SALT LAKE CITY—Kay Christofferson, Utah State Representative, was happy to welcome Shen Yun Performing Arts to the state. He felt something positive from the performance and commented on how it could inspire people to do good for others in the world. “I’ve never been before, and I’ve always wanted to come. It was amazing. I…
Utah Representative Says Shen Yun Invokes Compassion and Charity
February 26, 2023
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Shen Yun Is a Reminder for All Americans to Assume Their Responsibilities: Utah State Representative
SALT LAKE CITY—Utah State Representative Quinn Kotter attended Shen Yun Performing Arts at the George S. and Dolores Dore Eccles Theater on Feb. 25. It was his second time seeing the performance, and Rep. Kotter thought the whole show was magnificent, enlightening, and deeply touching. “The dancers’ portrayal is so genuine and deeply inspiring to…
Shen Yun: ‘You Really Feel Them in Your Heart’ Says Utah Mayor
SALT LAKE CITY—“We’ve waited several years to come and we wish we wouldn’t have waited now … it’s amazing,” said Heidi Franco, Mayor of Heber City in Wasatch County and a political science professor at the University of Utah. Mrs. Franco and her husband Leno Franco, assistant financial director at Department of Technology Services, saw…
Shen Yun Demonstrates ‘Values Lost and Forgotten,’ Says Professor
SALT LAKE CITY—“It’s good to see something live with passion, meaning, values that are taught in the messages of each of their stories,” said David Litchford, retired university professor, about Shen Yun Performing Arts. “Every dance had a message behind it … values that are sometimes lost and forgotten,” he said. Mr. Litchford attended the…
Miss Utah America Finds Messages of ‘Hope and Peace’ in Shen Yun
SALT LAKE CITY—Former Miss Utah America and dance teacher Natalie Murray was awestruck by the athleticism and skillset that was shown by Shen Yun’s classically trained dancers—but what she took away most was Shen Yun’s message. “[Shen Yun is] trying to tell the story of where China is right now,” Mrs. Murray said after watching…
Shen Yun ‘Brings out All the Emotions in Your Heart,’ Says Company Owner
SALT LAKE CITY—Consulting firm owner Neil Johnson and his wife Jodi bought tickets to Shen Yun’s evening performance at George S. and Dolores Dore Eccles Theater after being referred to it by friends who had attended the show a few days ago. Completely enthralled, the couple will, likewise, share their newfound love for Shen Yun…
Shen Yun Dancing ‘Absolutely Supreme,’ Says Financial Company President
SALT LAKE CITY—During every Shen Yun Performing Arts performance, the emcees give an explanation of the company’s name. “Shen” means “divine” in Chinese, and in classical Chinese dance, “yun” is the feeling behind a movement, the essence or emotion that drives the dancer into motion. “Shen Yun” therefore translates in English to “the beauty of…
Composer Praises Shen Yun’s Music and Musicians
February 24, 2023
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SALT LAKE CITY—The beauty in music is the magic of all the instruments working in harmony to create luscious music, and who can understand this better than a composer? Gary Thomas, a musician and composer, with his family, Kirsten and Hope, came to experience Shen Yun Performing Arts at the George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles…
Life Coach Recommends Shen Yun: ‘Will Renew Their Spirit’
SALT LAKE CITY—Members of the Stevens family enjoyed Shen Yun Performing Arts at the the George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Theater on Feb. 22. Gerry, Jack, Pamela, and Donna loved the message of the performance. “We loved the performance,” Gerry said. “It was beautiful, and everyone is so talented. The things that make it even…
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Retired Piano Teacher Applauds Shen Yun’s Music
SIOUX FALLS S.D.—Whether it’s instrumental or vocal, western or eastern, music is a universal language. Music is all around us, and beautiful music can move the listener to tears. “I am a retired piano teacher, and so I am interested in the tonalities of the music,” said Donna Schwartz, who came to see Shen Yun…