Professor of Education Impressed by Dance Infused With History

Prof. Liviana Sluga from Brock University attended the Shen Yun Performing Arts matinee performance on Thursday in Hamilton.
Professor of Education Impressed by Dance Infused With History
Brock University Professor Liviana Sluga attends the Shen Yun Performing Arts show in Hamilton ON, on Thursday. (NTD Television )
12/30/2010
Updated:
10/1/2015
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Brock University Professor Liviana Sluga attends the Shen Yun Performing Arts show in Hamilton ON, on Thursday. (NTD Television )
HAMILTON, Canada—Liviana Sluga, a professor at Brock University’s Faculty of Education, attended Shen Yun Performing Arts’ matinee performance on Thursday.

“It’s beautiful. The costumes are gorgeous, the dancing is perfect. The men are strong. The girls are very agile in their dancing. It’s lovely!” she said.

“Obviously there’s a lot of work and effort that’s gone into the rehearsals. And you can see it in the performance,” said Ms. Sluga.

The high-tech animated backdrops also stood out for her. “I thought that was very clever when the figure disappeared into the screen and then appeared in from behind the stage . . . neat little diversion,” she said.

New York-based Shen Yun presents world-class productions rooted in China’s rich cultural heritage through works of classical Chinese dance and music. It features the folk and ethnic dances of China’s various regions and ethnic groups, alongside dances based on beloved Chinese myths and legends and contemporary stories of courage.

As an educator, Ms. Sluga was impressed by the show’s artistry in depicting this heritage.

“I think it’s absolutely wonderful especially when you’re going into the 5,000-year history of China and being able to infuse that with dance, and to express it through the movement in dance, and through the costumes. Lovely!” she said.

Before each piece, the trilingual hosts provided a brief cultural and historical introduction. Ms. Sluga appreciated this.

“It brings you into the scene very nicely,” she said. “I’d recommend [Shen Yun] to all my friends.”

Reporting by NTD Television and Madalina Hubert

Shen Yun will next present its show in Kitchener-Waterloo and then go on to Montreal and Toronto. For more information please visit ShenYunPerformingArts.org.

 
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