Founded and directed by Margaret Yuen since 1985, the Red Silk Dancers present a repertoire of traditional and contemporary Chinese classical and folk dance. Through concerts, lecture demonstrations, and residency workshops, the company aims to promote cultural understanding and connect communities. Based in New York City, the company has presented numerous programs throughout the New York metropolitan area and the Eastern United States.

Red Silk Dancers also offers Chinese classical, folk, and sword dance classes for adults.