NEW YORK—The audience at the June 23 opening performance of Shen Yun Performing Arts’ show at Lincoln Center included many high profile members of the community and New York City celebrities, including designer Ann Dexter-Jones.
Ms. Dexter-Jones, a British-born socialite and jewelry designer, is married to the legendary Foreigner guitarist Mick Jones. She is also a philanthropist and pens articles for publications such as The New York Times and Town & Country. She was impressed by Thursday night’s performance at Lincoln Center.
“I loved the show tonight,” said Ms. Dexter-Jones. “I walked eight blocks because they blocked the traffic for Obama, but I loved tonight.”
She was particularly impressed by the show’s choreography.
Ms. Dexter-Jones noted that Chinese dance includes classical Chinese dance also ethnic and folk dance. “I thought it was very ... real and very true,” she commented, adding that she also enjoyed the live music.
Ms. Dexter-Jones said she was also impressed by the fact that it is something that cannot be seen in China.
“I think it was just telling a story,” she said. “I think it’s very special.” She added that the world is becoming a smaller place and that seeing Shen Yun helped her learn more about true Chinese culture.
“The world is becoming smaller place,” she said. “I think there’s absolutely more [than meets the eye with Chinese culture]. I was quite ignorant in a way.”
Ms. Dexter-Jones added that she enjoyed seeing a performance that is independent from the ideology of the current Chinese regime.
“I feel proud to be part of this evening and I feel very proud to be here.”
Reporting by Joshua Philipp
Shen Yun Performing Arts New York Company will perform at Lincoln Center’s David H. Koch Theater in New York City, June 23-26. For more information, visit ShenYunPerformingArts.org
