CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa—Timothy and Kathy Meyer’s impression of Shen Yun Performing Arts was one of beauty. The couple had come to the Paramount Theatre in Cedar Rapids to enjoy Shen Yun’s revival of traditional Chinese culture on Oct. 23. “Absolutely beautiful, lovely evening,” Timothy, the owner of an interior design company, said of the performance. “The talent is amazing. It’s so well put together.” Kathy, a grade teacher, said, “Such tremendous dancing and movements, and the beauty was just wonderful, and the calmness is so nice. I think anyone who is interested in dance would love [Shen Yun]—children would love to see it.” New York-based Shen Yun brings together an array of classical Chinese dances that share stories from China’s 5,000 year civilization. It includes colorful regional dances from China’s many distinctive ethnic groups. The interior designer in Timothy was impressed with Shen Yun’s vibrant tones. “Very peacock, very cherry …