Taiko at the Tidal Basin!

03.22.2019 by Heather Mitchell-Buck //

Join us for our biggest annual event!

On Sunday, March 31st, we are taking over the ANA Performance stage at the Tidal Basin for 6 hours of FREE, fun, family-friendly taiko performances! There will be groups from Michigan, Pennsylvania, New York, North Carolina, Massachusetts, and of course local favorites from right here in the DC area!

Peak bloom for DC’s famous cherry blossoms is projected to be just a couple of days afterwards, so it should be a great day to visit the Tidal Basin!

We’ve got all the details for you!

Check out the day’s full schedule, find out how to get to the Tidal Basin (hint: beat the traffic and take Metro), and more!

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Support our performers and help make the Sakura Taiko Takeover possible!

100% of proceeds will go to covering the costs of the event and supporting the taiko groups traveling to the DC area.

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Save the Date: Yuta Kato!

02.20.2019 by Heather Mitchell-Buck //

Join us June 7 – 9!

As you’re making your summer plans, be sure to save the date for a weekend packed with workshops, performances, and fun with the one and only Yuta Kato!

What’s happening that weekend? We’re soooooo glad you asked…

Friday, June 7

Meet the Artist performance (8pm)
A special evening of music and conversation

Saturday, June 8

Intro to Hachijo Daiko workshop (11am – 2pm)
Creating your Hachijo Solo workshop (3 – 6pm)
Hachijo Party! (8pm)
Learn about Hachijojima’s unique taiko style and benefit from Yuta’s experiences of living and learning on the island

Sunday, June 9

Yodan-Uchi workshop
Experience one of the most popular and dynamic styles of taiko

Registration for ALL of Yuta’s workshops is open now – just click on any of the event links above and choose how many workshops you plan to take (pssssst, registering for multiple workshops gets you a discount!).

We know that summer feels a long way away, but you DON’T want to miss any of this awesome taiko, so check your calendar and sign up ASAP!

Two chances to try taiko this spring!

01.29.2019 by Heather Mitchell-Buck //

Big News!

Our Introductory Taiko Workshops have been super popular lately … so we’ve added a second one this April!

If you (or a friend, or a family member, or a random person you were chatting with at Starbucks) have been wanting to try taiko, now is the perfect time. Join us on either Saturday, 27 April or Sunday, 28 April in Takoma Park and learn what it’s like to play a drum with your whole body!

These workshops have been selling out fast … and with Cherry Blossom season coming up soon, we know we’ll have a lot of folks who want to get in on the fun. Don’t miss out – register today!

Mark H Rooney Taiko