Feb 5, 2009

(Clearwisdom.net) DALLAS--The Divine Performing Arts Touring Company put on a final performance in the Eisemann Center in Dallas on Wednesday night.

Frederick Lopez, Legislative Director for Texas State Representative Allen Vaught, was among the members of audience.

"It's very entertaining, very colorful," said Mr. Lopez.

"It's a good way to learn about the Chinese New Year. There is great story-telling, and very good interpretative dance of the story," he said.

One of the trademarks of Divine Performing Arts is story-based dances that convey the deeply moral and spiritual traditions of ancient China through dramatizing cherished Chinese myths and legends as well as epic modern-day events

Commenting further about the dance performances, Mr. Lopez said "it was great to hear how the stories were passed off from generation to generation, and then listening to the stories and then seeing interpretation of dance."

"It's interesting to hear the cultural stories behind the dance and the vivid colors that are associated with the music, and the dance, and it's very unique."

The DPA also features animated digital backdrops, which give a visual depth and grandeur to each scene.

"It's very, very distinct, and it's also very entertaining," Mr. Lopez commented about the backdrops.

Mr. Lopez also admired the skills of the performers.

"The dance, both the complicated dances, and the energy in the work, I'm sure that has to go beyond the training to be able to dance that very unique dance."

Mr. Lopez said he particularly enjoyed the dance performance "Welcoming Spring." This piece features quick footwork, crisp movements, and stunning bursts of color that form the basis of the women's fan dance.

The show was also easy to relate to, he said. "The speakers give good introductions to let us know what the dancers are about to perform, and the performance itself is a good interpretation of the story that they are trying to give, so it's a very creative way of learning about the culture," he said.

"The stories and the interpretation cross different cultural lines, so it's easy to understand, anyone can relate to them."

Source: Epoch Times http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/11484/