Are Shen Yun members paid?

The professional adults in Shen Yun—be they dancers, musicians, or production crew—are all salaried and also have their expenses paid, including hotels, transportation, and food for months on the road each year, which isn’t the case with many touring companies.

The student-performers are on full scholarships, including room and board, valued at around $50,000 a year. Their expenses during tour are covered, and they receive a stipend that helps cover their study-related expenses. 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.