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Executive Feels the Energy of Shen Yun’s Performance

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.—Robert Paxton, business executive for a company making building materials, gave his very positive review of the Shen Yun Performing Art’s performance on May 28. “It’s very energetic,” he said. “The energy comes from the performers.” He saw the Chinese music and classical Chinese dance performance at the Duke Energy Center for the…


Shen Yun Is ‘My Little Getaway’

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.—Everyone has their days when they need to take a breath and step back from the world. For Brad Walker, general manager of a manufacturing company, he chose Shen Yun Performing Arts as his getaway. “I really liked the whole Phoenix thing, rising from the ashes. Spiritually for me, being able to just…


Shen Yun ‘Makes You Feel Alive,’ Says Audience Member

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.—There are few events in life that leaves one feeling lighter. Sharon Griffin, a real estate agent and owner of a business that helps musicians, found that experiencing Shen Yun Performing Arts left her feeling happy and alive. “It makes you feel alive through your body. You’re feeling it spiritually,” said Ms. Griffin….


Professor Says Shen Yun Touched His Heart

ORLANDO, Fla.—Reo McBride, a professor of design at Full Sail University, was touched by Shen Yun Performing Arts at in Orlando at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts on May 21. “It touches the spirit—it’s beautiful. When I was listening and watching, it brought tears to my eyes,” he said. “A lot of…


Shen Yun Is an Enriching Experience for Everyone, Says Audience Member

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.—“It’s beautiful to see ancient arts … being relived with the younger generation,” said Sam Dosdourian after enjoying the world’s premier Chinese traditional dance and music performance, Shen Yun Performing Arts. Mr. Dosdourian, owner of an engineering construction company, watched Shen Yun at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts. “It’s magnificent,” he…


Beauty of Shen Yun’s Dancers’ Moves Is Preserving Their Bodies, Says Physical Therapist

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.—Dancers are constantly on their feet and using movement to convey a story. Quite often, this kind of movement is taxing on the body and can lead to long-term damage. However, for the dancers of Shen Yun Performing Arts, James Donatelli, a physical therapist, could tell that their movements were actually preserving…


Former Diplomat Travels From California to Rhode Island to See Shen Yun With Mom on Mother’s Day

PROVIDENCE, R. I.—Jeffrey Doucette on Sunday traveled all the way from California just to see Shen Yun Performing Arts play at Rhode Island’s Providence Performing Arts Center with his mother. Mr. Doucette is a retired diplomat who has travelled extensively. He formerly worked in the U.S. Embassy in Paris. He accompanied his mother to see…


Shen Yun Reminds Us ‘We Are Spiritual Beings, Even If We Live in a Material World’

PROVIDENCE, R.I.—Jack and Stephanie O’Leary attended Shen Yun Performing Arts at the Providence Performing Arts Center on May 7. Jack, a civil engineer and project manager, said it was the first time he and his wife saw the performance. Stephanie, who is currently working on a film script, wanted to remember the stories and legends…


Illinois Patron Says Shen Yun Makes Her Want to Be a Better Person

ROSEMONT, Ill.—Joel Carlsen, vice president for a large financial company, and hair salon owner Lina Carlsen were amazed by Shen Yun at the Rosemont Theatre in Rosemont, Illinois on April 30. “I loved it. Everything about it from costumes to the music and the performance and colors and history,” said Mrs. Carlsen. The performance also…


Shen Yun Immerses an Illinois Audience in Chinese Culture

ROSEMONT, Ill.—Mechanical engineer and former Army service member Gary Gaughan enjoyed a Shen Yun performance on the evening of April 29. It became a jumping off point to deepen his exploration of Chinese culture. Shen Yun is a New York-based performing arts company that brings to life 5,000 years of Chinese culture before communism took over….