LONDON, UK—China is a place that has thousands of years of history, but when looking at China today, many people only see the current communist regime. Luckily with Shen Yun Performing Arts, audiences around the world have been able to see how glorious and spiritual China was before the communist revolution. John Rickard travels to…
Shen Yun ‘Reminding the World’ of the Chinese Traditional Culture
PHILADELPHIA, Pa.—Through the dance and music of Shen Yun, audiences find a way to connect to the people and history of China that is richer and more nuanced than they had encountered before—whether they work with Chinese colleagues, are Chinese-American themselves, or simply enjoy sampling the traditions of various cultures. Rick Loughery, national chairman of…
Cincinnati Connects With Chinese Culture Through Shen Yun
CINCINNATI, Ohio—Jim and Lisa Stull drove over 1,000 miles from Florida to see Shen Yun, arriving in Cincinnati at 3 a.m., making them fashionably early for the Feb. 27 matinee. “We got some sleep and we got to come here and see the show—we were afraid that we weren’t going to be able to, but…
Shen Yun Is ‘Extremely Powerful and Moving to Watch,’ Former Dancer Says
LAS VEGAS—Classical Chinese dance can be described as the root of many other dance forms and has even influenced ballet. Sydney Freggiaro, who was formerly a dancer and now a doctor, found that Shen Yun Performing Arts opened her eyes to how much classical Chinese dance had influenced her own dancing without actually being aware…
Shen Yun, ‘It’s Feeding Right Into My Heart,’ Says Retired Lieutenant Colonel
TUCSON, Ariz.—The phrase “practice makes perfect” is famous in sports and the arts. Yet in the arts, practicing techniques is not the only thing that is going to make an artist stand out. The dancers of Shen Yun Performing Arts are recognized not for just their outstanding athleticism, but also for their excellent moral presentation….
‘Speechless’: Ballet Dancers Amazed by Shen Yun
LONDON, U.K.—Ballet dancer and teacher Anna Zhavoronkova says the caliber of artistry in Shen Yun Performing Arts is just outstanding. “The level of the skill is outstanding. Absolutely amazing choreography. The storylines were fabulous,” Ms. Zhavoronkova, who owns the Skylark School of Dance in London, said after seeing Shen Yun on Feb. 27. Based in New York,…
Vegas Luminaries Rave About Shen Yun
LAS VEGAS, Nev.—In a glittering town like Las Vegas, every night out is a star-studded event. Feb. 26’s Shen Yun performance was no different, with couturier David Tupaz, founder of the Las Vegas Fashion Design Council, among the audience. “It’s wonderful to see Chinese culture before communism came—the richness of its culture and the variety of…
Musician Captivated by Shen Yun’s Music
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. —Musician Johnny Trujillo was glowing in his praise for Shen Yun Performing Arts, and in particular the company’s unique orchestra. “I just want to watch the music,” he said. The Shen Yun orchestra is renowned for its harmonious blending of music played by classical Western and Eastern instruments. Mr. Trujillo is a music…
Shen Yun Impresses Former Regional Vice President
PHILADELPHIA, Pa.—The saying “don’t judge a book by its cover,” applies not just to people but nations too. In the case of Shen Yun Performing Arts, the company is giving audiences around the world a chance to see beyond the communist regime of China and catch a glimpse of what the culture was like during…
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Shen Yun Displays the ‘Grace and Beauty of Chinese Culture,’ Says Campaign Manager
PHOENIX—A performance that can move one to tears is a powerful experience. Pam Segall, a retired court reporter, spoke through tears after attending Shen Yun Performing Arts at the Orpheum Theatre on March 2, saying she felt deeply moved and inspired by the experience. “It was just absolutely beautiful and moving, it really was,” Ms. Segall said….