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Shen Yun Is ‘An Entertaining Experience and a Visual Feast,’ Says Visual Effects Artist

NORTHRIDGE, Calif.—Glenn Gustafson, a visual effects artist at Dream Works Animation, attended Shen Yun’s evening show on March 22, at Younes and Soraya Nazarian Center for the Performing Arts. Mr. Gustafson has been trying for the past three years to see Shen Yun. Thankfully, the experience was worth the wait. He absolutely loved Shen Yun’s…


Retired Professor Would Pay Double the Price for a Ticket to Shen Yun

HAMILTON, Canada—When someone is taught an idea from birth, it can be difficult to change their mind. Donna Coady used to be a professor at Beijing University. She shared about her experiences in China, as well as what she saw in Shen Yun Performing Arts. “It makes your heart just pound. You absolutely can’t believe…


Shen Yun ‘Was Just Absolutely Out of This World!’ Says Dance Studio Owner

HAMILTON, Canada—Although classic Chinese dance has thousands of years of history, it is quite novel in the West. Sue Dolynski, the owner of a dance studio, praised Shen Yun Performing Arts and its superb dancers. “It was beyond my expectations; it was just absolutely out of this world. I cried so many times, too,” Ms….


Chinese Culture is ‘Something to Revere and Celebrate,’ Says Former Mayor After Seeing Shen Yun

VANCOUVER, Canada—Former Mayor of Lillooet and retired mining engineer Peter Busse and his wife, Vera Busse, a retired politician, watched Shen Yun Performing Arts at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre on Mar. 22. “It was amazing. Absolutely amazing,” said Mrs. Busse. Based in New York, Shen Yun was founded in 2006 and quickly became the world’s premier…


Shen Yun Brought A Renewal of ‘Life and Hope’ Says Florida Playwright

FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla.—Dwight Marshalleck, teacher, author, and playwright, was invigorated and inspired by Shen Yun Performing Arts at Broward Center for the Performing Arts on March 21. “I love the flow and the movement [and] the use of color with that [digital] background,” he said. The shift in color and tone from some of the…


Co-Artistic Directors of the Toronto Concert Orchestra Praise Shen Yun

HAMILTON, Canada—Music is a miracle of sounds and timbres mixing together harmoniously. In ancient China, it was said that when someone is sick, music should be used before medicine to cure the ailment. “I thought it was beautiful. The orchestra sounded lovely. It was so well-balanced between the music and the dance. It was really…


Shen Yun Represents the Values That Made China Great, Says Company Owner

VANCOUVER, Canada—On March 21, Martin Dash, a real estate company owner, and his wife Margaret attended Shen Yun’s evening performance at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre. This was the couple’s second time seeing the show, and they will definitely be returning next year. “[Shen Yun] shows 5,000 years of history, and the performers are remarkable artistic…


Shen Yun Moved Me to Tears, Says Brazilian Doctor to the Stars

SAO PAULO, Brazil—Dr. Francisco Sampaio, a doctor to stars like Rei Pelé who was named Athlete of the Century by the International Olympic Committee, knows what it takes to perform amazing physical feats. On March 20 with his family at the Teatro Bradesco, Dr. Francisco Sampaio was amazed by the athleticism and expressivity of the dancers…


Shen Yun Inspires Us to ‘Rethink Some of the Ways We Live,’ Says Health CEO

SAO PAULO—For Gilbert Nobile and Vera Bejatto, Shen Yun Performing Arts was an uplifting and thought-provoking experience. “Fantastic, spectacular! It’s a show of harmony, such a well-synchronized show. It’s a beautiful show!” said Mr. Nobile, owner of a health company. “The movements are simply amazing, so in sync, really, really pretty. I mean the clothes,…


Shen Yun ‘An Enchantment for the Eyes’ Says Finance CEO

SAO PAULO—Shen Yun Performing Arts is set to visit more than 180 cities this year, with eight touring groups giving performances around the world. In many countries, the opportunity to see Shen Yun is a rare and limited one, and tickets are hard to come by. On March 19, businessman Rafael Forte brought a party…