HOUSTON—Learning about a new culture can be an exciting experience. Sloan Gunter, who works in private wealth management, was introduced to traditional Chinese culture when he watched Shen Yun Performing Arts at the Jones Hall for the Performing Arts on Jan. 1. “The dancing is incredible,” said Mr. Gunter. “It’s a great representation of the…
Private Wealth Manager: Shen Yun Is a ‘Great Representation of the Chinese Culture’
Miami Rings in the New Year With Celebration of Faith and Tradition With Shen Yun
MIAMI—When Bernardo Morejon said he wanted to celebrate the new year with his family at Shen Yun Performing Arts, his daughter Genevieve Morejon-Lopez said no, not if this was from China, because she didn’t want to support communism. Mr. Morejon said Shen Yun showed “China before communism” and, intrigued, Ms. Morejon-Lopez brought her father and…
Shen Yun ‘Connects Humans Through Faith and Love,’ Says Psychologist
SAN JOSE, Calif.—Psychologist Rocio Sullivan, who attended Shen Yun’s matinee at the Center for the Performing Arts in San Jose, felt a deep connection with the dancers on stage. “The energy they bring to the stage is powerful,” she said, “[Shen Yun] is not just art. It is the display of human values, passion, love,…
Shen Yun ‘Returns US Back to Who We Are’: Business Owner
MIAMI, Fla.—Noura Salman, the owner of a nutrition bar business, knows that she’s not supposed to take photos as she watched Shen Yun Performing Arts, but there were moments when she really wished she could. After attending Shen Yun’s matinee performance at the Adrienne Arsht Center on Dec. 31, Ms. Salman thought the show was…
‘I Was Never More Satisfied in the Theater’ Says Musician About Shen Yun
December 31, 2022
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BOSTON—Musician Charles Gravenhorst was overwhelmed by the “ocean of beauty and loveliness” of Shen Yun Performing Arts. “I wept in the beginning,” he said. “I’ve never had so much beauty coming at me in just one dose, and it just kept coming and coming.” Mr. Gravenhorst attended the New Year’s Eve matinee performance of Shen…
Shen Yun ‘So Profoundly Elegant That It Almost Brings Tears to Your Eyes’: Psychologist
HOUSTON—Michael Johnson, psychologist, had no idea what to expect from Shen Yun Performing Arts when he attended a New Year’s Eve performance with Christine Lewis. By the time intermission came around, he was still astounded. “I’ve never been to this. It’s so profoundly elegant that it almost brings tears to your eyes. I would recommend…
Shen Yun Embodies ‘Courage and Bravery and Desire and Hope’ for Future Generations: Executive Recruiter
BOSTON—Jamie Pearce and Karen Biscoe weren’t supposed to be in Boston right before New Year’s Eve—they were supposed to be on the other side of the country. But as luck would have it, a performing arts company Ms. Biscoe had wished to see for years was in the same city on the same day, and…
Shen Yun ‘Brought Tears to My Eyes,’ Says College Dean
SAN JOSE—After seeing Shen Yun Performing Arts for the first time on Dec. 30, Will Reyes-Cubides, the dean of San Jose City College, was overwhelmed with emotions. “The happiness that the dancers radiated truly touched my heart.” “The pieces were so emotional to me. Just the beauty of the dances, the costumes, and the aesthetics…
Shen Yun Brings Audience ‘Upon a Journey Greater Than Ourselves,’ Says Finance Consultant
HOUSTON—Finance consultant Rebecca Stewart was touched by the humility and dedication displayed by Shen Yun artists on Dec. 30 at the Jones Hall for the Performing Arts, and thought the show was a “once-in-a-lifetime experience.” “You can see all the hard work that was displayed, the time, the practice, the patience,” she said, “[the performers]…
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‘Shen Yun Represents a Fight for Humanity,’ Says Life Scientist
SAN JOSE, Calif.—Jose Roy, a life scientist, and his wife Juanita attended Shen Yun’s matinee performance on New Year’s Day at the Center for the Performing Arts in San Jose. “The artistry, the skill, and the execution are flawless. The choreography is beautiful, and the stories are inspirational,” said Mr. Roy, “it really touches the…