“I think the costumes, the poetry behind the dancing, the stories—all that stuff is fantastic,” he said. “The talent of the people on the stage is just absolutely amazing. It's really well presented, and the technology as they jump into the screens looks very cool as well. I really enjoy that.”
“It's incredible. The [animation] looks like it's actually happening. The special effects are amazing,” Mr. Dempsey added.
Based in New York, Shen Yun is the world’s premier classical Chinese dance and music company dedicated to reviving China’s rich culture, nearly lost under decades of communist rule. Its performances feature a series of short dances highlighting various regions of China, as well as solo musical pieces.
Mr. Dempsey loved how “very, very immersive” the experience was. “I feel like we're part of the whole exhibition,” he said. “It's incredible and the orchestra—it’s unbelievable how well they played.”
“It’s very important,” Mr. Dempsey said. “A lot's changed in the last 75 years, and it would be nice see [China] go back to some traditional values and customs and cultures.
“I think [Shen Yun’s] message is to bring back some of those things which made China great.”
He encourages the artists to continue their work and will definitely be recommending the experience to all his friends and family.
