Senders of violent threats pretended to be journalists, dissidents, and even government officials. Shen Yun Performing Arts, a New York-based classical Chinese dance company, has been targeted with a growing number of threats and sabotage attempts in recent months.

AUSTIN, Texas -- Texans are being mesmerized by Shen Yun Performing Arts, a touring classical Chinese dance company -- not from China but from New York -- that aims to revive ancient dance and spirituality through its mission to remind the world of "China before communism.