NAGOYA, Japan—Shen Yun graced the Aichi Prefectural Art Theater stage for its inaugural performance on Dec. 23. “If you miss Shen Yun, you will regret it for the rest of your life,” said Mitsunori Kato, the president of an architectural design firm, after the performance.

The couple was particularly impressed with the technical proficiency of the dancers.

“What amazed me most was how the dancers landed in complete silence. It was as though they were weightless, like the wind,” said Mr. Kato.

“Gymnasts usually make a ’thud' sound when they land spins or jumps, but the Shen Yun dancers made no sound when walking or landing—this was really incredible,” he added.

The Shen Yun website says that gymnastics and acrobatics actually come from classical Chinese dance. This dance form demands great athletic power and flexibility.

“It felt as though their legs were extending beyond 180 degrees. Not only that, but every fingertip and toe seemed to be in perfect harmony and constant motion,” said Mrs. Kato.

Shen Yun’s mission is to revive 5,000 years of traditional Chinese culture. China was where Buddhism and Taoism originated, but both schools of belief have been nearly destroyed by the current communist regime.

“Buddhism came to Japan from China, but in today’s world, whether people still believe in God is a complex question. That said, I do believe there is still a deep, inherent respect for the divine in people’s hearts. It’s just that society’s pressures can lead people to follow the crowd, and before they know it, they’ve forgotten about God and the divine,” shared Mr. Kato.

“I’ve listened to many erhu performances before, but today’s was the best I’ve ever heard. It truly touched me,” he said.

All of the music in Shen Yun is composed by Shen Yun’s artistic director, DF, and Shen Yun’s resident composers.

He described one scene, saying, “In heaven, a flock of peacocks flies through the sea of clouds, instantly transforming into celestial maidens who dance gracefully amidst the ethereal mist. That magnificent beauty of the heavenly realm has me completely uplifted and refreshed. ”

“The segment that depicted the arrival of the Creator and the rotation of the Dharma Wheel was deeply impactful. To convey such a spiritual theme through dance was profound,” said Mr. Hibi.

“I could see how the cultures of China’s many ethnic groups are woven together. The program gave me a vivid sense of China’s thousands of years of history and cultural depth,” said Mr. Hibi.

According to Shen Yun’s website, music was recommended for healing, something that resounded with Mr. Hibi.

“The music tonight was truly healing for the body and mind. Music has the ability to harmonize and balance the body internally, and this aligns with the unique perspective of Eastern medicine,” he said.