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With her was Jill Borsos, an Implementation Manager at FIS in Milwaukee. She praised the world-renowned classical Chinese dance and music company and said, “It’s just magnificent; it’s just beautiful. The backgrounds, the dance, and some unusual dance I’ve not seen before, which is very exciting. I’m enjoying the movement.”
Ms. Borsos said she learned about classical Chinese culture by watching the show. “It’s new to me that the Chinese people believe that they came from heaven in such a way. That was really beautiful.”
Dr. Lizauskas was moved by the performance, Our Story, based on contemporary issues in China, and said, “I was aware of the oppression there from the government, and that was sad. It made me very sad, the story about the teacher.”
The performance is based on a true story—a young teacher is killed in China for her spiritual belief. Her heartbroken students, who remain by her side, are ultimately rewarded for their courage and conviction with a miraculous scene, according to the program.
The music of Shen Yun has touched the hearts of millions world-wide. Referring to the performance, "The Song in my Heart," Dr. Lizauskas said, “The soprano’s songs! It was just goose bumps up my spine, and then Jill said, ‘Those are God bumps, they’re not goose bumps.’ I could feel her heart fill up the room; it was just beautiful. It was a beautiful thing to listen to. I’m glad there was a translation, because it was absolutely beautiful."
Ms. Borsos agreed and explained that she also loved the unique blend of Eastern and Western instruments that is Shen Yun’s orchestra and music. “It’s amazing! It’s very non-obtrusive but just really flows. Everything is so peaceful and beautiful; the sound is just nice … it’s not overwhelming, it’s just perfect.
She was also impressed by the dancers, mentioning Ladies of the Tang Palace and My Beloved Yi Village. She said, “They just seemed to float on air. But it’s hard to choose, because I enjoyed the little boxes [Yi Village], that was really something unique, the delicateness of their movements.”
Dr. Lizauskas said that she would tell her friends about the show. “It’s a cultural experience that they should really go to, to expand themselves. I think it’s a good way to open their eyes, and get them out of Milwaukee so they can see what the world is like, a little bit better. I love the colors and the dance; it was effortless. I was telling Jill I want to go home and just dance in my living room now because it was just so beautiful to watch!”
Ms. Borsos said she would highly recommend Shen Yun to her friends. “I’ll tell them how wonderful it is and it’s a transcending experience. That you’re seeing movement, people floating and movement. Very graceful! It’s just so beautifully done; with the backgrounds and the way they interact with the backdrop, it’s just mysterious, it really brings a new dimension.
Reporting by William Huang and Jeanmarie Lunsford.
New York-based Shen Yun Performing Arts has three touring companies that perform simultaneously around the world. For more information, visit ShenYunPerformingArts.org
