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Shen Yun Shows the Audience What Is Actually Happening in China

MEMPHIS, Tenn.—It was the best of China, it was the worst of China; Shen Yun Performing Arts did not shy away from presenting to its audiences what China was like in ancient times, and what has been happening in China in the modern day. Shen Yun performed at the Cannon Center for the Performing Arts,…


Army Chief Warrant Officer Says Shen Yun Helps Us to ‘Understand Our Past, Our Culture, and Where We Come From’

HUNTSVILLE, Ala.—Kendra and Richard Krell attended Shen Yun Performing Arts at the Von Braun Center on Jan. 25. Mrs. Krell does administrative work for a gym and Mr. Krell is an aviation expert, pilot, and Chief Warrant Officer in the army. New York-based Shen Yun Performing Arts was founded in 2006 by a group of leading Chinese artists…


Shen Yun ‘More Than Just a Performance’ Says Alabama Patron

HUNTSVILLE, Ala.—Jeff Kennedy, construction business owner in Huntsville, was uplifted by the beauty, passion, and spirituality of Shen Yun Performing Arts. “Their beauty goes beyond their performance—there’s a passion,” he said, “I appreciate them for bringing that to my family in Huntsville.” Mr. Kennedy, his two daughters Shea and Eva, and their friend attended a…


Shen Yun ‘Is Worth Anything It Takes to Go See,’ Says Former Musician

HUNTSVILLE, Ala.—William Heney used to be a band director, and his ear for music immediately led him to be enamored with Shen Yun Performing Arts’ music when he watched the performance at the Von Braun Center Concert Hall on Jan. 24. “Oh, the orchestra is beautiful,” said Mr. Heney. “It’s wonderful. I love watching an…


Shen Yun Is a Reminder of the Value of Freedom, Says First Time Audience Member

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla.—Communism is something people often say looks great on paper but is terrifying when it actually plays out, and Shen Yun Performing Arts is using beautiful dance and music to show the world what communism really looks like. Chris Brune works in real estate, and after seeing New York-based Shen Yun, he was…


Shen Yun Provides ‘A Sense of Hope’ for Anyone Who Needs It, Says Theatergoer

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla.—Alan Hoffhines, a distribution manager, watched Shen Yun Performing Arts with his wife, Kathy Hoffhines, at the Civic Center Music Hall on Jan. 21. The couple enjoyed the performance and were appreciative of the opportunity to learn about Chinese culture through the universal languages of dance and music. “I’m really enjoying it,” said…


Shen Yun Teaches ‘Compassion and Hope for a Brighter Tomorrow,’ Says Theatregoer

MONTGOMERY, Ala.—Many audience members of Shen Yun Performing Arts feel Shen Yun is more than just casual entertainment because it spread valuable messages. Christian Grant, who works as a building manager, had a similar impression of the performance after he watched Shen Yun on Jan. 18 at the Montgomery Performing Arts Centre. “I thought it…


Pennsylvania Public Officials Applaud Shen Yun

PITTSBURGH—Shen Yun Performing Arts touches the hearts of audiences around the world and some audience members show their gratitude in a special way. Pennsylvania State Senator Patrick J. Stefano attended Shen Yun’s Jan. 15 matinee performance in Pittsburgh at The Benedum Center for the Performing Arts. “I brought today my Certificate for Appreciation for what you’ve…


Shen Yun Tells Important Stories About China, Say Pennsylvania Audience

PITTSBURGH, Pa.—Sherri Adelkoff attended Shen Yun Performing Arts at the Benedum Center for the Performing Arts. Ms. Adeloff loved the stories: “Although some of the stories are not happy stories, but they’re [stories] that need to be told.” In her position as Deputy Chief Staff Attorney of the Superior Court of Pennsylvania, West District, Ms….


Shen Yun ‘Challenges Us to Think About the World’: Business Owner

PITTSBURGH—T.J. Belsterling, the owner of a landscaping company, had no idea what to expect when he arrived to see Shen Yun Performing Arts at the Benedum Center for the Performing Arts on the evening of Jan. 14. At the conclusion of the show, Mr. Belsterling couldn’t recommend the experience enough. “I’ve never seen it before….