ATLANTA—For writer David Storey and his wife, Shen Yun Performing Arts was a performance that bridged the East and West, telling a story of a civilization without words.
“It was the best of the classical Chinese and Western arts,” said Ms. Zheng, who said she has always been involved in the performing arts, and moved from China to America 10 years ago. She and Mr. Storey saw the performance at Atlanta Symphony Hall on Dec. 26.
Classical Chinese dance is an expressive art form, and Shen Yun’s productions often include several story-based dances.
Mr. Storey said he was moved by the stories of characters overcoming adversity, whether it was thousands of years ago or in the modern day.
“There’s a lot of struggles, in the past and now,” he said.
In a word, Ms. Zheng said, Shen Yun was “perfect.”
“All of it was really well done, so pleasant to watch, and the stories were understandable without a single word,” Ms. Zheng said.
“It’s just beautiful, very graceful, and poetic, and so much talent,” Mrs. Scirocco said.
Mr. Scirocco, a retired professor, said it was a “dance of energy,” recalling the balance of yin and yang, of male and female, and celebration.
“I see their excellence, just excellence, and I have a lot of respect for their craft,” he added.
