AUSTIN, Texas—Shen Yun Performing Arts' debut intrigued Texas State Representative Elliott Naishtat so much he wants the State of Texas to see the world-premiere of classical Chinese dance and music.

“The show is absolutely beautiful, interesting and provocative and I'm enjoying every second of it. I think the audience here tonight has enjoyed every second,” Mr. Naishtat continued. “I think it's important as many people as possible in Austin, in Dallas, in the whole state see this performance. I think it's very important and beautiful.”

Bursting with color, the stage at the illustrious Michael and Susan Dell Hall at Long Center for the Performing Arts poses a sense of wonder. The first curtain opens to a breathtaking scene, The Emperor Ushers in a Glorious Age. Exquisitely costumed dancers move in synchronized patterns against digital backdrop scenes perfectly integrated to match the ground-breaking orchestral blend of ancient Chinese and modern Western music.

“The backdrops, the scenery, are beautiful and they're integrated so well with the dancers, performers, even the singers. So it's just a beautiful approach to dance, singing and the stories. The messages are very powerful and enlightening, and I'm appreciating all of it,” said Mr. Naishtat.

Story-based dance is integral to Shen Yun, from ancient legends to folkloric traditions and modern day stories of astounding courage as the continuing persecution of Falun Gong in China is told through dance.

Mr. Naishtat said he appreciated the vignette as “enlightening and challenging” for onlookers. “I always think that's very important and it's done very subtly and very beautifully by the Shen Yun performers.”

As for the artistry of the entire production and the way it balances and integrates with the performers, the Texan politician said: “Beautiful. There were times when I thought I was wearing three-dimensional glasses."

“The artists who put together all the backdrops, all the scenery—brilliant. And the way it mixes with all the performers, is absolutely stunning” the Texan politician enthused.

With reporting by NTDTV.

Shen Yun Performing Arts will next perform at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre in Atlanta, GA, for two shows on Aug. 21. For more information, visit  ShenYunPerformingArts.org

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