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Photos from Tour: Blooming Across Continents

There's nothing more inspiring than being in the presence of a true feat of nature. Our dancers rejoice in front of the rock formations known as the Elephant and the Needle in Étretat, France.

Photos from Tour: Blooming Across Continents

These gents have found the ultimate photo op! Further down the Jambourg Beach is the even more monumental rock formation known as the Manneporte.

Situated on the Alabaster Coast, Êtretat is a charming French town famous for its stunning white cliffs and is one of Normandy's most popular tourist sites.

Principal dancer Kenji Kobayashi discovers a narrow pathway leading down to the beach.

After walking all the way down, finally we're up close to the English Channel! The vivid blue shades of the water and sky are absolutely mesmerizing.

Now, let's climb higher to explore the hills around.

Lush green and clear blue, everywhere we looked, nature showed us her breathtaking beauty.

Conductor Chu Yun and Clarinetist Anderson Huang enjoying their visit to Êtretat.

Passing through a quiet street in Êtretat.

This dancer is enjoying a moment of stillness outside the theater in Ostend, Belgium.

A view of the auditorium at Kursaal Oostende in Belgium. The musicians in the orchestra pit are hard at work perfecting their craft, ready to delight the audience.

On stage, the dancers are also rehearsing tirelessly to bring their vision to life.

Shores of the town Ostend with its stunning architecture.

After two successful performances in Ostend, Belgium, Shen Yun International Company visits the nearby city of Ghent.

One of Belgium's oldest cities, Ghent is located roughly halfway between Brussels and Bruges.

Bathed in the warm glow of dusk, violinists Hirofumi Kobayashi and Steven Song, along with conductor Chu Yun, enjoy their time by the beautiful shores in Ostend, Belgium.

Lead dancer Kenji Kobayashi and company try to capture a photo of the glorious solar fireball before it sinks below the horizon in Ostend.

Is this the dome of a cathedral? Yes, cathedral domes are one of the many features of classical architecture we've had the pleasure of experiencing.

Can you guess which city the Shen Yun New Era Company is in? The giant iron tower at the back might give you a clue!

From its world-famous landmarks to its charming sidewalk cafes, Paris is a city like no other! Our talented performers cannot wait to immerse themselves in this vibrant culture and history.

These dancers know that when it comes to following their dreams, there's no room for compromise. Here they reach for the sky, one toe at a time.

Dancer Katherine Parker demonstrates the standing side split beautifully. This move is also known as the “H-pose,” with the legs serving as the right “I” in the H, the torso as the “–,” and the arms as the left “I.”

Dancers pose in front of the Mulheim an Der Ruhr theatre in Germany.

One of our favorite things to do during days off is to explore! Here we're strolling along the streets of an old Spanish town.

Our dancers don't hesitate to strike a pose anywhere they are!

Waving hello from a museum in Warsaw, Poland.

A technical and artistic tour de force, the Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey is a Gothic-style Benedictine abbey perched on a rocky islet.

On the way to the Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey, principal dancer Angela Xiao stops to admire the ancient walls.

Inside the Abbey, principal dancer Angela Xiao marvels at this relief sculpture of the archangel Gabriel.

Pianist Huizhen Chen and erhu virtuoso Linda Wang are having a great time in Place Royale, in the heart of Nantes, France.

Spring is in the air! Dancer Pinchun Chan snaps a photo of the luscious magnolia blossoms in Basel, Switzerland.

As they travel from one city to the next, the performers know that hours spent on the bus sometimes add up. But the sudden sight of a brilliant rainbow brings a burst of color and excitement to their ride.

As the sun begins to dip below the horizon, dancer Stanley Meng seizes the moment for one last dance.

Standing tall and proud, this antique-style clock in Vancouver, Canada, has been marking time since 1977 and is powered by steam & whistles.

In the world of classical Chinese dance, the back leg kick provides crucial conditioning for many techniques and jumps. A beautiful back leg kick is especially important for the ladies' techniques.

Of course, we also mustn't forget the splits, the side leg kicks, and more! Classical Chinese dance is an art form that requires a vast arsenal of techniques.

Amidst the hustle and bustle of the famed Pike Place Market in Seattle, Dancer YuHui takes a moment to admire the beauty of the vibrant flowers. Think you haven't heard of the Pike Place market? Think Starbucks.

Dancer Emily Cui's incredible strength and flexibility are on full display as she splits between two railings outside the Linda Ronstadt Music Hall in Tucson, Arizona.

This spiral staircase in Las Vegas is a striking architectural wonder, resembling a roulette table in its sleek and modern design.

Time to take a break from the dance studio. These dancers go explore the culinary offerings at a restaurant owned by celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay.

Getting ready for four shows at the Smith Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Las Vegas, Nevada.

Back stage, a dancer is delighted to find autographs from the company in previous years.

Join us on our adventure across continents as we explore the beauty of springtime in Europe and North America. From coastal scenery in Étretat, France, to bustling markets in Seattle, USA, this album captures the wonders of the season.

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