SPOKANE, Wash.—Classical Chinese dance is an ancient style of dance, but it’s only started receiving recognition in recent years. Since the inception of Shen Yun Performing Arts in 2006, more and more people have been embracing and coming to understand this unique and versatile dance style. “It’s fabulous. It’s vibrant and colorful. And I love…
Shen Yun Shares a Hope for Freedom in China
SEATTLE—Freedom should be enjoyed by everyone around the world, but since the beginning of the Chinese Communist Party, people in China have been losing their lives in the fight for freedom. Shen Yun Performing Arts is using beautiful dance and music to raise awareness of the crimes happening in China. “Hopefully, people are more respective…
Shen Yun ‘Brought an Amazing Dimension to the Human Condition,’ Says Physician
SEATTLE—For Drey and Meghan Pavlov, Shen Yun Performing Arts was more than 5,000 years of history, it touched on something present and universal. “It was an amazing experience,” said Mr. Pavlov, a physician. “It really brought an amazing dimension to the human condition with the way the pageantry and the costumes just pulled you into…
‘Culture Is What Roots Us,’ Says Manager of Business Development
SEATTLE—Manager of business development Troy Olsen “really enjoyed” Shen Yun Performing Arts at Seattle’s McCaw Hall on April 8. He was impressed with the professional quality of Shen Yun. “I thought it was excellent. [It’s] the first time I’ve ever seen something like that. It was kind of nice to see some insights into the…
Shen Yun Showcases ‘Respect, Loyalty, and a Desire for Freedom of Expression,’ Says Company Executive
SEATTLE—Fifteen years ago, business executive Todd Fessler attended Shen Yun Performing Arts with his wife. On April 7, he brought his daughter to the Marion Oliver McCaw Hall to see the show for a second time. The program was a brand-new, yet nostalgic surprise. He thought it was top quality. “It was lovely! It’s so…
Shen Yun Reminds Seattle Audience Member That China Is Not the CCP
SEATTLE—China has 5,000 years of civilization, yet many now only think of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) when they think of China. Shen Yun Performing Arts is reminding audiences that China before communism was a bright and morally upright place. “My impression before seeing this—this is the same as communist China. But now I know…
Retired Aerospace Programmer Appreciates Shen Yun Sharing Traditional Chinese Culture
SEATTLE—China, before communism, was a beautiful place. Shen Yun Performing Arts is allowing its audiences to behold that beauty once more. “I think they’re doing a wonderful job. They’re bringing the awareness of the Chinese culture,” said Jim Dix, a retired aerospace programmer. “As we all know, the Chinese culture is so old, one of the oldest…
Shen Yun ‘Amazing, Very Elegant, and Beautiful,’ Says CIO
SEATTLE—Jack and Shannon Story, and their daughter Hailey, had seen many performances at the Marion Oliver McCaw Hall, but April 2 was their first time seeing Shen Yun Performing Arts. “It’s absolutely amazing—very elegant and beautiful,” said Mr. Story, a chief information officer. Mr. Story said Shen Yun was a performance he would “absolutely, highly recommend.”…
There Was so Much Depth to Shen Yun’s Performance, Says Washington Theatergoer
SEATTLE—Justin Fedukovich, a manager at Boeing Company, and his wife Casey were very excited to see Shen Yun’s evening show at Marion Oliver McCaw Hall on April 1. “I’ve seen the ads online and it really just captivated me. I grabbed a brochure and I’d given it to [Casey] saying we should look into this—she…
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Spokane Audience Loves Shen Yun’s Representation of Chinese Culture
SPOKANE, Wash.—History is a powerful thing if we take time to understand and learn from it. Aaron Dailey is a college history teacher. He shared that Shen Yun Performing Arts is doing a wonderful job of reviving Chinese culture. “It’s beautiful. There’s nothing like it in the world. The culture, the music,” said Mr. Dailey….