Photo-News: Touring Company Returns from Europe

PHOTOS FROM SHEN YUN'S 2011 TOUR OF EUROPE

Shen Yun’s 2011 Europe season began in this German theater, Jahrhunderthalle Frankfurt, on February 26.

At a post-performance VIP reception on February 26, principal dancer Xiya Li (center) was one of several Shen Yun artists who could be found mingling with audience members. Florence, Italy was Touring Company’s second stop.

Teatro del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino was home to Shen Yun’s Italy performances in Early March.

The company’s third destination was the Austrian lakeside city of Bregenz. This open-air “floating theater” is part of the same Festspielhaus Bregenz complex where Shen Yun performed (indoors).

The stage during a curtain call after a performance in Bregenz.

Audience members give a standing ovation in Bregenz. The Arc de Triomphe as seen from just outside the Palais des Congrès in Paris, where Shen Yun performed March 11-13.

After performing in France’s second city of Lyon, Shen Yun dancers had a morning to explore the scenery and history of its old town.

From France, the company headed to Ireland, performing at the one-year-old state of the art Convention Centre Dublin.

Dancer walking along River Liffey opposite the Dublin theater. Riverdance producer John McColgan was among those in attendance in Ireland.

A week of performances in the European Union capital of Brussels saw many Parliament Members and other dignitaries in the audience, including Vice-President of the European Parliament Edward McMillan-Scott.

From April 5 to 10, Shen Yun performed seven times at the prestigious London Coliseum, adjacent to Trafalgar Square.

The dress circle, upper circle, balcony, and ceiling of the London Coliseum.

Her Royal Highness Princess Michael of Kent was among the guests at Shen Yun’s opening night at the London Coliseum, April 5.

Touring Company’s next destination was Netherlands’ The Hague, where dancer Vantanai Sae-Li found a creative way to enjoy the sunset.

Back in French-speaking territory, Shen Yun next performed in Switzerland’s Lausanne, just outside Geneva, where the theater roof offered this view.

Lake Geneva, as scene from the French town of Evian, where Shen Yun visited on a rare day off.

Shen Yun dancers prepare for a performance in Ludwigsberg, outside of Stuttgart Germany, April 21.

Cirkus Stockholm, where Shen Yun performed for the fourth straight year.

The Swedish Minster of Justice Beatrice Ask was among those enjoying the performances at Cirkus April 27.

Touring Company poses for a group photo in front of Stockholm’s harbor and City Hall.

After performances in Vienna and Bratislava, Touring Company was ready to head home—here dancers seen boarding a flight in Berlin.

The company arrived at New Jersey’s Newark Liberty International Airport May 10.

After two and a half months, 12 countries, 17 cities, and 52 shows, Shen Yun Performing Arts’ Touring Company returned from Europe Tuesday.

The 92 dancers, musicians, singers, and technical crew wrapped up their 2011 season with a final performance in Slovakia’s capital, Bratislava, May 8. On May 10, the Touring Company arrived in New Jersey’s Newark Liberty International Airport to a warm welcome from fans.

Shen Yun’s two other companies have also finished the bulk of their performances for this year's season. International Company returned from their tour of Asia late last month. The New York Company returned from California Wednesday, having completed their North America tour, with the significant exception of five remaining performances in New York’s Lincoln Center, June 23-26.

For more photos and a look behind the scenes of Shen Yun’s 2011 season, visit Shen Yun’s blog section.