Shen Yun Voices
We are artists, students, friends, family, and theatre patrons who all share one thing in common -- our lives have been touched by Shen Yun Performing Arts, the world's premier classical Chinese dance company. Over the past 17 years, Shen Yun's popularity has skyrocketed, becoming a household name in many parts of the world. Yet few understand how this unique American company operates nor what it is like to participate in its performances. As a community, we have come together to offer our personal experiences and insights on what life is like working with Shen Yun Performing Arts.
Episodes
Today we have the pleasure of chatting with Professor Zhang Tianliang of Fei Tian College in New York. He’s a prolific author, lecturer, and television commentator who mixes a keen eye for world politics with in-depth knowledge of traditional Chinese culture. He talks about his personal journey from China, heartrending moments, and his hope for China’s future.
Hosted by Leeshai Lemish, Shen Yun MC.
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Top Moments of Shen Yun Voices: First 10 Episodes
Hosted by Leeshai Lemish, Shen Yun MC.
Timestamps:
00:00 Alison Chen, former dancer and Vice Chair of Dance, Fei Tian College
00:40 Dr. Damon Noto, physiatrist
1:40 Sam Pu, Shen Yun dancer
2:44 Gabriela Gonzalez-Briceno, Shen Yun bassoonist
3:44 Levi Browde, Executive Director of Falun Dafa Information Center
4:19 Piotr Huang, Shen Yun principal dancer
4:46 Mingye Liu, former d...
Our guest in this episode is none other than Shen Yun Principal Dancer Piotr Huang. On stage, Piotr is one of Shen Yun’s brightest stars. In this short interview before tour, we talk about his epic fails, his discipline, unspoken rules at home, and when he feels the most pressure. I’m Leeshai Lemish, and this is Shen Yun Voices.
Hosted by Leeshai Lemish, Shen Yun MC.
This conversation has been edited for brevity.
Born in Warsaw, Polan...
Today we’re chatting with Shen Yun Orchestra musicians Gabriela and Gustavo Briceno, a couple from Venezuela. Gabby is an award-winning bassoonist, Gustavo a violinist; they talk about their unexpected journey together and their take about being part of Shen Yun Performing Arts.
Hosted by Leeshai Lemish, Shen Yun MC.
This conversation has been edited for brevity.
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Special long-distance relationship on tour: https://www.shenyunpe...
Today we’re speaking with Dr. Yang Jingduan, CEO of Northern Medical Center. He’s worked with Shen Yun dancers and musicians for almost twenty years. We talk about the medical care Shen Yun dancers need and get, and the role of meditation in an artist’s life.
Hosted by Leeshai Lemish, Shen Yun MC.
This conversation has been edited for brevity.
Our guest today is Dr. Damon Noto. He’s an award-winning physician who treats a range of athletes—football players, figure skaters, and… Shen Yun dancers. What injuries do these dancers get? What medical treatment do they receive, and how does it compare to professional sports? We talk about that, and more on Shen Yun Voices.
Hosted by Leeshai Lemish, Shen Yun MC.
This conversation has been edited for brevity.
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Today our guest is Mingye Liu, a former Shen Yun performer, in fact, one of the first Shen Yun dancers. We reminisce about the company’s early days, get his thoughts on the recent media attacks, and talk about the most difficult role he ever had on stage. Also on this episode, how dancers learn tumbling techniques and overcome fear, family in China, and a ridiculous trip to Moldova.
Hosted by Leeshai Lemish, Shen Yun MC.
In this episode, veteran Shen Yun dancer William Li reacts to recent articles criticizing Shen Yun. He talks about the company’s policies regarding injuries, the potential reason for the hit pieces, and his experience in over a decade with the company.
Hosted by Shen Yun MC Leeshai Lemish.
Today we’re sitting down with Levi Browde, Executive Director of the Falun Dafa Information Center. Levi talks about how the Chinese Communist Party has weaponize social media and the Western press to attack Shen Yun, and how he discovered what the CCP is so afraid of.
In this packed episode, we talk about secret agents, bomb threats, and manipulation of our free press, as well as behind the scenes of big news stories, and...
In this episode, we’re talking with Sophia Sun, a successful businesswoman from Canada, and mother of two dancers now performing with Shen Yun. We talked her about her relationship with her kids, and found a few surprises along the way.
Hosted by Leeshai Lemish, Shen Yun MC.
In this episode, we chat with Kay Rubacek, an award-winning producer and human rights advocate. Kay's children, Lee and Grace Rubacek, now tour with Shen Yun. We talk about how her Australian children got into classical Chinese dance and the challenges she's faced as a mother supporting her children on their unique journey.
Hosted by Leeshai Lemish, Shen Yun MC.
In this episode, we have a conversation with longtime Shen Yun dancer Sam Pu. Sam is also famous for his role in the dancer trio 3 Musketeers and his video shorts like Hotel 33. Here he talks about his journey to becoming a professional dancer, overcoming an injury that put his career on hold, gaining a new perspective, and what he’s looking forward to.
Hosted by Leeshai Lemish, Shen Yun MC.
In this episode, we talk to the bubbly Alison Chen. Alison is a former Shen Yun dancer who toured with the company for several years. She studied classical Chinese dance at Fei Tian College in New York and won multiple prizes at the NTD International Classical Chinese Competition, including gold in 2010. She is now a choreographer, dance teacher, and a sincere, humble, and fun person to talk to.
Hosted by Leeshai Lemish, S...
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