“It’s probably one of the best shows I’ve ever seen,” singer Karin Driessen said.
Deanne Greig, a lawyer, said, “How the women move, it’s very graceful and peaceful. There’s a lot of story and heart behind it.”
Terry MacGinley, a doctor of Chinese medicine, said, “It was spectacular to see the dancers, all the dancers, with so much energy.”
“It’s like there’s a secret that we don’t know over here in the Western culture. It’s just wisdom. I love it,” said Lauren Dearlove, a psychologist.
Lana Kruger, a company CEO, said, “To me, the essence of the culture is family, as well as moral values, love, kindness, compassion—that was what I got from the tradition.”
John Botfa, the general manager of Mortgages 101, said, “I think the understanding of an ancient culture, and something that has stood the test of time, is something that we need to engage with.”
Kellie Martin, a former dancer, said, “I think it’s amazing when dancers can jump and have amazing extension and everything. But if that classical technique isn’t there, then that would stand out a mile to me. And it was there.”
Ms. Dearlove said, “I love it. I love that there’s a little bit of the political piece coming through and I think the way that they still tell stories is beautiful. And a little bit of humor, which is lovely. But I’m loving it. It’s beautiful.”
Ms. Kruger said, “For the Chinese culture and Chinese people, I think they’ve done an incredible job keeping their traditions and not letting it go like some other nationalities have. So they’ve stayed sacred to their traditions and I find that very inspirational.”
