Tag: Audience Comments

‘Remember That We Are Divine,’ Says Journalist at Shen Yun

BREGENZ, Austria—There are legends in many cultures that are about humanity’s connection to the divine. Susanne Schulze, a journalist, found that after seeing Shen Yun Performing Arts, she was reminded of our connection to the heavens. “There is this connection that the divine is not outside of us, but the connection is [within] … remember…


Houston Patron Says Shen Yun Reinforces Hope and Interconnectedness

HOUSTON, Texas—Ben Lucas, an accounts manager, said “I definitely feel hopeful” after attending his first Shen Yun Performing Arts concert with his wife, father, and friend at the Jones Hall for the Performing Arts in Houston on June 4. “I am hopeful with my marriage and hopeful with my life and my children, and the…


Shen Yun’s Message: ‘If You Live a Good Life Now, You Reap the Rewards,’ Says Attorney

HOUSTON, Texas—Attorney Tom Hoang was impressed by Shen Yun Performing Arts’ message about life. “It is more than just a performance,” he said after watching the world’s foremost classical Chinese dance and music company at the Jones Hall for Performing Arts. The message is embedded in the themes of eternity and destiny, he said. “And…


Company Co-Founder Applauds Shen Yun for Its Beauty and Message

HOUSTON, Texas—“I believe that entertainment can give you a warm feeling … but to leave with a message makes entertainment important,” Gary Heavin, cofounder of the international fitness franchise Curves, said after watching Shen Yun Performing Arts with his wife and niece at Jones Hall for the Performing Arts in Houston on June 3. Mr. Heavin…


Prague’s Mayor Expresses Support for Shen Yun

PRAGUE, Czech Republic—As the world learns more about China and its government, people are speaking out and expressing empathy for people like the artists of Shen Yun Performing Arts who are dedicating their lives to raising awareness of what is happening in China. The mayor of Prague, Zdeněk Hřib, attended Shen Yun at the Prague Congress Center…


Musician Admires Shen Yun’s Orchestra Music, Artistry of the Dancers

LUBBOCK, Texas—Shen Yun Performing Arts delighted its audience at the Buddy Holly Hall on May 31 with classical Chinese dance and folk dance and music. One audience member impressed by the New York-based performing arts company was musician Clinton Barrick. Mr. Barrick admired “the artistry of the dancers, and the beauty of the orchestra, and…


‘Most Impressive Dancing I’ve Ever Seen,’ Composer Says of Shen Yun

DALLAS, Texas —“The dancing is just extraordinary,” said composer Lisa Bloom. “I’ve never seen dancers who could do such amazing things and the discipline is just amazingly impressive.” Ms. Bloom was attending the premier New York-based Shen Yun Performing Arts at the AT & T Performing Arts Center on May 29. “I’ve seen a lot…


Shen Yun: ‘I Love That It Breathes Spirituality,’ Says NGO Manager

SANTA BARBARA, Calif.—Shen Yun Performing Arts, the world’s foremost traditional Chinese classical dance and music company, brought beauty and compassion to the evening performance at The Granada Theatre on May, 29. The company, which is restoring China’s ancient culture, is entertaining and educating its audiences with story-based dances that depict the Middle Kingdom’s divine culture…


Shen Yun Brings Hope to Florence

FLORENCE, Italy—There are a plethora of sources of entertainment available at a touch of a screen, but Shen Yun Performing Arts has proved time and time again that it is more than just an evening of amusement. Paolo Pratella is a director of a company and he attended Shen Yun with his wife Ana Marinescu….


Music CEO Says Shen Yun ‘Was More Than Worth the Flight’ From New York

SANTA BARBARA, Calif.—Shen Yun Performing Arts is the kind of experience that is worth getting on an airplane for, said Jed Leiber, CEO of NightBird Music, who shared that the journey he made to experience Shen Yun at Santa Barbara’s The Granada Theatre was a rewarding experience. “I didn’t know what to expect, except that…