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Shen Yun Is ‘A Call to Come Back to the Divine Influence,’ Says Lt. Col. Lohmeier

BOISE, Idaho.—Public speaker and author Matthew Lohmeier was full of praise for all the “divine” aspects in Shen Yun after seeing the New York-based company’s performance on Nov. 2. “[The performance is] a call to come back to the divine influence,” Mr. Lohmeier said. “It’s a message, that despite the fact that it originates with…


Shen Yun’s Portrayal of China’s Ancient Culture and Spirituality Inspires Boston Audience

BOSTON, Mass.—Shen Yun Performing Art’s popularity is reaffirmed each year by the number of theatergoers amazed by its authentic portrayal of China’s traditional culture. In ancient times China was known as “Shen Zhou”, or the Divine Land. One of those people was Fred Tobman who was attending the performance at the Boch Center Wang Theatre…


Shen Yun Delights Couple With Its Vibrancy and Color

BOSTON, Mass.—When Shen Yun Performing Arts played at the Boch Center Wang Theatre in Boston on Nov. 13, its vibrancy and color delighted the Jennings family. “It’s totally unique from anything we’ve experienced,” declared Angus Jennings, the town manager and finance director of West Newbury. “It’s so vibrant. And the costumes are so amazing,” said…


West Palm Beach Filmmaker Says Shen Yun is ‘Absolutely Incredible’

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.—Kat Conway is a filmmaker and former dancer. After seeing Shen Yun Performing Arts, she was happy to have experienced first hand the diversity and spiritual wealth of China’s 5,000-year-old culture. “I grew up dancing, so I have an extra appreciation for these dancers,” she said. New York-based Shen Yun’s mission is…


Shen Yun Resonates With Audience From Performance at Florida’s West Palm Beach

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.—Many audience members find that although Shen Yun Performing Arts is reviving Chinese culture and civilization, it isn’t difficult to relate to Shen Yun and even find similarities in what the performance is portraying and their own values. Mark Byrne, a general contractor for Byrne Brothers, attended a Shen Yun performance with…


Government and Military Personnel in Norfolk Salute Shen Yun

NORFOLK, Va.—When Norfolk goes out for an evening of theater, it’s like a military parade. Represented in the audience of Shen Yun Performing Arts on Nov. 6 were members of nearly all branches of the armed forces, as well as government contractors. New York-based Shen Yun is a classical Chinese dance program that depicts through dance…


Shen Yun’s Music is Fantastic, Musician Says

NORFOLK, Virginia—The classical Chinese dance and music company, Shen Yun Performing Arts, provided a wonderful opportunity for the Crimmins and Higgins families to come together and share China’s ancient culture. Elizabeth Higgins said that the performance had her “exceeded expectations” after experiencing Shen Yun on Nov. 6 at Norfolk’s Chrysler Hall. Shen Yun’s dancers and…


Educator Sees ‘So Much Culture’ in Shen Yun

DENVER, Colo.—From educators to members of the military, audience members in Denver said they were touched by the energy of Shen Yun Performing Arts at its evening performance at The Buell Theatre on Nov. 4. Shaul Gabbay, a professor at Denver University who now works at the Global Research Institute, said the experience was “unbelievable.” “So…


Shen Yun Is ‘Like Nothing I’ve Ever Seen Before’

DENVER, Colo.—”It’s like nothing I’ve ever seen before,” Carl Montion said of Shen Yun Performing Arts at The Buell Theatre in Denver, Colorado, on Nov. 5. Working in the hospitality business, Montion gets the newsletters from the theater, and decided he had to go see New York-based Shen Yun and its presentation of “China Before…


Shen Yun: A Dance Performance That Delights Dancers

NORFOLK, Va.—Shen Yun Performing Arts, the New York-based classical Chinese dance company, arrived in Norfolk on Nov. 5. On opening night at Chrysler Hall, international Latin ballroom dancer Elizabeth Morgan found herself moved by the stories of Shen Yun and blown away by the production. “[It was] so synchronized and it was beautiful with the…