Why I Stopped Dancing for Shen Yun | 3 Musketeers

In the previous episode (👉 • How I Became Shen Yun ... ) of "My Story," I mentioned that in 2014, I was unable to join the Shen Yun Performing Arts tour -- here's what happened!
00:00 Intro
00:31 Everything Changed
01:09 Stopped Touring With Shen Yun
01:18 Starting New Production
03:24 What I Learned
03:58 Production Canceled
04:04 Stopped Dancing
04:30 Story Time
05:01 Life's About the Journey
06:12 Bloopers
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[@RobertRAbell]

Appreciate y’all all day long! Yahoo

[@jeffreysetapak]

Oh yeah, you handsome sexy loverboy.

[@jamescps8799]

William is such a talented young man with leadership and communication skills.

[@3MusketeersUSA]

Your comment is humbling, still a lot to learn :)

[@robbiewalker2831]

@@3MusketeersUSA pardon me for the comment on the thumbnail, but his outfit reminds me of Sun Wukong; which isn’t a bad thing, I just like the story of Journey to the West, and the character that this outfit reminded me of.

[@ponopost]

Such an honor to play the Monkey King in dance & drama! It speaks to your talent and discipline. Keep your light shining and the stories coming…

[@3MusketeersUSA]

Will do~

[@eustathiosstratis5348]

Beautiful words of wisdom that I share with you. I am now 74 with various health problems but because of the excellent training I received I still teach voluntarily Tango Argentino. Kudos to you for your incredible achievements. You are truly admirable.

[@MayimHastings]

I can just imagine you, lit from behind by a flickering streetlight, flipping and spinning down a dark alley at some petrified mugger 😁. But seriously, i could watch you dance forever! And that kind of discipline, positivity, tenacity and grit equals one mighty superpower! So happy to have found your channel. Shalom! 🤍🙏🕊

[@davidd8892]

Just got home from it, was pretty cool, kind of disappointed i didnt get closer seats to the stage . Couldnt see the details in the costumes, but they were crazy cool. Your cardio must be top notch! 2 hours of that is crazy!

[@3MusketeersUSA]

Thanks for joining us David!

[@laurence2824]

This young man's message of perseverance is important. Just when I became a university Senior Lecturer in Music, became a published composer with international commissions for new compositions and had my Music featured on national television I suffered a brain haemorrhage which nearly killed me. Paralysis means I can no longer play the piano or write. Initially I pondered whether life even remained worthwhile. The answer was a resounding YES. I needed to change my perspective: instead of a creator of art I realised I could now truly immerse myself in the beauty of other people's creativity and share that enthusiasm through Music and Literature appreciation groups. Of course I occasionally hurt, thinking back on my lost career in Music, but pursuing the next stage in my life is also thrilling and nourishing. Never give up - however insuperable life's cruelest challenges might appear at first.

[@dleblanc172]

Thank you for sharing an encouraging message❤

[@PNQuinn]

That's very encouraging. I suffered a brain injury just as my life was taking off. I was angry & frustrated for a long time. I lost a lot and now I am finally receiving disability. I am very grateful for that because I cannot work now and had to depend on my brother for 7 years to recover as much as I have. Then after working for about 18 years became unemployed and lived with my sister for 11 years. Now I am living on disability. They are now gone, and I am alone most of the time but try to give meaning to my life.

[@awake8806]

This type of dance is so athletic as well! You are extremely talented ❤

[@3MusketeersUSA]

Thank you~ :)

[@localboi75]

As my dad always told me, if you fall, get up and do your best. As you grow older, a chapter of your life will close and you open up a new chapter. You have such a positive attitude towards life and struggles but as you said, we grow stronger. Always a great mentor. Aloha Hawaii

[@slimjim4ever]

Grass is always greener on the other side! Sometimes it’s really hard to appreciate what you have others don’t… in my 40s I’m still learning and reminding myself to appreciate life as is & keep myself determined

[@syeo2506]

Thank you for sharing your story. So needed the reminder today. Indeed hard work is never wasted even if the results do not materialise or are not up to expectations. The process is the greatest take back and the learnings will serve us through life's trials and tribulations. Looking forward to more stories!

[@danielaahohl]

That’s amazing story, Will! I love the message and It was very helpful for me, due to I’m passing through some difficulties in my cultivation path. Thanks for sharing your story! 🙏🏼

[@sundancer7381]

Thanks for the beautiful dancing.....and the lovely idea that the journey was not a waste of time.....and always teaching you something.

[@bettywhitelouie1868]

😊wow,I always wanted to go to see the show of Shun Yun, my children are blasians 1st and 2nd generation ( black/Chinese)but the show was never in our area,what a shame but yet rewarding because now you are fully in charge of your destiny. Never give up,keep moving forward. ❤❤❤😊

[@fran-gx3kf]

Wow! We can listen stories in English from a lead dancer from Shen Yun. Any story is captivating but how you started out dancing is 👍👍👍💜💙💚 and more.

[@shan6378]

Very touching and encouraging! 😂🤗Looking forward to hearing about more stories 🙏🙏

[@3MusketeersUSA]

More to come~

[@victrola2007]

I'm so in awe of your talent and incredible dedication to the craft of performance. Thank you for sharing your story. 🙏🏻

[@jennyhe669]

Thank you I really needed that message🙏 Also great job in Toronto! I felt like each piece this year was very captivated 🤩

[@3MusketeersUSA]

Keep it up Jenny~~~ glad my story is encouraging for you :)

[@MacJumanji]

Thank you so much for this beautiful and so true message: "As long as you do things diligently and give it your all, your are good". This is exactly what I needed to hear today!

[@kkooi3163]

So insightful and Wisdom in action... for such young man.

[@hidearCellofGod]

Wooooooow! Amazing ! 🥰🤗😘. We never know all the hard work behind the scenes!😳😵‍💫

[@beautiful_davika6958]

Well said!!! Good luck on your next chapter.....👍👍💖💖

[@rctbear2291]

Thank you so much brother for sharing your story. Much love and looking forward to hearing more. So happy you are a part of the Shen Yun family as well as making an impact in others lives.🕊🥰💯⚔️

[@3MusketeersUSA]

Thank you so much for the kind words~ more stories to come :)

[@rctbear2291]

@@3MusketeersUSA It’s truly my honor 🕊😇

[@Evelyn88888]

So inspiring, so magically magnificent love to hear your sharing Will ❤

[@becciemarshall6791]

I went to see a Shen Yun performance when it came to Birmingham. I loved it. So magical and all of the performers were awesome ❤

[@3MusketeersUSA]

Glad you enjoyed the performance

[@reconmodelsvaughn469]

Man I have seen you many times. Your awesome keep up the great work your work is amazing

[@trucquynhle3753]

William is so good with his hand gesture. He can get his point across and inspire people. I think he would be a great instructor.

[@newin548]

Not just an amazing dancer, you are humble and teachable .. all round good person ❣️..God bless..

[@airfryfor20minutesat180degrees]

lol i was also so sad when i had to stop dancing but this rlly helped a lot! thank you for making this

[@alicestanley177]

Cannot wait to see. It is a good idea that you have a separate show that tells a complete story.

[@almaduran45]

You're an amazing human being ❤ thank you for sharing your amazing story ❤

[@dalmherganos]

Seriously, the saying in the end, "life is about the journey, not the destination" hit me hard. Thanks a lot, William. That's very positive and full of hope. This world is vast, so I also want to continue on exploring and learning new things. I'm sure you're a great dancer and supportive teacher, you're doing good job. I think I also watched Nezha protected his villager in 2014 in Aus too but I couldnt see the dancer's faces clearly but I loved the performance. Wish you the best on your journey, I'm sure challenges only make you better. 👍🏻I love Shen Yun. You're great. 💪🏻👏🏻❤️💐🌳

[@joannevargas9638]

You're awesome! Thanks for sharing!

[@susannashi-rodriguez1692]

Thank you for that monkey king story and thank you for sharing your understandings William! You are passing on very important messages and wisdom to younger boys (kids), bravo! 👏 I actually met these 3 musketeers (plus the sweet camera boy 😊) in London, they are just as lovely and pleasant in person! My 3 boys, my husband and myself are all fans! Keep the good work up, it can’t be easy to make these great videos while touring, your spirits inspire many! ❤

[@brianne8258]

👏👏👏👏👏You always do so well communicating this stuff.

[@bklm1234]

I admire you very much, William. You're amazing!

[@RobertRAbell]

Thank y’all Three Musketeers and Shen Yun. Appreciate all y’all do to bring us such huge and entertaining brilliance of Play’s. The only thing I know about the Monkey King is the Move with Jet Lee. Glad to hear the News. Really looking forward to learning more about your Endeavors. Please keep us posted! All day long Yahoo 😅

[@3MusketeersUSA]

Thank you Robert! more stories to come :)

[@RobertRAbell]

Appreciate y’all all day long! Yahoo

[@Swordsman-gr9qc]

Bruce Lee’s other teacher Fook Yuen was also Monkey King for the Chinese Opera. Master Fook refined Bruce Lee , he was in a way more influential than Master Ip Man.

[@Lina-eq8gm]

Thank you so much for sharing this story!

[@3MusketeersUSA]

Glad you enjoyed~

[@Lina-eq8gm]

looking forward to Sam's story and movie!🤩

[@DonnaPierce-lq8ry]

You have had quite a ride in your profession but it has paid off in many ways.

[@3MusketeersUSA]

Thank you~

[@quangtran-fe3kb]

Omg new video 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@thaomocvanle3734]

I love the story, thanks for your sharing!

[@png_108]

I enjoyed your story, Will. I'm looking forward to the new part and Sam's film 😇

[@sarawillards962]

Thank you for sharing your journey, I much agree with the idea that dance as many other form of art is a discipline, it takes hours and hours to reach perfection.

[@jhonyromero3967]

It was a nice story, William! Real and touching! Congratulations to make that decision! I am a practitioner from Venezuela .

[@sarahhancock848]

Yes, keep the stories coming! Good life lessons. :)

[@christineforno2457]

I admire you guys so so much. All the best in life. ❤

[@comshawqueen2534]

An interesting and uplifting video! Thank you 😊

[@cecileroy557]

Shen Yun is performing here is Florida - in Jacksonville. These dancers from China are the best of the best! It takes so much dedication and determination to be so amazing!! Thanks for this wonderful video!!

[@3MusketeersUSA]

Thanks for your kind words! Shen Yun is founded and based in New York - we’re releasing a video tomorrow talking more about where we’re from and our mission :)

[@mikekelp2310]

I wanted to go to the Gainesville performance but the tickets were way out of my range...😢

[@tatianaseibel1544]

Loved your story , its good to try other things in life to see where we really belong to with our profession. Yes life is a journey but every journey brings us to certain destinations.

[@3MusketeersUSA]

Thank you Tatiana and great insight from you as well :)

[@nhinguyenthanvan1235]

Happy to hear your story

[@christinacutlass1694]

Much admiration to you!🙏🏻👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@starclone4]

You are an amazing young man... Keep showcasing your talent,all over the world !!!! Thank you for sharing this 👍👍👍👍❤

[@stevenbabe3288]

Such a handsome man and well spoken. You are very talented man and have done so much at such a young age

[@bugpal]

I'm disappointed. I thought this was going to be dishing dirt on Shen Yun 😅

[@NoMatterPink]

😂

[@cristinamartinez3794]

Me too 😂

[@jessicachang5769]

Me 3 😆

[@BodaciousWench]

Why would you want that? Why would you want to read about someone dishing dirt on something?

[@loureedpipes]

​@@BodaciousWench shen yun is uh.... connected to a cult 🙃

[@maix139]

I love your wisdom words William. You are amazing to be the main character you should be proud of your accomplishments

[@kdkdewirahmasanthi4093]

Thanks for your sharring Wiliam. Thanks Shen Yun and 3 Muskeeter Life is no. Life is about the journey, not about destination. It's so inspiring.

[@taemeister9302]

These guys should create their own musical dance show

[@qica1272]

Love ur words : life is a journey Not the destination!👍👍👍🕺🏻

[@miladrouillard1798]

Good luck in your future . You sound like a well rounded and confident young man. Very talented . Hugs from Canada

[@Leon-in5qh]

Wise words, thanks for sharing!

[@3MusketeersUSA]

Thanks Leon~

[@susannekalejaiye4351]

Yes of course we want to hear!

[@pbworld7858]

I thought maybe you realized Shen Yun was all a cult and propaganda.

[@lynnhall8720]

I am currently reading Journey to the West and would love to see the stories brought to life in dance. Such a shame that the production got shelved.

[@ythanhofficial]

I always admired the talents of chinese dancers. Thank you for sharing your journey.

[@cherrylee74]

Thank you for sharing. Love your spirit! Keep it up. Wish you have a beautiful life accomplished always with good good luck.

[@3MusketeersUSA]

Thank you so much :)

[@sharonkaczorowski8690]

I wish I could see The Monkey King. He’s my favorite character in Chinese stories.

[@icyraindrops7384]

I want to hear it!!! Wow I know y'all train so hard but wow you guys are so very flexible great performers. Good luck in to you whatever you choose to do in life, your English is very good.

[@dandanz7877]

id love to hear all of your stories

[@jjsumbot]

Great message!!

[@jaspate7132]

Wow. Beautiful video ❤

[@CJ-jq4lv]

So talented! ❤

[@rachelxiong3253]

Wow, William has performed quite some marvelous and miracle role.🤩

[@sting_ray263]

a talented young man

[@rosabivins2558]

Awesome!!❤

[@Lilyya513]

Will's version of Monkey King is my favorite.❤❤❤It was on the shenyun disc in 2011.❤

[@e2renee]

When we share our suffering we allow them to show their compassion.

[@dankool688]

Very encouraging Will....

[@rentzi3834]

Thanks for your positive view on ShenYun. What ever happened? Nothing is permanent in the worldly world. The journey in life is long and unending. Life never die.....if ended then the person has problems...

[@jialingchu194]

Great job in your careers!😊👍

[@osalinasable]

I went to a Shen Yun show some years ago and the best thing was the advertisements on KZbin. Not very exited about that. I suppose everything gets better and better every time.

[@GaryAa56]

I and my Wife saw Shen Gun at Rockefeller Center In 2019. It was a Beautiful Performance.

[@cls7108]

I believe you have spent most of your time in dancing when you're younger back in China, but your English is just perfect! A genuinely multitalented young gentleman.

[@casanovapilar]

He's American

[@tokakato5438]

映像見てあまりに驚いたので、チケット買いました❤初めて観に行きます。

[@SuperMedic123]

From everything I have watched I can tell you that if these people want to make money after all the work and dedication they put into their careers then they should be able to do that. They try to share their beliefs with others but you don’t have to be a Falun Gong in order to enjoy the performance. I love watching the Mormon Tabernacle Choir but I don’t have to be a Mormon or even believe one thing that they do. No judgement against them morally or spiritually. The performance is amazing no matter who or what they believe in.

[@twilightshadow1795]

This was good. I liked the clips that illustrated your story. I'd like to see videos showcasing and explaining the tumbles, spins, and technical moves. The tumbles are my favorite, and I'm not sure what a technical move is. :)

[@Pro.AesgardMatos]

Beautiful sunset 🎉

[@williamwoo866]

love your Journey, I am 73 and still practice MartiaL ARTS. I get the hard work that help me to grow My Journey one day will end'

[@yoyoyo5234]

Good for you…you’re a brilliant actor!!😊

[@mfuller1957]

I brought my daughter to see Shen Yun in Orlando. I know it took so much practice. But in God's time he will use your gifts in many ways 🙏🙏🙏❤️✝️

[@brendawilliams5182]

I just saw a Shen Yun show two nights ago - it was astounding. So beautiful!

[@3MusketeersUSA]

Great to have you join us in theaters, Brenda!

[@meemeezong1827]

Beautiful motivational speech

[@hokwang4753]

For the first minute of this video, it looks to me that Will was standing in the lake and talking despite the waves ^_^

[@3MusketeersUSA]

haha xD

[@rachelxiong3253]

I thought his feet was soaking in the water. 😂

[@heatherwilkins7228]

Oh I see he just chose to go with a different group. Good for you!! It was an honor!!❤❤🎉🎉

[@sunjin8103]

Life is a Journey to each one! Thanks!

[@raquelzarate8929]

Me quedo con la frase " la vida es un viaje " no un destino.....y es un viaje maravilloso..si se sabe disfrutar....cada momento y entender cada mensaje q esta nos trae ... gracias 🙏 por sus palabras maestro Will...

[@HaInspiration]

👍SUBSCRIBED ALL - Congrats on being a Teacher❣️Wish You Much Success❣️You Got This❣️

[@galinarou]

Wonderful advice thankyou XD

[@thugpreacha9490]

Mr.William Li, my hat is off to you, sir.(actually off to the Holy Spirit within you) You have been through so much character development and you actually trick us into thinking of you as a young man. (You are not OLD yet...but 😎 ) I encourage you to always be obedient to God and yet to allow Him to help you define your own emerging character as a teacher, role model, and quiet leader. I also want you, Kim, and Sam to know that I appreciate the 3 Musketeers videos. Strive for honesty and excellence and don't worry about popularity. God will make you popular if He needs you for that assignment. Much Love and Respect. (By the way, I don't want to see the "depression video, but it may help some people who struggle with depression! 🤕 ) ~Craig

[@nonname1028]

Like the last scene~ so beauty 😂

[@Lea-bw9wj]

Whoever organised the tour missed a huge opportunity in not going to Australia with Monkey king because Monkey Magic was huge in early 80's. It would have been awesome to have scene a live version of Monkey. Had no idea about the show