BOSTON—After seeing Shen Yun for the first time, Peter and Lynn were surprised and dismayed by the fact that such a performance cannot be seen in China. “We’re fortunate that we get to see it here,” said Lynn, who works in hospitality. She and her husband Peter saw the classical Chinese dance company for the first time and learned that Shen Yun is based in New York. Because the performance portrays spiritual adherents who are persecuted by the communist regime, Shen Yun is not allowed in Mainland China. “I think it’s great what they’re doing,” said Peter, a national sales director for an automation company. “It’s sad that they can’t do that back in their own country and that it has been banned.” The couple saw the April 8 performance in Boston. Through dance and live music, Shen Yun showcases legends and stories from ancient China to the present day. …