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Shen Yun Is Immaculate and Perfect, Says Former Professional Ballerina

NEWARK, N.J.—Maury Viola, a former professional ballet dancer, and her husband Anthony Viola, a company director, watched Shen Yun Performing Arts at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center on May 7. Mrs. Viola said that as a former dancer, she could appreciate the performers and the presentation of the entire production. “It’s beautiful,” said Mrs….


Aussie Dance Judge Says Shen Yun Performers Are ‘Faultless’

SYDNEY, Australia—For Alan Glynn, a former dancer and now a national dance judge, Shen Yun’s performers showcased an art form that went beyond the advanced dance skills shown on stage. “I could feel the story they’re trying to tell—that’s the main thing,” Mr. Glynn said after watching New York-based Shen Yun with his wife in…


Principal Dance Teacher Impressed by Shen Yun Dancers’ Attention to Detail

SYDNEY, Australia—Shen Yun Performing Arts graced the stage for the final show in Sydney on the evening of May 7. Belinda Kirkness attended the show with her mother. It was the second time they had both seen Shen Yun together. Mrs. Kirkness, a teacher at a Catholic primary school in Sydney’s west, is also the principal…


Can’t Recommend It Highly Enough, Says Birthday Girl of Shen Yun

SYDNEY, Australia—Gabrielle Meyer traveled over four hours from Coffs Harbour to Sydney to experience Shen Yun Performing Arts for her birthday. Mrs. Meyer, a retired guest house owner, said after finally getting to see New York-based Shen Yun perform at the Sydney Lyric Theatre for its Sunday matinee, “It was absolutely wonderful.” “The talent, the…


New York Theatergoers Touched by Shen Yun’s Commitment to Human Rights

ROCHESTER, N.Y.—Shen Yun Performing Arts opened its first show at the Rochester Auditorium Theatre on the evening of May 6. In attendance were investor Andrew Villone and his partner Diane Scott. This was the couple’s first time watching Shen Yun, and they thought it was an excellent experience. “I loved it so much! I was…


Shen Yun’s Effort to Preserve Traditional Culture Is Very Important, Says Philosophy Professor

DETROIT—On May 6, philosophy professor Philip Blosser attended Shen Yun Performing Art’s evening show at the Detroit Opera House. Exiting the theatre, Mr. Blosser said he wished his parents were still living because they would have loved to see Shen Yun. “I was born in China. My mother went there as a medical nurse, and…


Physician Feels Overwhelming Serenity From Shen Yun

NEWARK, N.J.—Birthdays are meant to be celebrated in special ways, which is why physician Arthur Patterson, who has been in practice for four decades, chose to gift himself tickets to see Shen Yun Performing Arts for his 65th birthday. “We had a fabulous time, and I will be back,” said Mr. Patterson, who watched the…


Shen Yun ‘So Bright and Original,’ Says Company CEO

SYDNEY, Australia—Alex Ganji, CEO of Rushing Waters Billiards, was inspired by Shen Yun Performing Arts and their conviction to share the positive message of their beliefs when he attended a full house performance at Sydney Lyric Theatre on May 6. “Shen Yun was amazing,” Mr. Ganji said. “It was basically so bright, original; it was…


‘Certainly Recommend Anyone to Go’: Multi-Award Winning Lawyer on Shen Yun

SYDNEY, Australia—”It’s a fantastic show, I would certainly recommend anyone to go,” said Pallavi Sinha, who saw Shen Yun Performing Arts for the first time on Saturday evening, May 6. Event venue Sydney Lyric Theatre reported a full house for the performance. Ms. Sinha, a multi-award winning lawyer, said she was impressed by the overall synergy of…


Former Aussie Senator Impressed by ‘The Richness of the Colour’ Presented in Shen Yun

SYDNEY, Australia—Former Liberal Party senator Eric Abetz said he was impressed by the richness and professionalism of Shen Yun Performing Arts after he watched the New York-based performance at the Sydney Lyric Theatre on May 6. “[At] the first rise of the curtain, I was just impressed by the richness of the colour and the…