Rosemont Audience Member Says Shen Yun Is ‘Enlightening’

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Shen Yun Performing Arts wrapped up its five performances in Rosemont, Illinois, on April 27. The New York-based company is the world’s premier classical Chinese dance company with a mission to rekindle 5,000 years of ancient Chinese culture through heavenly scenes, classical dance, and music.

“It’s very entertaining, enlightening, fun,” said Charmaine Fair, a former graphic designer. “The visuals, the colors, I love the colors. Somebody who is in graphics would love the colors as well as the movement.”

“It’s absolutely outstanding. This is the second time I’ve seen it this year. I saw it in Rockford and decided to see it again down here,” said Paul Laudick, a former company president.

“This was phenomenal. This was a cut above anything that I’ve ever seen in regular ballet. I’ve never seen anything quite like this. This was awesome,” said Leon Gholston, a director of medical education.

Audience members praised Shen Yun’s unique live music, which blends vocals and classical instruments, as well as a live orchestra, enriched with the sounds of both Western and Eastern instruments.

“The music was lovely. It was fantastic having an orchestra both with Western instruments and traditional Chinese instruments. You just don’t see that very often. And it was, it was really beautiful,” said Maxwell Filkins, a piano instructor.

“What I really liked about it is the music attached to the dance without words, and it made a statement. I understand the two people came out and described each scene, but it was very clear what it was all about,” said Phillip Bogolub, a creator and producer. “I loved the 3D stuff that you’ve incorporated, it's pure genius.”

“A culture that is based on spirituality and belief in people and goodness and kindness and in a long history of that nature was part of China, and basically, it’s nice that they’re holding on to it as opposed to what’s taking place in China this day,” said Mr. Laudick.

“The universal truths that they portray, you can’t get tired of those. And I think it’s good to be reminded of those and in such a beautiful way,” said Ms. Fair.

“We all have something to look forward to in the future. We all have hopes and dreams, and I think that shows through in the Shen Yun production,” said Christopher Pfannkuche, an attorney. “You guys did an amazing job, absolutely amazing. You had the audience mesmerized and spellbound throughout the whole production. It’s a wonderful production. It’s colorful, it’s dynamic, it’s moving, it’s emotional. It’s got everything rolled up into one nice basket with a bow on it.”
Shen Yun will perform at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark, New Jersey, from April 30 to May 4.
NTD News, Rosemont, Illinois

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