“We came with our little daughter. She’s 5,” Ayala told The Epoch Times.

“For me, it’s important to show my daughter different ways to see the world, and I think dance is an expression and a way to see the world in a different way.

The Walkley Award-winning artist, who had just returned with her family from the Sundance Film Festival in Toronto, said the message of New York-based Shen Yun had impressed her.

“I really love how it was so broad,” she said. “It’s wonderful.”

Another award-winning artist, Fallshaw said he liked how he was able to learn more about Chinese culture through the performance.

Bronson Stanley, who also attended the performance on Saturday evening, said he was “overwhelmed” by the beauty of the performance.

“I do graphic design. Honestly, the amount of color that was in the show was just so overwhelming for me,“ he told NTD Television. ”It was just beautiful, absolutely stunning.”

Stanley said for those still thinking about buying tickets, they have to come see it for themselves.

“It’s so hard for me to explain the beauty, the passion behind the dancers.

“Really, it’s a must-see. You must go.”