DETROIT, Mich.—With an amazing authentic display of traditional Chinese classical dance and music, Shen Yun Performing Arts is weaving a magical aura around many of its audience members.

The energy emitted by the performers could be felt said the cousins.

“I think it’s warm and glowing and exciting and it grabs you,” said Scott, adding that she would certainly encourage her friends to see Shen Yun.

Cruz, a nurse, described her own experience, after watching the performers.

“It was powerful and very peaceful, very calming and comforting to me. I could tell that the performers were bringing something in with them, not just going through [the] motions of performing. They had a lot of passion. Not only were they beautifully skilled, [they were] bringing everyone in like a big hug,” she said.

“It’s a bright …  white light, so bright. And it pulls you toward it like a magnet,” said Cruz.

“[It comes] from the people on the stage. When the stage is empty you don’t feel it,” she said.

“[It comes from the artists] and also the orchestra, the solo performances, all of it. You could feel they love what they do,” said Cruz.

“I feel strong [and purified], she said.

“[My neck] feels beautiful. I don’t even notice it,” she said.

Cruz praised Shen Yun’s dynamic 3D technology which enables a smooth transition between the actors on the stage and the digital projection.

The vocalist who sang ‘To Heaven in this Lifetime,’ which speaks of a spiritual journey, gave Cruz goosebumps, she said.

“I just felt a powerful … like he was singing to the divine,” she said. She had also been awed by the virtuoso who played the traditional Chinese two-stringed violin, the erhu.

“Such a beautiful song, a haunting melody,” she commented. “It was really wonderful.”