Tag: United States

Utah Representative Says Shen Yun Invokes Compassion and Charity

SALT LAKE CITY—Kay Christofferson, Utah State Representative, was happy to welcome Shen Yun Performing Arts to the state. He felt something positive from the performance and commented on how it could inspire people to do good for others in the world. “I’ve never been before, and I’ve always wanted to come. It was amazing. I…


Audience Members From Far and Wide Seize Chance to See Shen Yun in Dallas

DALLAS—Since 2006, New York-based Shen Yun Performing Arts has become a global sensation, and with even with half a dozen companies touring the world simultaneously has not been able to keep up with audience demand. This year, the 2023 tour is set to hit more than 180 cities around the world, with eight equally sized…


Shen Yun Is Beneficial and Very Valuable to Our Society, Says University Director

LAS VEGAS—Lynn Kvame, a director at Southern Utah University, and her sister drove all the way from Utah just to see Shen Yun’s evening performance at the Smith Center for the Performing Arts on Feb. 25. “My sister knew that I’d been wanting to see this show for many years. So, she gave it to…


Shen Yun Is a Reminder for All Americans to Assume Their Responsibilities: Utah State Representative

SALT LAKE CITY—Utah State Representative Quinn Kotter attended Shen Yun Performing Arts at the George S. and Dolores Dore Eccles Theater on Feb. 25. It was his second time seeing the performance, and Rep. Kotter thought the whole show was magnificent, enlightening, and deeply touching. “The dancers’ portrayal is so genuine and deeply inspiring to…


Shen Yun an Opportunity to See What Cannot Be Seen in China

PORTLAND, Maine—Scott Braley and Teresa Bates enjoyed Shen Yun Performing Arts at the Merrill Auditorium in Portland, Maine on Feb. 25 . Mr. Braley, an engineer who owns his own business, said, “It was wonderful, just the choreography was great and the coordination between all the dancers was amazing.” Ms. Bates said, “It was something…


Shen Yun Shows That ‘We Live For The Truth’ Says Company Owner

MINNEAPOLIS—Owner of GT Financial Advisor Doug Gallwas watched Shen Yun Performing Arts at the Orpheum Theatre on Feb. 25. Mr. Gallwas said that he had watched the Shen Yun “12, 13 years ago and it was great, but this was more meaningful with modern times and the way things are going. “They did a great…


Shen Yun: ‘You Really Feel Them in Your Heart’ Says Utah Mayor

SALT LAKE CITY—“We’ve waited several years to come and we wish we wouldn’t have waited now … it’s amazing,” said Heidi Franco, Mayor of Heber City in Wasatch County and a political science professor at the University of Utah. Mrs. Franco and her husband Leno Franco, assistant financial director at Department of Technology Services, saw…


Shen Yun Demonstrates ‘Values Lost and Forgotten,’ Says Professor

SALT LAKE CITY—“It’s good to see something live with passion, meaning, values that are taught in the messages of each of their stories,” said David Litchford, retired university professor, about Shen Yun Performing Arts. “Every dance had a message behind it … values that are sometimes lost and forgotten,” he said. Mr. Litchford attended the…


Shen Yun ‘Resonant With Today, With What’s Going on in the World,’ Says VP

DALLAS—After successful performances in Dallas in January, Shen Yun Performing Arts returned for a weekend of performances at the end of February, adding one last-minute show because of the high demand. On the evening of Feb. 25, the third consecutive sold-out show, several audience members expressed their support and gratitude for Shen Yun’s mission. They…


Shen Yun Is ‘Resonant With Today, With What’s Going on in the World,’ Says VP

DALLAS—After successful performances in Dallas in January, Shen Yun Performing Arts returned for a weekend of performances at the end of February, adding one last-minute show because of the high demand. On the evening of Feb. 25, the third consecutive sold-out show, several audience members expressed their support and gratitude for Shen Yun’s mission. They…