Mr. van der Werf, a dancer, had purchased a ticket for the final show not knowing what to expect. He had seen the advertisements and was impressed that the flyers delivered what was promised.
He said he was “a dancer of classic and American dance” and owned a ballet school near Rotterdam. He was happy to share his impressions.
“It is charming, it is colorful. It is from the soul. I like it very much,” Mr. van der Werf said with a big smile on his face.
Explaining his background, he said he had studied in the Russian school of dance in Kiev, Moscow, and Saint Petersburg.
Of Shen Yun dancers he said, “I truly liked the discipline the dancers displayed. I think the discipline amazed me the most.
“I like the discipline. I like the discipline when you dance in a group, just as this one. This is such a group. And the soul—the expression is connected to the soul—your hands, your eyes, your hands, and again your hands, and your soul. I like it. I like it a lot.
“It is classic dance. It is different than folkdance. I like it, and it is skillfully done.”
He was amazed at the entire performance. Every scene, every song, and the music all blended into one favorable impression.
“Everything was a surprise for me, and the long sleeves [Flowing Sleeves] were exceptional. It is so charming. The men are powerful, coming from the outside and mirrored on the outside.”
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