You Might Not Know It, but Shen Yun Is Dissident Art Presented By a Persecuted Religious Group

The story behind the ubiquitous ads.by Rich SmithYou've seen the ads. But what is it?Shen YunJudging by its ubiquitous advertising materials, Shen Yun is a stunningly gorgeous dance explosion driven by classical Chinese movement. Highly skilled athletic dancers perform before a giant screen that transports you to Imperial Chinese palaces, heavenly heights, and glorious color fields. On the ticketing page, event organizers describe the show as dissident political art designed to reignite passion