Category: dance competition

San Francisco High School of the Arts Wins Applause Talent Dance Competition

SAN MATEO, Calif.—For some dance studios, the held in San Mateo in February was the first time they would come out in full force since the pandemic three years ago. Held at the impressive 1,600-seat San Mateo Performing Arts Center, the event showcased some newcomers such as the San Francisco High School of the Arts…


Meaning in Every Movement: Conveying Emotions and Timeless Virtues Through Dance

Coming from a family of artists, Marilyn Yang was exposed to classical Chinese art forms from an early age. Her two brothers were dancers and her mother was a bel canto singer, all at Shen Yun Performing Arts, the world’s premier classical Chinese performing arts company. It was almost inevitable that Yang, 19, would one…