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Mark H Rooney Taiko

Taiko Instructor & Performer

Bachi Tricks Return!

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Mark H bachi toss

WHEN: Sunday, April 14, 12:00-3:00 pm
WHERE: Dance Exchange, 7117 Maple Ave, Takoma Park, MD
FEE: $35 per person/$30 for current Mark H Rooney Taiko studients

Learn how to spin, throw and catch your bachi as a way to spice up your solo, performance or composition. Basic and advanced tricks will be taught as well as exercises for how to practice them.  Mark H will also reveal the secrets to making simple tricks appear more impressive and the deeper universal philosophies behind these (seemingly) superfluous skills.

Some taiko experience is required, but you do not need to be an expert to enjoy and profit from this workshop!

Email Mark H to register: markh@markhrooney.com.

OPEN WORKSHOP in MASSACHUSETTS! – CANCELLED (unfortunately)

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Taiko Communication:

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WHEN:  Sunday, April 21, 12-3 PM
WHERE:  Wellesley College, Wellesley, MA
HOW MUCH:  $35 per participant

This workshop emphasizes the connection and communication between taiko players while giving groundwork for improvisation and soloing.  Exercises are designed to increase one’s skills in interacting with, listening to, and being aware of your fellow taiko drummers as you play.  We will explore listening skills, passing energies, vocabulary expansion and other aspects of soloing within a kumidaiko context.

Come enjoy this workshop with other area taiko players!  

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Or JUST SKIP STRAIGHT TO REGISTERING! Taiko Communication flyer

Sakura Taiko Fest

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Sakura Taiko Fest: April 14, 7:00 pm

Please join The Mark H Rooney Taiko School for an evening of Japanese drumming and end the cherry blossom festivities with a bang!

 

WHEN: Sunday, April 14, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
WHERE: Dance Exchange, 7117 Maple Ave, Takoma Park, MD

 

Featuring Nen Daiko, Kizuna, and other special guests, this is an event not to be missed! Audience members will also have a chance to try taiko for themselves as part of the performance.

Admission is free, but donations to support taiko in the DC Area are welcome.

Audience seating for this performance is in a dance studio. Please wear shoes that can be removed during the performance.

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