Popular Chinese dance company Shen Yun received a lawsuit from a former dancer of abuse, exploitation, and coercion. Here's what to know.

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (AP) — A former dancer for Shen Yun Performing Arts sued the nonprofit dance company on Monday, saying it has subjected some children who perform for it to harsh conditions ...

A former dancer for Shen Yun Performing Arts sued the nonprofit dance company on Monday, saying it has subjected some children who perform for it to harsh conditions, including long hours for ...

Shen Yun, a performing arts and entertainment company that presents traditional Chinese dance performances, has inspired a meme by being popular.

For members of Shen Yun Performing Arts, spirituality goes hand-in-hand with performance. According to their site, every member of Shen Yun is a practitioner of Falun Dafa drawing from divine sources.

Many allege that Shen Yun is nothing more than elaborate cult propaganda (“Shen Yun cult” is even among the top Google search terms). Others think it’s simply a trippy dance performance.

Since its debut in New York in 2006, Shen Yun has sought to revive traditional culture and values through a combination of classical dance and music on a grand scale.

Shen Yun: Politics behind the performance Some criticize the Falun Gong-affiliated dance company for cultural misrepresentation, while others find it harmless.

The Shen Yun company was formed in New York City by the spiritual organization Falun Gong, or Falun Dafa, as it is known in the United States. Recent in origin (founded in China in 1992), Falun ...

The Shen Yun performances previously scheduled for Dec. 4 & 5, 2021 have been rescheduled to January 22 & 23, 2022.

A lawsuit by a former dancer for Shen Yun Performing Arts claims that the nonprofit dance company has subjected some children who perform for it to harsh conditions.