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Mark H Rooney Taiko

Taiko Instructor & Performer

Start your summer with taiko!

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It’s Memorial Day weekend, which means lots of summer fun in the months ahead! Start your summer with taiko: join Mark H for two exciting performances this week on May 30 and 31!

 

On Friday, May 30, Mark H wraps up a month of exciting Asian Pacific and Pacific Islander Heritage events with a performance at the Fort Meade Pavilion.

Saturday, May 31 brings the 34th Annual Washington Folk Festival in Glen Echo Park. Kizuna and the Mark H Taiko School will be performing at noon.

Visit the event calendar for more details on both performances. Hope to see you there!

 

Start your summer with taiko

 

Register for Sunday’s Intro Taiko Workshop!

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Did you see some amazing taiko at the Cherry Blossom festivities?

Want to hit the big drums yourself? There are still a few spots in Mark H’s next Introductory Taiko Workshop – this Sunday, April 20!

Kokyo @ 2014 Sakura Taiko Fest

WHEN:Sunday, April 20, 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.

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 soon – there are just a few spots left!

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.

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