Shen Yun Performing Arts at National Arts Centre in Ottawa Dec 23-26, 2010

Shen Yun Performing Arts
All-New 2011 Program & With Live Orchestra

After touring over 100 cities in 20 countries in the 2009-2010 season, attracting standing-room-only crowds at the NAC, Shen Yun returns with its unique Orchestra and another All-New Show.

"I have reviewed over 3,000 shows since 1942. ... I will give this production five stars. That's the top! ... I've never seen anything like that. I've seen enough Broadway shows that still cannot compare to what I saw tonight."
- Richard Connema, Talkin' Broadway

"Lavish production, colorful sets, dazzling costumes, brilliant choreography, extravagantly beautiful." - Broadway World

"Absolutely stunning ... moved to tears, absolutely. ... The show far exceeded my expectations."
- Senator Elizabeth Hubley, distinguished performing arts patron

"The show is certainly a spectacle. The production values are grand in terms of costumes and scenic effects, and the performers are all meticulously disciplined."
- Globe and Mail

Shen Yun Performing Arts offers an exhilarating world-class production on a grand scale and exquisite performances that celebrate the pure excellence and grandeur of classical Chinese dance and music inspired by the myths, legends, and divine beauty of 5,000 years of traditional Chinese culture.

Last season, Shen Yun dazzled over 1 million showgoers in more than 100 cities—including 10 cities in Canada. Since 2007, Shen Yun has sold out shows in Ottawa as early as five weeks in advance.

Weaving a wondrous story of heavenly realms, enchanting dreams, and the classic battle between good and evil, the breathtaking pageantry evokes themes of virtue, compassion, and courage at the heart of China's divinely inspired culture—from ancient Buddhist and Taoist traditions to modern-day epics such as Falun Dafa in China. Following the tragic erosion of Chinese culture under decades of communist rule, the New York-based Shen Yun Performing Arts endeavours to revive and further elevate traditional artistic and cultural excellence in the modern world.

Shen Yun features 100 exceptional artists, including winners of top international competitions in dance and music. You will be spellbound by stunning costumes, brilliant choreography, and state-of-the-art dynamic backdrops, complemented by an orchestra that embraces Chinese and Western instruments in a masterful fusion. Savour this uplifting, entertaining, educational, and once-in-a-lifetime experience that charms and delights viewers of all ages, Western and Asian alike.

Presented by Falun Dafa Association of Ottawa and NTDTV Ottawa

Shen Yun's performance is recommended for a general audience. As an advisory to adults who might bring young children, the NAC recommends this production for ages 6 and up.

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Entertainment

Tags:

• Dance
• Shen Yun
• NAC
• Traditional Chinese Dance