WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.—Dancers are constantly on their feet and using movement to convey a story. Quite often, this kind of movement is taxing on the body and can lead to long-term damage. However, for the dancers of Shen Yun Performing Arts, James Donatelli, a physical therapist, could tell that their movements were actually preserving their bodies.
“It’s just incredible. It’s beautiful. The way the dancers work the floor is natural and effortless. The use of choreography and the color and the arms and the flowing is just beautiful. It’s amazing,” Mr. Donatelli said.
Shen Yun is based in New York and its artists are trained in classical Chinese dance. Although some movements resemble ballet, these movements actually originate from classical Chinese dance….