OTTAWA, Canada—Dance has the power to heal when done correctly, says Scottish highland dancer Kayleigh Armstrong. And at the Shen Yun matinee on March 20, Ms. Armstrong watched a group of performers who truly share the spirit of the art. “Each and every one of the [dancers] was always showing the emotion in each move,” said…
‘You Don’t Want to Look Away’: Graphic Designer Marvels at Visuals in Shen Yun
OTTAWA, Canada—As a graphic designer, Milena Hrebacka noted the many visual elements in Shen Yun, and how they made the performance of the New York-based classical Chinese dance and music company remarkable. “You can tell [that] the director [and] the choreographer took a lot of care to make these beautiful, engaging visuals from the dance routines,” said…
Shen Yun ‘Absolutely Amazing,’ Says Bank VP
OTTAWA, Canada—Joanne Delves, vice president of private banking at the Royal Bank of Canada, said Shen Yun is “absolutely amazing” after seeing the company’s performance at the National Arts Centre on March 19. “It’s our first time here. We’re very, very much enjoying it,” said Ms. Delves. “The experience has been amazing. The costumes are…
Shen Yun ‘Something to Feel Good About’ After Pandemic Restrictions Over, Says Member of Provincial Parliament in Canada
OTTAWA, Canada—Shen Yun Performing Arts is “something to feel good about” after two years of pandemic restrictions, says Ontario member of provincial parliament (MPP) John Yakabuski. “To be able to come here this evening and see that I think is a real step forward for us, and I think for a lot of people,” said…
Shen Yun ‘Something to Feel Good About’ After Pandemic Restrictions Over, Says Provincial Parliament Member in Canada
OTTAWA, Canada—Shen Yun Performing Arts is “something to feel good about” after two years of pandemic restrictions, says Ontario Member of Provincial Parliament John Yakabuski. “To be able to come here this evening and see that I think is a real step forward for us, and I think for a lot of people,” said Mr. Yakabuski…
Shen Yun Artists Impress in Germany
MÜLHEIM AN DER RUHR, Germany—Wladislawa Wiesner, data protection coordinator from Cologne, admired the technique of Shen Yun Performing Arts’ dancers as she watched the performance at Stadthalle Mülheim an der Ruhr—Theatersaal. “It was very colorful and you could see that the artists really mastered the technique. It looked like it was really easy, but when you…
Through Shen Yun, Londoners Connect to a More Beautiful China
LONDON—Guy Smith taught in China for a year. Maylene Davis used to live in Hong Kong. Matt McConnell’s children are learning the Chinese language. All learned something new about China as audience members at the March 12 matinee of Shen Yun at the Eventim Apollo. Shen Yun is the New York-based classical Chinese dance and music phenomenon presenting…
Shen Yun Is ‘Wonderful, Deeply Spiritual,’ Paris Doctor Says
PARIS, France—Shen Yun Performing Arts was back in Paris, France, on March 1, bringing to life stories from 5,000 years of traditional Chinese culture. Constance Yver-Elleaume is a regular at Shen Yun. For this palliative care physician who also writes about her life experiences, Shen Yun is a source of deep emotion. “Wonderful, deeply spiritual,”…
Aix Flocks to Shen Yun, Finding Hope and Goodness
AIX-EN-PROVENCE, France—Shen Yun lit up the Grand Théâtre de Provence in Aix-en-Provence Feb. 6 to Feb. 9, 2022. In numbers, that’s 5 performances, 1,350 seats in a full house, 5 standing ovations and several encores. But the effect of the New York-based classical Chinese dance phenomenon cannot be quantified. Audiences reflected after the show, stating they were…
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‘Get Out and See It’: Mayor Finds Shen Yun Both Entertaining and Inspiring
HAMILTON, Canada—As Canada moves away from pandemic restrictions, people are happy to leave their homes and experience a fuller enjoyment of life again. Hamilton Mayor Fred Eisenberger found both entertainment and inspiration when he and his wife, Diane, attended Shen Yun Performing Arts’ first of two evening performances at FirstOntario Concert Hall on March 22….