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Shen Yun, ‘A Showing of One’s Soul,’ Says Retired Soprano

RENO, Nev.—Some people say that art is about self-expression, but for Shen Yun Performing Arts, what they do goes far beyond self-expression. “Most performing arts are very self-centered and me, me, me, me. I don’t care if it’s opera or theater or movies or whatever, but I didn’t see that and I didn’t feel that…


Dance Teacher Overjoyed to See Shen Yun for Her Birthday

RENO, Nev.—For Logan Egbert, tickets to see New York-based Shen Yun Performing Arts, the world’s premier classical Chinese dance and music company, were a very special gift for a very special person. “My wife is very into dance, [and is] very interested in the culture and the language. And so as a birthday gift to her,…


Reno: Shen Yun Bestows Hope, Compassion, Cooperation

RENO, Nev.—Watching Shen Yun perform at the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts on March 18, yoga instructor Melanie Mahan was fascinated by the dancers’ movements. Her curiosity about Chinese dance began when her daughter’s ballet studio brought in a guest teacher who taught Chinese dance. “I love to watch how she moved,” Ms. Mahan recalled. “And…


Shen Yun Presents Beautiful Chinese Culture to Sacramento

SACRAMENTO, Calif.—Sometimes we forget that although there are nearly 200 countries in the world, we have more in common than we have differences. Shen Yun Performing Arts is reviving 5000 years of Chinese civilization and those 5000 years contain things that everyone can relate to. “I am a firm believer [in] any kind of cultural…


Photographer Appreciates the Beauty of Shen Yun

SACRAMENTO, Calif.—Photographer Bruce Robinson said that some beautiful things in life, like the beauty presented by Shen Yun Performing Arts, can’t be captured in a still picture. “I think I’ve learned years ago about beautiful things,” Mr. Robinson said after seeing Shen Yun at the SAFE Credit Union Performing Arts Center on March 16. “It’s…


Shen Yun Artists Display ‘Incredible Accuracy’ in Sacramento

SACRAMENTO, Calif.—Every pianist knows how important accuracy is in the arts. With Shen Yun Performing Arts, the accuracy of the dancers impressed Steven Thompson, a classical pianist. “I can say that the incredible accuracy, every hand position, every arm position was so accurate among all of them. I don’t even know how they could do…


Shen Yun Connecting the People of Salt Lake City

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah—As more people are becoming comfortable with being out and about, they are also being reminded of the great experiences available in live arts. Shen Yun Performing Arts has been helping people recover from the fear of the pandemic. “At the very base of it, it is nice for people to be…


Shen Yun Connecting the With People of Salt Lake City

SALT LAKE CITY—As more people are becoming comfortable with being out and about, they are also being reminded of the great experiences available in live arts. Shen Yun Performing Arts has been helping people recover from the fear of the pandemic. “At the very base of it, it is nice for people to be able…


Shen Yun Shows Pure Chinese Culture to Salt Lake City

SALT LAKE CITY—Since the Chinese communist party became the ruling party in China, the identity of the nation has become rather skewed. Shen Yun Performing Arts has been touring around the world since 2006 with the aim to revive true, traditional Chinese culture. “I have been to China several times with my work. I have…


Shen Yun Offers Cultural Revival in Salt Lake City

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah—On the evening of March 11, Utahns found themselves transported to a land and time far away. Shen Yun, a New York-based classical Chinese dance and music company, presented 5,000 years of Chinese history through acrobatic dance, lively storytelling, and eye-popping color. Graphic designer Amy Graham and interior designer and event coordinator Brea Adams attended…