Generally speaking, I have a sense of what to expect at a show. But the sum total of my advance knowledge of Shen Yun was derived from the classical Chinese dance ensemble’s flashy advertisements, ...

Immerse yourself in the world of classical Chinese dance and ballet through a lecture by Beijing Dance Theater choreographer Wang Yuanyuan at Asia Society Texas Center, following SPA's presentation of ...

Given its huge land mass, ethnic diversity, and dynastic history, China boasts some of the world’s greatest cultural riches. From pottery, textiles, paintings, and architecture to music, dance, and ...

Sino West’s showcase will feature both Chinese classical and folk dances, as well as kung fu. (Sino West photo) Sino West Performing Arts, a dance and kung fu school in Goleta, is presenting a ...

“Classical Chinese dance incorporates a variety of techniques and pros such as fans, ribbons and long sleeves that create a dynamic performance.” Her first solo, called “Xiao Wei Xiao Wei,” told of a ...

Dancer-choreographer Liu Yan was considered one of China's leading classical dancers before her vertebrae was severely injured during a rehearsal for the opening ceremony of the 2008 Beijing Olympics, ...

Shen Yun Performing Arts is a classical Chinese dance company. Its mission aims to revive 5,000 years of traditional Chinese culture — much of which was lost when communism took over the nation, ...

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It’s known as the Chinese “Romeo and Juliet” — though it predates Shakespeare by centuries. “The Butterfly Lovers” is a traditional Chinese folk tale, dating back more than a thousand years. In it, a ...