I attended Shen Yun last year with my mom and sister and felt like it was beneficial to me. I was attending the USC spring seminar, so it was something that just enriched the experience. In Bakersfield, the cost was around $30 plus fees, which brought it to around $45. We bought the cheapest seats so we obviously didn't have the best seats in the house, but were still able to see the beautiful costumes and follow the stories of the dance. I am not sure what kind of budget your district gives you, but this would be impossible for me to achieve with my students. If you figure out a way to take your students, please post and let us know.