BATON ROUGE, La.—Film producer Glinda David and her friends Amy Ransow and Dorothy Middleton attended Shen Yun’s evening performance on Jan. 11, at the Baton Rouge River Center Theatre as a birthday celebration. The friends were absolutely mesmerized by the beautiful colors. “It was absolutely amazing. It was beautiful,” Ms. David said happily. “We came […]
LONDON—Shen Yun Performing Arts enchanted the audience at the Eventim Apollo on Jan. 12. John Lange, a company director who works in the film industry, said Shen Yun took him on a round trip to a higher realm. “I thought the choreography and the music, and just the whole immersive experience being in the audience […]
MIAMI—Linsley Hannah and Joaquin Rivas said they learned a great deal seeing Shen Yun Performing Arts, from the history of 5,000 years of Chinese civilization to the divinely inspired culture that touched on something universal. And through it all, original music blending East and West carried the message home. “It touches your soul, inside,” Mr. […]
BATON ROUGE, La.—Jim and Carmen Board had seen Shen Yun Performing Arts in its early years. Formed in 2006 by elite artists with a mission to show the world the traditional Chinese culture that could not be found in China today under communist rule, New York-based Shen Yun has since grown to eight equal-sized companies […]
MIAMI—Richard Chiaraviglio, a retired CEO, thought Shen Yun Performing Arts had perfectly encapsulated the meaning of “harmony.” “The most important thing that I got is from the conduct of the performers that there is a desire for harmony. And that is the most important thing, I think,” said Mr. Chiaraviglio, who, now retired, says his […]
BERKELEY—Debbie Woodbury, publisher of a local newspaper, had wanted to see Shen Yun Performing Arts for several years and thought the research she had done and videos she had watched had given her an idea of what the performance was like. “You need to at least see it to experience the real meaning of it,” […]
MIAMI—Mariya Margiyeva and Claudine Choquette are well versed in acrobatics, so watching Shen Yun Performing Arts and learning about classical Chinese dance—where arts like acrobatics and gymnastics originated—was an exciting experience for the two women. Ms. Margiyeva is an award-winning acrobat and aerialist, and Ms. Choquette is a banker who also has a dance background […]
LONDON—The audience at the Shen Yun Performing Arts performance at the Eventim Apollo on Jan. 11 gave many wonderful comments on the performance. Dameal Chairs, a construction manager, said: “It was so nice and good. I’ve enjoyed every second.” Life coach Catalina Ciovanu said, “It’s very entertaining.” Shen Yun Performing Arts is a New York-based […]
LONDON—Shen Yun Performing Arts presented the audience with another performance at Eventim Apollo on Jan. 12. Talal Pasha and his daughter, Mariam, enjoyed the beauty and vitality of another culture brought to live on stage by Shen Yun. Mr. Pasha, a banker, said, “I think the world was colorful.” Ms. Pasha agreed. “It was very […]
BERKELEY—Randy Reffner, a vice president of operations, said it felt like he was part of the show as he watched Shen Yun Performing Arts. Between the sweeping live orchestra and expansive stage setting with an animated backdrop, as the artists traveled through 5,000 years of Chinese civilization, so did Mr. Reffner. “It feels you’re part […]
Shen Yun Performing Arts successfully closed the curtain on two performances in Torino, Italy, taking audience members on a journey through ancient China on Jan. 11 and Jan. 12. Theatergoers marveled and applauded Shen Yun’s artistry. “This is an amazing show. I arrived this afternoon by plane, just to see this show. And we will […]
Shen Yun depicts scenes from ancient times to the modern day live on stage through music and dance. Among the audience at London’s Eventim Apollo on Jan. 12 was actress Susan Hampshire. “Both the girls and the boys jump so beautifully. Their extension with their legs is wonderful; their balance is so good. And also […]
LONDON—An enthusiastic audience at the Eventim Apollo greeted Shen Yun Performing Arts on Jan. 11. Kevin McWilliams, managing director at ITSM Maturity & Implementation Services, said: “I thought it was extremely colorful. It’s very good.” He said it’s more than just ethnic dances: “It goes back with history; it gives tradition. It gives meaning to […]
LONDON—Writer and teacher Atalanta Georgopoulos watched Shen Yun Performing Arts at the Eventim Apollo on Jan. 11. “It’s magical, it’s very beautiful,” Ms. Georgopoulos said. “You get a sense of China’s history, which is wonderful. The dancing … it feels complex and simple at the same time. So I’m loving the colors and the music, […]
BATON ROUGE, La.—Macy’s Vice President and Store Manager Christian Rogers was among the many captivated audience members who attended Shen Yun’s second of three consecutive performances at the Baton Rouge River Center Theatre on Jan. 11. Sharing his feelings after the show, Mr. Rogers said it was awesome. “I feel amazing, I feel great. The […]
LONDON—On Jan. 11, lawyers Gabby and Colin Harley watched Shen Yun Performing Arts at the Eventim Apollo. Mrs. Harley said that she had been wanting to see Shen Yun for a long time and was glad to finally see the performance. “It’s just magnificent,” Mrs. Harley said. “The movements, the colors, the way it was […]
MIAMI—Seeing Shen Yun Performing Arts bring to life 5,000 years of Chinese civilization, Wayne and Marlena Talamas felt it was not just China that needed this once nearly-lost culture revived. “I love all the history and the cultural part,” said Mr. Talamas, president of a health company. “Beautiful.” “I think it’s so important. I think that […]
BERKELEY—David Newton, a vice president of technology, said he was thoroughly entertained by Shen Yun Performing Arts but, at the same time, realized the performance was so much more than entertainment. “The show was really spectacular. The choreography is great. The execution of the dancing by the performers was really strong. The integration of the […]
Shen Yun Performing Arts marveled audience members in London at the Eventim Apollo on Jan. 8. Caroline Church, the former president of a charity, said, “I loved it. It’s a dream. It really is. The clothes are beautiful, the floaty fabrics, the talent of the dancers, the beautiful backdrops, it’s lovely. It’s a real release […]
Classical Chinese dance group Shen Yun performed in London’s Eventim Apollo on Jan. 7. Audience members said they appreciated the energy of the performance. Margaret Howe, a civil engineering company owner, said, “It’s the most beautiful thing I’ve ever seen. It’s absolutely wonderful. It’s emotional, it’s just fantastic. There are no words to describe it, […]
