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Brazil Audience Member: Shen Yun ‘Was Spectacular’

May 09, 2024
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Brazil Audience Member: Shen Yun ‘Was Spectacular’
Shen Yun Performing Arts International Company's curtain call at Teatro Positivo, in Curitiba, on May 7, 2024. (NTD)

CURITIBA, Brazil—The beauty and cultural significance of Shen Yun Performing Arts did not go unnoticed by the audiences of Teatro Positivo.

Adriana Maria Wan Stadnik, a university professor and the president of a local gymnastics federation, came to see the performance on May 7.

“It was spectacular ... an extraordinary show. I absolutely loved it,” said Ms. Wan Stadnik.

Shen Yun is based in New York, and its dancers are trained in classical Chinese dance, one of the most comprehensive dance systems in the world.
“The synchronization captivated me, along with the vibrant costumes and colors and the fusion of music with dance,” commented Ms. Wan Stadnik.
Shen Yun’s live orchestra blends a classic Western ensemble with traditional Chinese instruments such as the pipa and erhu.

“The orchestra was magnificent. We in the audience were trying to count the musicians due to the rich variety of sounds,” expressed Ms. Wan Stadnik.

All of Shen Yun’s music was written or arranged by Shen Yun’s resident composers. The exquisite blend of melodies and timbers impressed Ms. Wan Stadnik.

“It was impressive how they showcased the instruments and how they utilized the different sounds,” she said.

Noemia Rocha (center right) with Curitba's councillors presenting Shen Yun Performing Arts with a commendation certificate at the council chambers in Curitba on May 7, 2024. (Mary Mann/The Epoch Times)
Noemia Rocha (center right) with Curitba's councillors presenting Shen Yun Performing Arts with a commendation certificate at the council chambers in Curitba on May 7, 2024. (Mary Mann/The Epoch Times)

Noemia Rocha, a Curitba councillor, was at Shen Yun’s performance on May 8. She shared that she was impressed with the entire performance.

“I was deeply impressed by this performance—the choreography, the skill, the dancers, the amazing orchestra,” she said.

The scenes that particularly struck Ms. Rocha were the scenes that portrayed the divine helping good people in need.

“The message that I adored, that moved my heart, was the divine intervention in the lives of individuals. It was fostering more love, more empathy, and greater solidarity amongst people,” she shared.

She also expressed her gratitude to Shen Yun for coming to Curitiba.

“Curitiba is thankful. I'll be eagerly awaiting next year to join you once more. ... Continue to spread this enlightening message and foster this sense of protection and connection among individuals. God bless you,” said Ms. Rocha.

Marcelo Catto Gallina and his wife at the Shen Yun Performing Arts performance at Teatro Positivo on May 8, 2024. (Marcos Schotgues/The Epoch Times)
Marcelo Catto Gallina and his wife at the Shen Yun Performing Arts performance at Teatro Positivo on May 8, 2024. (Marcos Schotgues/The Epoch Times)

A teacher of design, Marcelo Catto Gallina was also at the performance with his wife on May 8.

Shen Yun’s mission is to revive 5,000 years of Chinese civilization.

“[Shen Yun] allowed us to understand a little of Chinese culture. It was very beautiful,” said Mr. Gallina.

He also shared his belief that many of the stories shared in Shen Yun held universal values.

He enjoyed the use of the digital backdrop and the precise timing involved.

“All the framing, the timing, the colors, the movements were perfect. The harmony is beautiful,” said Mr. Gallina.

When he learned that Shen Yun is unable to perform in China, he said, “It’s a shame, because they’re actually portraying history and it’s a beautiful way of telling history.”

Reporting by NTD, Marcos Schotgues, and Maria Han.
The Epoch Times is a proud sponsor of Shen Yun Performing Arts. We have covered audience reactions since Shen Yun’s inception in 2006.
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