WELLINGTON, New Zealand—“The male dance was very boisterous and very energetic and the female dance was very graceful and very elegant,” said Prabha Ravi, the creative director and founder of the Natraj School of Dance. It was the Indian classical dance school’s 25th Anniversary. “It was just stunning and beautiful,” Ms. Ravi said. Ms. Ravi…
Shen Yun’s ‘Just Too Good to Be Missed,’ Says Creative Director of Dance School
Shen Yun ‘Where Magic Happens’: Public Servant
WELLINGTON, New Zealand—Audrey Trotman, a policy advisor with New Zealand’s Ministry of Education, was singing praises for Shen Yun Performing Arts on April 15 after another sold-out performance in the capital city. The performance was “magical,” she said, and impressed her with its powerful message, vibrant colours, and the dancers’ flowing movements. “You get the…
CEO ‘Overwhelmed’ by Shen Yun’s Depiction of Chinese Culture and Spirituality
WELLINGTON, New Zealand—When New York-based Shen Yun Performing Arts, a world-class Chinese classical dance and music performance, came to St. James Theatre on April 15, it brought with it a mission and story that resonated with many people. “I was overwhelmed,” said Huhana Lyndon. Ms. Lyndon—who is CEO of the Ngatiwai Trust Board and Maori…
‘Just Wow! What a Show! The Artistry Was Just Divine,’ Says Fashion Designer at Shen Yun
WELLINGTON, New Zealand—“That was amazing inspiration,” said Wellington fashion designer and company owner, Amanda Compton. Ms. Compton attended the global sensation New York-based Shen Yun Performing Arts at the St. James Theatre. It was an unbelievable experience for Ms. Compton who had been accompanied to the evening performance on April 14, by Cameron Stewart, a…
‘Pure Light, Pure Joy’: Shen Yun Brings Hope to Theatergoers in New Zealand’s Wellington
WELLINGTON, New Zealand—Mr. Gernot Hutflesz and Ms. Arie Krie-Hutflesz attended Shen Yun Performing Arts for the first time on April 14 and by the end of the night, both agreed their experience was “pure light, pure joy.” “I don’t know what shows [Shen Yun has] done before, if this is an example of it, then wow, I…
Ukrainian Gifted Shen Yun for Her Birthday
Fashion designer Natalia Stepura was gifted the experience of Shen Yun Performing Arts by a friend for her birthday. Ms. Stepura, who is from Ukraine, said it was fascinating to see more than the one side of China that she is familiar with. We know the “modern way of China, but we don’t know much…
‘I’ve Just Never Seen Such Skilful Dancing Before’: Says Wellington City Councillor
WELLINGTON, New Zealand—Wellington City Councillor Ray Chung had very high expectations of the New York-based Shen Yun Performing Arts when he attended the show at St. James Theatre on April 13. “Absolutely fantastic. I’ve never seen a show like this and I’ve [been] travelling around Asia for 20 years,” Cr. Chung said. Cr. Chung attended…
‘Just Go and See It’: Influential Dance Teacher, Choreographer Praises Shen Yun
WELLINGTON, New Zealand—Deirdre Tarrant, a choreographer and dance teacher, has previously seen Shen Yun Performing Arts. On April 13, Ms. Tarrant attended Shen Yun’s evening performance at St. James Theatre in Wellington. Ms. Tarrant is regarded as a woman who has had a “significant influence on the teaching of dance in New Zealand” by the Royal Academy of Dance, one…
New Zealand Extends Mandatory COVID-19 Isolation as Rest of the World Moves On
The New Zealand government has decided to keep its current COVID-19 restrictions for mandatory seven-day isolation and mask wearing in health settings for at least another two months. Prime Minister Chris Hipkins said that while the country would eventually reach a point of removing all COVID-19 restrictions, isolation rules currently helped to relieve pressure on…
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‘Please Bring It Back Every Year’: Founder of MacPac on Shen Yun
WELLINGTON, New Zealand—”Please bring it back every year,” said Bruce McIntyre, the founder of MacPac Wilderness Equipment, after he attended the fourth of five sold-out Shen Yun Performing Arts shows in the city this year. For 35 years, Mr. McIntyre ran MacPac, a brand that specialises in outdoor recreational equipment. He later became involved in…