Performances and Lecture Demonstrations
Taiko Performances
Our taiko group is available for performances for a small stipend to cover equipment transporting and other incidental expenses.
Photo by Tye's Photography Our performances can include audience participation and Shigin (Japanese singing poetry).
Venues
- Cultural events and festivals
- School cultural days
- Full theater performances
- Grand openings
- Banquets
- Parties
- Weddings
- Various celebrations
Availability
Weekends are best. During the week some evenings are available and some week days are possible but more difficult. Please contact us early to discuss your event as dates fill up fast.
- Due to the sizes of the drums and the performance number arrangement, we require a minimum area of 12 feet by 10 feet.
- Due to the size and difficulty transporting and setting up taiko drums we require a minimum performance time of 20 minutes.
If you are looking for:
- Okinawan Folk Dancing
- Shodo (Japanese calligraphy)
- Shigin (Japanese singing poetry)
- Chado (Japanese tea ceremony)
...we would be happy to provide contact info for groups we have collaborated with. Just send us a request by email.
Taiko Lecture Demonstrations
Includes educational information such as:
- Basic taiko history
- How taiko is taught (stance & kuchi shoka)
- How taiko drums are made
- Basic drum info
- Basic Japanese cultural information
- How to play a taiko
Lecture demonstrations can include hands-on and can be done at a child or adult level. This does include a basic demonstration of a performance number.
Venues
- Cultural events
- Schools
- Summer camps
- Youth afterschool programs
Fees
Small stipend to cover transportation and other incidental costs.
NOTE: Performance & Lecture Demonstrations can be combined to suit you event needs. Please contact us to discuss your event needs. Please note that May is Asian Pacific Islander Month and our bookings fill up fast several months in advance.
Photo by Tye's Photography