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Taiko Instructor & Performer

2014 Sakura Taiko Fest

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Join the Mark H Rooney Taiko School and their special guests for the 2nd Annual Sakura Taiko Fest!

This fun and family-friendly evening of taiko is the perfect way to wrap up this year’s Cherry Blossom Festivities.

WHEN: Sunday, April 13, 6:30 – 8:00 pm
WHERE: Dance Exchange, 7117 Maple Ave, Takoma Park, MD (just a short walk from the Takoma Metro Station)
ADMISSION: FREE, but donations accepted at the door to support DC Area taiko

 
Sakura Taiko Fest 2014

Audience seating is in a dance studio. Please wear shoes that can be easily removed before the performance.

Next Introductory Taiko Workshop on April 20

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Start your spring the right way: Mark H has an Introductory Taiko Workshop coming up on April 20!

 

WHEN: Sunday, April 20, 5:00-8:00 pm
WHERE: Dance Exchange, 7117 Maple Ave, Takoma Park, MD
FEE: $50 per person

Introductory Taiko Workshop

Taiko is a dynamic art form based on traditional Japanese drumming practiced all over the world. This workshop is designed to introduce the basics of taiko technique, practice of kumidaiko (ensemble drumming), awareness of ki (energy), use of koe (voice), history and philosophy — all while having a good time!

No experience necessary, but come ready for a workout! This introductory taiko workshop is for ages 13 & up. Drums are provided.

This workshop (or previous taiko experience) is a prerequisite for Mark’s ongoing classes. The next class series begins on April 27th, so this is a perfect time to begin your taiko journey!

Contact HMT to register at workshops@hmtrad.com or 301-270-9090. Or you can download our registration form and either email, fax or mail  (contact info is on the form). Register early — workshops can often fill up!

Two Upcoming Collaborations

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If you’re living in the Northeastern United States, there’s a pretty good chance you’ve got a case of the winter blues by now. But don’t let all of that snow keep you indoors any longer – come check out Mark H’s two upcoming collaborations in the second half of February. These exciting performances are sure to lift your spirits and get you ready for spring!

In the first performance, Mark is performing with Opera UnMet, a collaboration of vocal artists, musicians and actors from New York, Washington, DC, and Boston, in The Ties that Bind: A Unique Musical Celebration of Black History. The performance is taking place in New York on Saturday evening, February 22; find out everything you need to know here.

Mark H Rooney and Kristen Koyama by Maggie Picard Photography
photo by Maggie Picard Photography

The second performance is part of Mark’s ongoing collaboration with UpRooted Dance, one of DC’s most vibrant dance companies. This FREE performance takes place at the Kennedy Center’s Millennium Stage on Friday, February 28 at 6pm. Can’t be there for the live performance? It will also be available via live stream on the Kennedy Center website. Check out all the details here.

Hope to see you soon at one of these exciting performances!

 

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