"It is incredible. I have been captivated from the second the show started," said Justin Butts, a financial agent, who saw the performance at the American Bank Center Selena Auditorium on Feb. 25.
"Numerous things stand out. The first is the synchronization of the dancers. The synchronization is perfect. I mean, every single dancer, every step, every movement, all the way through the entire performance is absolutely perfect," said Mr. Butts.
"I have loved all instruments for forever, but I loved the soprano so much. She did such an amazing job," she said.
"My 11-year-old daughter during the soprano performance—cried the entire song," her father added.
The costumes in Shen Yun were designed by Shen Yun's artistic director, D.F. The attire is historically appropriate to each dynasty being depicted and has often been described as the attire worn in the heavens.
Shen Yun's mission is to revive 5,000 years of Chinese civilization, one of the oldest continuous civilizations in the world.
"I loved it. I thought it was such an amazing cultural experience. And I particularly enjoyed how it shows different aspects of the culture, both contemporary and historical," said Kayla Butts.
Since 2006, Shen Yun has been facing interference from the Chinese Communist Party. Just recently, the company performing at the Kennedy Center in Washington received a bomb threat.
