In conjunction with Fort Bend County Libraries’ Summer Reading Challenge, the Cinco Ranch Branch Library will host a special dance performance, “Journey Through Asia,” on Wednesday, July 16, beginning at 3 and 4 p.m., in the Meeting Room of the library, located at 2620 Commercial Center Blvd. in Katy. This school-age program is for children entering grades 1 through 5.

Enjoy authentic and contemporary Chinese dance performed with spectacular Chinese costumes and music by Young Audiences of Houston teaching partner Dance of Asian America. Get a glimpse of many of the different ethnic groups represented in China, each with its own dance forms that directly reflect the lifestyles and customs of their region. Classical and folk dances are an important part of China’s cultural heritage, serving as a wonderful tool for sharing the country’s traditions, history, and culture.

Founded and directed by Janie Yao in 2001, Dance of Asian America is a nonprofit dance company dedicated to promoting and preserving the rich cultural heritage of China through dance. The professional dance troupe is often joined by nationally-recognized, award-winning guest artists from China.

Made possible by the Friends of the Cinco Ranch Branch Library, this event is free and open to the public. Because space is limited, free tickets – available one hour before the start of each performance – are required for admission.

Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult. For more information, see the Fort Bend County Libraries website (www.fortbendlibraries.gov) or call the Cinco Ranch Branch Library at 281-395-1311 or the library system’s Communications Office at 281-633-