Ms. Yang, a Chinese opera professional, said that she was especially touched by the dances as they were full of power and strength.
"I am just privileged to have been allowed to come and see a little bit of it tonight,” Ms. Morris said.
The director of a Toronto law firm and his date highly praised Shen Yun and will definitely return next year.
Ms. Zheng said at half-time, Shen Yun world-class was “wonderful, truly wonderful."
Fashion designer Ms. Rasmussen was wowed by the costuming in the Shen Yun Performing Arts show.
The performance night made an impression on one couple who saw the show.
A kite maker visiting Toronto from Britain hope to see Shen Yun again when the show returns to London.
"With all the layers of meaning behind the story, it was so much more to take in," said Ms. McNeil-Morin.
As a Westerner, he said he found it easy to relate to traditional Chinese culture and values.
"It touched my heart,” said Mr. Rajan.