TORONTO—The high quality of Shen Yun Performing Arts’ depiction of China’s ancient culture made a big impression on a family of pastors who saw the show at Toronto’s Sony Centre on Saturday afternoon.
John Aberhardt, senior pastor at Burlington Christian Fellowship, attended the acclaimed classical Chinese dance and music performance with his wife, Pastor Evadnie Aberhardt.
The couple was accompanied by their daughter, Pastor Andrea Aberhardt, who serves as the youth and music director at the fellowship, along with Andrea’s two daughters, Naomi and Johanna.
“I thought it was excellent. I thought it was colourful and very skilled and with a deep meaning,” Mr. Aberhardt said after the show.
He added that he also enjoyed the dance. Classical Chinese dance, the hallmark of Shen Yun, is grounded in 5,000 years of divinely inspired culture. It is a dance art form built upon a deep foundation of traditional aesthetics, according to the Shen Yun website.
“Excellent. It was excellent, classy,” Mr. Aberhardt said.
His wife also praised the multifaceted performance.
“I thoroughly enjoyed the show,” said Mrs. Aberhardt. “The costumes, the colours—everything was exquisite.”
“It was very graceful,” added their daughter, Ms. Aberhardt.
“The dancers, the costumes were exquisite, the colours were so vibrant, the dancing was exceptional. I really enjoyed it.”
“Very tasteful,” said Mr. Aberhardt.
“Yes, very tasteful,” agreed his daughter. “It just had a grace, an elegance to it. It’s the first time I’ve ever seen a production of this calibre and it was lovely. I really enjoyed it.”
