RICHARDSON, Texas—Music is a living, breathing art form, and for musician Carmelo Santini, lead guitarist of a regional gospel funk band, the music of Shen Yun Performing Arts took him through a journey of drama, balance, and immense energy. “I think [the music] anchors the entire show together. It’s the centerpiece of the show and…
Shen Yun Is ‘Reinvigorating to the Heart,’ Says Musician
September 5, 2021
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Shen Yun Portrays Unity and Peace in Traditional Values
RICHARDSON CITY, Texas—Music teacher and former singer, Judith Ritchie, saw Shen Yun Performing Arts two years ago and heard that the company was performing again at the Eisemann Center with a whole new repertoire. Knowing that the Sept. 4 performance would be another chance to learn more about Chinese culture, Ritchie decided to attend with…
Couple Happy That Shen Yun Preserves 5,000 Years of Chinese Traditions
RICHARDSON CITY, Texas—Shen Yun Performing Arts arrived in Richardson City, Texas, to the delight of Swati Hede, a practitioner of traditional Indian dance and vice president of commercial and contract management at Capgemini North America, Inc. “I’ve been waiting for this for years,” she said. “When I came here to the U.S. last time [in]…
Former Guangzhou Ballet Dancer Shares Her Message of Truth
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah—A dancer’s training is filled with discipline and grit. Lisa Fifield was the first-ever American to be contracted by a Chinese ballet company. She danced with the Guangzhou Ballet in China early in her career, and after seeing Shen Yun Performing Arts, she said she is glad that Shen Yun’s dancers can dance…
San Antonio Audiences Praise Shen Yun’s Excellence and Advocacy
SAN ANTONIO, Texas—If art can be defined as a message well delivered, then Shen Yun makes great art, audience members at the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts said after a performance on Aug. 7. Shen Yun Performing Arts is a New York-based company that tours over 150 major cities each year. Its mission and…
College Professor Leaves Shen Yun Performance Feeling Lighter
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah—Audience members usually leave Shen Yun Performing Arts knowing a little more about China’s 5,000 years of civilization. For college professor and author Paul Skousen, his experience was no different. “This was an absolutely delightful introduction to a culture about which I thought I knew something. Clearly, I did not,” Skousen said….
Dancer Feels ‘So Blessed’ to Have Finally Seen Shen Yun
SALT LAKE CITY—To the trained eye, dance is much more than entertainment. Dancer Paige McNamara said Shen Yun Performing Arts did just this after she was left fascinated by the artistry of a performance on Aug. 7. “I love the cultural influences that the dancing had. I love culture, dance, world dance, and seeing it…
Texans Agree: Can’t Get Enough of Shen Yun
SAN ANTONIO, Texas—Audiences in San Antonio have said they couldn’t get enough of Shen Yun Performing Arts during its opening show in Texas, after the long-awaited performance that was delayed due to the pandemic. Kenneth MacLenden brought his wife Jacqui to experience New York-based Shen Yun on Aug. 7 to celebrate 25 years of marriage. He said their…
Mayor Says Shen Yun ‘Should Be Enjoyed by Everyone’
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah—After attending Shen Yun Performing Arts’ evening performance on Aug. 6, Price City mayor Michael Kourianos said he felt that Shen Yun was “something that should be shared with everyone and enjoyed by everyone.” Impressed by his first time seeing Shen Yun in 2019, Price said he wanted to enjoy another performance. This…
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Shen Yun Returns to Houston, Amazes Audience
HOUSTON, Texas—After a long wait, Houston’s Shen Yun fans were treated to a much-anticipated performance at the Wortham Center Brown Theater. Hailing from New York, Shen Yun Performing Arts revives traditional Chinese culture as it was before the communist takeover. Its dance and live orchestral performances have graced the top stages across five continents. John…