At the core of Shen Yun's performances is classical Chinese dance with its explosive techniques, synchronized movements, enchanting elegance, and expressive powers. China's numerous ethnic and folk dance styles round out the show. In a collection of short pieces, audiences travel from the Himalayas to tropical lake-filled regions; from the legends of the culture's creation over 5,000 years ago to contemporary tales of courage; from the highest heavens down to the dusty plateaus of the Middle Kingdom.

Award-winning vocalists perform piano-accompanied solos, along with a regular favorite-the stirring melodies of the two-stringed erhu. Shen Yun's one-of-a-kind orchestra, with its all-original compositions, blends East and West like no other.