Shen Yun Performing Arts | Shen Yun Chinese Dancer Helen Shia

Helen Shia

Dancer

Air Travel Lifehacks from the Pros

Helen Shia December 15, 2018
How do we survive five months of world travel? Here are some tips...
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Day #15: The Lantern Festival

Helen Shia February 10, 2014
Another Chinese New Year is upon us, and despite how many new years have come and gone, it’s still an exciting time for us Chinese. Not only is it the beginning of the new lunar year,... MORE
Taiwan’s Deadliest

Helen Shia April 3, 2013
Whack! Whack! Slam! Whack! Sounds like a comic book, right? Now that we’ve been in Taiwan for over a month, these sounds are just too familiar.
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The Chinese Zodiac

Helen Shia February 15, 2013
The Chinese zodiac is the astrological equivalent to the 12 star signs in Western culture. At first glance, they might look very similar, but there are also some major differences. And how did... MORE
The Essential Aussie Dictionary

Helen Shia February 12, 2013
You may have heard of kangaroo and didgeridoo, but how about arvo or jumbuck? This list is fair dinkum mate.
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How to Survive a Loooong Bus Ride

Helen Shia December 28, 2012
Performance days are tough, two show days are tougher, but sometimes, a long bus ride is the toughest.
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Happy Mid-Autumn Festival!

Helen Shia September 27, 2012
The Moon Festival is an important harvest celebration, but as much as it’s about agriculture and moon cakes, the Mid-Autumn Festival is about reunion.
It’s an evening of getting... MORE
Shen Yun’s Basketball Tournament

Helen Shia September 15, 2012
Our non-touring days are all about training, rehearsing, more training, and more rehearsing. However, there is something we always look forward to: the annual basketball tournament.
This... MORE
Life On Tour: Down DC Memory Lane

Helen Shia July 31, 2012
My first memory of DC was when my mum brought me souvenirs from the capital. But after performing there six times, the city and I are old friends.
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5 Chinese Heroes You Must Know About

Helen Shia July 2, 2012
How many heroes in China’s 5,000-year history? Countless. How many can most people name? Here are five timeless superstars you should know about.

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The Choice - Goodness Will Always Prevail

Helen Shia June 9, 2012
Graduation is the opening scene in the dance The Choice. Set in China, it tells the story of two good friends who, after graduating, go separate ways.
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The Monkey King - From the Fairy’s Perspective

Helen Shia April 5, 2012
Part of the fun with story-based dances is in the different roles we get to play—from deities to imperial consorts to female warriors. I enjoy being a peach-picking fairy the most.
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The Great Qing Dynasty

Helen Shia February 29, 2012
The Qing (pronounced "ching") was China’s last dynasty, claiming its patch of history from 1644 to 1911. The reigns of the Manchurian emperors Kangxi and Qianlong brought the Qing Dynasty... MORE
The View from Behind the Curtain at Lincoln Center

Helen Shia February 6, 2012
This all-new 2012 program really puts my stamina to the test. Every year, the dances are pushed up to another level: the moves are harder, more coordination is required, techniques need more time... MORE
A Sunny Kind of Christmas

Helen Shia December 27, 2011
Christmas in Australia is a little different...
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