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Photos from Tour: Feb 14–28

Dancers Emily Pan and Zoe Jin execute their jumps in perfect synchrony. (Photo by Kara Chen)

Photos from Tour: Feb 14–28

Shen Yun International Company visits one of the most famous attractions in France, Le Mont Saint-Michel, an abbey that traces its history to the 8th century. (Photo by dancer Kexin Li)

Dancers Jaling Chen and Madeline Lobjois pose together with the island's highest point, the Abbey's bell tower, in the background. (Photo by Kexin Li)

Dancer Joe Chang takes in the view from atop a balcony. (Photo by dancer Andrew Fung)

Shen Yun International Company dancers in front of Le Mont Saint-Michel. (Photo by projectionist Annie Li)

Also known as “The Pyramid of the Seas,” Le Mont Saint-Michel’s structure has evolved over the centuries, taking much of its present shape in the 17th century. (Photo by dancer Nick Zhao)

At high tide, Le Mont Saint-Michel is an island. At low tide, it is surrounded by sand you can walk across. (Photo by Kexin Li)

Dancer Scott Xu kicks toward the sun. (Photo by Nick Zhao)

The grand staircase of Paris’ Palais Garnier opera house. (Photo by erhu soloist Linda Wang)

Au revoir, France! We'll be back soon for performances in Nice, Aix-En-Provence, and Paris.

Colorful banners from past seasons greet Shen Yun New York Company ahead of an 11-performance run at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido.

A throwback photo from earlier in this year's tour. Dancer Chengting Cai stretches at the Hippodrome Theatre in Baltimore, MD. (Photo by dancer Sam Pu)

Too cold to swim, but we can still hit the beach dancer-style. Shen Yun Global Company enjoys an early morning sunrise at Virginia Beach. (Photo by emcee Victoria Zhou)

Meanwhile, dancer Zoe Jin competes with the height of the palm trees outside the Mahaffey Theatre in St. Petersburg, FL. (Photo by Kaitlyn Chen)

Dancer Fadu Chen warms up in more ways than one. (Photo by Kaitlyn Chen)

As long as you're wearing your shades, it's a perfect day to practice on a Florida beach. (Photo by dancer Rebecca Jiang)

Dancer Emily Pan doing a front aerial (qian-ting). (Photo by dancer Zoe Jin)

The more the merrier! Enjoying the beach together are (from left) dancers Emily Pan, Jiayuan Yang, and Zoe Jin. (Photo by Kaitlyn Chen)

Dancer Jiayuan Yang looking out to sea. (Photo by Rebecca Jiang)

On the other side of the globe, Shen Yun arrives in Essen, Germany for the first time! We feel very welcome—all performances are sold out! (Photo by Kexin Li)

Meanwhile, dancers from Shen Yun World Company visit the original Ichiran, a popular ramen shop in Japan. Today, there are over 65 Ichiran locations, but it all started here!

Dancers (from left) Antony Kuo, Bill Hsiung, and Ben Chen enjoying Ichiran ramen. (Photo by dancer Shawn Ren)

And for dessert: matcha annin tofu. (Photo by dancer Jeff Chuang)

Osaka, Japan at dusk. (Photo by dancer Michelle Wu)

The serene vista by Kyoto's Hozu River, in Japan. (Photo by Michelle Wu)

Takoyaki—Osaka's signature street food—octopus dumplings that are shaped and turned with steel pins while cooking.

This taiyaki (fish-shaped cakes) shop in Tokyo offers a range of flavors from Camembert (left) to the most common red bean (right).

After winter in Japan, Shen Yun World Company flew south to summer in Australia, and the 90-degree heat drove dancer Shawn Ren straight to the snow ice shops. (Photo by Shawn Ren)

And dancer Jack Han too!

Back in Europe, dancer Peter Kruger warms up in Rotterdam—the second-largest city in the Netherlands. (Photo by dancer Nick Zhao)

Dancer Scott Xu takes a turn. (Photo by Nick Zhao)

It's true, dancers will stretch anywhere. Roy Chen pauses while taking an evening stroll through Rotterdam. (Photo by Nick Zhao)

A close-up of Rotterdam's Erasmus bridge at night—it literally bridges the gap between the north and south parts of the city. (Photo by Nick Zhao)

While in the Netherlands, Shen Yun's musicians are treated to a concert by the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, one of the world's leading orchestras.

Shen Yun International Company stops in Cologne, Germany. (Photo by percussionist Tiffany Yu)

The Cologne Cathedral and its towering, twin spires.

A view of one of the spires from inside the cathedral. (Photo by Tiffany Yu)

Germany's most visited landmark has beautiful stained glass.

The Cologne Cathedral is the largest Gothic Church in Germany. Construction began on it in the 13th century. (Photo by Steve Song)

Rows of prayer candles light up the cathedral. (Photo by Tiffany Yu)

While in Denmark, violist Tiffany Huang takes a break from practice to enjoy the sunset.

Shen Yun Global Company arrives at the beautiful Ordway Center for the Performing Arts in St. Paul, Minnesota. (Photo by violinist Karen Chen)

The percussion section is all set up. (Photo by Karen Chen)

Percussionist Jasmine Jia practices. (Photo by Karen Chen)

Harpist Crystal He warms up in the orchestra pit of the Ordway Center. (Photo by Karen Chen)

Meanwhile, with 25 performances scheduled at the Merriam Theater, Shen Yun Touring Company makes itself at home in Philadelphia. (Photo by dancer William Li)

A view of Philadelphia's City Hall on the way to Brazilian barbecue. (Photo by Jess Gao)

A closer look at night. Philly’s City Hall, with its 700 rooms, is the largest municipal building in the United States! (Photo by William Li)

Philadelphia City Hall. (Photo by dancer Daniel Jiang)

Good night, Philly! (Photo by William Li)

Shen Yun's performers are currently touring around the world, and are excited to share their adventures with you!

Please enjoy our photos from Europe, Japan, Australia, and across the United States.