Shen Yun Performing Arts

Shen Yun Performing Arts troupe will perform at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium

Imagine stage-shaking drums, descending clouds of heavenly maidens, flowing silk and flying handkerchiefs, awe-inspiring flips and leaps, mesmerizing reenactments of traditional Chinese folktales, breathtaking synchronized dancers, rainbows of hand-sewn colorful costumes, a soul-stirring traditional instrumental soloist, “Pavarotti of the East” vocalists, set against blockbuster-quality digital backdrops, with a full live orchestra fusing West and East — all packed into a thrilling two-hour show.

Now, imagine that on 10 times the scale and excitement with a whirlwind of 100 of the world's preeminent performers, many champions of international Chinese dance and vocal competitions. You are beginning to taste the, without equal, otherworldly-inspired brilliance of the critically-acclaimed Shen Yun - the performance that portrays ancient legends of heroism and modern stories of courage, ethnic dances and royal court choreography, all imbued with compassion and grace, forming an extravaganza of exhilarating and uplifting music and dance pieces that enchant the heart and delight the soul.

Warriors, saints and villains - monks, Buddhas, and angels - appear in wondrous tales of heavenly realms, visionary dreams, and mythic legends. Dazzling millions of people in over 100 cities across the globe, Shen Yun's groundbreaking, world-renowned production condenses 5,000 years of art and civilization into one incredible evening that leaves the audience and critics spellbound.