DALLAS—The Jan. 7 Shen Yun matinee performance in Dallas was the second time the Nix family had seen the New York-based classical Chinese dance company.
“Very impressive,” said Zachary Nix, vice president of an oil and gas company. “We like the dancers, we like the musicians, appreciate learning more about Chinese culture.”
The performance in Dallas was staged by one of Shen Yun Performing Arts’ eight companies currently touring the globe, showcasing the beauty of the Middle Kingdom’s rich history and culture through classical Chinese dance and live orchestral music. Seven of the companies performed on Jan. 7.
Shen Yun’s website explains that the company is reviving “the beauty and goodness of China before communism.”
“With stories and legends, vibrant costumes and backdrops, original music, and a few fun surprises—it’s an experience that will delight your senses, inspire your heart, and just leave you feeling great,” the website says.
Lavender Nix, who accompanied her husband and two daughters to the performance, said she enjoyed the talent of the performers, as well as learning about Chinese culture through Shen Yun.
“We thought it was amazing. Very talented,” Mrs. Nix said. “It’s nice to see another culture, and they’re amazing.”
Shen Yun ‘Gives Everyone Hope’
Glen and Debra Leach at the Shen Yun Performing Arts at the AT&T Performing Arts Center–Winspear Opera House, on Jan. 7, 2023. Nancy Ma/The Epoch Times
Glen Leach, who owns a construction company, said Shen Yun is full of hope and energy.
“I loved the show, the show is awesome. I loved the music, very inspiring, the story values are inspiring too,” Mr. Leach said.
“The show is very spiritual, and has a very high level of energy. It gives everyone hope—the whole world as well as the people of China.”
Debra Leach said she was almost moved to tears by Shen Yun’s performance.
“It gets to your heart. Very moving,” Mrs. Leach said. “I almost cried watching it. The story behind it, and the hardships the Chinese people went through—I had seen it a little, but probably didn’t know all the stories.”
Shen Yun will perform at the AT&T Performing Arts Center–Winspear Opera House until Jan. 15.
Reporting by Nancy Man.
The Epoch Times is a proud sponsor of Shen Yun Performing Arts. We have covered audience reactions since Shen Yun’s inception in 2006.
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