Milwaukee Audience Touched by the Artistry of Shen Yun

MILWAUKEE—“The show is fabulous! Very emotional, and it’s very beautiful,” exclaimed Jenny Norben. She was visibly moved after attending the opening performance of Shen Yun Performing Arts New York Company at the Marcus Center, Sunday afternoon, March 13.

The investment banking department manager was touched by the artistry of the world’s premier classical Chinese dance and music company and explained that she had once danced. “I used to dance and so I can appreciate all of the intricacies that they have between their movement, the way they move their body in time to the music, using everything—the costuming, the music—to integrate a special feeling for the audience.”

Ms. Norben was profoundly moved by the universal message she saw in the performance, Our Story. “My heart reaches out for the people in China, with everything we have, all the benefits we have in the United States and to know that that kind of persecution still takes place in this world.”

The performance is based on a true story which depicts a young teacher in present-day China who was killed for her spiritual belief. Yet, Ms. Norben saw hope, “It’s very sad, and yet, the story here shows that good will triumph and the personal beliefs and the love, the love the Chinese people have for their country will prevail. It's a universal message.”

Reported 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