Nanako is originally from Nagoya, Japan and started ballet at the age of three, beginning her training at the Reiko Matsuoka Ballet School. Over the years, she graced the stage in beloved classics including The Nutcracker and Swan Lake, as well as numerous pas de deux. At 17, Nanako became a professional artist, and at 19, was honored with a scholarship to The Dallas Conservatory, where she continued her training and deepened her artistry and technique. Nanako's performances included cherished roles in La Sylphide and the iconic Odette in Swan Lake. This is Nanako's first season as a trainee with Charlottesville Ballet.