Category: United States

Shen Yun’s Message Is Refreshing and Gives You a Sense of Hope, Says Attorney

CLAREMONT, Calif.—Paul Saghera, a trial attorney and the owner of Saghera Law Group, attended Shen Yun for the first time on March 11, after hearing about the performance over a year ago. Sitting with his wife in the Bridges Auditorium, Mr. Saghera thought the whole experience was fantastic. The performance “was fascinating! I’ve had a…


We Decided to Make Shen Yun Our Annual Tradition, Says Colorado Theatergoer

DENVER—Senior company manager William Rutenber and his wife arrived at The Buell Theatre, on the evening of March 11, to attend Shen Yun Performing Arts for the second time. “We came last year and liked it so much, we decided to make it an annual tradition!” Since Shen Yun presents a brand-new set of choreography…


Shen Yun Gives a Timeless and Powerful Message, Says Psychologist

CLAREMONT, Calif.—”Love the show. This is our second time coming. We really believe in religious freedom and the idea that persecution should not be happening in China,” said professor and pastor Julie Wheeler. She and Dennis Wallstron, a psychologist, came to see Shen Yun Performing Arts at the Bridges Auditorium at Pomona College on March…


Shen Yun ‘Just Profoundly Moving,’ Says Award Winning Writer

VENICE, Fla.—The Bible is the most printed, sold, and read book in the world—but was banned in communist China, where Lynne Hansen visited in the early 1990s for the sole reason of smuggling in Bibles. So Ms. Hansen was deeply intrigued by Shen Yun Performing Arts and its performance showcasing “China before communism.” On the…


Shen Yun Gives Us the Beauty and Song of Life, Says Retired Insurance VP

DENVER, Colo.—Frank Douglas and Tammy Evans attended Shen Yun Performing Arts at the Denver Performing Arts Center’s Buell Theatre on March 11. Mr. Douglas said the performance was a great journey into traditional Chinese culture. “I’ve enjoyed every single dance. [The dancers are] amazing. They’re very talented, very original, very colorful, great music. I enjoyed everything…


Director of Research Wants to Support Shen Yun Any Way She Can

CLAREMONT, Calif.—Andrea Swann, a research and prospect management director, attended a performance of Shen Yun Performing Arts on March 11 at Bridges Auditorium at Pomona College. “It’s been very beautiful,” she said. “I love hearing [about] the culture and the history. I’m loving seeing the different dances because I didn’t know much about China going into…


Shen Yun Is a Deep Impactful Spiritual Awakening, Says Teacher

VENICE, Florida—Vasili Horin, a teacher, did not have to see Shen Yun Performing Art’s entire performance to determine its worth. “I think it’s really good,” said Mr. Horin, sitting in the Venice Performing Arts Center on March 11 during the intermission and eagerly waiting for the performance’s second half to begin. “A lot of different choreography…


Shen Yun Brings Compassion to the World, Says California Theatergoer

CLAREMONT, Calif.—Office manager Elisa Duke had no idea what was in store when she walked into Shen Yun’s evening performance on March 10. However, exiting Bridges Auditorium at the conclusion of the show, Ms. Duke is sure she’ll be returning for more. “We didn’t know what to expect coming in. You see the [ads] on…


Shen Yun Performing Arts Inspires Professor to Do More to Help Those in Need

DENVER—Professor and trauma therapist David Cartwright has been looking forward to seeing Shen Yun Performing Arts ever since he learned about the dance company. “I heard about [the performance], and I said, ‘my gosh, we got to go!’ So, I got my kids and got the tickets, and here we are!” On March 10, Mr….


Adopted Chinese Woman Feels Connection With Birthplace Through Shen Yun

DENVER, Colo.—Adopted and brought from China to America when she was less than a year old, Beilin Brower had always thought of China as “this foreign land of mysticalness.” Yet when she saw Shen Yun Performing Arts at The Buell Theatre at DPAC on Mar. 9, she finally felt a connection to where she was…