SAN FRANCISCO—Anna Gemma, a ballet teacher and former professional ballerina, had high praise for Shen Yun Performing Arts’ classical Chinese dance presentation. “[Shen Yun is] excellent. Great training, you can tell. Great flexibility. Very strong acrobatic skills. Choreography—very engaging, you never get tired. Beautiful costumes. Very well thought out,” Ms. Gemma, who started her career in…
Shen Yun Is ‘Very Brave and Bold,’ Says Property Manager
SAN FRANCISCO—Property manager Estercita Aldinger Miani was met with an interesting dilemma while watching Shen Yun’s performance at the War Memorial Opera House on Jan. 6. “The music was divine. I wanted to close my eyes to listen to the music, but it was hard because I also wanted to see the performance. It was…
Shen Yun Reminds San Francisco Audience of History
SAN FRANCISCO—It takes courage to speak the truth, and it takes persistence to convince someone of the truth. Since 2006, Shen Yun Performing Arts has been using dance and music to raise awareness of atrocities being committed in communist China. James Grant works in patent law and shared that seeing Shen Yun made him think….
‘Shen Yun Represents a Fight for Humanity,’ Says Life Scientist
SAN JOSE, Calif.—Jose Roy, a life scientist, and his wife Juanita attended Shen Yun’s matinee performance on New Year’s Day at the Center for the Performing Arts in San Jose. “The artistry, the skill, and the execution are flawless. The choreography is beautiful, and the stories are inspirational,” said Mr. Roy, “it really touches the…
Shen Yun ‘Connects Humans Through Faith and Love,’ Says Psychologist
SAN JOSE, Calif.—Psychologist Rocio Sullivan, who attended Shen Yun’s matinee at the Center for the Performing Arts in San Jose, felt a deep connection with the dancers on stage. “The energy they bring to the stage is powerful,” she said, “[Shen Yun] is not just art. It is the display of human values, passion, love,…
Shen Yun ‘Brought Tears to My Eyes,’ Says College Dean
SAN JOSE—After seeing Shen Yun Performing Arts for the first time on Dec. 30, Will Reyes-Cubides, the dean of San Jose City College, was overwhelmed with emotions. “The happiness that the dancers radiated truly touched my heart.” “The pieces were so emotional to me. Just the beauty of the dances, the costumes, and the aesthetics…
Shen Yun is a Reminder of the Bigger Picture: Business Owner
SAN JOSE, Calif.—There are plenty of distractions in our lives keeping us from seeing what is most meaningful. Matt Bertics, a business owner, expressed that after seeing Shen Yun Performing Arts—he was reminded of what is truly important. “I think we all get caught up in our day-to-day lives, and perhaps we’re missing the bigger…
‘It’s Medicine to the Soul,’ Says Shen Yun Audience
SAN JOSE, Calif.—A performance that soothes the soul is no ordinary performance. Duncan Struthers, a service advisor, complimented Shen Yun Performing Arts on its ability to heal the spirit. “It is medicine to the soul,” Mr. Struthers said. “The way that it’s done is perfection. From the colors to the music, to the dance, the…
Shen Yun ‘A Good Reminder of the History That Is Being Censored’: Company President
SAN JOSE, Calif.—Christmas is a day to remember and celebrate a miraculous birth. Shen Yun Performing Arts is also reminding audience members of the power of the divine and that goodness prevails. “Faith is very powerful, and … it’s worth dying for if you believe in something very strong,” said Jesus Garcia, president of a…
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Shen Yun Performers ‘Are Focused and Dedicated to Their Ideals’: University Professor
San Francisco—Dr. David Menshaw, a professor at the University of Massachusetts, and his wife Sharon purchased tickets to see Shen Yun Performing Arts after hearing raving reviews from people around them. “I’ve heard about this for years. I’ve heard a lot of people speak very highly about the amazing dance and art.” After the evening…