The Passion of Shen Yun

MELBOURNE—An enthusiastic audience applauded and gave a standing ovation to the New York-based Shen Yun Performing Arts at Melbourne's Regent Theatre on March 3.

Beauty therapist, Ann Dery, was in the audience and experienced something totally new.

"I have never seen anything like this before," she said. "To me, it was particularly interesting to see the people of a different culture and life.

"Amazingly energetic, beautiful costumes. Everything is just quite different and new. I think it's great that it has come to Australia."

Ms. Dery also enjoyed tenor Guan Guimin who sang Never Lose Your Way, saying he was amazing.

Guan Guimin is one of China’s most celebrated tenors of recent decades and is the recipient of numerous accolades.

Ms. Dery also commented on the lead female dancer, saying she "was extraordinary," and the dancers were "very skilled, very well rehearsed."

Overall, Ms. Dery enjoyed the elaborate performance very much. "It’s a completely different cultural experience. I think it is inspiring to be exposed to a bit different, something I’ve never seen before. I’ve seen a lot of things, this is just very different.

"An amazing expose of discipline and colour, and a passion which came across very well."

Reporting by Ling Yang and Kati Turcu.