Tag: Audience Comments

‘Remarkable Beauty’ of Shen Yun Urges Us Toward Goodness, Says Boston Audience

BOSTON—Jonathan Harper, Director of Athletics at Rivier University, was blown away by the athleticism of Shen Yun Performing Arts dancers on Dec. 29 at the Boch Center Wang Theatre. “That type of athleticism you don’t see every day, that’s for sure,” Mr. Harper said. “I was truly intrigued.” New York-based Shen Yun is the top…


Shen Yun ‘A Gateway to Heaven’: Artist

MIAMI—Artist Roxana Frontini was absolutely fascinated by Shen Yun Performing Arts after attending its evening show on Dec. 28 at the Adrienne Arsht Center, and thought “the show is a gateway to heaven.” Skilled in sculpting with fabrics, Ms. Frontini said she loved the way the dancers’ costumes flowed with the music. “Fabrics are the…


Houston Audience Gives Shen Yun ‘Five Stars All the Way’

HOUSTON, Texas—The work that goes into becoming a world-class artist cannot be underestimated. Audiences like Mike and Bo Cox can understand the effort that the artists of Shen Yun Performing Arts had to put in to achieve their level of artistry. “I was clapping when nobody else was clapping. Because I know how hard it…


Former Congressman, Ambassador Sees Shen Yun Multiple Times: ‘It’s Always Enjoyable’

BOSTON—Richard Swett,  a former member of U.S. Congress and former U.S. Ambassador to Denmark, is among Shen Yun Performing Arts’ many worldwide fans. “I’ve seen the show in Washington; I’ve seen the show in New York; I’ve seen the show in Boston. It’s great to be here again,” said Mr. Swett, CEO of Climate Prosperity Enterprise Solutions….


Shen Yun Brings Back What Was Lost to the World, Says Houston Audience

HOUSTON—Sonia Vieira, concert pianist, was the former dean of a music school in Rio de Janeiro, knows intimately what it takes to create art that can calm the heart and move the soul. She found that in Shen Yun Performing Arts. “We can see in the face of the dancers—there is a purity,” Ms. Vieira said….


Dedication of Shen Yun Dancers Inspires Deep Reflection in Houston Audience

HOUSTON—When Bob Kulpinski’s coworkers found out he was seeing Shen Yun Performing Arts, a number of them asked him to make sure to tell them what he thought afterward. He had gotten tickets as a Christmas present for his wife, who had been wanting to see Shen Yun for almost five years—and she loved it….


Business Owners Find Inspiration in Shen Yun

ATLANTA—For four years, the Polyanins wanted and waited to see Shen Yun Performing Arts, but between family obligations and everyone’s schedules, they couldn’t make it. This year was finally the year. On Dec. 27, Kirill Polyanin, business owner, his wife Elena, and daughter Anastasia attended the performance at Atlanta Symphony Hall. “I like it so much,”…


Shen Yun ‘Should be Broadcast Everywhere’: Business Owner

BOSTON, Mass.—In contrast to modern media, Shen Yun Performing Arts is a breath of fresh air. Clayton English, a businessman, shared his belief that New York-based Shen Yun should be shown to everyone. “I believe that this should be broadcast everywhere,” said Mr. English. “I think that it’s really showing a side of a culture…


‘It’s Medicine to the Soul,’ Says Shen Yun Audience

SAN JOSE, Calif.—A performance that soothes the soul is no ordinary performance. Duncan Struthers, a service advisor, complimented Shen Yun Performing Arts on its ability to heal the spirit. “It is medicine to the soul,” Mr. Struthers said. “The way that it’s done is perfection. From the colors to the music, to the dance, the…


Shen Yun ‘A Good Reminder of the History That Is Being Censored’: Company President

SAN JOSE, Calif.—Christmas is a day to remember and celebrate a miraculous birth. Shen Yun Performing Arts is also reminding audience members of the power of the divine and that goodness prevails. “Faith is very powerful, and … it’s worth dying for if you believe in something very strong,” said Jesus Garcia, president of a…