PORTLAND, Ore.—People thrive when they are in a community and when there is hope. This evening, Shen Yun Performing Arts concluded its final performance in Portland, spreading the idea of goodness and hope. “I think there’s a message of … strength and beauty, doing good, working with other people even as things go badly, that’s…
Shen Yun, ‘A Showing of One’s Soul,’ Says Retired Soprano
March 21, 2022
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RENO, Nev.—Some people say that art is about self-expression, but for Shen Yun Performing Arts, what they do goes far beyond self-expression. “Most performing arts are very self-centered and me, me, me, me. I don’t care if it’s opera or theater or movies or whatever, but I didn’t see that and I didn’t feel that…
Ottawa Dancers Revel in Shen Yun’s Love of the Art
OTTAWA, Canada—Dance has the power to heal when done correctly, says Scottish highland dancer Kayleigh Armstrong. And at the Shen Yun matinee on March 20, Ms. Armstrong watched a group of performers who truly share the spirit of the art. “Each and every one of the [dancers] was always showing the emotion in each move,” said…
Theater Directors Praise Shen Yun’s Homecoming
March 20, 2022
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NEW YORK—Shen Yun Performing Arts, the classical Chinese dance and music phenomenon based in New York, travels over 150 cities each year, putting on its showcase of “China before communism.” But even for a globetrotting performing arts tour like Shen Yun, home is still the sweetest. New York City’s Lincoln Center is where Shen Yun…
Reno’s Performing Artists Rave About Shen Yun
RENO, Nev.—Shen Yun is a creative soul’s dream. The classical Chinese dance and music company, based out of New York, has been charming audiences all over the world since 2006. In Reno on March 19, Shen Yun’s fans included dancers and musicians. Dance instructor Sue Len was ecstatic. “I love it. It’s so beautiful, so…
Worcester Audience: Shen Yun ‘A Great Gift’ to the World
WORCESTER, Mass.—For many audience members, Shen Yun is not merely a couple hours of entertainment, but rather, a life-altering event. Ballet dancer Leane Fisher said she had been waiting about 10 years to see Shen Yun. She finally did at the March 19 matinee at The Hanover Theatre, where the touring company stopped for a one-day…
Portland Audience Appreciates Shen Yun’s Revival of Chinese Culture
PORTLAND, Ore.—Out of all the civilizations in the world, China is one of the oldest and has one of the most continuously recorded histories. Despite the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) attempts to destroy it over the past 70 years, Shen Yun Performing Arts is reviving Chinese culture and allowing people around the world to recognize…
Shen Yun Has a Special Meaning for Audience Member With Chinese Heritage
WORCHESTER, Mass.—The joy expressed by many audience members when, after many disappointments, they finally get to see New York-based Shen Yun Performing Arts, is palpable. Tania West, a court interpreter, said that she and her husband Robert West, a consultant, had been trying for many years. The pandemic still felt a little scary, but it…
‘You Don’t Want to Look Away’: Graphic Designer Marvels at Visuals in Shen Yun
OTTAWA, Canada—As a graphic designer, Milena Hrebacka noted the many visual elements in Shen Yun, and how they made the performance of the New York-based classical Chinese dance and music company remarkable. “You can tell [that] the director [and] the choreographer took a lot of care to make these beautiful, engaging visuals from the dance routines,” said…
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‘Get Out and See It’: Mayor Finds Shen Yun Both Entertaining and Inspiring
HAMILTON, Canada—As Canada moves away from pandemic restrictions, people are happy to leave their homes and experience a fuller enjoyment of life again. Hamilton Mayor Fred Eisenberger found both entertainment and inspiration when he and his wife, Diane, attended Shen Yun Performing Arts’ first of two evening performances at FirstOntario Concert Hall on March 22….