ST. LOUIS, Mo.—How a dance performance depicting the foreign culture of a faraway land became globally loved speaks to both the genius of Shen Yun as well as the universality of its message. Shen Yun has toured five continents since 2006, sharing stories from ancient China that have been all but lost due to communist rule. Through its classical dance and music, audiences get to see a glimpse of what China might have been like throughout its 5,000 years of history. Kevin Shrake, CEO at Kindred Healthcare, attended the matinee at Stifel Theatre on Saturday. “I really appreciate the fact that you can tell a story without understanding the language,” he said. “It’s a language of song, motion, and spirituality. And you can feel that without having to hear a language.” Shen Yun presents snapshots and stories from China in 10-minute vignettes, each transporting the audience to a different region, …
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