Painter Loves Shen Yun’s Color; Personal Trainer Appreciates Athleticism

The New York-based company revives 5,000 years of Chinese civilization from comical legendary tales to scenes of modern tragedy.
Painter Loves Shen Yun’s Color; Personal Trainer Appreciates Athleticism
Radisson Martinique Hotel Geta Teodor (R) after watching Shen Yun Performing Arts at Lincoln Center on Friday. (Tara MacIsaac/The Epoch Times)
4/21/2012
Updated:
4/22/2012
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Nanette Baratta attends Shen Yun

NEW YORK—Shen Yun Performing Arts inspired decorative painter Nanette Baratta when she attended Friday evening’s full-house performance at Lincoln Center.

“It touches all of your emotions,” said Ms. Baratta. She described how from dance to dance, the tone changes from “very touching and powerful into something that is more light and comical.”

The New York-based company revives 5,000 years of Chinese civilization from comical legendary tales to scenes of modern tragedy.

Self-Discipline

The back flips and physical feats performed by the classical Chinese dancers impressed personal trainer and Director of Rooms Division at the Radisson Martinique Hotel on Broadway, Fatena Williams.

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Radisson Martinique Hotel Geta Teodor (R)