GREENVILLE, S.C.—Through classical Chinese dance and music, Shen Yun Performing Arts Touring Company portrayed the grandeur of China’s 5,000-year-old rich, traditional culture, performing at the Peace Center’s stage on March 1.
New York-based Shen Yun every year “unveils an entirely new lineup of dances, songs, and musical scores. At the core of Shen Yun’s performances is classical Chinese dance with China’s numerous ethnic and folk dance styles rounding out the evening,” according to Shen Yun’s website.
Mark Godenick, a physician, said, “It’s fabulous. I enjoyed how they match the color of the costumes with the backgrounds.” This was the first time seeing Shen Yun for Mr. Godenick. It was also his first time hearing singing of Chinese lyrics using genuine bel canto tenor and soprano technique. He said, “Everything was fabulous. This has been an incredible experience.”
Accompanying Mr. Godenick was Michelle Larson, a nurse. She said in awe: “Oh it’s fabulous. The costumes are amazing with the backdrops, and the choreography is out of this world. The music is just fabulous, it’s very unique.”
“It was a great show. I’m sorry it was only for one night,” said Ms. Larson. “It was awesome. Awesome and fabulous.”
