BERKELEY, Calif.—Theatergoers in Berkeley, California, enjoyed Shen Yun’s classical Chinese dance performance. “Oh, it’s absolutely wonderful. I know we’re only halfway through, but just the costumes, the singing, the message, and, of course, the physical ability of the artists is just absolutely incredible,” said Mr. William Ashton, operations executive in the consumer goods industry. Mr. […]
BERKELEY, Calif.—Theatergoers such as Charles Martin, came to see Shen Yun‘s display of classical Chinese dance in Berkeley, California. “I’d come back and see it again tomorrow night or tomorrow afternoon,” said Mr. Martin, a CPA at Charles Martin Accounting. “If I had tickets, I would. It’s absolutely terrific. The color, the movement, the motion, […]
During its last performances in Berkeley, Shen Yun left audience members in awe and wanting more. “Oh, it’s spectacular. It’s so beautiful that it just takes your breath away,” said Sharon Sagan, a research associate at UCSF. “The men and the women are both just so elegant and graceful. And the costumes are very ethereal. […]
This year, Shen Yun Performing Arts has five performances at University of California, Berkeley’s Zellerbach Hall. Some of the audience members, who are alumni of the university, were touched by the performance. They expressed appreciation for the history and culture that was presented. “It was just so well done and so well put together. The […]
Audience members attended two Shen Yun performances at Zellerbach Hall in Berkeley, California, on Dec. 29 and Dec. 30, 2021. “Oh my gosh, it is so beautiful, so precise! The colors are so amazing. The story of the culture, we just love it. Love it,” said Bev Cleland, a former medical professional. “I can’t wait […]
The Shen Yun Performing Arts Global Company returned to Berkeley for an additional four performances at Zellerbach Hall. “I was blown away. It was just beautiful. [It] made me smile, I wasn’t expecting to smile as much as I did,” said Beth Laughlin, an interior designer for Kitchen and Bath Interior. “When the curtain went up and […]
Audience members marveled at Shen Yun’s presentation of traditional Chinese culture in Berkeley, California. “So dynamic and so vibrant,” said Manfred Hettenkofer, VP Product Manager at Model N. “Everything is very well, kind of coordinated, the colors, the background with the dancers, and everything is really beautiful.” “What I really enjoyed was how they integrated some of […]
Shen Yun Performing Arts is back in the San Francisco Bay Area for its new 2020 season tour. Here is what the audience has to say after their first stop in Berkeley. “The arts were amazing,” said Nicole Solari, CEO of The Solari Group. “I smiled a lot and then I cried a little, and […]
Shen Yun Performing Arts kicked off its 2020 season in Purchase, New York, and Berkeley, California last weekend with an all-new program. “Their athleticism and the gracefulness of the entire company was just mesmerizing,” said Joyce Altieri, a former executive from Rockland County. “I loved it.” “We’ve been looking to come to see it for […]
New York-based Shen Yun began a five-day run of shows at Zellerbach Hall in Berkeley, California, to a sold-out house at each performance. Audience members were impressed by the artistic level of the dance and music. “The artistry is beautiful. It’s been really, truly amazing,” said Kevin Isbell, executive director at Data & Analytics Services. […]
When Steven Poitras, creative services director for KRON-TV attended a Shen Yun performance at Zellerbach Hall in Berkeley, California on Dec. 15, he was amazed by the digital backdrop showing different scenes that matched the dance performance. “How the artists worked together with the background,” Poitras said. “[It’s] really, truly interesting.” “The precision was amazing,” […]
Shen Yun Performing Arts has arrived in the San Francisco Bay area for the 2019 season in Berkeley. Audience members were inspired after watching the first performance at Zellerbach Hall. John Hamilton, radio host for KGO radio since 1987, experienced Shen Yun on Dec. 12 and said, he appreciated the dancers and their interaction with […]
