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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…


It’s a Divine Pleasure to Sit and Witness Shen Yun, Says Stuntman

SANTA BARBARA, Calif.— “It was absolutely wonderful,” Tom Crisp, a stuntman who has acted on TV and in many films including “Top Gun Maverick,” said of Shen Yun Performing Arts. “Great dancing, wonderful in motion, in expression.” Mr. Crisp and his wife, Emilie, were attending Shen Yun at The Granada Theatre in Santa Barbara, on May 28….


Young People Need to See the Arts, Not Technology: Insurance Broker

The world’s leading authentic Chinese classical dance and music performance, Shen Yun Performing Arts, was an indelible and unique experience for its Dallas audience when it played at the AT&T Performing Arts Center. Shen Yun’s mission is to restore Chinese culture from the pre-communist era. It is bringing back China’s 5,000-year-old culture in its authentic…


Business Leaders in Florida Praise Shen Yun’s Beauty

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.—Chris Raniere, who works as a vice president at a software development company, notes that beyond presenting a beautiful performance, Shen Yun Performing Arts also showcases China’s culture to the audience. “It’s fantastic, really educational as well,” said Mr. Raniere, who works as a vice president at a software development company. “Traditional Chinese culture is…


‘We Love It,’ Says Lead Effects Animator After Seeing Shen Yun

SANTA BARBARA, Calif.—Francisco Rodriguez, lead effects animator at Walt Disney, said both he and his daughter loved Shen Yun Performing Arts after seeing the company perform at the Granada Theatre on May 28. “We love it. I like … the dancing, and the music, and the live orchestra,” Mr. Rodriguez said. Based in New York, Shen…


Nuclear Engineer Says Shen Yun Is a Reminder to Be Humble and Calm

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.— Lucas Fischhaber, a nuclear engineer and fantasy author, and paralegal Shauna Fischhaber attended a Shen Yun Performing Arts concert and said the performance touched their hearts and gave them hope and inspiration to brave our divisive times. “This is a culture that needs to be remembered, that needs to be shared with…


Executive Feels the Energy of Shen Yun’s Performance

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.—Robert Paxton, business executive for a company making building materials, gave his very positive review of the Shen Yun Performing Art’s performance on May 28. “It’s very energetic,” he said. “The energy comes from the performers.” He saw the Chinese music and classical Chinese dance performance at the Duke Energy Center for the…


Family Grateful to See Shen Yun When China Cannot

DALLAS, Texas—The Rickey family—Rawland, who works for the Department of Veterans Affairs, his wife together with their son Garrett and his wife, Missy—attended a performance of Shen Yun Performing Arts in Dallas on the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend. New York-based Shen Yun is a classical Chinese dance and music company that brings 5,000 years…


Shen Yun Is an Amazing ‘Piece of Art’ Says Shoe Designer

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.—For Luke and Nicola Schulten, Shen Yun Performing Arts was an absolute joy to watch. The couple, who worked in China for 30 years in the shoe industry as designers and developers, were tantalized by the performance and particularly the footwear of the dancers. “I’m so impressed with the costumes and the colors…