NEW YORK—Mazal Mizrahi, a dancer, saw Shen Yun Performing Arts on March 25 at The David H. Koch Theater

Shen Yun’s artists are trained in classical Chinese dance, one of the most comprehensive dance systems in the world.

“I loved the choreography for the ladies dancing in particular. I have an appreciation for dance because I’m a dancer as well,” said Ms. Mizrahi, who specializes in belly dancing.

“They were very intelligent about how they used their arms and legs, but it was also reflected in the choices of costumes. … I really liked how they played around also with the colors of the costumes and the movements of the choreography,” Ms. Mizrahi said.

“The music accompanying the dance was spectacular, especially for the storylines,” Ms. Mizrahi said.

She shared that the music was a crucial part of the entire performance. She understands that Shen Yun’s orchestra was well received by the audience because “the music was really phenomenal.”

“I never heard of this instrument before. She played that instrument so well. I felt like she’s practically Mozart’s daughter. She was phenomenal. I loved it,” Ms. Mizrahi said.

“The opera singer came, and she sang a traditional song about the creator and how the culture is corrupting the youth, and I think that in China and also in the modern world, that’s such an accurate message, and I was so impressed with that,” Ms. Mizrahi said.

Shen Yun’s use of its digital backdrop is patented. The versatility of the technology allows the set to change scenes in the blink of an eye, giving the stage endless possibilities.

“I was very surprised by the number of elements in the show. They used a screen in a very creative way, where the characters came in and out. So I thought that it was a very nice use of digital technology,” Ms. Mizrahi said.