LONDON—Yong-Chin Marika Breslin, a makeup artist and winner BBC’s “Glowup” Season 4 whose fashion is inspired by Asian mythology, watched dancers from Shen Yun Performing Arts flutter across the stage at London’s Eventin Apollo on Jan. 10. She said she felt a connection with the dances’ tradition.

Arriving with her date, who works in finance, Ms. Breslin told The Epoch Times she was excited to see Shen Yun, as she used to practice classical Chinese dancing as a young girl. Asian culture also inspires her acclaimed makeup artwork.

The ladies with the long, flowing sleeves stood out most vividly for her, she said, but also the fact that the show “still feels very traditional,” even in this modern era.

“I think it’s very pure in that sense, where it feels like a traditional Chinese dance and not as modern as other theater shows,” Ms. Breslin said.

Revitalizing cherished artistic traditions, its artisans craft costumes to adorn its bright, colorfully-adorned and highly energetic dancers—like the delicate female dancers who appeared to float across the stage with their long, flowing sleeves.

Ms. Breslin also explores Chinese dragon motifs in her makeup designs.

“I say, anytime you can preserve history, something that’s sort of been suppressed or taken away someplace, if you can bring it back and revive it, keep it going, it’s important,” he said.

He wants to encourage the dancers of Shen Yun, “Keep doing it. You’re wonderful. You’re very talented.”

“I learned Chinese dancing when I was younger, traditional Chinese dance, so I definitely [felt a connection,]” Ms. Breslin said. “Because I’m half Asian, so I feel more connected to it.”