Quotes from Teachers & Professors

Appreciation letter from Harlem Link Charter School in New York.		School Board Member: A Show that Children of All Ages Can Appreciate Excerpt from a letter from John Freddick, Founding board member Harlem Link Charter School in New York: “I have enjoyed going to Radio City Music Hall since the early 1950’s but this was the most enjoyable show I have seen, in my lifetime. “Students from our school enjoyed the show so much, you can see this from the writing and artwork they did for homework. Students were talking by the story in each act they saw. They loved the high kicks in some of the dances also the colors and dress that the performers had on. The parents of the students loved it as well. “As an educator point of view, the show gave students a chance to see what people of China wear in ancient times and show some of the history of the Chinese culture. This is a show that school children’s of all ages can appreciate, learn and fit into their curriculum.” » Read the letter
Appreciation Email from Bea Fuller Rodgers Intermediate School 528 in New York		School Teacher: Students Sat Mesmerized Excerpt from an email from Carol Plotkin, teacher of Bea Fuller Rodgers Intermediate – School 528 “This is the second year that our school attend the Chinese New Year Splendor. The skill of the dancers as well as the visual brilliance of the scenery and costumes were phenomenal. Our students sat mesmerized by the style and execution of each dance. It was a pleasure to attend.” » Read the Email (Email addresses omitted for privacy reason).
		Teacher: Every School Should Take Students to Experience the Show Jenny Tenasco, Kitigan Zibi Kikinamadinan School in Maniwaki “Our students thought the show was fantastic… I think every school should take their students to experience this stage show.”
		Teacher: I Wish I Could Have Brought the Whole School to See it Jim Montague, Guidance Director at Boston Latin School “Oh, it was unbelievable. It was really exciting. I especially liked the dancing. I thought it was just incredible. The costumes, the colors, the energy, the enthusiasm was outstanding! I wish I could have brought the whole school with me to see it!”
Dr. Patrick Hunt, Professor of Classical Literature, Stanford University (Photo from Dr. Hunt’s website)		Stanford Professor: Music of Erhu Went Straight into My Heart like an Arrow Dr. Patrick Hunt, Professor of Classical Literature, Stanford University “The program truly lived up to its billing. It was spectacular. The way that the performance was done was of the highest professional caliber. And the music of the Erhu was so beautiful that it went straight into my heart like an arrow. The most beautiful performance I think I have ever seen. The world owes a great debt to Chinese culture. I don’t think we can ever repay it. But it’s wonderful to be able to share in this heritage. And in my humble opinion, the gifts that were expressed tonight were truly magnificent.”
		CUNY Professor: I Realized that I Didn't Know Much about the True Nature of Chinese Culture Dr. Luis Barrios, Associate Professor, John Jay College of Criminal Justice, the City University of New York “Most of what Americans get from Hollywood movies about China is negative. They have the wrong impression. When I sat there watching how positively Chinese culture can be displayed, I realized that I didn't know much about the true nature of Chinese culture.”
		Nobel Laureate: A Very Impressive and Enchanting Performance Dr. Reinhard Selton, 1994 Nobel laureate in economics “A very impressive and enchanting performance.”

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