The National Arts Centre in Ottawa will not be hosting a controversial Chinese performance group next year, following internal deliberations about potential blowback the Crown corporation could face over allegations regarding Shen Yun's treatment of audience members with disabilities and…[Continue Reading...]
The controversial Shen Yun dance show will not return to Place des Arts next year. In a statement, Géraldine Zaccardelli, spokesperson for the performing arts complex, said producers were informed that no rental option would be confirmed for 2026 due…[Continue Reading...]
Two former dancers have filed a federal lawsuit against Shen Yun Performing Arts — the U.S.-based classical Chinese dance company known for its colorful stage performances and spiritual messaging — alleging that the organization subjected them to forced child labor,…[Continue Reading...]
Shen Yun, a performing arts group that tours worldwide and is known for its contentious relationship with the Chinese government, has been accused of forced child labor in a lawsuit brought forth by two former dancers. The suit was filed…[Continue Reading...]
Since 2006, the popular dance troupe Shen Yun has entertained many and puzzled even more. The nonprofit company often appears on billboards in most cities or in commercials and was created with the sole purpose of reviving the "traditional, divinely…[Continue Reading...]
Founded in 2006, the dance group advertises itself as a celebration of China's culture and heritage that brings performers from all over the world to train in New York before touring globally. While Shen Yun appears graceful and colorful on…[Continue Reading...]
Listen to the podcast by the New York Times about the abuse allegations regarding the Shen Yun dance troup tied to the cult Falun Gong. See https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/02/podcasts/the-daily/shen-yun-dance-billboards.html[Continue Reading...]
Even if you don’t know Shen Yun’s name, you’ll know its ads: on a laminated A3 poster, a brightly dressed Chinese dancer leaps through the air, the words “CHINA BEFORE COMMUNISM” plastered above. Ostensibly, Shen Yun promises a two-hour musical,…[Continue Reading...]
ESCONDIDO, Calif. — The Chinese dance group Shen Yun, known for its performances in San Diego and Escondido, is facing controversy following allegations of abuse and coercion within the organization. A former dancer has filed a class-action lawsuit in New…[Continue Reading...]
Touring dance group Shen Yun Performing Arts is under criminal investigation for possible visa fraud, labor issues, and more, The New York Times reports. The group, run by the Falun Gong religious movement, was previously investigated last year for exploiting…[Continue Reading...]
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