KAMAKURA, Japan—Shinta Suzuki, executive consultant at Hitachi Manufacturing, came to see Shen Yun Performing Arts with his wife, Minami Suzuki, at the Kamakura Performing Arts Center on Jan. 20.
“The performance was commendable. It made me deeply reflect on why they chose to hold this performance in Japan and the profound meaning behind it. All of this moved me deeply, and I sincerely hope that such performances can continue,” he said.
“Every dance, step, and costume revealed the unique charm and elegant style of Chinese culture. The performance was like a vast river, with long sleeves fluttering,” said Mr. Suzuki.
Mrs. Suzuki was struck by the poise of the dancers, sharing that it made her subconsciously improve her posture as well.
“The dance was very elegant; the costume colors were gorgeous,” she said. “I unconsciously straightened my back and couldn’t take my eyes off it. It was great.”
“Many Chinese instruments not commonly found in a symphony orchestra were incorporated into the performance, making the music sound exceptionally rich and colorful, pleasing to the heart.”
Renowned Japanese Synchronized Swimming Coach Expressed Deep Respect For Shen Yun Artists
“I came specifically for classical Chinese dance. I’ve heard early on about the extraordinary flexibility and resilient bodies of Shen Yun dancers,” shared Miho Miyazaki, a distinguished senior coach in synchronized swimming.
“Based on the information I’ve gathered, current artistic gymnastics or other (international competition) group dances do not reach such a high level,” remarked Ms. Miyazaki.
“To dedicate one’s life to pursue the pinnacle of art, I wanted to express my deep respect for them,” she said.
Synchronized swimming is like dancing to music in water. Ms. Miyazaki was very impressed with the synchronicity Shen Yun’s dancers achieved.
“Everyone remained composed; even the angles of their movements were so consistent, truly amazing,” she praised.
Classical Chinese dance is as athletic as other sports. However, this dance form only uses the muscles that we use in our day-to-day lives, so dancers do not appear bulky.
“Their portrayal of body strength and mastery over muscle power was skillful and natural. I could truly feel the amount of muscle power they used to achieve the effect. I really admired that,” expressed Ms. Miyazaki.
Graphic Designer Praises Shen Yun’s Seamless Integration of Stage and Backdrop
“The backdrop and dance coordinated very well; I found it very creative and fantastic. The seamless integration of the backdrop and stage was unprecedented for me,” said Ms. Hayashi.
Shen Yun’s use of the digital backdrop is patented. With this technology, Shen Yun’s stage is extended endlessly, allowing the dancers to travel to a different setting in the blink of an eye.
“The use of the backdrop resembling a dragon palace, moving from the sky to the sea, mountains, clouds, heavenly realms, and other places and environments was very interesting. It was as if entering another world,” said Ms. Hayashi.
