Are Shen Yun members paid?

The professional adults in Shen Yun—be they dancers, musicians, or production crew—are salaried employees. Their major touring expenses are also covered, including hotels, transportation, and meals during the months they spend on the road each year, which isn’t always the case with touring companies.

The student performers are on full scholarships, including room and board, valued at around $50,000 a year. Their touring expenses are covered as well, and they receive a stipend that helps with study-related costs. Upon graduating, many of them apply to work at Shen Yun as fully salaried professionals.

Other Fei Tian College students go on to further education or decide to do something else, like starting their own dance studio. Some of the Fei Tian Academy students, likewise, choose to attend other colleges, like Columbia University, which has accepted several of our graduates.