Category: United States

Shen Yun Shows Beauty of China, and How ‘All Is Lost With Communism,’ Says Washington Theatergoer

WASHINGTON, D.C.—In Shen Yun Performing Arts, theatergoers frequently report discovering a message of hope. For audience members Mike Reilly and Andrea Montealegre, Shen Yun showed hope, truth, and faith. “I thought it was deeply moving. It was very beautiful,” said Mr. Reilly, consultant, on the opening night of Shen Yun at the nation’s capital on…


‘Dizzyingly Beautiful’: Shen Yun Opens in Nation’s Capital for 2023 Season

WASHINGTON D.C.—On Jan. 24, opening night for Shen Yun Performing Arts at The Kennedy Center Opera House, first-time audience members and repeat Shen Yun fans alike were moved by the beauty of classical Chinese dance. “Oh, it was amazing. Beautiful dancing, costumes, colors, movements, just a beautiful display,” said Beth Swankler, director of communications of…


Former Classical Ballet Dancer Describes Shen Yun as Exquisite and Top Notch

WASHINGTON D.C.—Holly Horning, a former classical ballet dancer, watched Shen Yun Performing Arts at The Kennedy Center Opera House on Jan. 24. Though it has been many years since she has danced professionally, Ms. Horning said she still appreciates and studies dance, and can still “tell the different levels of dance and companies.” She was…


Shen Yun ‘Is a Visual Extravaganza,’ Says Association VP

WASHINGTON D.C.—Kelly Donley is a lover of the performing arts, but she last went to the theater just two weeks before the pandemic hit the United States. It wasn’t until Jan. 24 that she returned, and as a gift from her daughter-in-law attended the opening night of Shen Yun Performing Arts at The Kennedy Center…


Shen Yun Gave Me Insight ‘Into the Chinese People’s Souls’ Says Think Tank Director

WASHINGTON D.C.—Nina Shea, director of the Center for Religious Freedom at the Hudson Institute, has worked extensively on efforts to advance individual religious freedom and human rights in both the United States and foreign policy for the last three decades. On Jan. 24, she saw the theme of religious liberty play out on stage through beauty…


Company President Moved to Tears by Shen Yun’s Energy

FAIRFAX, Va.—Russell Van Wingerden, the president of Atlantic Building Supply, thoroughly enjoyed Shen Yun’s matinee on Chinese New Year, Jan. 22. Sitting in the second row of George Mason University Center for the Arts, Mr. Van Wingerden exclaimed, “I felt like I was almost on the stage!” He further added that though he can’t actually…


Shen Yun ‘Very Eye-Opening’ Says Marine

FAIRFAX, Va.—Sergeant Major Chester Wilson III, active-duty marine stationed in Quantico, Virginia, said he was exhilarated by the athleticism and spirituality of Shen Yun Performing Arts. “A very exhilarating event, something that more and more people should come to check out,” he said, “very eye-opening.” Mr. Wilson and his family attended the matinee performance at…


Chinese Theatregoer Praises Shen Yun For Reviving Chinese Culture

FAIRFAX, Va.—Dance and music are often known as universal languages because of their ability to transcend cultural barriers. Shen Yun Performing Arts uses these universal languages to show audiences all over the world the beauty of traditional Chinese culture. Mr. Yang, who came from mainland China, watched Shen Yun for the first time on Jan….


Shen Yun Offers the Audience ‘Two Journeys,’ Says Company Director

DENVER—As a birthday present, company director Rachelle Moschetti brought her mother to see Shen Yun’s matinee performance at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House on Chinese New Year, Jan. 22. At the end of the event, she exclaimed excitedly that Shen Yun Performing Arts was “a true gift.” “I loved the performance. It was stunning, engaging,…


Shen Yun: ‘All You Can Do Is Sit in Awe’ Says Fairfax Patron

FAIRFAX, Va.—“I feel very good that something like this exists,” said attorney Robert Varner about Shen Yun Performing Arts. Mr. Varner attended Shen Yun for the first time with his colleague and friend Nga Ubuong, assistant inventory manager for global logistics, at the George Mason University Center for the Arts on Jan. 22. “I feel…