“It was breathtaking, amazing,” Darren Wheeler, a national security policy advisor, said. “I really enjoyed it. It's second to none.”
“I loved how expressive the dancing was,” James Burcell, a financial analyst, said. “They did a very good job, conveying the emotions they were going through with their dance moves. It was wonderful to see.”
At the heart of Shen Yun is classical Chinese dance, accompanied by a live orchestra and enhanced by a patented, digital backdrop. The performance also features singers in the bel canto style and original instrumental pieces that deeply captivate audiences.
“The soprano they brought on, that was great. I love that,” Mr. Burcell said. “The orchestra they had was great too. I love that. I'm sad there weren't more performances. I could have been here all night.”
“Just to see it in person was even more than watching it on television. The athleticism, the leaps, the bounds, the flying and actually the background visuals, the optics just really accentuated the performance,” Mr. Wheeler said.
“Incredible dancing, incredible singing. The people playing the instruments did an amazing job as well. I thought it was a great time,” Mr. Burcell added.
“I love the message they were talking about in there too, about the focus on the divine. That was great for me, because we live in a world today that's very shallow. Everyone, they only think about surface stuff. So I like getting back to what's really going on here, talking about that message that was great to hear,” Mr. Burcell said.
“Each culture has its way of expressing beauty and love, and so I find it was a privilege to just watch Shen Yun and how they created this expression,” Mr. Wheeler said. “It was definitely ethereal. It made me feel hopeful, and I hope to see it again.”
“I saw a lot of people saying that this was incredible, and you don't want to miss it. And I would agree with that. Very glad I came out tonight,” Mr. Burcell said.
"It's very worth coming to see, because you should have appreciation of other cultures, and this gives you a very good appreciation of this culture," Bill Ramsey, a retired Navy Captain, said.
