Classical Chinese dance company Shen Yun will be arriving in Australia next month. The company’s Australian tour begins in Melbourne in March, and then heads to Canberra, Sydney, Adelaide and the Gold Coast in April.
Shen Yun brings legends, myths and literary classics from China’s 5000 year history to life, through classical Chinese dance. Large animated backdrops and exquisitely crafted costumes transport audiences 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.
Performances are accompanied by the Shen Yun Orchestra which combines Chinese and Western music traditions. Ancient instruments like the soul-stirring erhu and the delicate pipa lead the melody on top of a full Western orchestra, creating an enchanting new sound.
Shen Yun is based in New York, with its artists coming from around the world. Established in 2006, the company has performed for over a million audience members world-wide.
Shen Yun Australian tour
Booking info: here
Dates/Venues:
Melbourne
The Arts Centre
27 – 30 March
Canberra
Canberra Theatre
4 -5 April
Sydney NSW
Sydney Theatre
15-17 April
Adelaide SA
Festival Theatre
19-21 April 19
Gold Coast
The Arts Centre Gold Coast
24-27 April
More info about Shen Yun: www.shenyun.com