Acclaimed Ballet Dancers Praise Shen Yun's Transformative Power

Maximiliano Guerra and Myriam Barroso were moved by Shen Yun's storytelling, artistry, and mission to revive traditional Chinese culture.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 12:10pm

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Acclaimed ballet dancers Maximiliano Guerra and Myriam Barroso attended Shen Yun Performing Arts in Seattle and were deeply impressed by the company's artistry, storytelling, and mission to revive traditional Chinese culture. They praised Shen Yun's technical mastery, expressive performances, and ability to 'transform' audiences through its celebration of China's divinely inspired heritage.

Why it matters

Shen Yun's performances aim to revive the traditional culture of China that was nearly destroyed under communist rule. The endorsement of respected artists like Guerra and Barroso highlights Shen Yun's artistic excellence and its ability to connect with global audiences through the universal language of dance and music.

The details

Guerra and Barroso were captivated by Shen Yun's seamless integration of classical Chinese dance, a live orchestra, and digital backdrops to bring ancient legends to life. They were particularly impressed by the technical mastery and expressive quality of the Mongolian ethnic dance. The dancers praised Shen Yun's mission to preserve China's 5,000-year-old divinely inspired culture, which was nearly lost under communist repression.

  • Shen Yun performed at the Marion Oliver McCaw Hall in Seattle on April 5, 2026.

The players

Maximiliano Guerra

An acclaimed ballet dancer who attended Shen Yun's performance in Seattle.

Myriam Barroso

An acclaimed ballet dancer who attended Shen Yun's performance in Seattle.

Shen Yun Performing Arts

A New York-based classical Chinese dance and music company that presents a brand-new program each year to revive China's 5,000-year-old divinely inspired culture.

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What they’re saying

“It was great because we could come, we could enjoy the show. We could see what it's all about.”

— Maximiliano Guerra, Acclaimed Ballet Dancer

“This piece has a lot of movements difficult for the dancer. It's very nice, very nice.”

— Myriam Barroso, Acclaimed Ballet Dancer

“When you talk about whatever you do in life—you need to have culture. We need to know where what was [before] us … to live today, how we live and to know what we want to do, and what we want to change, and what we want to keep for tomorrow.”

— Maximiliano Guerra, Acclaimed Ballet Dancer

“The intention that they have all the time on stage—that's a great thing that they have. I would like to work with them.”

— Maximiliano Guerra, Acclaimed Ballet Dancer

“The singer, the pianist, the [two-stringed erhu solo,] and the orchestra is very good.”

— Myriam Barroso, Acclaimed Ballet Dancer

What’s next

Shen Yun will continue its world tour, bringing its celebration of traditional Chinese culture to audiences around the globe.

The takeaway

Shen Yun's ability to captivate acclaimed artists like Guerra and Barroso underscores its artistic excellence and its powerful mission to revive China's divinely inspired heritage that was nearly lost under communist rule.