ESCONDIDO, Calif.—San Diego District Attorney Summer Stephan attended Shen Yun for the first time on the evening of Feb. 10, at the California Center for the Arts. Equally impressed by the performers’ artistry and the show’s message, Ms. Stephan said Shen Yun was absolutely stunning. “It was a beautiful event, a really moving event,” she…
‘It Was Almost Like a Dream’: Shen Yun Audience Member
ESCONDIDO, Calif.—A beautiful work of art has the ability to pull its viewer in and envelope them. Shen Yun Performing Arts has been touching the hearts of its audience since its inception in 2006. “I feel like I was there. It was almost like a dream. I can’t describe in words, really. It was amazing….
Shen Yun Is ‘Very Soothing and Pleasant to the Soul,’ Says Business Owner
ESCONDIDO, Calif.—On Feb. 8, Shen Yun opened the first of its seven consecutive shows at the California Center for the Arts. Sitting in the audience, business owner Nick Muratore was astounded by the performance. “It was awesome! It touched the spirit. You can tell it was very heartfelt. You just feel the energy, it was…
Shen Yun Is ‘Absolutely Phenomenal’ and ‘Very Current,’ Says Retired Marine
SAN ANTONIO—After attending Shen Yun’s evening performance on Feb. 4, at the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts, retired marine Paul Zohlen thought it was “absolutely phenomenal.” Patty, his wife of 57 years, couldn’t agree more. Based in New York, Shen Yun dancers are highly trained in classical Chinese dance. Dating back thousands of years,…
‘That’s so Powerful’: Retired Colonel Reflects on Themes in Shen Yun
SAN ANTONIO, Texas—Leocadio and Regina Muniz were captivated by Shen Yun Performing Arts’ dancing and storylines after seeing the performance at the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts. “It’s absolutely beautiful, and the dancing is extraordinary,” said Mrs. Muniz, who is retired. “I love the storylines. … I’m very much enjoying this.” Mr. Muniz, who…
Former Ballet Dancer Loves Shen Yun and Classical Chinese Dance
SAN ANTONIO, Texas—Classical Chinese dance and ballet are both elegant dance forms that originated in different nations. Sometimes it is difficult for dancers themselves to know the difference between the two. Luckily, Shen Yun Performing Arts is using pure classical Chinese dance to perform on stages across the globe to allow more people to know…
Professor and Adopted Daughter Say Shen Yun Stories Connected With the Audience
KANSAS CITY, Mo.—College professor Barbara Craig and her adopted daughter Elizabeth felt a connection with the dancers during the Shen Yun Performing Arts presentation at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts on Sunday, Jan. 29. A professor of communications, Ms. Craig said, “I will say the nonverbal [communication], it was just beautiful, taking in…
‘This Performance Was of Freeing of the Spirit’: Shen Yun Theatergoer
KANSAS CITY, Mo.—Bringing joy to someone is not an easy thing to do, but for Shen Yun Performing Arts, it is achieved every time they get on stage. “I felt that this performance was of freeing of the spirit, of joy, of peace, of love. I thought it was beautiful. I love the facial expressions…
Shen Yun Brings Hope for the Future, Say Kansas City Theatergoers
KANSAS CITY, Mo.—For Tim Thompson, his wife, Jonamie, and their daughter, Shen Yun Performing Arts was an emotional and uplifting experience. “It was fantastic,” Mr. Thompson said at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts after the Jan. 28 matinee. “The classical dancing, the music, the singing, everything that we saw and heard, we really…
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‘A Living Painting’ Says Graphic Artist About Shen Yun
ESCONDIDO, Calif.— Josh Potter, freelance graphic artist in San Diego, said he found inspiration from the colors and beauty of Shen Yun Performing Arts. “I thought it was really creative … it was like a living painting,” he said, “brilliant colors, love the costumes colors, and the lighting was perfect too!” Mr. Potter and his…