Tag: Shen Yun

‘I Didn’t Know What to Expect, but My Eyes Were Glued,’ Says Landlord

ROCHESTER, N.Y.—Terry and Cecelia Korda attended Shen Yun Performing Arts at Rochester Auditorium Theatre on May 7. Mr. Korda said, “It was terrific. The costumes were wonderful, the dancing was wonderful. It was amazing. “All the people on the stage, they were dancing as if they were one person. [The hosts] were very good too,” said…


Shen Yun Artists Perform With Their Hearts and Souls, Says Dance Teacher

DETROIT—For Matt and Theresa Baker’s 35th wedding anniversary, the couple decided to take a trip to see Shen Yun Performing Arts. “It was the total package,” said Mrs. Baker, a dance and gymnastics teacher herself. Well versed in what it takes to put on a dance production, she lauded Shen Yun’s innovative backdrop technology, training,…


Shen Yun Shows the Way Toward a Positive Future, Says Lawyer

DETROIT—Marc and Susana Shulman had seen Shen Yun Performing Arts before the pandemic, and the beauty of the experience inspired them to see it again when the company returned to its tours after the pandemic break. “It’s incredible. They’re beautiful,” said Mrs. Shulman, a jewelry designer. “It’s very, very beautiful. Happy to come back.” “Happy you…


Shen Yun Is ‘Dancing From the Soul,’ Says Ballet Teacher

SYDNEY, Australia—Classical ballet teacher Noeleyne Rosemary Wilson was brought to tears by Shen Yun Performing Arts as it performed at the Sydney Lyric Theatre on Sunday evening. “It was so inspirational and just so uplifting. It was an incredible experience,” she said. “I was in tears most of the time.” As a dancer and teacher…


Shen Yun Is Immaculate and Perfect, Says Former Professional Ballerina

NEWARK, N.J.—Maury Viola, a former professional ballet dancer, and her husband Anthony Viola, a company director, watched Shen Yun Performing Arts at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center on May 7. Mrs. Viola said that as a former dancer, she could appreciate the performers and the presentation of the entire production. “It’s beautiful,” said Mrs….


Aussie Dance Judge Says Shen Yun Performers Are ‘Faultless’

SYDNEY, Australia—For Alan Glynn, a former dancer and now a national dance judge, Shen Yun’s performers showcased an art form that went beyond the advanced dance skills shown on stage. “I could feel the story they’re trying to tell—that’s the main thing,” Mr. Glynn said after watching New York-based Shen Yun with his wife in…


Principal Dance Teacher Impressed by Shen Yun Dancers’ Attention to Detail

SYDNEY, Australia—Shen Yun Performing Arts graced the stage for the final show in Sydney on the evening of May 7. Belinda Kirkness attended the show with her mother. It was the second time they had both seen Shen Yun together. Mrs. Kirkness, a teacher at a Catholic primary school in Sydney’s west, is also the principal…


Can’t Recommend It Highly Enough, Says Birthday Girl of Shen Yun

SYDNEY, Australia—Gabrielle Meyer traveled over four hours from Coffs Harbour to Sydney to experience Shen Yun Performing Arts for her birthday. Mrs. Meyer, a retired guest house owner, said after finally getting to see New York-based Shen Yun perform at the Sydney Lyric Theatre for its Sunday matinee, “It was absolutely wonderful.” “The talent, the…


New York Theatergoers Touched by Shen Yun’s Commitment to Human Rights

ROCHESTER, N.Y.—Shen Yun Performing Arts opened its first show at the Rochester Auditorium Theatre on the evening of May 6. In attendance were investor Andrew Villone and his partner Diane Scott. This was the couple’s first time watching Shen Yun, and they thought it was an excellent experience. “I loved it so much! I was…


Shen Yun’s Effort to Preserve Traditional Culture Is Very Important, Says Philosophy Professor

DETROIT—On May 6, philosophy professor Philip Blosser attended Shen Yun Performing Art’s evening show at the Detroit Opera House. Exiting the theatre, Mr. Blosser said he wished his parents were still living because they would have loved to see Shen Yun. “I was born in China. My mother went there as a medical nurse, and…