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Several Congress members on the House Foreign Affairs Committee have conveyed concerns over the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP’s) influence in South Korea after Beijing successfully pressured theaters in the nation to refuse to host a New York-based performing arts group. Shen Yun Performing Arts is dedicated to bringing back the beauty of authentic Chinese culture […]

Art-loving New Yorkers gathered at Lincoln Center to witness the Shen Yun Symphony Orchestra’s first show of the year. The performance ended with a standing ovation, with some audience members describing it as a healing experience. This is the first time Shen Yun Symphony Orchestra returned to New York after four years, bringing two uplifting […]

NEW YORK—Eugenia Vergara, a healer, felt healed herself as she listened to Shen Yun Symphony Orchestra perform on stage. “I was very tearful and emotional from the very beginning,” said Ms. Vegara after attending the evening concert at David Geffen Hall, the last performance of the season. “For me, it’s a more of a healing, […]

NEW YORK—Acclaimed composer and guitarist Spiros Exaras has long enjoyed the ancient Chinese instrument erhu, and seeing it embedded into a Western classical orchestra by Shen Yun, he now feels inspired to write something for the instrument himself. “It’s very cinematic,” he said at a Shen Yun Symphony Orchestra concert at David Geffen Hall. Mr. […]

NEW YORK—From the moment Shen Yun Symphony Orchestra began to play, a sort of peace settled over Nicole Fiene, who attended the first of the only two concerts the orchestra is performing this season. She invited Steve Breckner and several other friends to see the performance at David Geffen Hall, and when it paused for […]

NEW YORK—Shen Yun Symphony Orchestra performed the first of its only two concerts this season at David Geffen Hall on the afternoon of Oct. 22, drawing awed responses from several first-time listeners, including a longtime classical music lover who chose the event for her first-ever concert. “All of your senses were awakened, and all of […]

After a hiatus lengthened by the COVID-19 pandemic, Shen Yun Symphony Orchestra (SYSO) is returning to New York for only two performances at Lincoln Center, on Sunday, Oct. 22. The ensemble was formed out of popular demand, and has received standing ovations at sold-out performances around the globe. This year, SYSO will perform original works […]

The Shen Yun Symphony Orchestra (SYSO) is hard at work, rehearsing for its upcoming concert at Lincoln Center—the first in three years. On Oct. 22, SYSO will take to the stage at David Geffen Hall in New York City at 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. for one day of concerts only. SYSO is a unique […]

Concertgoers often walk out of a Shen Yun Symphony Orchestra concert describing what sounds like a spiritual experience. “It sounds like it comes from heaven,” said Linda Devlin after a concert at Carnegie Hall with Bill O’Keefe, both longtime fans of the ensemble. “This is our fourth time attending it, we look forward to it […]

On Dec. 15, 1893, the audience at Carnegie Hall was so full it spilled out into sidewalks, where people huddled in the rain so they could hear the premiere of Antonin Dvořák’s 9th Symphony. Afterward, the New York Evening Post wrote, “Anyone who heard it could not deny that it is the greatest symphonic work […]

Milen Nachev has conducted orchestras with Shen Yun Performing Arts for 10 seasons and led the Shen Yun Symphony Orchestra (SYSO), comprised of 100 of the best Shen Yun musicians worldwide. After a three-year hiatus, SYSO returns to the stage at David Geffen Hall in New York City on Oct. 22 for only two concerts. […]

After a three-year absence, Shen Yun Symphony Orchestra (SYSO) is returning to the stage with just one day of concerts on Oct. 22 at Lincoln Center in New York. The orchestra is the first and only ensemble in the world that permanently combines ancient Chinese instruments with a classical Western orchestra. After the global success […]

In December 1917, Finland declared independence from Russia after years of enduring a testy relationship as a “Grand Duchy” within the Russian Empire, struggling to hold on to its national identity and culture amid “Russification” policies. It was the year the Soviets initiated the Russian Revolution, and Finland wanted nothing to do with it. “We […]

The Shen Yun Symphony Orchestra is returning to New York City for one day of performances, at the David Geffen Hall in Lincoln Center on Oct. 22. The symphony orchestra is made of members from the eight orchestras of Shen Yun Performing Arts’ touring groups, and regularly includes Shen Yun’s original compositions in the orchestra […]

Shen Yun Symphony Orchestra is returning to New York City for two performances on Oct. 22. The orchestra, comprised of musicians from world-renowned Shen Yun Performing Arts, was formed in response to the high demand from audiences who wanted to hear more of Shen Yun’s music. Shen Yun is the world’s premier classical Chinese dance […]

Shen Yun performed in Mexico City from May 4 to May 7. The company’s artists work to present 5,000 years of traditional culture through classical Chinese dance. Actress Ariadne Díaz said she wanted to see Shen Yun for many years. She finally saw it this year: “I was always very impressed by the colors, people’s […]

Shen Yun wrapped up its Mexico tour with three performances in Guadalajara on May 9 and 10. Audience members said it was sensational. “It is a sensational performance, unprecedented, from the choreography, the music, the make-up, the stage, the staging, and the dancing of the girls, the boys. It’s breathtaking. It’s something extraordinary,” said Francisco […]

Shen Yun finished its five performances in Monterrey, Mexico, from April 28 to May 1. “The curtain opened and we were transported, as if we were in heaven among the clouds. The whole show is wonderful, everyone’s coordination, all the dancers. Not to mention the music. It was all very special. It’s worth coming to […]

Shen Yun performed at Australia’s capital, Canberra, at the Canberra Theatre on May 2. Andrew Braddock, ACT Greens member and spokesperson for multicultural affairs, said he was impressed by the performance. “Just to be exposed to the cultural performances and the athleticism of the performers, that’s absolutely incredible,” Mr. Braddock said on May 2. “The […]

STOCKHOLM, Sweden—An American company is spreading traditional Chinese culture around the world—even to a country where the northern light dances—Sweden. New York-based Shen Yun Performing Arts is taking Nordic audiences on a trip to ancient China through its performances. Shen Yun performs story-based dances from ancient Chinese legends, as well as today’s China. An audience […]

ROCHESTER, N.Y.—For former Cornell Professor Brian Wansink, bringing the family to watch Shen Yun was a chance to see the real China before communism. “Seeing what the spirit was like, what the people were like, what they hoped about, what they moved for, what they dreamed for. And that’s been very powerful,” said Wansink, director […]

Shen Yun Performing Arts concluded its final show in Paris on May 6. Many theatergoers at the Palais des Congrès said they felt uplifted after watching a performance by the world’s premier classical Chinese dance company. “It’s brilliant! Because it shows all the magnificence and lightness of the dance, which is very difficult in the […]

NEWARK, New Jersey—For about two hours, thousands sat inside the New Jersey Performing Arts Center’s ornate theater, gazing at a cultural display of China’s 5,000 years, brought alive by classical Chinese dances and live orchestra music. “I do love the dresses and all the costumes. I find them really beautiful, especially the gradients on the […]

Shen Yun Performing Arts concluded its final performances in Australia last week, performing at the Sydney Lyric Theatre from April 27 to May 7. Audience members in Sydney commended the company for its artistry. Theatergoers said they could see and feel the values of ancient China presented on stage. “A very beautiful heart and soul […]

PARIS, France—Shen Yun Performing Arts returned to packed theaters in the heart of Paris for ten shows. Its showcase of China’s 5,000-year-old civilization won praise from many audience members. “We admire the beauty and the grandeur of Chinese civilization. And it’s so sad to know how today it’s mutilated and mistreated by this dreadful communist […]

Shen Yun Performing Arts concluded five performances in Michigan’s Detroit Opera House from May 4 to 7. Audience members applauded the New York-based group. Matthew Baker, owner of financial consulting firm MBA Financial Life Counselors, watched Shen Yun with his wife. “The show was phenomenal. It was visually stunning,” he said. Colleen Kilpatrick, author and […]

Shen Yun Performing Arts wowed theatergoers during five sold-out performances in University Park, Illinois, last weekend from April 27 to 30. They also performed in Little Rock, Arkansas, on April 29. Audiences called the experience unparalleled. Based in New York, Shen Yun’s performances feature classical Chinese dance and a live orchestra. “Beautiful! The colors, the […]

Shen Yun began its five performances in Newark, New Jersey, on March 4. Audience members said it was incredible. “We thought it was fantastic, as good as we heard it would be. I thought the choreography, the costuming, and of course, the dancing, the movement was just beautiful,” said Marcello Pedalino, founder of MMP Entertainment […]

Shen Yun continued its Australia tour in Sydney, performing at the Sydney Lyric Theatre from April 27. Audience members called it an enlightening experience. “Every aspect of it was incredible, and learning about the rich culture as well, that was fantastic. It’s like being educated and entertaining at the same time,” said Stephanie Wyburn, professional […]

Connecticut State Sen. Ryan Fazio recognized Shen Yun in Stamford—congratulating the group after the last of five performances there on April 30. “The performance was fantastic. I had never seen it before. And I was very excited to see it. And it even outdid my expectations for it. The homage to traditional dance and traditional […]

Shen Yun wrapped up its two days of performances at a packed theater in Palm Beach, Florida. Tony Robbins, a motivational speaker and entrepreneur, said that it’s great to see parts of Chinese culture that a lot of people don’t get to see. “I think it’s magnificent,” he said. “And the stories are amazing, the […]

BALTIMORE, Md.—Rounds of applause went off in The Hippodrome Theatre in Baltimore when dancers of Shen Yun Performing Arts displayed challenging techniques on stage. “Spectacular. Unbelievable athleticism and [the] choreography is amazing. And the production, the music is splendid, it’s absolutely incredible,” said Patrick Sheaffer, owner of Sheaffer and Associates Realty. “It’s like looking at […]

BALTIMORE, Md.—Two Maryland state house lawmakers offered proclamations for Shen Yun Performing Arts as the company kicked off five shows in Baltimore. “We try to show the representation of everyone and everything and how things are important outside of legislation or policy, and how it is important that we incorporate arts into our world so […]

Shen Yun delighted audiences with five performances in Stamford, Connecticut, from April 27 to 30. “Oh, it’s absolutely wonderful. I loved it,” said Christopher Bielecki, a technical deployment services lead at KPMG US. “The performance is spectacular. It’s really phenomenal. It’s beyond words,” said Fernando Alvarenga, the founder of Happy Code Club. “Exceptional, uplifting, and […]

In Tours, France, Shen Yun Performing Arts brought locals a taste of 5,000 years of traditional Chinese culture. Former Inspector General of Agriculture Didier Garnier said he was “amazed by both the history and the spirit and knowledge of this culture that we are learning, which is completely different from Western culture.” Mr. Garnier, also […]

Shen Yun, a journey through ancient China, performed in San Diego, California, and Birmingham, Alabama, from April 21 to 23. “Absolutely phenomenal, very impressive what you guys have done with everything,” said Pearson Sharp, who saw Shen Yun in San Diego, California. He is a show host and investigative reporter at One America News Network. […]

After a long flight from the United Kingdom, Shen Yun artists arrived in Monterrey, Mexico, on April 26. For some artists, it’s their eighth time performing in Mexico. “I think we are really excited to be able to bring the new set of programs to Mexico, and the audience here is really warm. I’ve been […]

China’s heritage and divine culture have been bestowed on Paris as Chinese classical dance company Shen Yun performs at the Palais des Congrès through April 30. Audience members shared a feeling of bliss, happiness, and great cultural enrichment. “There is a peaceful pleasure and a feeling that it’s good for the soul, it’s really a […]

New York-based Shen Yun Performing Arts concluded seven performances at the Rosemont Theater in Greater Chicago, taking the stage April 20 to 23. Audience members said they came away with an appreciation for Shen Yun’s artistry and traditional Chinese culture. Stan Smith, president and CEO of the Smith Economics Group in Chicago, has seen Shen […]

LONDON— David Alton, Baron of Liverpool, was impressed by the powerful message Shen Yun Performing Arts delivered at the Eventim Apollo venue on April 19. “It’s a wonderful show; it underlines the beauty of Chinese civilization and culture,” said Lord Alton. “What a tragedy that a show like this can’t be shown in China itself,” he […]

Shen Yun performed in Auckland’s Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre from April 20-23. Theatergoers said that they were uplifted by Shen Yun’s portrayal of traditional Chinese culture. Winston Peters, New Zealand’s former deputy prime minister and head of the New Zealand First political party, said he saw the true culture of China while watching Shen Yun […]

Shen Yun presented seven performances in Turin, Italy from April 18 to the 20. The audience expressed delight. “Moving, exciting. I would not use the word ‘performance.’ You are too modest. It’s a masterpiece,” Piemonte city councilor Giampiero Leo exclaimed. Councilor Alberto Praioni agreed. “These [are] artists of the highest level, great coordination. In all […]

With heavenly scenes, a live orchestra, and exquisite artistry, Shen Yun performances in London left many audience members inspired. Among them was Shirley Ballas, the head judge of the BBC Television show “Strictly Come Dancing” who saw Shen Yun on April 22. Ballas was deeply impressed by Shen Yun’s artistry. “Being an international Latin dancer […]

LONDON—Sir Iain Duncan Smith, Member of Parliament, grew up learning about the arts and going to the ballet often with his ballerina mother, and his family going back three generations lived and worked in China, so it was with great anticipation that he attended Shen Yun Performing Arts to experience 5,000 years of Chinese civilization. […]

PURCHASE, N.Y.—In a tranquil hamlet in West Chester, New York, Shen Yun Performing Arts brought locals a taste of 5,000 years of traditional Chinese culture. For many, it’s a first. “I think it’s fantastic. It’s beautiful to look at. It’s wonderful to listen to, to experience all of the dancers and their magnificent bodies and […]

LONDON—Classical Chinese dance and music company Shen Yun Performing Arts is halfway through its London tour. Theatergoers and lovers of the arts appreciated the cultural depth of Shen Yun’s performance. British member of Parliament Marie Rimmer attended Shen Yun in London on April 18. “Oh, gosh, it’s just … it’s got the wow factor. It’s […]

Shen Yun concludes its Asia tour at the beginning of April with its last stop in Taiwan. The New York-based performing arts group performed in five cities: Miaoli, Kaohsiung, Tainan, Changhua, and Taipei for a total of 32 performances. “I have a lot of respect and gratitude for Shen Yun,” said Chi-Wen Hsieh, the CEO […]

Shen Yun Performing Arts has finished its tour in the Dominican Republic. Great artists from the Caribbean country were in attendance and shared their reactions to Shen Yun with NTD. “I enjoyed the whole evening,” said José Antonio Molina, musical director of National Symphony Orchestra of the Dominican Republic. “Above all, I am impressed by […]

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho—Shen Yun performed at the Civic Center for Performing Arts in Idaho Falls for the first time, with a sold-out theater on April 19. NTD spoke to audience members including, Nicole Giacomini, who drove 4 hours by herself to see the show. “I’ve wanted to see the show for a very long time. […]

Shen Yun Performing Arts has completed its run of London shows at the Eventim Apollo. Many viewers said the showcase of authentic Chinese culture resonated with them long after the performance. Among those inspired by what they saw on stage were artists and politicians. They were particularly moved by the scenes depicting what’s happening in […]

Shen Yun brought eight performances to Montpellier, France, for two weeks from April 16 to 21. Audiences said the performance was phenomenal. “I was surprised by the multitude of images, by the richness of the colors, the staging, the dances, the choreography. It was really magnificent,” said Jean-Pascal Schiano De Colella, financial management instructor at […]

New Zealanders caught a glimpse of divinely-inspired culture while watching Shen Yun Performing Arts at St. James Theatre in Wellington from April 13 to 16. Wellington City Councillor Rayward Chung said Shen Yun’s quality exceeded his high expectations. “I actually liked the one with the scenes where the soldiers jumped out of the screen and […]

Shen Yun Performing Arts wrapped up a week of performances in Tel Aviv, Israel, on April 13. Audience members said it’s a treat for their souls. “Wow! The show is great, it’s colorful, uplifting. Like one big chef’s tasting menu of Chinese culture. To be honest, I’m not a big dance fan, and still, I […]

Shen Yun Performing Arts received high compliments for its performances in Florence, Italy on April 9 and 10. “I believe it’s an extraordinary show to recommend,” said Communications Director Maria Cruciata. “It’s many arts put together but it’s not just that you see a performance of talented artists who dance skillfully, but there’s also the […]

Shen Yun, a performance that brings China’s 5,000 years of traditional culture alive on stage, moved audiences in McAllen, Texas on April 15. They said it was fantastic and unique. “I love how beautiful all of the costumes are, and how precise the dances are. Everything is just spot on. It’s magical. It’s beautiful to […]

RAPID CITY, S.D.—Shen Yun Performing Arts performed in South Dakota on April 15. Audience members, including filmmaker Egija Salem, spoke about the beauty of the performance. “[It] was absolutely gorgeous,” said Salem, who is also on the board of directors for the Black Hills Film Festival. “I think it’s amazing how they synchronize everything. Like […]

This year, for the first time since its founding in 2006, Shen Yun Performing Arts made its Caribbean debut in the Dominican Republic. Multiple officials sent congratulatory letters to New York-based Shen Yun, welcoming the group and expressing their appreciation for Shen Yun’s efforts to revive traditional Chinese culture from “China before communism.” From February […]

Shen Yun is back in Turin, Italy. Local officials welcomed the performers with a reception at the historic Palazzo Lascaris, a Baroque-style Palace where the Piedmont regional council meets, on Monday. Stefano Allasia is president of the Piedmont regional council. He shared his appreciation of Shen Yun’s efforts to revive traditional Chinese culture. “It’s really […]

Shen Yun wrapped up 13 sold-out performances over the past weekend. The performances at Lincoln Center ended with thundering applause. Audience members came out with smiles on their faces. “The whole production was fantastic. Beginning you got to begin with the dance. The dancing was superb, was fantastic, very energetic, very lively. The dancers were […]

Shen Yun performed in London’s Eventim Apollo Theatre on April 14, beginning this year’s final ten performances in the United Kingdom. “It was absolutely magnificent,” said Benedict Rogers, who is a British human rights activist and the co-founder of Hong Kong Watch. It was his third time seeing the performance. “The staging, the costumes, the […]

Classical Chinese dance and music company Shen Yun has arrived in London, as part of its worldwide tour. Its mission is to revive China’s authentic 5,000 years of culture. The performance features dance, a live orchestra, and a digital backdrop. NTD’s Jane Werrell spoke with some of the audience members at the Eventim Apollo. Charles […]

New York-based Shen Yun Performing Arts gave seven performances in Philadelphia’s Miller Theater from April 12–16. Theatergoers say Shen Yun’s story-based classical Chinese dance was beautiful and uplifting. Edward Andrus, a retired branch manager with IBM in Philadelphia and former president of the National Federation of Croatian Americans, attended Shen Yun. He was enchanted by […]

Shen Yun Performing Arts started its second week in New York City’s Lincoln Center on April 12. Audience members from the music industry praised the performance. “So I’m better person today because of this performance,” said Sándor Szabó, who is a conductor, organist, pianist, and harpsichordist. “It was just so thrilling an experience to see […]

Shen Yun Performing Arts kicked off its Australia Tour in Adelaide, performing at the Adelaide Festival Centre from April 6 to 9. Theatergoers said they were delighted by the music, message, and culture presented by Shen Yun. “It’s wonderful, it’s very exciting, very colorful. The costumes are beautiful, the performers are very skilled in their […]

Over the Easter Weekend, New York-based Shen Yun Performing Arts held three performances at Chicago’s Auditorium Theatre. Theatergoers were enchanted. Ali Tucker owns the event planning company Ali Tucker’s Artistic Entertaining. She watched Shen Yun with her husband on a date. “Shen Yun has been a feast for the senses. Visually, I’ve never seen anything […]

Shen Yun graced multiple cities in Florida in early April. Audiences appreciated the beauty of the classical Chinese dance. “Fantastic, wonderful, wonderful music,” said Alex Newman, an award-winning international journalist who saw Shen Yun in Jacksonville. “The artistic show, the dancing, it’s quite incredible.” “The show was fantastic, just absolutely fantastic,” said Steven Strickland, a […]

A performance that brings back 5,000 years of traditional Chinese culture—Shen Yun—is touring around the world and inspiring audiences. “Their beauty, their calmness, their peace, they’re embracing each other. I just think it was so well done, so beautiful, it just keeps coming to mind to me,” said Mary Ann Borgeson, the chair of Douglas […]

Shen Yun wrapped up a days-long tour on the island of Sicily and Bergamo, Italy, in early April. The performers brought to life 5,000 years of Chinese culture that preceded communism. “Fantastic, sensational, and beyond words,” travel company co-founder Peppe Mendola exclaimed. “It’s something that really touches the heart deeply. I dare say it is […]

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y.—Shen Yun Performing Arts has returned to the world’s leading performing arts facility—Lincoln Center in New York City. Two days in, over half of the shows are already sold out, and news shows have been added. “It was aesthetically gorgeous,” said lawyer Andrew Blustein. “And I thought its message of keeping a […]

Shen Yun Performing Arts has been amazing audiences in Toronto, Canada, since March 31. First-time audience members and repeat visitors had similar reactions. Ballet School owner Anna Kovarsky saw Shen Yun for the first time. “There are actually no words to describe how beautiful, majestic and pure this experience has been for me,” she said. […]

Shen Yun Performing Arts awed a full house with its second performance at the Lincoln Center this year. Audience members on April 7 said they felt uplifted. “It’s pretty impressive. I mean, I think majestical is the word that comes to mind at this point. It’s the integration of the dance. The acrobatics, and the […]

NEW YORK—David Paterson, former governor of New York, is legally blind, but he was able to find a way to enjoy Shen Yun Performing Arts. “I can’t see it as well as everyone else. But everything I saw was beautiful, and the movements were incredible,” said Mr. Paterson at the evening performance at Lincoln Center […]

Shen Yun started their performances in Seattle, Washington, on March 31. Audiences called it inspiring. “Wonderful, awesome, we love the performance, it’s beautiful. And everything about it was awesome and inspiring, so loved it,” said Len Wiens, the director of a dance school called Reflections School of Dance. “I find it very inspiring. A couple […]

Shen Yun Performing Arts group kicked off its stay at New York’s Lincoln Center last night with a sold-out show. “I loved it. I thought it was charming,” said Lynne Charnay. “And everyone was so beautifully graceful. I grew up being a ballet dancer first, before I became a Broadway actress. So it all spoke […]

NEW YORK—Film producer Tony Mark particularly likes live productions—unlike movies, there are no do-overs. “I’ve wanted to see Shen Yun for the last—I don’t know how many years, probably eight, ten years I’ve wanted to see Shen Yun,” Mr. Mark said on April 6 at Lincoln Center during intermission of Shen Yun’s opening night performance. […]

Shen Yun Performing Arts thrilled four packed houses at Switzerland’s Musical Theater in Basel from March 24 to 26. Jörg Egger, a pharmacist, said Shen Yun’s performance was fantastic. “It is an incredible combination of body control, tradition, wisdom, and also the divine is put in the foreground,” he said. Beat Jans, president of the […]

With four performances in New Brunswick, New Jersey, from March 30 to April 1, theatergoers appreciated the beauty of Shen Yun Performing Arts and the cultures it presents. “I love the show. It’s absolutely beautiful. I’ve never seen anything like it,” said Geri Staub, owner of Administrative Solutions. “It’s unbelievable,” said Kelly Aber, a business […]

Shen Yun Performing Arts is on a tour through Canada and recently performed in Vancouver and Mississauga from March 21 to 28. “Such a wonderful thing to watch. I’m so impressed,” said Todd Nadon, president of a metal trading company. Rudy Cuzzetto, a member of the provincial parliament, has seen the show once before and […]

Shen Yun Performing Arts returned to Eugene, Oregon for two performances. Some audience members had been waiting for a few years to see the show. “Fantastic. It’s beautiful. It’s really touching—the music, the colors, the dance, the live orchestra,” said Erik Hasselman, a prosecutor. “I loved it. And very exciting and bright and colorful. And […]

For over four months, Shen Yun Performing Arts has been traveling the world with a mission: to revive China’s 5,000-year culture from before communism. Theatergoers from the United States, Canada, Switzerland, and Brazil have described the artists’ skills. Business owner Micael Gautier commented from Fort Lauderdale, Florida. “Artistic. Outstanding. Magnificent. Having something the way that […]

Shen Yun is touring the globe with 8 troops simultaneously. Audiences are saying they appreciate the beauty of the performance. “Really enjoy the performance. Enjoy the music, the dancing, the story, the singing, the instrumentalists, it was all really, really captivating,” said Darren Coish, who is a director of talent acquisition at IQVIA. He saw […]

Shen Yun gave two performances in Hamilton, Canada, from March 21 to 22. Audiences called it inspiring. Lyse Moreau, the president of International Sew Right, saw Shen Yun for her second time: “I love it. I love the performers. I love what you stand for. And I’m impressed with the music, the performance, the drive, […]

Shen Yun made a stop in Long Beach, California, bringing three performances to the stage on March 18 and 19. Audiences called the skills of the artists superb. “Amazing! I love the costumes I love—just the control. But yeah, it was such beauty and the precision together, look the costumes bring everything to life as […]

NORTHRIDGE, California—“A communication to the soul and the spirit” is what studio singer Rick Riso says about Shen Yun Performing Arts. The classical Chinese dance company wrapped up three sold-out shows in Northridge, California. Rick Riso is a studio singer and voiceover artist. He’s sang on movie soundtracks for films like the Lion King and […]

Shen Yun brought three performances to Thousand Oaks, California, on March 14 and 16. Audience members said it was magical. “[It’s] one of the most phenomenal experiences. It’s emotional, it’s captivating, it’s visual,” said Actress Anne Judson-Yager. This was her third time seeing Shen Yun. “Every single bit of your senses is engaged. and I […]

Shen Yun Performing Arts brought a host of cultural feasts to Edmonton, the capital of Alberta, Canada, from March 14 to 16. Movie theater owner Micheal Smith drove 4 hours with his wife to watch the performance. “I love the colors. The choreography was excellent. The music … all around, it was probably one of […]

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.—”They’re absolutely amazing. The best dancers I’ve ever seen. By far,” said Dr. Deric Rachjaibun, a physician in Colorado. He and many patrons saw Shen Yun Performing Arts in Colorado Springs in March. “Absolutely blown away by the visuals, the story line, the athleticism of the dancers. I mean, I just—it was not […]

CHEYENNE, Wyo.—Audience members shared their reactions after seeing Shen Yun Performing Arts at Wyoming’s capital in March. “At times I was brought to tears by its beauty and passion. It was very moving emotionally. It was very good,” said Danielle Moyte, owner of Water of Life Plumbing and Heating. Mrs. Moyte saw the performance with […]

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.—Shen Yun Performing Arts performed in Colorado Springs from March 17 to 19 at the Pikes Peak Center. Patrons with military backgrounds shared their experiences with the live orchestra of blended Eastern and Western instruments. “The costumes were absolutely amazing. I think that and the orchestra were two of my favorite things today. […]

Shen Yun Performing Arts packed the theater in Claremont, California with four performances from March 10 to 12. Some audience members thought it was a celebration of culture. “I’ve been so waiting to finally see it. So tonight was a special night,” said entrepreneur Robert Akscyn. “And I learned a lot because basically, the show […]

Shen Yun Performing Arts packed the theater in Claremont, California with four performances from March 10 to 12. “The show was just amazing. It’s always very magical. The special effects are just outstanding, said Stephen Gonzalez, a kinesiology professor. Mr. Gonzalez has seen the show once before and he said, “The first time was good. […]

Shen Yun came to Lakeland, Florida, bringing two performances to the Youkey Theatre on March 14 and 15. Audience members said they were speechless after emerging from the theater. “Absolutely amazing. There are no words to describe it,” said Aleksander Courtney, who is a piano soloist and the owner of Aleksander World Travel. “It was […]

On March 7, New York-based Shen Yun Performing Arts presented a spectacle of color, art, and culture to the Danish city of Aarhus. Jan Bjørnsholm Jessen is a city planning engineer. He exclaimed: “those colors, those strong colors there, and the performance itself was absolutely fantastic! I didn’t expect the movement and the life that […]

CHEYENNE, Wyo.—Several state officials from the Wyoming House of Representatives welcomed Shen Yun Performing Arts to Cheyenne from March 14 to 15. The elected officials saw a display of classical Chinese dance with a live orchestra at the Cheyenne Civic Center. “Absolutely incredible. I was blown away. The amount of skill—I was captivated by one […]

DENVER—After performing in Denver in January, Shen Yun Performing Arts came back to Colorado again from March 8–12. This is what entrepreneurs and theatergoers had to say after watching Shen Yun at Denver’s Buell Theatre. “I thought it was really good, you could tell that the dancers and the performers were timed very nicely to […]

DENVER—”There’s a celestial presence in all of it. The dancing is otherworldly,” was how Mark Crossen, retired CEO and founder of Amrion, described Shen Yun Performing Arts. Mr. Crossen and other patrons saw Shen Yun at the Buell Theatre in Denver, Colorado, in March. “I really honor it and admire what you’re doing, and what […]

Shen Yun took the stage for four performances in Calgary, Canada from March 10 to 12. Audiences said they felt enlightened. “Oh, it was just beautiful,” said Jane Dutton, the former co-owner of A-1 Signs. “And I think the thing that caught me the most was the color. I mean, the dancing was absolutely phenomenal, […]

Shen Yun Performing Arts arrived for two shows at the Mechanics Bank Theater in Bakersfield, California on March 7 and 8. “It was a fantastic show, very entertaining, the dancers are fantastic, and it has a message, said Dr. Antonio Sanchez, a Family Physician. Middle School music teacher Gary Castro said, “It’s bringing the traditions […]

Harold Warman, a conductor with over 30 years of experience, said he was impressed by Shen Yun’s orchestra. “They were impressive, they’re professionals, really top of the line,” Warman said after watching the matinee performance of Shen Yun at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts on March 5. “Again I keep talking about music all […]

LUBLIN, Poland—Shen Yun Performing Arts returned to the stage in Poland on March 2. “The music is deeply moving, it’s soul stirring. I don’t know how to describe it,” said Łucja Andrzejewska, OCM lead at Andrzejewska Management. “Everything is still trembling somewhere inside of us.” “The performance is impressive and filled with emotions. There are […]