SAN FRANCISCO—Since 2006, Shen Yun Performing Arts has been showcasing authentic Chinese culture to audiences around the world. Each season has welcomed audiences who finally decided to take the leap to see the fast-growing performing arts company. According to reviews, Shen Yun has delivered its best every time. Gregory and Monique Barker are from St….
‘Everyone Is Dancing With Their Souls’: Former Ballerina Applauds Shen Yun
DALLAS—As a former classical ballerina, Sheefa Stawski didn’t know what to expect when she arrived for Shen Yun’s matinee at the AT&T Performing Arts Center on Jan. 8. After the show, Ms. Stawski said she was wowed by the dancers’ skills. “I was concentrated. Every movement means a lot to me. Every finger, every hand—how…
‘Opulent,’ ‘Beautiful,’ Norfolk Audience Describe How Shen Yun Stirs the Soul
NORFOLK, Va.—On Jan. 8, musician Jonathon Twitero finally got to watch Shen Yun Performing Arts at the Chrysler Hall with his sister, who had gifted him tickets for Christmas. “We wanted to see this for years,” said Mr. Twitero. Based in New York, Shen Yun was founded in 2006 and quickly became the world’s premier…
Shen Yun Brings the ‘Grace of the Divine Into Living Expression’ Says Birmingham Patron
BIRMINGHAM, U.K.—Douglas Andrew Laird, owner and founder of Peak Care in north Derbyshire, was deeply impressed by Shen Yun Performing Arts at the ICC Birmingham Hall on Jan, 8. “I think this brings the grace of God, the grace of the Divine into living expression, in the dance and the movement and the color,” he…
Our Souls Are Healed by Shen Yun, Says Japanese Audience
NISHINOMIYA, Japan—Shen Yun Performing Arts took to the stage at the Hyogo Performing Arts Center in Nishinomiya on Jan. 8, where the audience said Shen Yun was like medicine, which healed their souls and bodies. “Finally, I experienced it for myself today: Exposure to beautiful things can really heal the soul,” said Mr. Sasaki Taiichi, a…
Shen Yun ‘Gives You a Tingly Feeling’ Says British HR Director
BIRMINGHAM, UK—Director Simon Slidel was mesmerized by Shen Yun Performing Arts at the ICC Birmingham Hall on January 7. “It was amazing, I got absolutely immersed in the culture of China,” said Mr. Slidel. “I was quite emotional about it, it really gets to you … mesmerized by the colors and the costumes and the…
Shen Yun Performers ‘Are Focused and Dedicated to Their Ideals’: University Professor
San Francisco—Dr. David Menshaw, a professor at the University of Massachusetts, and his wife Sharon purchased tickets to see Shen Yun Performing Arts after hearing raving reviews from people around them. “I’ve heard about this for years. I’ve heard a lot of people speak very highly about the amazing dance and art.” After the evening…
Shen Yun’s ‘Message Was Incredible,’ Says Optometrist
NORFOLK, Va.—Many audience members say that Shen Yun Performing Arts spreads a powerful message. Optometrist Fadee Bittar and financial analyst Jasmine Bittar watched Shen Yun at the Chrysler Hall on Jan. 7 and were among those who saw a message of great importance in what Shen Yun presented. “I thought it was incredible,” Dr. Bittar…
Shen Yun Is ‘Fantastic and Absolutely Stunning’: Executive
DALLAS—After seeing Shen Yun at the AT&T Performing Arts Center on Jan. 7, Kimberly White, the VP of a telemedicine company, thought the show was “fantastic” and “absolutely beautiful.” Her husband Clay White, the owner of a consulting firm, purchased the evening tickets as a Christmas gift for her after seeing Shen Yun commercials online….
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Shen Yun Presents Chinese Culture ‘In a Very Beautiful, Professional Way,’ Says Former Ballerina
ATLANTA—Shen Yun translates as “the beauty of divine beings dancing,” and former ballerina Dawn Hereth experienced that beauty when she watched Shen Yun Performing Arts on Jan. 8 at the Atlanta Symphony Hall. Ms. Hereth said that she had seen the performance before. As a former professional ballet dancer, she looked for very specific signs…