Category: New World Company

Shen Yun Vocal Soloists ‘Were Incredible,’ Says Music Academy Owner

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.—The trained eye can appreciate art in special way, and Rich Burkholder, owner of Avalon Music Academy of Holland, and his wife, Marie, who teaches dance, shared their thoughts on Shen Yun Performing Arts. “It was an educational experience that they explained some of the mythology, the stories and produce like theatrical telling…


Shen Yun ‘Really Mesmerizing and Really Satisfying,’ Says VP

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.—Although cities are crowded and buildings are being built higher and higher, people’s hearts are growing further rather than closer. Shen Yun Performing Arts is showing audience how humanity was in more peaceful times. “I think in our modern times, trying to think about how to live together in a way that’s more…


Shen Yun Shows the Goodness of People, Says Nonprofit Deputy Director

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.—When Rachel Siglow experienced Shen Yun Performing Arts at the  DeVos Performance Hall on Feb. 21, she said could feel the kindness of the people, and the beauty of the traditional culture. New York-based Shen Yun is the world’s top classical Chinese dance company, and Ms. Siglow felt the kindness and goodness of…


‘It’s the First Time I’ve Ever Seen Anything Like This’: Shen Yun Theatergoer

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.—Bill Satek, a general manager of a power plant, and his wife Kim Satek, an accountant, drove two hours to see Shen Yun Performing Arts at the DeVos Performance Hall on Feb. 21. The couple deemed the trip absolutely worth their time. “It’s fabulous,” said Mr. Satek. “It’s really good. I love it….


‘We Will Overcome’: Shen Yun Inspires Missouri Patron

ST. LOUIS—“Worth every minute,” said dance instructor Deborah Fahnestock about Shen Yun Performing Arts, “It’s really just magical—absolutely magical!” Co-owner of a contemporary ballet school called Skystone Conservatory of the Arts in Webster Groves, Missouri, Mrs. Fahnestock said she felt so much inspiration from Shen Yun for her own dance recitals . “It’s just given…


Award-Winning Author Touched by the Inner Beauty of Shen Yun

MESA, Ariz.—Award-winning writer Leslie Householder and her husband Trevan saw Shen Yun for the first time at Ikeda Theater on Valentine’s Day, Feb.14. The couple was amazed by the inner beauty and talent of the performers. “It was beautiful and very modest. There was a lot of joy—the expression of their faith and their dedication…


Shen Yun’s Tibetan Dance Shows the Value of Tradition and Freedom, Says Retired Aviation VP

MESA, Ariz.—China cannot be identified as one and the same as the Chinese Communist Party. In fact, China has historically been incredibly diverse, and many of China’s ethnic minorities are still carrying their customs forward and passing them down. New York-based Shen Yun Performing Arts is striving to revive 5,000 years of Chinese civilization. “I…


‘I Would Recommend the Show to Everybody,’ Says Theatregoer After Seeing Shen Yun

EL PASO, Texas—Vincente Hernandez, a parts manager at Subaru, watched Shen Yun Performing Arts at The Plaza Theatre on Feb. 11. “I wouldn’t have missed it for the world,” said. Mr. Hernandez. “It is an awesome show. It’s … absolutely exhilarating. I would recommend the show to everybody.” Based in New York, Shen Yun was…


Shen Yun ‘Touches the Soul,’ Says Texas Theatregoer

EL PASO, Texas—Watching Shen Yun Performing Arts’ matinee performance at The Plaza Theatre on Feb. 11 was Marcus Kramer, a company project manager. Mr. Kramer was amazed by China’s culture and history, and said that the performance was more than just a visual experience. “The dancing’s great,” said Mr. Kramer. “It … spreads awareness across…


Shen Yun’s Performers Dance ‘With A Sense Of Purpose,’ Says Physician

CLEVELAND—Shen Yun Performing Arts is on a mission. After watching Shen Yun at The State Theatre at Playhouse Square on Feb. 4, physician Eric Dudenhoefer was able to justify that Shen Yun’s performers have internalized this mission and that their sense of purpose can be visibly seen in their expressions. “It’s fantastic,” Mr. Dudenhoefer said…