Category: Shen Yun

Businessman Inspired by the Beauty of Chinese Classical Dance

ORLANDO, Fla.—Businessman Manuchehr Saman attended Shen Yun Performing Arts at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts on March 19. “I think it’s one of the best shows I’ve ever seen,” Mr. Saman said. “I did not know anything about Chinese culture and I learned a lot. It’s incredible.” He said the dance was very inspiring. “What…


Shen Yun Shows ‘Missing Element’ in the World, Says Finance Director

OTTAWA—Paul Magallanes, a director of finance, was intrigued by Shen Yun Performing Arts, which showed a “different side of China.” It was a traditional China with values that felt common to humanity. “Loyalty, honesty, and love, and also belief in God, that belief that there is something more than physical,” Mr. Magallenes said after seeing…


‘It Is Life-Changing’: Drummer Brought to Tears Seeing Shen Yun

OTTAWA, Canada—Joanne Tokessy had waited a long time to see Shen Yun Performing Arts. “[I’ve] been waiting six years to see this show. Six years! And it was so hard to get tickets to the show,” Ms. Tokessy said at the National Arts Centre on the afternoon of March 19. “And I actually made it!…


Shen Yun Entertaining and Educational, Says Businessman

OTTAWA, Canada—Craig O’Neill, head of the Corey Craig Group and owner of dozens of businesses, wanted to see Shen Yun Performing Arts to learn more about Chinese history. “It was really good,” said Mr. O’Neill at the National Arts Centre on the afternoon of March 18. “I don’t know all the history of China and…


‘One of the Best Productions I’ve Seen’ Says Theatre Donor About Shen Yun

ORLANDO, Fla.—Thad Czapka, a realtor for Coldwell Banker and theatre donor at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, where he watched Shen Yun Performing Arts on March 18, said “this is one of the best productions I’ve seen so far!” “This is the first time I’ve seen it and it’s amazing … I loved…


IT Engineer Hopes Shen Yun Will Awaken People

ORLANDO, Fla.—Reed Zuehlke, an IT sales engineer, attended the matinee of Shen Yun Performing Arts at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts on March 18. He liked how Chinese culture was represented in the performance. “It’s wonderful! Beautiful representation of Chinese culture, Chinese heritage, and not the current Chinese government.” Based in New…


Arts Academy Principal Is Transported Into the Story by the Characters

ORLANDO, Fla.—Dr. Kimberley Dos Santos attended Shen Yun Performing Arts at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts on March 18. Dr. Dos Santos is the principal at Poinciana Academy of Fine Arts. Dr. Dos Santos gave a positive impression of her second time seeing Shen Yun. “It was amazing! This is my second…


Transportation VP Felt Peace During Shen Yun Performance

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.—Brent Epps, vice president of a transportation company, attended Shen Yun Performing Arts at the Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts on the afternoon of March 18, and said, “It was a beautiful show. We loved it very much.” Mr. Epps especially liked the Mongolian dance. “It was inspiring. It was lovely. It’s a warmth…


Shen Yun Presents a Set of Values We Should All Embrace, Says Chief NASA Engineer

LONG BEACH, Calif.—Jeffrey Umland, a chief mechanical engineer at NASA, attended Shen Yun’s evening performance at the Terrace Theater on March 18. It was Mr. Umland’s first time watching Shen Yun, and there was a surprise for him in every program. “So far, it’s fantastic!” Mr. Umland said during the intermission. “I’m amazed by the special…


Shen Yun ‘Told the Story of the Human Spirit,’ Says Singer

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.—Singer Nevan Castaneda loves the arts. He has been singing and performing since he was ten years old. So, when he saw Shen Yun’s ad, he jumped at the chance to attend the company’s evening show at Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts on March 18. “[The performance] was very special, and I…