Since it was founded in 2006, the Shen Yun Performing Arts group has been affiliated with the Falun Gong religion. Here's everything to know about the controversial dance group.

Shen Yun performances are also not allowed in China. Since its inception, the dance group has toured in 36 countries and reached over a million people annually, according to the company.

Shen Yun, a music and dance group affiliated with a spiritual movement, has faced legal troubles in recent weeks even as it continues its tour through the U.S.

The lawsuit said Shen Yun has made hundreds of millions of dollars by exploiting young dancers it recruits from abroad, forcing them to work grueling hours and scaring them into thinking they’d ...

Known for its ubiquitous advertising, Shen Yun stages hundreds of performances a year around the world. Its music and dance pieces deliver the anti-Communist message of Falun Gong, which has been ...

According to Shen Yun's website, many of the dance company's members were persecuted and tortured for practicing Falun Gong in China. Falun Gong started as a form of exercise in 1992.

Shen Yun’s performances at the Kennedy Center run through March 2. The spokesperson said extra security will be provided for the show’s entire run. News4 sends breaking news stories by email.