Shen Yun Performing Arts is a nonprofit organization based in New York. Its mission is to revive five millennia of civilization. Shen Yun is a spectacular dance and music show. It showcases the essence of the 5,000 years of civilization through classical Chinese dance, original live music, state-of-the-art animated backdrops, and beautiful handcrafted costumes. Beginning each year with all new programs, Shen Yun tours over 100 cities around the world and reaches over one million audience members.