“There was the mind and the body. There was the soul and the flesh. And that’s what I’m getting. I’m getting the integration of the whole person. And I think that it’s hitting my senses with the color and the movement. And I’ve just enjoyed it immensely,” said Bruce Herberger, a nurse.

“I think they’re cheating themselves. What do they say with those who forget their past? Well, no, that doesn’t work. Because they’re doomed to repeat it. It'd be nice. It’s just that they’ve ignored their past. Where is their heart? This is the heart of China, if you ask me,” said Mr. Herberger.

Shen Yun shows audiences what society was like before technology was infused into our lives. Mrs. Herberger shared her thoughts on what Shen Yun brings to its audience.

“I just encourage everyone to just come and see it and just be moved by it. It was just beautiful in every way. And then meeting the people as you were going, even that, the interactions with the audience. And then again the music, absolutely spectacular. I’m just really, really glad that we were able to come,” she said.

“I was looking at the diversity of the people in the audience. And that really touched my heart too. So I’m just really thrilled. I’m so blessed that you guys put this on and that it makes such a difference. It’s really great,” she added.

“I think it’s really that impact that we each have on each other’s lives. I felt in the music how much effort went into the practice. It really stirred me to see that intention come to life. But it’s not just a passion of a desire, it’s an importance. And when you realize that importance that’s behind it and the value it has. I think that takes it to a whole other level,” said Mrs. Herberger.

“I love that. I did not realize the history of the dance, that it was so old and that other dance forms have honored it. I think it’s fantastic. We’ve been waiting for four years to see this,” said Mr. Herberger.