WOKING, U.K.—Beautiful, athletic dance moves impressed Louise Morales, who attended the Shen Yun Performing Arts presentation at the New Victoria Theatre. “Absolutely split-second timing with the whole lot of them spot on,” Ms. Morales said.
The brilliant timing and moves reflect the 5,000 years of Chinese culture that New York-based Shen Yun is reviving in its performances. Ms. Morales, a councilor in Old Woking, appreciated the energy, color, and exuberance of the performers.
“Such fantastic colors; love the special effects and the computer-generated backgrounds which fitted with the timing of the dancers,” she said.
For the performers to share China’s traditional culture before communism, Ms. Morales said the performers “have to have an understanding of their roots. It’s really important that people know that tradition was there long, long before—thousands of years ago—and it should never be squashed.”…