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…
Professional Musician Describes Shen Yun Orchestra as ‘Phenomenal’
GREELEY, Colo.—Shen Yun Performing Arts is always a great treat for families. On the occasion of Shen Yun’s performance in Greeley, Colorado, on Sunday evening, Gina Johnson, a symphony oboist attended with her family. Johnson—who has played in both the Cheyenne and Fort Collins Symphony Orchestras—described Shen Yun’s orchestra as “phenomenal.” “I thought it was…
Shen Yun Is ‘The Ultimate Goodness,’ Says Visual Artist
GREELEY, Colo.—Michael Gray, a visual artist, found Shen Yun Performing Arts resonating with his world view of beauty and values at an evening performance in Greeley, Colorado on Aug. 1. “Growing has to come from inside,” he said. Shen Yun, based in New York, showcases China’s 5,000 years of traditional culture through the medium of…
Shen Yun Introduces Colorado to a Spiritual Side of China
GREELEY, Colo.—It’s not often that a stage performance gives audience members a spiritual experience, but judging by the comments from audience members at a matinee on July 31 in Greeley, Colorado, Shen Yun Performing Arts has achieved just that. Shen Yun, based in New York, seeks to revive the 5,000 years of Chinese culture before…
Shen Yun Is a Transformative Experience, Says Media Producer
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.—Douglas Beechwood, owner of Terra Media, bought some of the last available tickets for his mother, brother, and son to see Shen Yun Performing Arts on Thursday. “My whole family and myself were absolutely taken away by it. Four of us joined tonight … So, three generations. Absolutely wonderful to share this experience,”…
All My Senses Were Engaged, UK Pastor Says of Shen Yun
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.—Mark and Lesley Rowe were thrilled to be able to see Shen Yun Performing Arts after a year of postponement due to the pandemic. “We’ve read so much about it, and last year it was postponed because of COVID. So we’re so glad that it came after all. So we’ve been looking forward…
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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…