WASHINGTON—For Lilly Doggendorf, Shen Yun Performing Arts was a symphony of sights and sounds—colors, folklore, virtuosity, classical Chinese dance, bel canto, orchestra, and high-difficulty tumbling techniques came together to form a work of art. “What very much impressed me was this combination,” said Ms. Doggendorf as she listed the various aspects of the performance she…
Filmmaker Sees China Before Communism in Shen Yun: ‘It Gave Me Hope’
WASHINGTON—Filmmaker Jason Jones watched Shen Yun Performing Arts with his two daughters at The Kennedy Center Opera House on the evening of Jan. 28. “It was breathtaking,” said Mr. Jones. “It was magical and I was so grateful. My daughters are half-Chinese, and I was so grateful that they got to be here.” Mr. Jones…
Washington Ballet Dancers Praise Shen Yun: ‘Today, I Got Goosebumps’
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Ballerinas are the very image of poise and sophistication but classical Chinese dancers are no less elegant. In fact, classical Chinese dance has a history even longer than that of ballet. Shen Yun Performing Arts, the world’s top classical Chinese dance company, just finished this season’s penultimate performance at The Kennedy Center Opera House….
Shen Yun Is ‘Transcendental,’ Says Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Musician
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Years ago, John Locke, a percussionist with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, saw some of the rehearsals of Shen Yun Performing Arts in Baltimore, but couldn’t attend the performance at that time. “I just thought it was so beautiful,” Mr. Locke said. Finally on Jan. 28, Mr. Locke and his family found the chance to…
Shen Yun Shows That Pre-Communist China ‘Was a Much More Beautiful Place’
WASHINGTON, D.C.—United Airlines pilot Jamie Fontanella had never known about the Chinese belief in the heavenly creation of humankind before seeing Shen Yun. But there’s a hint of this belief—a belief in the divine nature of Chinese culture as well—in the very name of the company. “Shen Yun” means the beauty of divine beings dancing….
‘It’s Wonderful’: Biotech CEO Says After Seeing Shen Yun
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Bill Enright, CEO of the biotech company Vaccitech, thought Shen Yun Performing Arts is “beautiful” after seeing the company perform at The Kennedy Center Opera House on Jan. 28. “I’m quite enjoying it,” Mr. Enright said. “It’s wonderful.” Bill and Renee Enright at the Shen Yun Performing Arts at the Kennedy Center Opera House on…
Choreographer Inspired by Shen Yun: ‘Beautiful, It’s Beautiful’
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Elena Indrokova Jones is the artistic director and choreographer of a dance company Four Season Dancers which promotes traditional ethnic dances. On Jan. 28, she walked out of the Kennedy Center’s Shen Yun Performing Arts’ matinee singing the praises of these New York-based dancers. “Beautiful. It’s beautiful,” Ms. Jones said. With over 20 years…
Shen Yun Has ‘A Very Strong Connection to the Divine,’ Says Kennedy Center Theatergoer
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The name “Shen Yun” means “the beauty of divine beings dancing,” and for Andrew Scheler at The Kennedy Center Opera House, that divinity really came through “The dancing was amazing, the music was amazing, and the spirit behind it—just beautiful,” Mr. Scheler said after the Shen Yun Performing Arts matinee on Jan. 28. He…
Shen Yun Uncovers a Side of China New to Washington Audience Members
WASHINGTON, D.C.—When Dennis and Courtney Davio attended Shen Yun Performing Arts, they looked forward to learning more about China. The performance ended up being a vaster experience than they had imagined. “I traveled the world but I’ve never been to China, so to see this culture and realize this culture dates so far back, like…
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Shen Yun Is ‘Really Epic in Scale’: Political Scientist
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Although only six years old, Matthew Kroenig’s daughter had long been interested in the history and culture of China. “She’s always been interested in Chinese culture,” he said. “And she’s only 6, but I think she understands that the Chinese government is bad, but Chinese people are good.” Mr. Kroenig had seen Shen Yun…