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Photos from Tour: Footsteps Across the Continents

Principal dancer Tony Zhao does a fabulous straddle jump in the expansive lobby of the Cartuja Center Cite in Seville, Spain.

Photos from Tour: Footsteps Across the Continents

A look at the auditorium before the flow of audience members comes in.

This luscious garden is fit for a king! The gardens of the Alcazar of Seville have existed since the late Middle Ages and occupy around 15 acres.

The oldest royal residence in Europe still in use, the Alcazar of Seville features elements from both Islamic and Christian culture.

Dancers Felix Sun and Tony Zhao are captivated by the fascinating history and stunning architecture of the Alcazar of Seville—a feast for the eyes and mind!

Next stop: Logroño, Spain. Principal dancer Piotr Huang prepares himself for performance in the hallway of RiojaForum.

Light and shadow become the perfect canvas for the dancer to create beauty in motion.

As dusk fades into night, a dancer enjoys a moment of peace before the evening performance.

Melodies fill the empty space as the erhu virtuoso fine-tunes her craft before the audience arrives at the Palais des Congrès de Paris, in Paris, France. We'll be back for four more performances in May!

A peek at the dancers striving for excellence in every move, as the morning light streams through the windows of the Cité des Congrès de Nantes in France.

Principal dancer Nara Oose demonstrates the way to achieving ultimate flexibility.

Anytime, anywhere! We take our warm-up sessions seriously as it helps prepare our bodies for performance.

With no pianist in sight, dancer Anna Wang takes center stage and adds her own flourish to the scene, kicking up her leg in an exuberant display of energy.

Time to take dance to new heights—dancers Nara Oose and Anna Wang balance atop the staircase of the Place des Arts in Montreal, Canada.

Nara is joined by four more dancers in Quebec Grand Theatre, Canada. They sure are stepping up their game!

Dancers from the World Company trade Hanfu for traditional Korean clothing, known as Hanbok, while strolling around and admiring the beautiful Gyeongbokgung Palace on a day off.

Built in the heart of Seoul, the majestic Gyeongbokgung Palace is the largest of the five grand palaces built during the Joseon dynasty.

Well, that was a Seoul-ful experience! A delightful day immersed in the beauty of Korean tradition.

Palm trees alongside tall cacti? Shen Yun New World Company arrives in Tucson, Arizona.

The best practice room is the one with a view. Concertmaster Freda Wang warms up her fingers on the hotel balcony in Tucson, Arizona.

Every day, Shen Yun's artists do the exercises of Falun Dafa, a spiritual meditation discipline that includes five exercises and teachings that revolve around the principles of Truth, Compassion, and Forbearance.

As a Chinese saying goes, learning is like rowing a boat upstream: if you stop moving forward, you will fall back. Shen Yun dancers work hard to fight the current!

Dancer Jenna Chen taking one last twirl before the sun sets outside the Harris Center for the Arts in Folsom, California.

Next stop: Bilbao, Spain! Doña Casilda Park—a verdant oasis in the city—makes the perfect spot for a group photo.

A throwback to Paris? The park's landscaping was designed by French landscape architect Jean-Claude Nicolas Forestier, who also designed the gardens of the Palace of Versailles in France.

Saying goodbye to the beautiful city of Bilbao and ready for our next stops in Spain—Logroño and Seville!

Who needs a flight of fancy when you can dance with an umbrella like Mary Poppins!

Perfectly in sync, on stage and off!

One dancer is bending over backwards to enhance her flexibility.

True friendship allows us to halve our pain and double our joy. Stretching is always more fun (and less painful!) when we do it together.

A few hundred miles away, the New York Company arrives in Salzburg, Austria to perform three sold-out shows.

On a day off, dancers explore the charming streets of Salzburg, marveling at its beauty and history.

After visiting Mozart's former residence, they grab some coffee in cups and in... waffle cones!

Located in the outskirts of Paris, the monumental Grande Arche de La Défense is the modern version of the Arc de Triomphe, and the largest office district in Europe.

Shen Yun dancers work hard, play hard, and eat harder! After seven successful performances in Paris, they celebrate with a seafood feast!

A happy reunion! Shen Yun New Era Company visits the New York Company briefly while in Paris. They look forward to performing near you!

From strolling the majestic Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul, to drinking coffee out of waffle cones in Salzburg, we have journeyed across continents. Check out our latest photos from Asia, Europe, and the U.S..

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