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Summer 2016 Preview

05.25.2016 by Heather Mitchell-Buck //

Miyako Taiko

The weather here in DC has felt anything but springlike lately – there’s no doubt that we are all ready for summer to arrive!

As always, we here at Mark H Taiko have some excitement up our sleeves, so here’s a brief glimpse at some of what’s coming this summer…

Performances:

The Mark H Taiko crew will be back at one of our favorite venues, the Washington Folk Festival on June 4.

Mark H will be performing at the Smithsonian Folklife Festival from June 29 – July 4.

Miyako Taiko will bring their energy to the Takoma Park 4th of July Parade again this year, and Mark H will be joining ilyAIMY at the fireworks celebration that evening!

Mark H will continue his collaboration with modern dancer Keira Hart-Mendoza in performances at the Kitchen Sink Festival on July 30 & 31. (Taiko + dance in a one-minute performance? Not to be missed!)

Workshops:

Mark H Taiko will be hosting workshops with a couple of very special guest instructors! Kenji Furutate will visit in early June, and Michelle Fujii will give a special workshop open to all taiko players on June 26.

For those who are new to taiko, our next Introductory Taiko Workshop is happening on July 17, and the next session of the adult Recreational Class begins July 24!

Categories // Performances, Workshops Tags // performances, summer, taiko, Takoma Park, Workshops

Kaoru Watanabe Workshop & Performance

08.21.2015 by Heather Mitchell-Buck //

Kaoru Watanabe, one of the world’s leading taiko and shinobue (Japanese flute) artists is coming to DC!

Mark H Taiko is proud to present a workshop and special performance with Kaoru in Takoma Park on Saturday, September 26 and Sunday, September 27.

 

Kaoru Watanabe Shapeshifter Lab Odaiko

Kaoru Watanabe is a Brooklyn based composer and musician who specializes in both taiko and shinobue (Japanese flutes). A former member and artistic director of the internationally renowned taiko ensemble Kodo, Kaoru is an instructor for kaDON (an online taiko and fue resource presented by Miyamoto Unosuke Shoten of Tokyo) as well as the founder of the Kaoru Watanabe Taiko Center in New York. He has been a visiting lecturer at Princeton University since 2010 and has taught courses at Wesleyan University as well as Colby and Dickinson Colleges. He also has extensive training in Western music, having earned a BFA in jazz flute and saxophone performance from the Manhattan School of Music.

Kaoru Watanabe

 

Workshop: Form and Function – Body Mechanics for the Taiko Player ($75)

Saturday, September 26, 5:30 – 8:30 pm

This workshop will help participants develop greater body awareness in order play taiko with considerably more power, efficiency and grace.

More information about the workshop

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Performance: Meet the Artist ($10 – $20 Suggested Donation)

Sunday, September 27, 7:30 pm

In this special evening, Kaoru will share current pieces and share his methodologies and influences in an intimate, informal setting. This unique opportunity is perfect for everyone – from experienced taiko players to those who will be seeing taiko for the very first time.

More information about the performance
 
Kaoru Watanabe looking awesome

Categories // Performances, Workshops Tags // Dance Exchange, DC, Kaoru Watanabe, performance, taiko, Takoma Park, Workshops

Get your summer taiko on!

07.29.2015 by Heather Mitchell-Buck //

Summer taiko is the BEST!

Our latest Recreational Taiko Class is underway and it’s clear we’ve got a FANTASTIC bunch of taiko players on our hands!

Look at those smiling faces!
Look at those smiling faces! You can just tell this class is awesome!

It’s not too late to join in the fun – if you’ve got taiko experience, you can drop in on a class when you’re free (just contact Mark H first). If you are new to taiko, Mark can arrange a private lesson for you. Or, if you just want to see this new class in action, come out to the Reston Multicultural Festival on September 26 and cheer them on as they perform!

Rec Class Summer 2015

Have a great summer!

Categories // Classes Tags // class, Dance Exchange, DC, performance, recreational, taiko

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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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