GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.—The trained eye can appreciate art in special way, and Rich Burkholder, owner of Avalon Music Academy of Holland, and his wife, Marie, who teaches dance, shared their thoughts on Shen Yun Performing Arts. “It was an educational experience that they explained some of the mythology, the stories and produce like theatrical telling…
Shen Yun Vocal Soloists ‘Were Incredible,’ Says Music Academy Owner
Shen Yun ‘Really Mesmerizing and Really Satisfying,’ Says VP
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.—Although cities are crowded and buildings are being built higher and higher, people’s hearts are growing further rather than closer. Shen Yun Performing Arts is showing audience how humanity was in more peaceful times. “I think in our modern times, trying to think about how to live together in a way that’s more…
Shen Yun: ‘Our Heroes From Heaven’ Says Salt Lake City Patron
SALT LAKE CITY—“It was fantastic … the whole world needs to be exposed to the truth,” said Jeanne Schaefer after seeing Shen Yun Performing Arts. “[Shen Yun] is the future,” she said, “we are looking at the past and it will become the future again.” Mrs. Schaefer, qigong instructor, attended the matinee production with her…
Shen Yun ‘Emulates Everything That’s Divine’ Says Phoenix Patron
PHOENIX—“If you haven’t seen it, come see it … it’s a wonderful production,” said retired Brigadier General Garry Bahling about Shen Yun Performing Arts at the Orpheum Theatre on Feb. 22. “[I] absolutely love it, it’s an incredible experience,” he said, “I think the advertisements do it justice.” “If you come see it, you’ll want…
Shen Yun Is Pure and Sweet and Elevating, Say Utah Theatergoers
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah—Shen Yun Performing Arts is on its biggest tour yet, and on Feb. 21 the New York-based classical Chinese dance company took to the stage at the George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Theater. Jeremy Thompson, a dentist, and his wife enjoyed the uplifting performance of Shen Yun. “I thought it put to…
Shen Yun an Opportunity to Be Educated and Uplifted, Says Professor and City Councilmember
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah—David Pack, professor and city councilmember of West Jordan, Utah, attended Shen Yun Performing Arts with his daughter and friend Tina Simpson at the George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Theater on Feb. 21. “Outstanding. Phenomenal. The choreography, the costumes, the synchronization of everyone’s steps. Definitely well-rehearsed and an incredible performance,” he said….
Shen Yun Is ‘Beautiful and Hopeful,’ Says Renowned Novelist
SALT LAKE CITY—Richard Paul Evans, the proud author of 45 national bestsellers and movies, attended Shen Yun’s evening performance at the George S. and Dolores Dore Eccles Theater. Exiting the venue on Feb. 21, Mr. Evans thought the performance was “very beautiful and fun to watch.” He was happy to have shared this experience with…
Shen Yun a Window Into the Past, Says Finance VP
PHOENIX—For Bill Coward, a vice president in finance, Shen Yun Performing Arts at the Phoenix Orpheum was “a window into previous times.” “I appreciate that. I think we get kind of lost in today’s modern society, and it’s nice to see the tradition, and see obviously the demonstration through dance of the tradition, the values,”…
Shen Yun ‘Very People-Oriented and Very Empathetic,’ Says School District Director of Arts
BENTONVILLE, Ark.—As the Director of Visual & Performing Arts for Bentonville School District, Marty Reynolds oversees the arts education of some 20,000 students, and liases with the arts communities to seek out what is the best. In Shen Yun Performing Arts, he saw excellence and humanity. “It’s very colorful, very dramatic, lots of storytelling. I…
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Shen Yun ‘A Festival of Beautiful Colors and Dances’: Doctor
PARIS—On Saturday, Feb. 18, the Palais des Congrès was buzzing with excitement: a full house was awaiting Shen Yun, and 3,500 spectators were going to discover the brand new program of the 5,000 years of divinely inspired traditional Chinese culture. Valérie Ogerau is an airline scheduler for a large national airline company, planning and prioritizing…