The ensemble has enjoyed increasing popularity since its first performance, with its successful formula presenting Chinese myths, folk tales and classics in a combination of tradition and modern dance styles.
六十四年九月，雲門首度出國表演，博得許多好評：新加坡英文報「新國家」說，雲門之舞「生動活潑，將古老的故事賦予新的意義，使傳統動作有了現代感，證明東西舞藝的融合不僅可能，而且成功。」