Shen Yun

The globally touring Shen Yun returns to the Mahaffey Theater with an entirely new production of classical Chinese dance. The two-hour performance is designed to revive the cultural heritage and mythological legends that existed before decades of communist rule in China. Dancers in flowing, intricate costumes execute demanding acrobatic techniques against animated digital backdrops. A live orchestra accompanies the movement, distinctly blending traditional Western symphonic instruments with ancient Chinese instruments like the erhu and the plucked pipa.