BILLINGS, Montana—“I don’t even have the words to describe how incredibly extravagant and beautiful it was,” said Kara Olsen, a ballerina. “It was very professional.” Olsen was attending Shen Yun Performing Arts, a company reviving authentic traditional Chinese culture through classical, folk, and ethnic dance and music. The performance took place at the Albert Bair Theater in Billings, Montana on Oct. 14. Olsen is very involved in the creative arts. “I am an artist and a pianist. I am also learning violin, “she said. “I do a lot of things. I do textiles. I like to knit, crochet, spin. I sew dresses as well.” “It is absolutely breathtaking. The [musicians] make your feelings come alive. And the traditionalism is just wonderful,” she said. Shen Yun has a live orchestra that is unique in that it blends traditional Chinese instruments with classical Western instruments. “I love how they join [the two …