WASHINGTON, D.C.—The name “Shen Yun” means “the beauty of divine beings dancing,” and for Andrew Scheler at The Kennedy Center Opera House, that divinity really came through “The dancing was amazing, the music was amazing, and the spirit behind it—just beautiful,” Mr. Scheler said after the Shen Yun Performing Arts matinee on Jan. 28. He…
Shen Yun Has ‘A Very Strong Connection to the Divine,’ Says Kennedy Center Theatergoer
Shen Yun Uncovers a Side of China New to Washington Audience Members
WASHINGTON, D.C.—When Dennis and Courtney Davio attended Shen Yun Performing Arts, they looked forward to learning more about China. The performance ended up being a vaster experience than they had imagined. “I traveled the world but I’ve never been to China, so to see this culture and realize this culture dates so far back, like…
Shen Yun a Once-in-a-Lifetime Performance, Says Company Owner
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Arman Derdzakyan and his son saw Shen Yun Performing Arts for the first time on Jan. 27, and realized it was something special. “It’s just amazing,” said Mr. Derdzakyan at The Kennedy Center Opera House. “It’s a one-of-a-lifetime performance for us.” Mr. Derdzakyan described a backdrop that came to life, and found the combination of graphics…
‘I Enjoyed Every Possible Second’: Washington Audience Dazzled by Shen Yun
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Shen Yun Performing Arts took to the stage at the nation’s capital for the fourth time this season on Jan. 27, and showed audience members something they had never seen before. The Schigleys saw New York-based Shen Yun for the first time at the Kennedy Center, and were impressed with the artistry with which…
Shen Yun Shows Where Human Values Come From, Says Washington Theatergoer
January 28, 2023
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WASHINGTON, D.C.—Lisa Wiggins, a tutor, saw Shen Yun Performing Arts and loved it so much that she decided she had to see it again to share it with her husband. “It’s really wonderful. I think it’s visually just so beautiful and elegant,” said Mrs. Wiggins. “I remember the first time I saw it, I was…
Shen Yun ‘Told a Tremendous Story,’ Says Former US Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Sam Brownback, former governor of Kansas and later United States Ambassador at Large for International Religious Freedom from 2018 to 2021, is well aware that the First Amendment rights of the United States aren’t shared the world over. In many countries, the right to practice your faith is a hard-won one. “I’ve been working on…
Shen Yun Is Renewing Chinese Culture at The Kennedy Center
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Culture is a priceless asset to a nation, once it is destroyed, it is nearly impossible to bring back. Fortunately, Shen Yun Performing Arts has found a way with China’s 5,000 years of civilization after its near-destruction at the hands of the Chinese Communist Party. “Chinese culture before communism was wonderful. It’s sad that…
Shen Yun Theatergoers: ‘For Years We Were Waiting for This Moment’
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Manny Romero and Olga Montoya originally had plans to see a tenor perform, and when the show canceled they looked to see what other performing arts events they could attend instead—only to realize that they had the perfect opportunity to see Shen Yun Performing Arts at The Kennedy Center Opera House. “We were waiting for…
Congressman Applauds Shen Yun’s Performance at the Kennedy Center Opera House
WASHINGTON D.C.—As audience members around the world attest, Shen Yun Performing Arts is a performance that everyone can enjoy regardless of background or nationality. At the nation’s capitol, The Kennedy Center Opera House welcomed Shen Yun and its audience members. Congressman Tom Tiffany shared his delight in experiencing Shen Yun. “I had the great privilege…
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Choreographer Inspired by Shen Yun: ‘Beautiful, It’s Beautiful’
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Elena Indrokova Jones is the artistic director and choreographer of a dance company Four Season Dancers which promotes traditional ethnic dances. On Jan. 28, she walked out of the Kennedy Center’s Shen Yun Performing Arts’ matinee singing the praises of these New York-based dancers. “Beautiful. It’s beautiful,” Ms. Jones said. With over 20 years…