AUCKLAND, New Zealand—Rana Hamida described Shen Yun Performing Arts as an “experience of God.” Ms. Hamida is an independent artistic director who works with events and festivals, coordinating artists from different mediums of expressions. She is also a singer and dancer. She and Mr. Glenn Hart, a freelance photographer, attended the last of Shen Yun’s five sold-out shows…
Shen Yun an ‘Experience of God’: Independent Artistic Director, Singer, Dancer
Economist Appreciative of Shen Yun’s Revival of Traditional Values
ROSEMONT, Illinois—David Amato, a federal trade commission economist, watched Shen Yun Performing Arts at the Rosemont Theatre on April 23. “From an American point of view, we only see China today,” said Mr. Amato. “It’s great to know that there’s thousands of years of history that we don’t really ever see. We only see the…
Writer Hopes Everyone in the Audience Can Be Enlightened by Shen Yun
PURCHASE, N.Y.—Ray DeFeis, an actor and writer, watched Shen Yun Performing Arts at The Performing Arts Center at Purchase College on April 23. Mr. DeFeis said that by the end of the first half, there were already multiple times when he wanted to stand up and say bravo. “The precision of the dances—impeccable!” said Mr….
Shen Yun’s Performance Was a Spark of Hope to the Heart, Says Illinois Theatergoer
ROSEMONT, Ill.—Aviation director Robert Napolitano and his wife, Wendy, thoroughly enjoyed themselves at Shen Yun’s evening performance on April 22. Exiting the Rosemont Theatre, Mr. Napolitano said the show was “absolutely fantastic.” “I loved the dance, I loved the message—there were a lot of peace and a lot of love,” he said. “It was really…
Shen Yun Is Spectacular and a Lot More Than I Had Expected, Says Former Mayor
PURCHASE, N.Y.—Bruce Kennedy, the village administrator and former mayor of Seacliff, N.Y., attended Shen Yun’s evening performance at The Performing Arts Center of Purchase College on April 22. His interest was piqued after seeing various advertisements for the show. Shen Yun did not disappoint. “The artistry was so beautiful—the dance, the music, and the colors!…
Retired VP Amazed by Shen Yun Performers’ Athleticism
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.—Ron Carlson, a retired vice president of operations for a chemical company, attended Shen Yun Performing Arts at the BJCC Concert Hall on April 22. He brought three of his grandchildren to watch the performance. “It’s amazing! So colorful,” Carlson said. “It’s not only the colors but also the vibrancy of the movements, and the…
Shen Yun Amazing, ‘Impeccable,’ and Revives China’s ‘Original Culture,’ Says Sales Director
SAN DIEGO—Long, fresh green trails of silk bloomed in the air with each movement of the dancers’ arms in vignette from the 2023 production of Shen Yun Performing Arts. The “water sleeves” dance piece left a lasting impression on Jerry Newray, a sales director, who saw the performance on April 22 with Lori Boatn. “Athletic, they’re all…
Shen Yun an Expression of Myriad Emotions, Says COO
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.—Brad and Melinda Williams enjoyed Shen Yun Performing Arts last year and returned for the new production this year at the BJCC Concert Hall. “That was fantastic,” said Mr. Williams, chief operating officer of a bank. “It was completely different last year,” added Mrs. Williams after the couple had seen the evening performance on…
Language Teacher Says Shen Yun ‘Fills the Soul’
PURCHASE, N.Y.—Roger and Paula Wangerin attended Shen Yun Performing Arts at the Performing Arts Center at Purchase College on April 22. Roger Wangerin, a retired professional opera singer, has traveled around the world for his singing career. Paula Wangerin is a language teacher and consultant. Wangerin said his daughter was among the performers on stage, and said…
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San Diego Audience Sees Importance of Shen Yun Sharing Traditional Chinese Culture
SAN DIEGO—With one of the longest recorded histories in the world, China can boast of having a rich culture. Unfortunately, when the Chinese Communist Party took power, much of this culture was destroyed. Shen Yun Performing Arts has been working to revive that lost culture and share it with the world. “The traditional values are…