Category: World Company

Shen Yun Puts China’s Past and Present Top of Mind for Pittsburgh Audiences

PITTSBURGH, Penn.—It’s the unique wondrous effect of the arts to transport us—in this case, from a frozen Pennsylvanian town to the elegant palaces of China thousands of years ago. On the evening of Jan. 21, Pittsburgh theatergoers were greeted by the sights of an ancient civilization as presented by Shen Yun, the leading performing arts…


Shen Yun Offers Healing for Mind and Soul, Says Detroit Audience

DETROIT, Mich.—At the Jan. 16 matinee of Shen Yun Performing Arts at the Detroit Opera House, audiences said the performance left them feeling uplifted and renewed. Psychologist Howard Berlin was glad to see people come together to experience a sense of community. “People now are feeling depressed because they feel more isolated and alone,” he…


Shen Yun Gives a Transformative Experience in Detroit

DETROIT, Mich.—Pharmacist student Elsie Ramos and dentist Ruben Ramos came to Shen Yun Performing Arts for the first time without knowing what to expect but came away with a deep feeling of recognition. They attended the Jan. 15 evening show at the Detroit Opera House. “I never experienced anything with Chinese culture so the dances and…


Choreographers and Dance Teachers Blown Away by Shen Yun

DETROIT—When you’ve seen as many performances as Mary Salmon has, it would be hard to be impressed. The Dayton Ballet choreographer and teacher attended the Jan. 14 performance of Shen Yun Performing Arts at the Detroit Opera House, and she had endless positive comments about the show. “It was absolutely amazing! The choreography, of course! It’s understated…


Freedom Should Not Be Taken for Granted, Musician Says

DETROIT—Robert Christie, owner of A & G Central Music, said that people express themselves through art. Shen Yun Performing Art’s performance at the Detroit Opera House on Saturday, Jan. 15, reminded him that “not everyone has the freedom to express themselves the way we do here, and that we shouldn’t take it for granted.” Shen…


Charlotte Audience Member: ‘When I came I was in pain, … but now I feel great’

CHARLOTTE, N.C.—Queene Owl said she had pain in her legs as she was making her way to watch Shen Yun Performing Arts at the Belk Theater on Jan. 8. But once she watched the performance, she says her pain disappeared. “When I came I was in pain, … but now I feel great,” said Ms. Owl. “I…


Shen Yun Inspires People to Do Good, Says Charlotte Audience Member

CHARLOTTE, N.C.—Entrepreneur Charlie Lawrence says he has never seen any dance performance as beautiful as Shen Yun. “It’s a great show. I enjoy it very much,” said Mr. Lawrence, who saw Shen Yun with Cynthia Yaeger at the Belk Theater on the evening of Jan. 8. Mr. Lawrence noted the rich heritage of classical Chinese dance, and…


Shen Yun’s Values Are Universal, Says Award-Winning Dentist

GREENSBORO, N.C.—“It was fantastic,” said Thane Hisaw who was at Shen Yun Performing Arts with his wife, Ruth. Shen Yun’s rendition of China’s authentic traditional culture brought out exclamations of wonder and acclaim from the audience when it performed at the Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts in Greensboro, North Carolina. Classical and ethnic…


Shen Yun Comes as a New Year’s Gift for Raleigh Audience

RALEIGH, N.C.—Shen Yun Performing Arts once more graced the Raleigh Memorial Auditorium to the delight of a New Year’s audience. Shen Yun is the world’s premier classical Chinese dance and music company, which went on to become a global phenomenon after its debut in 2006. Each year, the New York-based company puts on a brand new performance with…


Raleigh Celebrates New Years With Shen Yun

RALEIGH, N.C.—Business executives and their families enjoyed the color and pageantry of Shen Yun Performing Arts as a wonderful way to celebrate the New Year. The Lipps family; Michael, Terri, and their daughter Kaitlyn, enjoyed everything about New York-based Shen Yun. Kaitlyn liked how much she learned about each dance as it was performed. “We…