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Shen Yun ‘Was Every Bit as Beautiful as I Expected,’ Says Theatregoer

CALGARY, Canada—Stephanie Ing, a hobbyist dancer who spent over a decade exploring many different dance styles, was delighted by Shen Yun Performing Arts’ performance at the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium on March 12. “It was every bit as beautiful as I expected,” said Ms. Ing. “The choreography was just perfect and beautiful and very expressive….


Shen Yun ‘Unbelievably Excellent,’ Says Consultant

CALGARY, Alberta—When Francisco Huertes, an engineer with his own consultancy, remembers the person helping him purchase his tickets to see Shen Yun Performing Arts saying, “this music and this performance will touch your soul.” “That’s the best description,” said Mr. Huertes, who confessed he himself was at a loss for words during intermission of the March…


Business Owner Sees Spiritual Message in Shen Yun

CALGARY, Canada—Eric Grand-Maison, a business owner, and his wife Amanda Grand-Maison, a stay-at-home mom and homeschool teacher, saw Shen Yun Performing Arts for the third time at the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium on March 11. “We really appreciate it,” said Mr. Grand-Maison. “The classical dance is very nice, but also the story that to have…


Shen Yun ‘A Message of Hope,’ Says Director at Art and Design College

CALGARY, Canada—“This is just such a spectacular performance … there’s nothing like this,” Megan Wright, assistant director of admissions for Visual College of Art and Design of Calgary said of Shen Yun Performing Arts. “It was just really exciting to see … I was listening to people in the audience just … ‘oooing’ and ‘aahing,’”…


President of Financial Firm Appreciates ‘Recognition of Divinity’ in Shen Yun

INDIANAPOLIS—Jim O’Bold, president of financial firm Servant Solutions, attended Shen Yun Performing Arts at Clowes Memorial Hall, Butler Arts Center on March 5. “I thought it was wonderful,” Mr. O’Bold said. “It built into a crescendo. I really loved some of the comedy, and the choreography. And the last dance, I love when the men were dancing…


Dance Teacher Sees Inner Beauty of Shen Yun Dancers’ Movements

INDIANAPOLIS—Donna Brum and Ronald Doran attended Shen Yun Performing Arts at Clowes Memorial Hall, Butler Arts Center on March 5. Ms. Brum, semi-retired, has owned her own dance studio for 53 years and teaches ballet, tap, jazz, modern, hip hop, lyrical dance. Mr. Doran is a Professor of Social Work at Ball State University. Mr….


Shen Yun Tells That There Are Still Good People, Says Executive

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind.—David Inman, an executive at a software company, watched Shen Yun Performing Arts at the Clowes Memorial Hall, Butler Arts Center on March 4 with his wife. “Oh, it was gorgeous!” said Mr. Inman. “Everything, from the message that was shared to the costumes, the music, to the movement. Everything was gorgeous. “My wife…


Pastor Sees Celebration of Chinese Culture in Shen Yun

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind.—For many years, pastor Sean Keeley and his fiancée had wanted to see Shen Yun Performing Arts. They finally did so this year at the Clowes Memorial Hall, Butler Arts Center on March 4. “The skill, the intricate weaving between the costumes and the movement and utilization of technology and ancient forms of dance…


Shen Yun ‘Helps Us Live in Peace and Unity,’ Says Illinois Theatergoer

ROCKFORD, Ill.—Financial advisor Carl Gnewuch was amazed by the beauty of Shen Yun after attending its evening show on March 1 at the Coronado Performing Arts Center. Though Mr. Gnewuch thoroughly enjoyed himself, there was a nagging question he simply couldn’t comprehend. “It was beautiful! I find it difficult to believe that China would not…


Painter: Shen Yun’s Colors Are Beautiful, Soothing, Harmonious

ROCKFORD, Ill.—As a performing arts company free from the iron fist of the Chinese Communist Party, Shen Yun is able to share the beauty of a divinely inspired culture, as well as the dangers of communism to those in countries who do not know the true face of communism. “I think it’s necessary because people…