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‘I Love Shen Yun so Much’: Dallas Theatergoer

DALLAS—When everything that we value is the result of pursuing material possessions, we are in danger of losing what is truly important. Shen Yun Performing Arts is reminding audiences of the importance of connecting to themselves, audiences said after a matinee performance in Dallas. “I think that technological advances has its benefits where we are…


‘They Look Divine on Stage,’ Actor Says About Shen Yun

DALLAS—Jana and Hank Slaughter had tickets to see Shen Yun Performing Arts two years ago, but then it turned out they would need to be out of town the exact day the classical Chinese dance company would be in Dallas. “I’ve been wanting to see this for the last three years,” Mrs. Slaughter said. And…


Shen Yun Shows What ‘People Yearn For,’ Says Design Consultant

DALLAS—Vic Domhoff, architectural design consultant, attended Shen Yun Performing Arts because he wanted to “see historical China before the CCP (Chinese Communist Party) took control.” “I respect the culture, the history of China, and I’m particularly concerned about the persecution of the Falun Gong and other minorities in China,” Mr. Domhoff said at the Winspear Opera…


Shen Yun Shares Traditional Chinese Culture With Amarillo

AMARILLO, Texas—Although people have different backgrounds, each culture is beautiful in its own way. Shen Yun Performing Arts is sharing the beauty of China with audiences around the world. “We’re here to learn about the culture, and enjoy the presentation and the dance. And it’s very different, but different in a beautiful and welcoming way,”…


‘Everyone Is Dancing With Their Souls’: Former Ballerina Applauds Shen Yun

DALLAS—As a former classical ballerina, Sheefa Stawski didn’t know what to expect when she arrived for Shen Yun’s matinee at the AT&T Performing Arts Center on Jan. 8. After the show, Ms. Stawski said she was wowed by the dancers’ skills. “I was concentrated. Every movement means a lot to me. Every finger, every hand—how…


Shen Yun Is ‘Fantastic and Absolutely Stunning’: Executive

DALLAS—After seeing Shen Yun at the AT&T Performing Arts Center on Jan. 7, Kimberly White, the VP of a telemedicine company, thought the show was “fantastic” and “absolutely beautiful.” Her husband Clay White, the owner of a consulting firm, purchased the evening tickets as a Christmas gift for her after seeing Shen Yun commercials online….


Shen Yun ‘Very Impressive’, Says VP

DALLAS—The Jan. 7 Shen Yun matinee performance in Dallas was the second time the Nix family had seen the New York-based classical Chinese dance company. “Very impressive,” said Zachary Nix, vice president of an oil and gas company. “We like the dancers, we like the musicians, appreciate learning more about Chinese culture.” The performance in…


‘Nothing Like I Have Seen Before,’ Says Dallas Surgeon

DALLAS—Rizwan Bukhari, a vascular Surgeon in Dallas, was enchanted by the beauty of Shen Yun Performing Arts. “I think it’s absolutely beautiful, nothing like I have seen before,” said Dr. Bukhari at the Winspear Opera House in Dallas on Jan. 6. “There’s something godly and worldly about it,” he added. “I think dance, in many…


Houston Audience Member Moved by the Songs of Shen Yun

HOUSTON—Lao Tzu once said, “The truth is not always beautiful, nor beautiful words the truth.” However, Shen Yun Performing Arts is using beautiful song and dance to convey true, traditional Chinese culture. David Roza and Alexandra Rodriguez are friends and colleagues at a nuclear security company. Mr. Roza was especially impressed with the baritone, whose…


Chief Commercial Officer: Shen Yun Shows ‘A Different Side of China’

HOUSTON—Troy Chapman, the global chief commercial officer of Honeywell, was wowed by the difference between Shen Yun Performing Arts’ portrayal of China and the country he knew. “It’s been very interesting to see a different side of China. The bright and vibrant blue skies, and the happiness,” he added, “There is a lot more spiritualism,…