A key moment in the training of these Shen Yun dancers, this Dance Fundamentals Exam evaluates their personal progress.

Not only that, but it reflects on their development as a group and even the performance of their instructors.

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Saint-Saëns’ first movement centers around a bold and expressive main theme, contrasted with a melodic second theme.

The many double stops, scales, and arpeggios interspersed throughout showcase the soloist’s virtuosity and eschew the need for a cadenza.

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The classic novel Journey to the West tells of a Tang Dynasty monk and his disciples (the Monkey King, Sand Monk, and Pigsy) on a quest for Buddhist scriptures.

When, en route, a toad monster pounces on them, the Monkey King beats it with his magic staff, injuring the monster's leg.

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From Max Bruch’s Scottish Fantasy and Edward Elgar’s Serenade for Strings in E Minor to Yuguo Zhou’s Robe of Clouds and Huifen Min’s Threefolds of Yangguan Pass, join us for an evening of artistic excellence.

Don’t miss this live concert on November 2nd at 8PM ET.

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A sonorous gong announces our presence at the Tang Dynasty (618-907 C.E.) court, where ladies–dressed in divinely inspired garb–stand poised to greet us with dance.

Golden skirts and wide, sweeping sleeves move in a chorus of stately color and music.

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An evening of beautiful classical music—don’t miss this special weekend concert from Shen Yun!

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Ancient Chinese women prided themselves on their embroidery, known for its delicate needlework and exquisite designs.

Dancers here stitch on silk with light and nimble fingers, bringing blossoms to bloom as they evoke images of a charming past.

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It is the year 208, and the legendary strategist Zhuge Liang gazes across the Yangtze River to see enemy forces ten times his own.

Battle horns sound, and strong rhythms synchronize the troops as they row into enemy waters under cover of night and thick fog. Thunderous drums alert the enemy of the boats’ arrival, and soon their arrows soar to hit the targets, which are, unbeknownst to them, merely straw men.

To this day, historical figure Zhuge Liang is admired for his military brilliance, which bordered on supernatural.

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This story, from the classic novel Outlaws of the Marsh, is about a hero named Yang Zhi.

Not only was he gallant and an exceptional fighter, but Yang also had a precious sword—the fastest, sharpest blade south of the Great Wall.

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Divine beings answer a call from the Creator to follow him to the Earth, to save and renew it.

Descending lines signal multitudes of beings coming down from the highest heavens to this world, where they impart to it cultural splendor.

Delicate string melodies contrast with powerful percussion and brass as the male and female nobles of a new dynasty promenade.

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