The Edison Arts Foundation, a beacon of fine arts and cultural enrichment in Fort Bend, proudly partners with the Houston Grand Opera (HGO) to present a unique cultural workshop featuring the illustrious Nao Kusuzaki. This event underlines the foundation's commitment to arts education and community engagement, offering local students a dive into the profound depths of Japanese culture.

Cultural Dance Workshop and Career Insight by Nao Kusuzaki The Edison Arts Foundation invites the Fort Bend community to a ballet workshop and career talk led by the distinguished Nao Kusuzaki. Born in Ehime Prefecture, Japan, and a ballet enthusiast since the age of three, Kusuzaki's journey in dance is as inspiring as it is instructive. Having joined the Houston Ballet in 2004 and starred in a plethora of principal roles, she now brings her expertise to the Edison Center, aligning with the Foundation's mission to inspire through art.

Kusuzaki also lends her talents as the Movement Director for HGO's "Madame Butterfly," which premiered on January 26, 2024, adding to her extensive portfolio of artistic accomplishments.

Event Details:

• Date and Time: Tuesday, January 30, 2024, at 5:00 pm

• Venue: Fort Bend Academy of Arts and Dance (FBAAD), 1959 Texas Parkway, Missouri City, TX 77489

• Facilities: Guests will enjoy ample parking and a spacious classroom setting in Combined Studios A & B.

About the Edison Arts Foundation Since 2013, the Edison Arts Foundation has been a cornerstone for the arts in Fort Bend Houston. As a black-led nonprofit, the foundation has pioneered community programming and academic enrichment. Its transformative Edison Center project exemplifies how creative solutions can foster community growth without the pitfalls of gentrification, currently celebrated as it enters Phase II.

Join us for an enriching evening that promises to expand horizons and deepen appreciation for the arts. For more information, visit [insert website] or call [insert phone number].