BOISE, Idaho—Dance teacher Josie Akre and her husband Levi attended Shen Yun for the first time at the Morrison Center for the Performing Arts the evening of Feb. 18.
Having waited for 10 years before finally seeing the performance, Mrs. Akre’s anticipations were high. Thankfully, Shen Yun Performing Arts did not disappoint.
“It’s everything I was hoping for and more,” she exclaimed. “I loved how uplifting it was and how they’ve brought in such a spiritual element. Their ability to portray emotion is amazing and their technical skill is incredible!”
What struck Mrs. Akre as she sat watching the performance was that “there should be no limit on movement or movement potential. [Shen Yun dancers] have really tapped into using every possible way they can to express with their bodies.”…