DALLAS—Shen Yun Performing Arts gave its first of three shows of traditional Chinese music and dance at the Music Hall at Fair Park on Friday, Feb. 5.
For Ms. Amacker, account executive for CBS, it was a “magnificent” first.
“I thought the show was fabulous. It was the first time that I had been to this, and it was just magnificent—the costumes magnificent, the music was just incredible—really, something that everyone should see.”
New York-based Shen Yun is not like anything she had ever seen before and she gave it a very high rating: ”I brought my granddaughter and she loves it, and we just had a wonderful evening, and I would highly recommend it to everyone.
“It was just beautiful, just absolutely beautiful!”
She liked the spiritual aspect of the show very much “and I like the fact that you can’t see this in China, and this is something that will die unless it’s shown throughout the world, so that makes it even more meaningful that this ancient dance and the culture [is being preserved]. [It’s] just very impressive. I enjoyed it.”
Also watching Shen Yun on Feb. 5 was Mr. Roeber, a credit card security compliance manager, one who keeps credit card data secure.
Contemporary issues about the present persecution of Falun Gong in China brought out by the dances and songs especially appealed to him.
“I loved it. I specially liked the way that they really talked about some of the issues in China nowadays and got it out in front of everybody, so that can remind people of what’s going on over there, so I liked it a lot.”
As a whole, he liked everything. “I thought the costumes were fantastic, the choreography was fantastic. It was just amazing! I'd come back and see it every year if [Shen Yun] comes back every year.”
The dance that stood out for him was In a Miao Village. Steady, persistent, lively drumbeats rise from a Miao village nestled among rice paddies. As one of China’s oldest ethnic groups, the Miao are known for their elaborate headdresses and ornate silver jewelry. “The one that I really liked was the one that the ladies … had [pleated] dresses and all the jewelry. That was great. It kind of reminded me … [of] country girls doing a country dance.” He found a commonality with country dances worldwide, “I really liked that part of it, so that was probably my favorite.
“This was the first show that we’ve seen of this nature. … We are very open minded and like to see other cultures.” Mr. Roeder concluded
With reporting by NTDTV
Shen Yun will perform two more shows in Dallas on Saturday, Feb. 6, at the Music Hall at Fair Park, at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
For more information, please visit ShenYunPerformingArts.org
For Ms. Amacker, account executive for CBS, it was a “magnificent” first.
“I thought the show was fabulous. It was the first time that I had been to this, and it was just magnificent—the costumes magnificent, the music was just incredible—really, something that everyone should see.”
New York-based Shen Yun is not like anything she had ever seen before and she gave it a very high rating: ”I brought my granddaughter and she loves it, and we just had a wonderful evening, and I would highly recommend it to everyone.
“It was just beautiful, just absolutely beautiful!”
She liked the spiritual aspect of the show very much “and I like the fact that you can’t see this in China, and this is something that will die unless it’s shown throughout the world, so that makes it even more meaningful that this ancient dance and the culture [is being preserved]. [It’s] just very impressive. I enjoyed it.”
Also watching Shen Yun on Feb. 5 was Mr. Roeber, a credit card security compliance manager, one who keeps credit card data secure.
Contemporary issues about the present persecution of Falun Gong in China brought out by the dances and songs especially appealed to him.
“I loved it. I specially liked the way that they really talked about some of the issues in China nowadays and got it out in front of everybody, so that can remind people of what’s going on over there, so I liked it a lot.”
As a whole, he liked everything. “I thought the costumes were fantastic, the choreography was fantastic. It was just amazing! I'd come back and see it every year if [Shen Yun] comes back every year.”
The dance that stood out for him was In a Miao Village. Steady, persistent, lively drumbeats rise from a Miao village nestled among rice paddies. As one of China’s oldest ethnic groups, the Miao are known for their elaborate headdresses and ornate silver jewelry. “The one that I really liked was the one that the ladies … had [pleated] dresses and all the jewelry. That was great. It kind of reminded me … [of] country girls doing a country dance.” He found a commonality with country dances worldwide, “I really liked that part of it, so that was probably my favorite.
“This was the first show that we’ve seen of this nature. … We are very open minded and like to see other cultures.” Mr. Roeder concluded
With reporting by NTDTV
Shen Yun will perform two more shows in Dallas on Saturday, Feb. 6, at the Music Hall at Fair Park, at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
For more information, please visit ShenYunPerformingArts.org
