BUENOS AIRES, Argentina—Graciela Sarachu Venzi, renowned dancer, instructor, and vice president of the Argentine Dance Council, said she found Shen Yun Performing Arts deeply spiritual and praised the dancers as “technically perfect.”
The Argentine Dance Council annually presents the María Ruanova Award, one of the country’s most recognized honors in dance, named after a leading figure in Argentina’s ballet history.
On the evening of April 16 at the Teatro Ópera, Ms. Sarachu attended Shen Yun’s sixth local performance.
What struck Ms. Sarachu most was that Shen Yun not only showcased the beauty of dance but also conveyed a profound spiritual dimension. “I see something very spiritual, very spiritual. I see it in the movement, I see it in the color, I see it in the faces,” she said.
She spoke highly of classical Chinese dance, an ancient art form spanning thousands of years. “I’m a dancer, so I really appreciate the technique. While there are elements of classical ballet, this is clearly classical Chinese dance, because it has other elements. Technically, they’re perfect.”
Discussing the spiritual themes, Ms. Sarachu reflected on a dance drama called “You Reap What You Sow.” “I believe in the law of karma, and that’s why I understood it perfectly. It wasn’t difficult for me to understand,” she said.
She noted that the traditional values expressed in the performance include “compassion, truth, nonviolence, and family.”
In today’s complex world, Ms. Sarachu believes that such values are especially important. “I think they are extremely important. Without that spiritual element, the dance wouldn’t be so perfect.”
