NEW YORK CITY—Henry Perry was uplifted by Shen Yun Performing Arts, describing the vibrant performance as an informative and important one.

“It was a sophisticated glimpse into Chinese culture and the change that occurs and the learning that everyone could have through dance and arts,” said Mr. Perry, a doctor and chief of the corneal department at a hospital. He saw Shen Yun on March 30 at Lincoln Center, where the New York-based classical Chinese dance company is performing for another two weeks.

“I liked the vibrancy of the performance. I liked the movement, the colors, and I liked the restoration of history as it went through the different stages of the Chinese story. And I thought it was a well-thought-out, well-presented, and uplifting performance,” Mr. Perry said.

Mr. Perry thought that it would be difficult for the regime to continue to stifle the traditional culture, and what it has done in the past.

“History is critical for us all. Because it keeps repeating itself again and again,” he added.

“I think something so beautiful, you should let it be,” he said. “I enjoyed it, I truly did.”