The worlds premier classical Chinese dance company coming to San Antonio. Shen Yun. For Chinese, the words evoke a sense of wonder, magic, and the divine. To audiences who have seen it, they recall the experience of a lifetimea moment so powerfully beautiful it touches the soul. Discover the glory of a fantastically rich culture, that of classical China, brought to life through brilliantly choreographed dance and mesmerizing, all-original orchestral compositions. Magnificently costumed dancersthe worlds elitemove in poetic arrangements that evoke pastoral beauty, imperial drama, and the glory of an ancient civilization. This season, discover what art was meant to be. Discover Shen Yun. Brilliant choreography... extravagantly beautiful. BroadwayWorld.com FOR 5,000 YEARS in China, culture was heralded as a divine gift. Its glory was long the inspiration of countless artists and poets, until this heritage was nearly lost Based in New York, Shen Yun Performing Arts seeks to revive this once-majestic tradition by creating a production worthy in its beauty of this noble historysomething that enriches the lives of audiences in powerful, lasting ways. May 8 9, 2012 Lila Cockrell Theatre 888-235-1020 For more information, please visit SAShow.org.