings to ancient pieces. With classical Western and Eastern instruments, the ensemble is able to create something unique, winning the praise of audiences, musicians, and critics alike. 

"It’s wonderful, … the tales, the history—the 5,000 years of history in China. And then … we started seeing some of the terrible things that are happening in China under the Communist Party; I think the American people need to see this, the world needs to see this" shared WASHINGTON, D.C.—Rep. Brian Babin.

A movement of sharing pre-communist Chinese marvels, discover ancient wonders you can only find at Shen Yun. Don't miss out by booking your tickets now!