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LONDON—As Shen Yun Divine Performing Arts (DPA) gave its fourth performance to London's discerning West End audience members, they continued to express their appreciation for the show. “It’s amazing!” exclaimed Ms. Garvey, a manager for a shipping company. “I’m really enjoying the dancing and all the different costumes. The dancers make it look very easy, although I’m sure it isn’t.
“Well, you can tell it must take years of practice to be that good. But they make it look effortless, because they’re really good.” Among DPA's artists are winners of top international competitions, in both dance and music. No other Chinese performing arts company can boast such a remarkable body of talent. Indeed, more than just being accomplished artists, members of DPA bring an unusual depth to their work. They take to heart an ancient Chinese belief: To create true art, there must first be inner beauty.
Mr. Cook, who works as a manager for a software house, said he had never seen anything quite like the DPA show before. “The colors and the gracefulness of the dancers are just amazing. Very impressive, very impressive!”
He added that because of his interest in Asian culture, he knew he had to see the show as soon as he saw it advertised. “I'm quite into the Chinese culture, everything, from the dance … Everything, I'm just generally interested.”
'We need to keep the culture for the children'
Mr. Ashwin, a director for an import/export business, expressed his appreciation for DPA immediately after the show. “We need to keep the culture—especially for the children.”
He went on to observe that since he is originally from India, he was struck by many aspects that touched on spiritual themes, and he was reminded of Buddhism. He was joined by his daughter, Imrarta, a civil engineer. “We liked the dances. It was very nice.
“All the dance ones were really, really good. Really creative, very creative! Interesting and really good,” added Imrarta.
Mr. Ashwin continued, “But I think it is the cultural, historical, and the customs,” and his daughter added, “It's about the compassion.
“For me, it was all about peace and compassion, and how that will lead you to the truth.”
“Yes, the truth of life,” her father agreed.
“I'm really enjoying it!” said another audience member, Mr. Allen, who is a tailor. “It's really very good. Lovely colors, the costumes, and … the dancing is very good.
“Quite a large company! And I think the costumes are really lovely, yes. I like … all the different colours. Yes, I'm really enjoying it.”
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