DENVER—Company CFO Rita Harding and Thomas Satalowich, a professional in medical sales, experienced Shen Yun Performing Arts for the first time during the April 6 matinee at the Buell Theatre.

They were so captivated by the performance that they now feel inspired to visit China themselves.

“It’s beautiful, just absolutely beautiful, so colorful and the dancers are so graceful,” Ms. Harding exclaimed. “It’s so nice to learn about Chinese culture.”

The New York-based Shen Yun was founded in 2006 by elite Chinese artists who had fled the persecution of the communist party.

For 5,000 years, China’s civilization flourished under the shared belief that the divine will bless those who uphold traditional moral values. Tragically, within just a few decades of the communist party’s violent takeover, these beliefs were erased and replaced with atheism.

“It’s very effective. I’m learning things I didn’t know before, so it’s very interesting,” she said.

The production is comprised of a series of short pieces that take its audience on a ride through the dynasties and across the vast regions of China. Using classical Chinese, folk, and ethnic dances, as well as solo musical performances, the artists tell tales from ancient times to the modern day.

Mr. Satalowich felt both “inspired and jealous of all their traditions and culture” after watching the show.

“I feel like here in the United States, we don’t have a lot of that. [I’m touched by the] customs and just how elaborate and beautiful and sincere and heartwarming the people are.”

Mr. Satalowich would like to thank the artists “for all [their] hard work and all of the beautiful performances.”