SEARCH
“I’m enjoying it very much, it’s very colourful, very energetic, and the pieces tell a story,” he said.
Mr. Mclelland has more than 30 years experience in the media, most recently as General Manager for Channel 31, Melbourne's Community television station. He was also Business Development Manager with Broadcast Production Services (Prime Media), and has extensive industry experience across television production, publishing, sales and general management. Prior to BPS, Richard was Executive Producer of RedMax Entertainment, an independent production company, and before that General Manager of Seven Affiliate Sales.
He appreciated New York-based Shen Yun's efforts to portray traditional Chinese culture in a format that all audiences could understand. The bi-lingual show features story-based dance that express virtues of China's 5,000 year history. Emcees introduce each dance piece in both English and Chinese, explaining the profound meaning of the stories.
“I like the way that the presenters on stage give you a bit of an intro into the piece you’re about to see,” said Mr. McLelland.
He also appreciated the high energy of the male dancers, who must follow a rigorous training regime to achieve the technical skills required in classical Chinese dance. Known for its difficulty classical Chinese dance places importance of high inner character as well as physical discipline.
“I like the raw energy of the men and the way they dance and present their pieces,” he praised.
He is looking forward to seeing more of Shen Yun.
Reporting by NTD Television and Justina Wheale.
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
