Performatist
    Dance

    Shen Yun

    Illustration for Shen Yun

    Wednesday, April 29, 2026

    2:00 PM

    NJPAC

    1 Center Street, Newark, NJ 07102

    Scheduled

    About This Event

    Shen Yun Performing Arts stages dance and theatrical works drawn from classical Chinese stories and traditional folk forms, emphasizing narrative technique and historical repertoire. The company, which has appeared on stages including the New York City Ballet, performs at NJPAC with a program intended to convey aspects of Chinese cultural history and artistic technique.

    About Shen Yun(ballet)

    Shen Yun is a U.S.-based nonprofit touring enterprise that stages evenings of classical Chinese dance with live-orchestrated symphonic accompaniment and short theatrical tableaux. Now appearing at NJPAC, with a footprint on New York stages including the New York City Ballet, its program draws on episodes from China’s cultural past alongside more contemporary themes. The company operates under the auspices of Falun Gong, a fact that shapes both its institutional identity and some narrative choices. In New York, it functions as a recurring annual import, and as a case study in how diaspora arts organizations frame cultural heritage for large venues.

    About the Artist

    Shen Yun Performing Arts

    Shen Yun Performing Arts

    Shen Yun Performing Arts is a renowned cultural group that brings to life the rich heritage of traditional Chinese arts through captivating plays and mesmerizing dance performances. With a commitment to showcasing the beauty and depth of ancient stories, they have graced prestigious stages such as the New York City Ballet and NJPAC, captivating audiences worldwide.