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Spring & Summer 2017 Preview

04.28.2017 by Terry Buck //

Thanks to everyone who came out to see us during Cherry Blossom season! Our fifth annual Sakura Taiko Fest was a great success and we’re so glad to see this gathering of east coast taiko players get bigger and better every year.

STF 2017-GroupSTF 2017- STF 2017- Adult Rec Class

We’re filled with energy from sakura season and from our fantastic Intro Workshop last week, which is good because we have lots of great stuff coming up this spring and summer. Our Adult Rec Class and Advanced Skills Class are  kicking off this week, and both will be performing at our next Mark H Taiko recital on Sunday, June 25 at 7:00 pm.

Mark also has a lot of fun performances coming up in the next couple of months.

Glen Echo Park Carousel Day 2017

APR 29

Join Mark H for the Opening of the Carousel’s 97th Season!
Publick Playhouse

MAY 13

An Introduction to Japanese Drumming
Takoma Porch 2017

MAY 27

Takoma Porch 2017
Get Ready for a Unique Music Festival

 

And for those planning ahead, Mark is looking forward to seeing taiko friends both old and new at the North American Taiko Conference happening in San Diego this August.
NATC 2017

Mark is serving as assistant conference coordinator this year, and has been spending a lot of time behind the scenes to make it a fantastic event!
Happy Spring, everyone!

Categories // Classes, Performances Tags // classes, Dance Exchange, DC, performances, taiko

Youth Taiko Workshop May 11th

04.23.2013 by Terry Buck //

AT LAST!!  A Japanese drumming workshop just for kids!

We provide the drums. You provide the excitement and energy!

What’s a taiko? What are bachi? What’s all the shouting for? Find out the answers to this and more at the youth taiko workshop May 11th.

Come join Mark H Rooney and learn how to use your whole body to play a drum . . . AND HAVE FUN!!! Enroll your aspiring musician today!  Parents most welcome to observe!

Youth Taiko Workshop May 11th

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Categories // Workshops Tags // Dance Exchange, DC, taiko, Workshops, Youth

Introductory Taiko Workshop on April 28

04.19.2013 by Terry Buck //

Mark H Rooney Introductory Taiko Workshop

Did you experience some of the great taiko at the Sakura Matsuri last weekend? Want to hit the big drums yourself? There are still a few spots left in Mark H’s Introductory Taiko Workshop!

WHEN: Sunday: April 28, 5:00-8:00 pm
WHERE: Dance Exchange, 7117 Maple Ave, Takoma Park, MD
FEE: $50 per person

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.

Contact HMT to register at workshops@hmtrad.com or 301-270-9090.

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Categories // Workshops Tags // Dance Exchange, DC, Introductory, taiko, Workshops

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Mark H Rooney studies, performs, and teaches taiko: a dynamic form of full-body drumming based in Japanese tradition. Mark combines that traditional foundation with a modern sensibility to create performances and classes that are full of energy, endurance, and excitement!

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