“I just couldn’t get over the elegance of the ladies. ... The synchronicity was unbelievable—even the fellas—everything was just spot on. It was really good.”

“I felt more relaxed than I’ve been in a long time. Very peaceful. ... I felt [the energy]. It’s wonderful.”

“The fact that they’re not allowed to perform in China breaks my heart, it breaks my heart. But I think we’re blessed that this message is being spread to everyone. I think too many are not aware of what’s going on around the world.”

“It makes me very respectful of what people have gone through and how difficult it was, or maybe still is for people.”

“They’re beautiful traditions and I think our society’s losing the respect and the humbleness that I think Chinese people feel.”

“I could see that they probably practice [meditation] in their real life, ... how else can you do something like this?”