Nate Keller, founder and director of the American Folk Ensemble, and president of the Utah Valley Symphony, watched the Shen Yun Performing Arts on March 22 with seven of his siblings. As an artist himself, he says he appreciates the work and effort that goes into the performance. “They’re playing a style that sounds reminiscent […]
A family of 11 attended Shen Yun Performing Arts’ opening night on March 20 in Salt Lake City, Utah. “It exceeded my expectations,” said Robbie Jackson, CIO at Younique. “I didn’t really know what to expect. It was really powerful, it was moving. Visually, it was just stunning. The creativity, the athleticism of the dancers, […]
SALT LAKE CITY—Public officials in Utah offered their proclamations and enjoyed seeing Shen Yun Performing Arts at the George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Theater in Salt Lake City. Shen Yun had 6 performances from Feb. 21 to 25. “It is magnificent. It’s inspiring, and enlightening, and deeply touching,” said Utah state Representative Quinn Kotter, […]
SALT LAKE CITY—Beauty pageant queen Danielle Cox was impressed after seeing Shen Yun Performing Arts for the first time at the Eccles Theater in Salt Lake City in February. There were 6 performances from Feb. 21 to 25 in Utah. “Oh my gosh, it was absolutely incredible. It was like nothing that I have ever […]
SALT LAKE CITY—Theatergoers such as West Jordan Councilmember David Pack, who also teaches fine arts, enjoyed seeing Shen Yun Performing Arts at the George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Theater in Salt Lake City, Utah. “Wonderful. Loved the multimedia presentation and the performers on stage the orchestra in the pit, the visual projections, and how […]
On Shen Yun’s last day of performances in Salt Lake City, audience attendees admired the effort to showcase an ancient culture through dance and music. “It’s awesome. It’s beautiful. The colors and the movement and the backdrop—everything. It’s beautiful,” said Kyle Allcott, a graphic designer. “The athleticism of these people,” said Dave Elton, a former […]
Audience members watching Shen Yun in Salt Lake City appreciated the artistry and mission to bring back traditional Chinese culture. “I love the diagrams of how they describe everything. It is easy to understand what’s going on with the different performances,” said Greg Beeston, vice president of business development at Jet Midwest, Inc. “It is […]
Shen Yun Performing Arts returned to the George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Theater in Salt Lake City, Utah, on March 9 for the second time this touring season. For most, it was their first time seeing it. They attended with their families. “We had a lovely time. It was absolutely brilliant. I think the […]
The Waterhouse family first saw Shen Yun two years ago. They loved it so much, they decided to make it an annual family tradition. This year, they saw a performance in Salt Lake City on Aug. 7. “You can just feel that they put their souls into it and that they really have a message […]
A family of six attended a Shen Yun performance in Salt Lake City. It was the first time for the couple, their two sons, and their daughters-in-law to see the performance. They were in Iceland the day before and missed their flight. They managed to catch a later one and made it on time to […]
A San Antonio-based theater director saw Shen Yun in his hometown on Aug. 6. He praised Shen Yun as a feast of art and spirit. “It was really beautiful. It was very moving, and very, very professionally done, but also surprisingly spiritual and a real celebration,” said Tim Hedgepeth, a theater director and an assistant professor. […]
SALT LAKE CITY—Audience members usually leave Shen Yun Performing Arts knowing a little more about China’s 5,000 years of civilization. For college professor and author Paul Skousen, his experience was no different. “This was an absolutely delightful introduction to a culture about which I thought I knew something. Clearly, I did not,” Skousen said. “I […]
SALT LAKE CITY—To the trained eye, dance is much more than entertainment. Dancer Paige McNamara said Shen Yun Performing Arts did just this after she was left fascinated by the artistry of a performance on Aug. 7. “I love the cultural influences that the dancing had. I love culture, dance, world dance, and seeing it […]
SALT LAKE CITY—After attending Shen Yun Performing Arts’ evening performance on Aug. 6, Price City mayor Michael Kourianos said he felt that Shen Yun was “something that should be shared with everyone and enjoyed by everyone.” Impressed by his first time seeing Shen Yun in 2019, Price said he wanted to enjoy another performance. This time, […]
The Shen Yun Performing Arts North America Company presented two performances at the George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Theater in Salt Lake City, Utah, on Feb. 25 and Feb. 26. “It was uplifting, it was compelling, it was so beautiful. I feel at peace when I leave,” said Teresa Harding, Presidential Diamond at Dōterra Essential Oils. […]
From the moment the curtain went up, Brent Belnap, legal counsel for the Eastern European area of the Church of Christ of Latter Day Saints, could tell he wasn’t just in for a performance of music and dance. “I loved the portrayal, the showing of classical Chinese culture, music, dance, art, history, legend, stories, values,” […]
