‘Dizzyingly Beautiful’: Shen Yun Opens in Nation’s Capital for 2023 Season

January 25th, 2023

Awake Goy

WASHINGTON D.C.—On Jan. 24, opening night for Shen Yun Performing Arts at The Kennedy Center Opera House, first-time audience members and repeat Shen Yun fans alike were moved by the beauty of classical Chinese dance.
“Oh, it was amazing. Beautiful dancing, costumes, colors, movements, just a beautiful display,” said Beth Swankler, director of communications of a church. “It really was gripping. Just a lovely display.”
New York-based Shen Yun is the world’s premier classical Chinese dance company, and in the past decade has become a global phenomenon. Its 2023 season is its biggest yet, with eight companies simultaneously touring the globe, set to visit more than 180 cities…. Source