Tag: Shen Yun

Shen Yun’s Revival of Traditional Culture ‘One of the Greatest Things That Could Happen in Humanity’s History,’ Says Theatergoer

EDMONTON, Canada—It is not every day that one sheds tears of happiness, but every now and then, an opportunity arises for such an occasion. Said opportunity descended upon massage therapists Devon Martin and Jessica Murphy when they watched Shen Yun Performing Arts at the Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium on March 16. During the intermission, the…


‘More Young People Should See It,’ CEO Says About Shen Yun

ORLANDO, Fla.—As a surprise for his wife, John Rivera, CEO and entrepreneur, drove her two and a half hours from Jacksonville to attend the Shen Yun Performing Arts concert at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. “My wife tried to see the show in Argentina and was unable to do it, so I surprised…


Former Dancer and Dance Teacher Applaud Shen Yun’s Beautiful Dancing

EDMONTON, Canada—Dance at its peak is a miracle of the human body. Dancers who come and experience Shen Yun Performing Arts get the chance to learn and be inspired by world class artists. “Their legs were up by their heads. Their balance and how well they all worked together, it was really impressive,” said Pearl Douglas,…


Shen Yun ‘Gets People Closer Together,’ Says Canadian Business Owner

EDMONTON, Canada—On the evening of March 15, company owner Jackson Vonderohe attended Shen Yun Performing Arts at the Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium. He thoroughly enjoyed the show and said it was very creative and thoughtful. “The production was extremely colorful—the athleticism, the choreography, and the footwork!” he exclaimed. “From my perspective, the show was unique…


Shen Yun Demonstrates ‘Where the Future Is’ Says Florida Patron

LAKELAND, Fla.—Linda Howard, a retired dental laboratory technician, said she loves watching television programs about Chinese culture and dress. Wanting to see Shen Yun Performing Arts, she finally brought her husband Mike Howard, also a retired dental laboratory technician, and friend Dan McBride, pastor at Victory Church, to the performance at the Youkey Theatre on…


Movie Theater Owners Astounded by Backdrop Technology in Shen Yun

EDMONTON, Alberta—Darla and Michael Smith attended Shen Yun Performing Arts at the Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium on March 14. New York-based Shen Yun’s mission is to revive the traditional Chinese culture and to show how China was before communism. The performance impressed the Smiths, who own their own movie theater. “It was so amazing,” Mrs. Smith…


Shen Yun Connects the Universal Commonality Among People, Says Assistant Dean

CHEYENNE, Wyo.—”I think it’s fantastic … there’s a lot of synthesis between Chinese culture and [Western] culture … a universal commonality among people and I think this show connects within that,” said Mark Perkins about Shen Yun Performing Arts. Mr. Perkins, assistant dean of the College of Education at the University of Wyoming, attended the…


Shen Yun Shows the Dangers of Communism to Edmonton Audience

EDMONTON, Canada—While action movies depict heroes as people with super powers, in real life, the people making a difference in the world are not too different from the common man. Since 2006, Shen Yun Performing Arts has been using its talent to show audiences around the world the evil of communism as well as the beauty…


‘You Couldn’t Beat This in a Big Budget Movie,’ Says Movie Producer After Attending Shen Yun

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif.—Movie producer James Strong attended Shen Yun’s evening show at The Fred Kavli Theatre on March 14. “I saw it in an ad and told my daughter and granddaughter about it. They just had to come,” he said. Exiting the theatre at the conclusion of the performance, Mr. Strong said he was amazed…


Shen Yun Is Encouraging, Inspirational, Clinical Director Says

LAKELAND, Fla.—Rebecca Pacatte, a clinical director, and her husband Charlie Pacatte, an automotive technician, watched Shen Yun Performing Arts at the Youkey Theatre, RP Funding Center on March 14. “I think it’s very awesome,” said Mr. Pacatte. “The timing, the discipline they had, and the showmanship was really good.” “I loved it,” Mrs. Pacatte added….