EUGENE, Oregon—Depictions of faith and spirituality by Shen Yun Performing Arts were welcomed by many audience members at Eugene’s Hult Center on the afternoon of Oct. 17. Former events coordinator Karen Sellers and her husband Terry said they were impressed by the precision of the Shen Yun performers. They likewise commended how the performance they…
Shen Yun’s Beauty Is Beyond Words, Ballet Dancer Says
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…
‘The Best Thing I’ve Ever Been to in My Whole Life,’ Composer Says About Shen Yun
BILLINGS, Mont.—David Lewis is a minister as well as a composer. He came to Billings from Livingston, Montana, to see Shen Yun Performing Arts after having it recommended to him by multiple people. “I love the performers, they’re phenomenal. This is the best thing I’ve ever been to in my whole life,” he said. “I’ve…
‘I Would Bring My Whole School If I Could!’ Says School Owner
PORTLAND, Oregon—Shen Yun Performing Arts was the first performance that Joe and Kristin O’Neill, owners of the private middle school Wildwood Academy, have seen since the pandemic began. “I absolutely love it. It’s one of my favorite shows,” Mr. O’Neill said alongside his family. “We try and come every year.” He loved the costumes and…
‘I Got So Many Goosebumps,’ Says Illustrator After Watching Shen Yun
PORTLAND, Oregon—It was an emotional moment for Ladonna Rios, a freelance illustrator, when she saw Shen Yun Performing Arts at the Portland Keller Auditorium on Oct. 9. “It was so beautiful, I got so many goosebumps,” she said. “I almost cried once—it was very moving.” Rios came to see Shen Yun with Samuel Chase, a software…
Businessman Inspired to Delve in China’s History After Watching Shen Yun
LOUISVILLE, Kentucky—Theatergoers who’ve attended the world’s finest display of traditional Chinese dance and music, Shen Yun Performing Arts, will often tell you that their horizons have been expanded. For Matt Argo, the owner of several businesses, Shen Yun has given him a desire to learn more about China’s history. Argo attended Shen Yun in Louisville…
Dentist Moved by the True Stories of China Told in Shen Yun
PORTLAND, Oregon—For a medical professional, watching a performance by Shen Yun Performing Arts often invokes one to appreciate more than just the beauty in the arts. Hadi Nouredine, a dentist, and his wife, Raina, felt that New York-based Shen Yun was very impressive. “It was amazing … very cultural, very artistic,” Nouredine said. “We love the…
Interior Designer Says Shen Yun Is ‘True Art’
SPOKANE, Wash.—As an interior designer, Katie Getman appreciated the “true art” of Shen Yun Performing Arts as she attended a performance at the First Interstate Center for the Arts in Spokane, Washington, on Oct. 5. With her mother, Ms. Getman bought tickets after hearing glowing reviews about New York-based Shen Yun from friends in California….
Shen Yun Lifts People’s Spirits, Says Dance Instructor
SEATTLE, Washington—Robin Brumley’s chance to watch Shen Yun Performing Arts at the Marion Oliver McGaw Hall in Seattle on Oct. 3 was a wish come true, she said. “I’m absolutely loving it,” said the dance instructor and owner of Winlock Dance Center. “The costumes are colorful and very detailed. The way that they complement all of…
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Oregon Audience Touched by the Music of Shen Yun
EUGENE, Ore.—Music can tell a story and express emotions without the use of words. The music of Shen Yun Performing Arts has touched thousands upon thousands of audience members at the Hult Center on Sunday. “The music was wonderful, wonderful. Especially that instrument that had the two strings, that was beautiful. Just beautiful,” Mark Patrzik…