VANCOUVER, Canada—Dance and music together can express emotions that perhaps even words cannot. Thankfully in the West, Shen Yun Performing Arts is able to portray a truth that really matters.
“There’s an incredible spiritual undertone in this particular show that I love. The fact that they can come here on this platform and show that and express that to the crowd shows a completely different side. It’s great to see the freedom of their expression in dance,” said Liane Schild.
“It shows a softer, human side of Chinese culture that I think is getting wiped out these days on the media. Everything you see and read is so negative,” said Warren Saari, Ms. Schild’s partner, a CEO at a communications company.
“It’s an eye-opener. It’s beautiful. I love how it tells a story. The dancers are incredible,” said Ms. Schild.
One of the dances depicts the Creator descending to earth, thus commencing a brilliant civilization.
“There is a creator. It’s nice to see. I’ve been to China before. I didn’t witness any of that,” said Mr. Saari.
“I was surprised to see the sort of modern-day ... persecution in China. I wasn’t expecting that. It’s very troubling,” said Mr. Saari.
Due to Shen Yun showing the true side of the CCP, Shen Yun is not able to perform in China.
“I think it’s so important to be able to express your freedom in speech, express your freedom in dance, and show your faith and your spiritualism. It’s unfortunate that it’s compressed and not allowed. I’m so happy that they’re able to not only come here and put on this amazing show but allow us to see and understand that part of it,” said Ms. Schild.
“I love the artisticness of the whole program. The dancers are fantastic. They work in unison and the stories that they tell and the beauty in their dance is just amazing,” said Ms. Schild.
“It’s very good. They’re very fit young people. I love the long sleeves,” said Mr. Saari.
Shen Yun’s choreographers and composers work closely to create dances that can express emotions and tells stories.
“You are incredible, amazing. The work that I’m sure goes into the choreography shows your dedication, your passion, and thank you for sharing it with us,” said Ms. Schild.
