WHEN:Thursday, September 27, 7:00-9:00 pm;
WHERE: Hillyer Art Space, 9 Hillyer Court NW, Washington, DC, 20008
FEE: $10 suggested donation
We invite you to come learn about the techniques behind the Japanese instrument in this one night workshop!
Mark H Rooney Taiko Presents Ryo Shimamoto
Ryo Shimamoto Northeastern U.S. Workshop Tour 2012
Ryo will be conducting Odaiko & Katsugi Okedo workshops open to all taiko players of any skill level in the New York City, Boston and Washington DC areas from Oct 24th until Nov 4th.
Born in Yuasa-cho, Wakayama-Ken where he first encountered taiko at age 11 and still resides, Ryo led a local taiko group (Shippu Uchi Daiko) for 15 years and in 2008, became a professional solo taiko performer and instructor. He has won recognition in recent years for playing odaiko, a style he has been training in directly from former Kodo core player, Mr. Katsuji Kondo.
Flyer with Schedule and Registration
Fall class begins September 23
WHEN:Sundays: Sept. 23–Oct. 21, 5:00-7:00 pm;
Nov. 11 & 18, 12:30-2:30 pm; Dec. 2, 5:00-7:00 pm
WHERE: Dance Exchange, 7117 Maple Ave, Takoma Park, MD
FEE: $220 for class series (8 sessions) or $35 drop-in rate
Prerequisite: one of Mark’s Introductory Taiko workshops or previous Taiko experience. If you do not have previous experience, please contact Mark at markh@markhrooney.com to possibly arrange a private lesson for orientation.
Contact HMT to register at workshops@hmtrad.com or 301-270-9090.
