Two former Shen Yun dancers allege forced child labor, brutal conditions in lawsuit

Two ex-Shen Yun dancers have filed a lawsuit alleging forced child labor and harsh conditions, with allegations that young performers worked grueling hours weekly under intimidating circumstances. The dancers claim they were pressured not to speak out about their traumatic experiences, which continue to affect them emotionally and physically years later. Shen Yun strongly disputes these claims, arguing its success depends on healthy dancers with access to medical support and that its young performers consistently excel academically. The group also denies any wrongdoing in China, where it is banned for ties to the banned Falun Gong cult.