You’ve likely seen these posters for Shen Yun, the global dance sensation. They’ve been performing for 20 years in some of the biggest auditoriums around the world. But recently, some former performers have been speaking up, alleging abuse and untreated injuries. When we contacted Shen Yun for an interview, they did something they’ve never done before: they let our cameras inside their guarded headquarters in the woods of New York to see where they train. Lisa Ling has the story this morning. ht

5,000 years of culture was once almost lost. Now, come see its revival! Shen Yun is back for the 2017 season. Make sure to find the best seats in your city: http://sypa.us/sy2017 | Shen Yun

7.4K reactions · 552 shares | Seen by 10 MILLION people worldwide! Shen Yun Performing Arts from New York is coming to Australia! Melbourne, Sydney & Gold Coast | Feb 14 - Mar 16 Don't miss this stunning Eastern cultural performance praised by world leaders and elites! Get your tickets now before they're gone! https://syau.pro/AnkDQAevery | Shen Yun | Facebook

To perform any move with ease on stage, dancers must go the extra mile practicing offstage. Can you guess which dance we are warming up for here? (Hint: A group dance in which everyone does a leg-hold together, and the costumes are pink and sapphire blue.) | Shen Yun

In an interview with American Thought Leaders, Shen Yun dancers respond to media claims that they’re treated as expendable. From career mentorship to full-ride scholarships and life skills far beyond dance, they share how Shen Yun invests deeply in their futures—on and off the stage. | Shen Yun

What really happens when someone wants to leave Shen Yun? In an interview with American Thought Leaders, current and former Shen Yun artists respond to claims that dancers are coerced to stay. They share real stories—of friends who left freely and of open conversations with management. | Shen Yun

10K views · 479 reactions | In an interview with American Thought Leaders, Shen Yun dancers and a former Shen Yun artist discuss what is portrayed in the performance and why. From personal family stories to lived experience, they explain how scenes depicting the persecution of Falun Gong are real stories that would otherwise be silenced. | Shen Yun | Facebook