Category: Ft. Lauderdale

Shen Yun Gave Us ‘The Knowledge of How We May Do Better as People,’ Says Florida Theatergoer

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.—Business owner Regina Franco and her engineer husband Ricardo attended Shen Yun for the first time at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts on March 23. The couple was not only amazed by the beauty of the show but loved that the artists are sharing genuine Chinese culture with everyone. “It’s amazing…


‘It Really Grabbed Your Attention and You Didn’t Want It to End’ Says Mayor Trantalis About Shen Yun

FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla.—During his first time seeing Shen Yun Performing Arts, Dean Trantalis, mayor of the city of Fort Lauderdale, cherished the beauty and culture the performance brought to the city. Mr. Trantalis has been the city’s mayor since 2018, after his reelection in 2020. “In terms of costume, dance, choreography … everything about it…


Shen Yun Brought A Renewal of ‘Life and Hope’ Says Florida Playwright

FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla.—Dwight Marshalleck, teacher, author, and playwright, was invigorated and inspired by Shen Yun Performing Arts at Broward Center for the Performing Arts on March 21. “I love the flow and the movement [and] the use of color with that [digital] background,” he said. The shift in color and tone from some of the…


Florida Mayor Vows to ‘Push Back’ Against DeSantis’s Stop WOKE Act

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.—Fort Lauderdale elected officials have vowed to “push back” against Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis’s stand against “woke” ideology in public institutions, schools, and businesses throughout the state. One of their first steps: revealing a massive “Progress Pride” flag painted in the middle of a road near Fort Lauderdale Beach. “The city debuted our new…


Fort Lauderdale Audience Feels the Energy From Shen Yun

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.—Sometimes audiences leave a Shen Yun Performing Arts performance saying that they felt the strong energy coming from the stage and the orchestra pit. For two dance professionals, Devora Benchimol and Gabriela Schaffer, they enthusiastically shared their appreciation for Shen Yun. “[I] can feel [it] in the body, something very very special. I…


Artist Says Shen Yun Is ‘Heavenly Inspired’

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.—For artist Pamela Zabala, watching Shen Yun Performing Arts was a “heavenly” experience. “I do feel like this is a privilege, and I think everybody should experience the healing power of art,” said Ms. Zabala, a painter, who watched the performance with Edison Rumbos, a multimedia producer, at the Au-Rene Theatre in Fort Lauderdale on Dec. 29….


Shen Yun Makes Actress Feel Like She Was ‘Transformed Into Another Realm’

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.—Shari Matz, a stage and TV actress, was stunned by Shen Yun Performing Arts when it played at the Au-Rene Theater in Fort Lauderdale on Dec. 29. Shen Yun performs worldwide and is dedicated to restoring China’s authentic 5,000-year-old culture to its original glory and authenticity. Its classical and folk dancers bring stories…


Shen Yun ‘Was Really Transformative’, Says Assistant Professor

For Rene Choy, an assistant professor in business management, the Shen Yun message of goodness throughout the performance made a deep impression.