DENVER—The 2023 Chinese Lunar New Year was this past weekend—And all eight companies from Shen Yun Performing Arts had performances at the same time, globally. Audience members shared their impressions of the performance at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House (Denver Performing Arts Complex) in Denver, Colorado on Jan. 21. “Mesmerizing, and absolutely eye-catching. You can’t […]

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.—Shen Yun Performing Arts had two performances in Colorado Springs, Colorado, on Jan. 18 and 19. David Stilwell, former assistant secretary for the Bureau of East Asian And Pacific Affairs, applauded the performance after watching Shen Yun at Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts on Jan. 18. “The combination of the music […]

Shen Yun Performing Arts has wrapped up seven performances in Dallas, Texas. They performed in the AT&T Performing Arts Center from Jan 6–15. “I think the entire show is very passionate,” said Rita LeBlanc, the founder of Bold Sphere Music, who was moved by Shen Yun. “There are stories of love. There are stories of […]

During its last performances in Berkeley, Shen Yun left audience members in awe and wanting more. “Oh, it’s spectacular. It’s so beautiful that it just takes your breath away,” said Sharon Sagan, a research associate at UCSF. “The men and the women are both just so elegant and graceful. And the costumes are very ethereal. […]

PITTSBURGH—Shen Yun Performing Arts touches the hearts of audiences around the world and some audience members show their gratitude in a special way. Pennsylvania State Senator Patrick J. Stefano attended Shen Yun’s Jan. 15 matinee performance in Pittsburgh at The Benedum Center for the Performing Arts. “I brought today my Certificate for Appreciation for what you’ve […]

This year, Shen Yun Performing Arts has five performances at University of California, Berkeley’s Zellerbach Hall. Some of the audience members, who are alumni of the university, were touched by the performance. They expressed appreciation for the history and culture that was presented. “It was just so well done and so well put together. The […]

Shen Yun Performing Arts came to Louisville, Kentucky, on Dec. 30, 2022, right before the start of the new year. “It was stunning. It was beautiful, just as graceful and beautiful as I’ve ever seen anything,” said Brian Martel, an outside sales representative at Air Hydropower. “It’s a very beautiful show,” said podiatry specialist Dr. […]

Some theatergoers in Florida rang in the new year with tradition and faith. From Dec. 28 to Jan. 4, globally acclaimed Shen Yun Performing Arts brought spectacular stage shows to local audiences. “The choreography was phenomenal. The message was great. And it was incredibly powerful,” commented Juan Fernandez-Barquin, Florida state Representative for House District 119. […]

NORFOLK, Va.—Shen Yun Performing Arts gave three full-house performances in Virginia the weekend of Jan. 7–8. Some came for the first time while others came back taking their families and friends. Many left the show with an uplifted outlook and an unforgettable experience. Dr. Claudio D. Divino found many things to resonate with when he […]

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.—Audience members in San Francisco appreciated Shen Yun conveying the divine aspect of traditional Chinese culture. “I think music is one of the first ways people connect with the divine. So it allows people to reach out and connect in different ways,” said Darrell Griffin Jr., attorney and founder at Griffin Law. “You […]

SAN FRANCISCO: Many of the audience members at the War Memorial Opera House on Jan. 6 watched Shen Yun Performing Arts for the first time. Among them was Stefan Heitmann and his family. “I love it. I think it’s fantastically done,” Mr. Heitmann said after seeing the performance. “The arts, the costumes, the colors, the […]

Five Shen Yun performances in Boston ended 2022 with packed theaters and unforgettable experiences. Charles Gravenhorst is the president of ProScore Music Engraving, he was a tenor at the San Francisco Opera. He saw Shen Yun on New Year’s Eve as a Christmas present to his wife.  “I have never been more satisfied. At any […]

The new year brought Shen Yun Performing Arts to North Charleston. Couples, families, and people of all ages, enjoyed the special event as they celebrated the start of 2023. “We loved the performance. My mom, my daughter, and I came, and we loved it,” said Tammy Bryant, CEO of Bryant Mosaic Group. “Oh my goodness, […]

Juanita Roy, a former ballerina who used to perform at the San Jose Center for the Performing Arts, returned as an audience member on New Year’s Day to watch Shen Yun for the second time. “When watching all the dancers, I mean, I can just see the exquisite classical training. It’s so present in everything […]

One California mother and an entrepreneur took a party of 11 to watch Shen Yun Performing Arts, which is on its world tour. The family of Sherean Maynard, who is the owner of Zenterra Spa, watched the show on Dec. 30. “It’s so inspiring and so breathtaking. At the same time, as I’m watching, I […]

Audience members in San Jose, California, applauded Shen Yun’s artistry and its mission to revive traditional Chinese culture after watching the performance on Dec. 31. “When they first opened the curtains for the first time, that was like, wow, it’s just beautiful. And the fog—it was really cool,” said Marlene Calvello, sales executive at Chicago […]

BOSTON, Mass.—Richard Swett, a former member of U.S. Congress and former U.S. Ambassador to Denmark, is among Shen Yun Performing Arts’ many fans worldwide. “I’ve seen the show in Washington; I’ve seen the show in New York; I’ve seen the show in Boston. It’s great to be here again,” said Mr. Swett, now CEO of […]

In San Jose, most people saw Shen Yun for the first time at the Center for Performing Arts on Dec. 29, 2022. Many described after the performance how they were touched by what they had seen. “I had a loss, personal loss in my family. And I wanted to schedule something that was very uplifting,” […]

ATLANTA—The Atlanta Symphony Hall in Georgia filled up twice on Dec.26, with audience members eager to see Shen Yun Performing Arts. Tim A. Kinsey, director of Curriculum Development & Instructional Design at Cox Communications, said, “Seeing traditional Chinese dance and seeing the color and the story was just amazing.” Digital creator and social media influencer […]

Classical Chinese dance and music company Shen Yun Performing Arts returns to California with its all-new 2023 show. Many audience members were impressed at Shen Yun’s Dec. 26 performance in Silicon Valley. “I am quite impressed. It wasn’t anything like I expected,” said Gavin Daprile, engineering manager at Apple. I love the dance, I love […]

ATLANTA, Ga.–Shen Yun‘s 2023 season kicked off in Atlanta at the Atlanta Symphony Hall on Dec. 24 with a whole new performance. “I can’t think of any better place to be than right here,” said Grey Felzien, a physician who saw Shen Yun’s first performance. “It’s just been such a great addition to the Christmas […]

ATLANTA—Celena Brown, entrepreneur and business owner, sat front and center at the world premiere of the all-new Shen Yun Performing Arts 2023 show at the Atlanta Symphony Hall on Dec. 24, 2022. The Christmas Eve performance was met with such high demand that even after tickets sold out, additional seats had to be opened up last […]

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Domenic Savini, assistant director of the Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board, said he had waited a long time to see Shen Yun Performing Arts, and was “so happy” to finally get a chance to see the company’s last 2022 performance at the Kennedy Center Opera House on July 17. Mr. Savini, who is also a certified […]

After a nearly two year break from the stage, New York-based Shen Yun Performing Arts was one of the first performances to emerge from the global pandemic with a world tour. To meet the anticipation and demand of waiting audiences, the normally half-year tour season was expanded from July 2021 to July 2022, nearly a […]

During the second weekend of June, Shen Yun performed in five cities around the world. In Philadelphia, Rick Jensen and his wife Laurie came to watch the performance. “It is a once-in-a-lifetime experience,” said Rick Jensen, radio host of WDEL. “I’ve wanted to see this for five years. And this is my first time seeing […]

With the division and chaos in today’s world, many may feel hopelessness or despair—but some have found peace and hope in an unexpected place: Shen Yun Performing Arts. “I’m half Ukrainian … so right now, I’m very worried about Ukraine, but this gives me hope,” said Terry Zakanycz, who saw the Shen Yun in Las […]

Shen Yun Performing Arts completed two performances in Spokane, Washington, on April 13. Audience members praised the company’s mission to revive an ancient culture. “It’s overwhelming when you see it for the first time. There’s a lot to take in. I think the one thing that comes through is, it takes some concentration to watch […]

Shen Yun Performing Arts returned to Spokane, Washington, with two performances. Audience members appreciated the artistry on April 12. “It was truly amazing,” said Tina Sander, a realtor. “I’ve been wanting to see it for so long. And seeing all the colors on the stage on the screen, it wasn’t the same as seeing it […]

Shen Yun completed three full-house performances in Honolulu, Hawaii, with standing ovations each time. “I actually felt goosebumps,” said Terese Cooley, an audiologist. “I loved the storylines. I loved the music. I loved the bright colors. I loved how they can jump into the screen. I loved everything about it.” “I could never catch a […]

Shen Yun Performing Arts returned to Honolulu, Hawaii, after two years. Audience members greeted their return with a full house and enthusiastic applause. The performers reciprocated their mahalo with two curtain calls. “It’s a really great performance both as a piece of art and also a piece of culture,” said Colin Schneider, senior director of […]

This past weekend, Shen Yun performed across the United States, Canada, and Europe, and uplifted theatergoers with a divinely inspired culture. Will Henrickson, group chair of CEO & Executive Peer Advisory Groups at Vistage International, said that while he has seen modern China on his business trips, he never thought he would see traditional China. “I […]

Shen Yun Performing Arts returned to Reno with four performances. Audience members enjoyed seeing the ancient culture presented on stage. “It was absolutely perfect,” said Eric Christianson, CEO of Nutrient. “I’ve never seen such perfection in the number of dancers all at the same time—the movements, the detail, all the way down to just the […]

Shen Yun wrapped up four performances in Reno, Nevada. Audience members say it’s uplifting and empowering. “Outrageous, beautiful. The agility of the people on stage … it’s beyond belief. It’s extraordinary,” said Byng Hunt, member of the Mono County Board of Supervisors. “The dance with the fans, just absolutely stunning to see the coordination of […]

Harold Henck, a senior chief legalman in the U.S. Navy, has watched Shen Yun six times, and most recently at New York’s Lincoln Center on March 18. He says Shen Yun’s world-class performances, and the message they spread, should not only be accessible to Americans and the free world, but also to those living in […]

For Henk Guitjens, an aviation consultant and director of aviation development for Global Elite Group, Shen Yun’s mission to revive China’s 5000-year-old culture hit a chord. “I think the mission is very good. I think it’s time we have to understand that after 1948, a lot of the things were pushed away and of course […]

Learning from traditions can be insightful, especially for theatergoers in Columbus, Ohio, who got to watch Shen Yun Performing Arts showcase China’s 5,000 years of culture on stage. “I loved it. It was inspiring, it was beautiful. The message was incredible, the music was powerful, and the dancing was exquisite,” said Robin Ulrich, a ballroom […]

In Sacramento, Shen Yun returned to the newly-renovated SAFE Credit Union Performing Arts Center. To celebrate the company’s 15th anniversary, staff from Assemblymember Kevin McCarty’s office presented a resolution acknowledging Shen Yun and wishing for its continued success. Shen Yun also received two certificates of Special Congressional Recognition from Ro Khanna and Jared Huffman. For […]

Shen Yun performed in packed theaters at Lincoln Center throughout the weekend. Its showcase of 5,000 years of Chinese culture attracted audience members from all walks of life. “The tenor was excellent, very good,” said Jennifer Tibbetts, a singer and composer. “It’s absolutely top-notch. It’s really a great experience. I’m really overwhelmed. And it’s beautiful.” […]

On Shen Yun’s last day of performances in Salt Lake City, audience attendees admired the effort to showcase an ancient culture through dance and music. “It’s awesome. It’s beautiful. The colors and the movement and the backdrop—everything. It’s beautiful,” said Kyle Allcott, a graphic designer. “The athleticism of these people,” said Dave Elton, a former […]

Audience members watching Shen Yun in Salt Lake City appreciated the artistry and mission to bring back traditional Chinese culture. “I love the diagrams of how they describe everything. It is easy to understand what’s going on with the different performances,” said Greg Beeston, vice president of business development at Jet Midwest, Inc. “It is […]

Shen Yun Performing Arts returned to New York City on Thursday night after two years due to the pandemic. “I think it’s a wonderful performance. It’s wonderful,” said professor Richard Joel, President Emeritus of Yeshiva University. “It’s a universal inspiration.” He saw Shen Yun‘s first performance at the Lincoln Center this year. “The music is wonderful, […]

Shen Yun Performing Arts returned to the George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Theater in Salt Lake City, Utah, on March 9 for the second time this touring season. For most, it was their first time seeing it. They attended with their families. “We had a lovely time. It was absolutely brilliant. I think the […]

A group of modern-day performers, inspired by China’s 5,000-year-old civilization is performing all over the world to revive its culture—audiences in the states say, this is the best ambassador for the Chinese people, their culture, and their history. “I have to tell you, this is the best show that I’ve ever seen,” said Assemblywoman Carol […]

Shen Yun is returning to Philadelphia with 10 performances Feb. 19 to 27. Federal, state, and city officials welcomed back the performers with letters and proclamations. They praised the production’s efforts to revive the 5,000 years of Chinese civilization. “I think it was absolutely amazing to be able to sit here and witness history in […]

Shen Yun Performing Arts is giving more than two dozen performances this week throughout the United States and Europe. “It was just a rare form of art,” said Melony Stuckey, a painter and artist who saw Shen Yun with her friend in Columbia, South Carolina. “It was amazing, just beautiful. … The color of the […]

Shen Yun Performing Arts has arrived in the nation’s capital, set to give eight performances at the Kennedy Center from Feb. 15 to Feb. 20. “My goodness! I mean, have you heard the crowd? And no one has left, which for Washington, D.C., is very unusual. People are enjoying it immensely,” said Buddie Joe Penn, former […]

Last Saturday, Shen Yun performed in three different states in the United States. Audience members said they were astounded by the performance. “It just blew away and … I couldn’t put it into words if I tried,” said Kenneth Kirkland, who saw the performance in Birmingham, Alabama. “Two hours just melted away and it wasn’t […]

Transforming, mesmerizing—that’s what audience members had to say after watching a classical Chinese dance performance. This past weekend, Shen Yun Performing Arts delivered more than a dozen performances throughout the United States and Europe. “It’s such a thrill to be able to experience the true China in Cleveland,” said Alex Kuszewski, a lawyer, who had just […]

In Cheyenne, Wyoming, Shen Yun Performing Arts drew audience members from other cities. Many drove an hour and a half from the Denver, Colorado, area on icy roads after a winter storm to see it, and they said the trip was worth it. “You cannot make up a presence, you cannot make up an atmosphere, […]

Shen Yun 2022 has been performing all over the United States and Europe, attracting audiences from all walks of life. Audience members said they were captivated by the production. “I’m speechless. It’s wonderful,” said D. Bates, a textile designer who saw the show in Colorado Springs. “You’ll be inspired, unforgettable,” said Dean Zachary, a professional comic […]

Some people might feel uncomfortable coming out to see a grand performance during this pandemic. But the audience of the classical Chinese dance performance Shen Yun says it’s exactly what they needed–especially during this pandemic. “I think you should take us all over the country and the world. It’s to be seen by everybody,” said […]

Over the weekend, Shen Yun Performing Arts delivered over 10 performances in four different cities across the United States and Europe. The mayors of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and Greeley, Colorado, issued proclamations to the performers. “Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you, for an incredible show. Today was not just a show of beauty. It […]

The pandemic has left many feeling hopeless, depressed, and closed off from the outside world, but some have found healing in an unexpected place. “It’s the perfect prescription for the pandemic. Anything that ills us right now Shen Yun will take care of … After leaving here, I feel like everything’s going to be just […]

For the past week, Shen Yun has been performing in seven cities throughout the United States and in Europe—attracting audience members from all walks of life. “Very meaningful, absolutely touching,” said Emily Greene, a lawyer from Baltimore. “Absolute world class athletes and performers, and the artistry is some of the greatest I’ve ever seen,” said Chris […]

After its last few performances in San Francisco, Shen Yun left audience members feeling inspired and hopeful. “Very inspirational, very happy, very content. It’s true and it resonates that way,” said Gary Bhej, a real estate investor. “I get exposed to a great deal of trauma through stories of the folks that work for me, […]

Shen Yun started its tour in Georgia last week. Audience members in Atlanta and Savannah said it was an unforgettable experience. “We’re very privileged to have Shen Yun coming to Savanna. It was an opportunity of a lifetime,” said Vincent Moore, a pilot. “With the colorful costumes, the enchanting backdrops, they’re just so majestic. … […]

Audience members who watched Shen Yun at the War Memorial Opera House in San Francisco on Jan. 7 said the performance filled them with feelings of inspiration and hope. “It’s amazing. We absolutely love it,” said Larissa Pommerand, an entrepreneur at League One Volleyball. “The talent is incredible. The teamwork and synchronization of the dancers […]

Over the weekend, Shen Yun Performing Arts took to the stage for 20 shows in seven different cities—from California, to Texas, to Miami, to Cologne, Germany. Moving, inspiring, and uplifting—that’s what theatergoers around the world had to say after watching Shen Yun’s 2022 program. “It was an opportunity of a lifetime,” said Vincent Moore, a […]

Shen Yun’s performance moved audience members in San Francisco’s War Memorial Opera House on Jan. 3. “Just their abilities, their connection, the fluidity—it’s just mind-blowing, it’s so incredible. And the fact that it’s so uplifting, and full of joy and full of inspiration, is how it should be. That’s what we need during these times […]

Days before the New Year, people filled the theaters in San Diego, California, to attend Shen Yun performances on Dec. 28 and 29. “I think it’s an amazing show—unbelievably colorful, unbelievably touchable—you know, my soul. Because all dancers look like birds in the air,” said Valentina Frank, a former music teacher. Frank said she taught […]

Audience members attended two Shen Yun performances at Zellerbach Hall in Berkeley, California, on Dec. 29 and Dec. 30, 2021. “Oh my gosh, it is so beautiful, so precise! The colors are so amazing. The story of the culture, we just love it. Love it,” said Bev Cleland, a former medical professional. “I can’t wait […]

With another tough year behind us, families are finding hope in a dance performance. Many came together to celebrate the new year with Shen Yun Performing Arts. This New Year’s weekend was one to remember for many people—including Carolina Vera, who brought her family to see Shen Yun at the Duke Energy Center for the Performing […]

Orange County Supervisor Lisa Bartlett welcomed Shen Yun back to Costa Mesa, California. The proclamation was presented by Christian Abueg, her policy adviser, on Jan. 1, 2022. “I can see why it’s a very applauded performance: because of the amount of work and dedication that goes into it, as well as the messages that it sends […]

Shen Yun wrapped up its last two performances in San Jose at the Center for the Performing Arts with two full houses on Dec. 26 and Dec. 27. “I really appreciate the beauty and the history behind it and all the design behind it. I really do. I think it’s the vibrancy and the way […]

This Christmas weekend, families came together for a full-house performance of Shen Yun Performing Arts in the city of Hartford, Connecticut. “It’s amazing. It’s beautiful. Just the work of art and all the history and the culture, it just really brings it all to life,” said Al Montoya, director of the Manchester VA Medical Center. He brought […]

Audience members who attended a Shen Yun performance at the San Jose Center for the Performing Arts on Dec. 23 appreciated the traditional values and spiritual aspects presented on stage. “As the song said, tradition is good. And staying with the traditional sense of values and cultural norms that we have brings people together,” said […]

After two years, Shen Yun Performing Arts returned to the San Francisco Bay Area with an all-new production. Their first stop was at the San Jose Center for the Performing Arts. The opening performance saw a packed house on Dec. 22. Shen Yun’s patented 3D projection helps convey stories as the performers interact with it. […]

With a standing ovation, Shen Yun Performing Arts successfully wrapped up its two performances in South Carolina. “It was wonderful. I think the first half before the intermission, I particularly enjoyed the colors, the costumes, plus the backdrop … it was just a feast for the eyes,” said Al Stewart, who works for The Boeing […]

DENVER, Colo.—Mr. and Mrs. Hess have a deep appreciation for ancient cultures. This passion drew them to attend the Sunday matinee of Shen Yun Performing Arts on Nov. 7. Jean Hess is a chieftain at the Saint Andrews Society of Colorado, a Scottish society, and a mental health counselor. Her husband Richard Hess is a professor […]

Since the start of the Shen Yun 2021 season in the United States, the classical Chinese dance performance has touched audience members from all walks of life. “Happy, very happy. It goes straight to your soul. … You feel it inside the whole time. And I felt like I was in heaven for some of […]

New Brunswick, N.J.—On the weekend of Nov. 20, Shen Yun Performing Arts gave three full-house performances in New Brunswick, New Jersey. The company received two proclamations from state senator Samuel Thompson and the mayor of New Brunswick. “On behalf of the office, we are celebrating and proclaiming Nov. 20 and 21 Shen Yun performance dates […]

Shen Yun’s two performances on Nov. 13 and 14 at the historic Boch Theater in Boston were highly anticipated. The classical Chinese dance company attracted audience members from all walks of life. “We love the performance, the theater, the music, the dancing, the singing. Everything about it, the aesthetic was totally unique, different than anything we’ve […]

Shen Yun Performing Arts gave two performances in New Mexico Nov. 1–2. A businessman planned to be on a work trip on Monday, but because his flight was canceled, he had the chance to watch Shen Yun that night. He didn’t regret anything. “It was spectacular. I am just so impressed. You know, getting to […]

At the Morrison Center for the Performing Arts in Boise, Idaho, audience members were inspired by Shen Yun’s mission to revive an ancient culture. “I’ve never experienced anything like this. And I’ve been to the theaters back East and in the West. And this is just, it’s so lifting,” said Mike Vasil, a real estate […]

Shen Yun returned to Fresno, California, at the William Saroyan Theatre for two afternoon performances to showcase 5,000 years of traditional Chinese culture. “Classical Chinese dance is so beautiful and it’s something we never get to see. We love the acrobatics, and the movements are so fluid. The balance between fast and slow, and strong […]

Audience members described Shen Yun as spiritual and healing at the Gallo Center for the Arts in Modesto, California. Wally Herger, a former U.S. Representative for California’s 2nd congressional district for 26 years, saw Shen Yun for the third time on Oct. 26. He brought his wife and two friends. “It’s everything. It’s the theme, […]

Shen Yun performed in Eugene, Oregon, at the Hult Center for the Performing Arts on Oct. 16 and 17. Spiritually based stories touched the audience members. “I saw a lot of golden threads of truth intertwine between what was presented and what I believed all my life, … that origin of divine truth that goes […]

Shen Yun returned to the Alberta Bair Theater in Billings, Montana, on Oct. 13–14. Gov. Greg Gianforte sent a proclamation welcoming the performers back, stating, “I appreciate Shen Yun bringing traditional Chinese culture which cannot be seen anywhere else in the world, not even in China, to Montana.” One ranch owner attended a performance with […]

Audience members in Portland, Oregon, said they were blown away by Shen Yun’s live performance. Some have waited years, while others try to come every year. “Oh my goodness, it was grandiose, it was quite impressive,” said Jacques Vachon, a logistics specialist for NASA. “The introductions for every story were perfect, so we could place the actions […]

Paula Finecey and her daughter Adelyn Finecey came from Arizona to Oregon to watch Shen Yun with her family. “It was incredible. I didn’t really know what to expect. And my mom actually was the one who got us the tickets, and brought us here, and flew us here. It was just beautiful. It was magnificent,” […]

Shen Yun Performing Arts returned to Portland, Oregon, on Thursday night, after ticket-holders had to reschedule due to last year’s pandemic. Hadi Nouredine, a dentist and founder of multiple clinics, said he liked everything about the performance. He and his wife were attracted to the show by the thousands of years of cultural heritage displayed […]

Shen Yun Performing Arts, a classical Chinese dance company from New York, gave 10 performances that touched hearts in four states throughout the weekend of Oct. 9. After a long pause during the pandemic, audiences finally got to see Shen Yun and experience divinely inspired traditional Chinese culture before that heritage was ruined by communism. Watching for the […]

Many people have said they’ve waited for years to see a Shen Yun performance. This year, Seattle hosted five shows from Sept. 30 to Oct. 3. Many audience members were brought to tears. “The performance is just dazzling, and it will touch you immensely—emotionally, spiritually, and in any other possible way you can imagine, it […]

Shen Yun‘s performances attract audience members from all walks of life. On Oct. 2 and Oct. 3, the group performed in three states. Jim Smith is the vice president of Lynnwood City Council in Washington. He brought his wife, Sherry Smith, to see the performance in Seattle. “The dancers were absolutely incredible. And I keep […]

KANSAS CITY, Mo.—Pamela Skarda is someone who believes that faith does not have to create borders. After attending Shen Yun Performing Arts on her birthday, she was able to share the deep emotions that she experienced while watching the performance. “Utterly phenomenal, the best performance I’ve ever seen in my life,” Ms. Skarda said. “The […]

A professional musician left in awe after watching Shen Yun in Portland, Maine, last weekend. “This was fantastic. It was a wonderful experience. I was so impressed with the music, the dance, the technology, the scenery. It was very, very deeply moving,” said David Brandes. “It’s just beautifully done as a picturesque work of art, […]

SEATTLE —Melissa Von Ruden, a painter and former dancer, said she was inspired by “top-level”Shen Yun Performing Arts as it dazzled audience members at the Marion Oliver McGaw Hall in Seattle. “They’re incredible artists,” Melissa said alongside her family members, Robin Von Ruden and Janet Cline, on Oct. 1. Robin, a worker in cybersecurity, said he […]

Audiences in Houston could not get enough of classical Chinese dance performances by Shen Yun, the performing arts company adding another show to the original six. Culture enthusiasts Barbara and Winston Elliot left the show in awe. “I thought they were spectacular. First of all, the athleticism is just really—I mean, I know how hard […]

Rudy Revak has been waiting for Shen Yun’s return since the pandemic began. He bought tickets as soon as he heard Shen Yun was coming back to Texas. “It’s phenomenal,” said Revak who is the founder of Global Ventures Partners. He saw the performance in Houston, Texas, on September 19 with his wife and his friends. […]

HOUSTON, Texas—Wildlife photographer Deanne Peterson and her mother attended their third Shen Yun performance together on Sunday, Sept. 19, at the Wortham Center Brown Theater in Houston, Texas. It’s become a family tradition. “We’ve come for probably four or five years, and it’s always really wonderful to come back and to see the new choreography and […]

RICHARDSON CITY, Texas—Karyne Richardson had wanted to see the Shen Yun performance for more than 5 years. She was deeply in awe after seeing it in Richardson Texas on Sept. 5. “It’s sacred, what you presented today, what everyone presented was sacred art. It’s been saved and now brings forth life to the world because […]

RICHARDSON CITY, Texas—Music teacher and former singer, Judith Ritchie, saw Shen Yun Performing Arts two years ago and heard that the company was performing again at the Eisemann Center with a whole new repertoire. Knowing that the Sept. 4 performance would be another chance to learn more about Chinese culture, Ritchie decided to attend with […]

SAN ANTONIO, Texas—If art can be defined as a message well delivered, then Shen Yun makes great art, audience members at the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts said after a performance on Aug. 7. Shen Yun Performing Arts is a New York-based company that tours over 150 major cities each year. Its mission and […]

The Waterhouse family first saw Shen Yun two years ago. They loved it so much, they decided to make it an annual family tradition. This year, they saw a performance in Salt Lake City on Aug. 7. “You can just feel that they put their souls into it and that they really have a message […]

A family of six attended a Shen Yun performance in Salt Lake City. It was the first time for the couple, their two sons, and their daughters-in-law to see the performance. They were in Iceland the day before and missed their flight. They managed to catch a later one and made it on time to […]

A San Antonio-based theater director saw Shen Yun in his hometown on Aug. 6. He praised Shen Yun as a feast of art and spirit. “It was really beautiful. It was very moving, and very, very professionally done, but also surprisingly spiritual and a real celebration,” said Tim Hedgepeth, a theater director and an assistant professor. […]

SALT LAKE CITY—Audience members usually leave Shen Yun Performing Arts knowing a little more about China’s 5,000 years of civilization. For college professor and author Paul Skousen, his experience was no different. “This was an absolutely delightful introduction to a culture about which I thought I knew something. Clearly, I did not,” Skousen said. “I […]

Lisa Fifield was the first-ever American to be contracted by a Chinese ballet company.

SALT LAKE CITY—To the trained eye, dance is much more than entertainment. Dancer Paige McNamara said Shen Yun Performing Arts did just this after she was left fascinated by the artistry of a performance on Aug. 7. “I love the cultural influences that the dancing had. I love culture, dance, world dance, and seeing it […]

SALT LAKE CITY—After attending Shen Yun Performing Arts’ evening performance on Aug. 6, Price City mayor Michael Kourianos said he felt that Shen Yun was “something that should be shared with everyone and enjoyed by everyone.” Impressed by his first time seeing Shen Yun in 2019, Price said he wanted to enjoy another performance. This time, […]