Behind the scenes of Shen Yun

The Falun Gong dance troupe produces what it describes as a vision of "China before communism." The touring company says it's been targeted by Beijing. Now former performers are suing, alleging forced ...

What is Shen Yun, the Chinese dance troupe connected to the bomb threat at the Lodge?

Shen Yun is one of Falun Gong’s culture outreach organisations. It markets its dance performances as a revival of ...
The New York Times

How a Persecuted Religious Group Grew Into a Global Movement

Founded in China in the early 1990s, Falun Gong unsettled Chinese government officials and quickly became subject to brutal repression. It has prospered nonetheless. By Nicole Hong Michael Rothfeld ...
The New York Times

Lifting the Curtain of Shen Yun to Reveal a Dark Side

Two New York Times reporters spent about 10 months investigating claims that the dance group had emotionally manipulated young performers and left many of their injuries untreated. By Nicole Hong For ...