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Shen Yun Dances Perfect

BY Epoch Times Staff TIMEMarch 2, 2011

Portia Branton was captivated by the performance of the Shen Yun Performing Arts show at the Regent Theatre, on March 2,  (Simon Wang/SOH Radio Network)
Portia Branton was captivated by the performance of the Shen Yun Performing Arts show at the Regent Theatre, on March 2, (Simon Wang/SOH Radio Network)
MELBOURNE—Portia Branton was so captivated by the performance of the Shen Yun Performing Arts show at the Regent Theatre, on March 2, that she would like to come back not only with her children, but also with the dancing school attended by her daughter.

Ms. Branton is the Business Planning and Improvement Officer for the Victorian Government. She said, “the message I would take from the show would be to keep trying and persevering, you can reach your dreams.”

Shen Yun Performing Arts is reclaiming the long-lost treasures of China by presenting a series of traditional Chinese performances on the world stage. These world-class performances transport audiences to a land of beauty and enchantment, leaving them uplifted and inspired.

One dance that impressed Ms. Branton was the Plum Blossom, "that really touched me, the plum one, that was beautiful–everything was perfect.”

The plum blossom is greatly loved by the Chinese people. Though small and delicate, it displays resilience amidst adversity, blooming even in snow. No matter how much the wind stirs the branches, the blossoms never wilt nor lose their beauty. They offer an unfailing promise of spring.

“The backdrops were amazing” said Ms, Branton “I have never seen them used that way, the dancers were dancing and the backdrops were moving … and the stars came down”

Shen Yun’s mission is to revive the spirit of traditional Chinese culture. In just four years Shen yun evolved from a few passionate artists to a company that now features three dance ensembles and three orchestras that simultaneously tour the globe.

“It’s a shame that it can’t actually be shown in China” said Ms. Branton. “It is fortunate for us, because we can see it.”

Reporting by SOH Radio Network and Ron Champagne.

New York-based Shen Yun Performing Arts has three touring companies that perform simultaneously around the world. The International Company is in Melbourne now for a six show run till Sunday, March 6. For more information, visit ShenYunPerformingArts.org

 

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