“What these guys are like, their training must be incredible, because they are magnificent, the things that they do.”
According to the Shen Yun website, alongside ballet, classical Chinese dance is one of the most comprehensive dance systems in the world.
“Classical Chinese dance is composed of three main parts: bearing, form, and technical skill. Other than complete training in the fundamentals, it also entails systematic training in movements and postures, as well as very difficult jumping and tumbling techniques,” the website says.
Besides the impressive dances, Ms. Zingle said the shows is also “really colourful.”
“Lots of colours, [and] the music is great.”
Echoing her daughter’s praise of the music, played by the Shen Yun Orchestra which combines classical western and traditional Chinese instruments, Ms. McDougall said she also enjoyed the use of the animated backdrops in the show.
“I thought that was very well done,” she said.
For both the mother and daughter the happy expression of the dancers stood out, leading them to think they really enjoyed what they were performing.
“It’s all very happy, for the most part, there’s lots of smiling, their faces are alive,” Ms. Zingle said.
“I get the feeling that they’re having fun doing what they’re doing,” Ms. McDougall added.
Shen Yun Performing Arts has three equally large companies touring the world. Shen Yun Performing Arts Touring Company will next travel to Regina to stage one performance at the Conexus Arts Centre on Friday Apr. 13.
For more information, visit ShenYunPerformingArts.org.
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