“It’s magnificent! The colors are beautiful, the choreography is truly remarkable, and I’m not even talking about the digital staging: it’s exceptional!” said the director.
“But it’s the dancers above all! I love ballet, but I find their harmony and coordination incredible!“ enthused Ms. Calvinhac. ”What’s more, their costumes highlight this coordination and are unforgiving: if there were the slightest flaw in their coordination, it would be obvious, but there isn’t. It’s truly extraordinary, a delight for the evening!”
“I admire the effort and work that goes into it and what they are capable of doing. Frankly, I am amazed every moment,” she says.
Chinese classical dance draws its techniques from thousands of years of ethnic and folk dances, street theater, and imperial court dances, passed down through dynasty after dynasty. In addition to basic movements and postures, it incorporates numerous acrobatic elements while maintaining a high degree of expressiveness.
“He exudes kindness, benevolence, forgiveness, sharing, and generosity.”
For the hospital director, “these good values need to be shared and constantly brought to the forefront. ... It’s very good, very beautiful, very pretty. I was surprised and rather enchanted by the show.”
Christian Martinségur also confided that he enjoyed the performances by the erhu soloist and the baritone: “The musical instrument for the lady and the voice for the gentleman are both particularly moving... accompanied only by the piano.”
“We hope to leave with our hearts full of images in our eyes and good things in our minds,” concludes the director.
‘The Grace and Apparent Ease with Which the Dancers Move’
Jeanne Tonon and Lucien Martinez had long hoped to attend a Shen Yun performance.“It’s magical,” said the doctor, who was moved by “the grace and apparent ease with which the dancers move,” while imagining “the phenomenal work that goes on behind the scenes” of the performances.
Mrs. Tonon was surprised by “the transition from the film in the background to the character who appears. It’s incredible!” referring to the animated digital backdrop, a unique and patented technology that allows dancers to move from the stage to the screen and vice versa.
“The first time you see it, it’s quite strange, but very, very beautiful!” said the medical secretary.
Lucien Martinez was surprised to learn that “traditional culture is so stigmatized in China. I find that extremely unfortunate. Just as I find it unfortunate that Christians and Muslims are persecuted.”
The couple recommends that everyone attend the show: “You must come at all costs, you can’t miss it!”
