NANTES, France—On Feb. 22, spring was already in the Cité des Congrès. Plum and cherry blossoms were decorating the majestic landscapes of ancient China with their bright and warm colors. New York-based Shen Yun Performing Arts was back in Nantes for a brand new season of ancient and even modern-day stories and classical Chinese dance….
Miss Utah America Finds Messages of ‘Hope and Peace’ in Shen Yun
SALT LAKE CITY—Former Miss Utah America and dance teacher Natalie Murray was awestruck by the athleticism and skillset that was shown by Shen Yun’s classically trained dancers—but what she took away most was Shen Yun’s message. “[Shen Yun is] trying to tell the story of where China is right now,” Mrs. Murray said after watching…
Shen Yun Inspires Me to Be a Better Person, Says Las Vegas Theatergoer
LAS VEGAS—On Feb. 24, Shen Yun opened the first of its four consecutive shows at the Smith Center for the Performing Arts. Retired court clerk Wynona Shinost and her daughter Spring Dineen happily bought tickets when they heard that the company would be returning to Las Vegas. This was the duo’s fourth time seeing Shen…
Shen Yun ‘Brings out All the Emotions in Your Heart,’ Says Company Owner
SALT LAKE CITY—Consulting firm owner Neil Johnson and his wife Jodi bought tickets to Shen Yun’s evening performance at George S. and Dolores Dore Eccles Theater after being referred to it by friends who had attended the show a few days ago. Completely enthralled, the couple will, likewise, share their newfound love for Shen Yun…
Shen Yun Dancing ‘Absolutely Supreme,’ Says Financial Company President
SALT LAKE CITY—During every Shen Yun Performing Arts performance, the emcees give an explanation of the company’s name. “Shen” means “divine” in Chinese, and in classical Chinese dance, “yun” is the feeling behind a movement, the essence or emotion that drives the dancer into motion. “Shen Yun” therefore translates in English to “the beauty of…
Shen Yun Solo ‘So Beautiful, I Couldn’t Even Believe It,’ Says Healthcare Executive
MINNEAPOLIS—Sheri Lumley, executive director of the Minnesota Hearing Healthcare Providers, had a special experience when the erhu virtuoso of Shen Yun Performing Arts Touring Company took to the stage at the Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis on Feb. 24. “It made me, oh my goodness, I can’t even explain it. When she was playing that, I…
Shen Yun Shows ‘The Universality of the Human Experience,’ Says Dallas Businessman
DALLAS—Bill Shaddock, owner of The Shaddock Companies and a leading business figure in the North Texas area, attended Shen Yun Performing Arts at the Winspear Opera House on Feb. 24, and left with a deeper appreciation for the 5,000 years of culture Shen Yun brought to life. I have a newfound appreciation and respect for…
Shen Yun Fresh, Full of Energy, Says Digital Marketing CEO
MINNEAPOLIS—Shen Yun Performing Arts often opens to theater-wide gasps and delighted applause. “The curtains lifted up, the fog kind of rolled out—just a very epic scene to start the show. I haven’t seen anything like it,” said Steven Jones, CEO in digital marketing, at the Orpheum Theatre on the evening of Feb. 24. He attended the…
‘Shen Yun Is Astounding’: Taiwanese Entrepreneur Invites 23 Friends to Attend
MIAOLI, Taiwan—Shen Yun Performing Arts World Company kicked off its Taiwan tour in Miaoli city on Feb. 24. Local cultural and business leaders told The Epoch Times what they enjoyed about the show. An entrepreneur said he kept on applauding during the performance and didn’t realize his hands were blistered due to the hard applause….
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Shen Yun Is ‘Food for the Soul,’ Says French Audience Member
NANTES, France—On Feb. 22, spring was already in the Cité des Congrès. Plum and cherry blossoms were decorating the majestic landscapes of ancient China with their bright and warm colors. New York-based Shen Yun Performing Arts was back in Nantes for a brand new season of ancient and even modern-day stories and classical Chinese dance….