Figure Skating Champions Enjoy the Artistic Aspect of Shen Yun

CALGARY, Alberta—Mr. and Mrs. Bradshaw are former British figure skating champions and European medalists. They moved to Canada in the 70s and established a figure skating school in Calgary that has produced many great athletes over the years.

A sport involving challenging moves performed on ice with accompanying music, figure skating can be considered to have as much artistic aspect as its athletic facet. That is why the Bradshaws said they appreciated the talent and artistry greatly in the Shen Yun Performing Arts production after watching it on Sunday, April 13, at the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium.

“We’re all figure skaters, so we appreciate this art form,” said Mrs. Bradshaw enthusiastically.

“We are in the arts too. So we really appreciate the costuming, the dancing, the artistic side of everything. We really enjoyed it,” she said.

Sharing his wife’s enthusiasm, Mr. Bradshaw said the show was “absolutely amazing” and that he was impressed by this world-class performance.

“It was all very impressive, very, very artistic, very elegant. The costumes were gorgeous, very colorful,” he said.

Mr. Bradshaw praised the cultural aspect of the show and how the performances presented China’s culture on stage.

“It was deep, effects were amazing with the costumes, and we really enjoyed the whole show,” he said.

“We were really enthralled with the show.”

Both former champions were also impressed by the skills of the performers.

“We appreciate the precision. Good technique,” Mrs. Bradshaw said.

Mrs. Bradshaw commended the show for being spiritual, while her husband explained further that, “spiritually, it brought you into your soul, and it brought out some culture, refinement, and respect for art, and we found it very uplifting.”

“We don’t see many shows like this that gives you that sense of sincerity, and we really enjoyed it,” he said.

Referring to one of the performances, Mrs. Bradshaw said she was “taken back” by how the piece shows the Chinese communist regime is suppressing the culture of China.

This dance performance, Heaven Awaits Us Despite Persecution, tells the story of a father in China who is persecuted by the Chinese communist regime for practicing Falun Dafa.

The couple’s son, who is also a coach and the figure skating school operator, said he likewise enjoyed the show and named the colorful performance Welcoming Spring as his favorite piece.


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