CALGARY, Alberta—Shen Yun Performing Arts played its opening show to a full house at the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium in Calgary on Sunday afternoon.
With talented dancers performing the physically demanding movements of classical Chinese dance with ease, breathtaking animated backdrops, colourful costumes, and an orchestra combining the best of the western and Chinese musical traditions, Shen Yun presented a memorable experience for artist and musician Ibraheem Badrudeen.
“I grew up in an artistic environment, so this is kind of like a candy store for me for me in a visual sense,” Mr. Badrudeen said.
“I love it. It’s mind-blowing. The choreography, the synchronization, everything was just beautiful.”
Mr. Badrudeen, who also holds a technical position, writes music, sings, and is a dance choreographer. Having this artistic background, he said he can appreciate the hard work and effort that goes into making a performance like Shen Yun.
“They were amazing, and the professionalism, the detail, the vibration, the energy—oh my God!”
Besides the superb artistic performance, Mr. Badrudeen said the show also raised his knowledge about China’s history and culture.
“I’m privileged to be here, actually.”
