Shen Yun’s Artistry Captivates New York City Audience: ‘It’s Just Stunning’

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On March 29, Shen Yun Performing Arts was met with a full house at The David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center in New York City. Audience members were mesmerized by the beauty of ancient China brought to life on stage.

“There is vibrance, enthusiasm, divinity, history, culture, and this color of movement. It's just stunning to me, stunning. It's a sensual and intellectual show all at the same time. It's beautiful,” said Dominick Yezzo, a former judge.

“Takeaways from the show were learning about culture, learning about history, learning things through the arts, and the enrichment, and really all about expression and teaching that through not just speaking but just through movement and dance and form. It was really beautifully done in music,” said Karen Noy, a chief property and development officer.

Shen Yun is based in New York and tours the world with a mission to revive 5,000 years of traditional Chinese culture from before communism. The company cannot perform in China because the performance shines a light on the brutal persecution of faith by the Chinese Communist Party.

“It's very spiritual, it's very beautiful. And you understand Falun Dafa and the problems that there are and the tremendous challenges against the oppression in China. But you also see the wonderful, beautiful experience and the spirituality of the dancers and all of the practitioners,” said John Lauro, an attorney.

“I think it's a good goal. I know a little bit about the history of the performance and a little bit about the communist thumb and trying to shut this down. I guess with the idea of tamping down free expression and erasing history, which is what communists like to do,” said Richard Monzone, a business development specialist.

“I think that I definitely increased an appreciation for dance through the show, and I can't believe that this isn't permitted in China. I feel like they're really missing out on something that can add so much value to our lives,” said Chloe Denning, a company financial planner.

Shen Yun will be performing at The David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center in New York City until April 13.
NTD News, New York

NTD is a media sponsor of Shen Yun Performing Arts, covering audience reactions since 2006.