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our office with your tuition.
You will receive a
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For more information call:
503.288.2456
SUMMER TRAINING
APPLICATION AVAILABLE NOW!
FOR ADULTS:
Adult Community Workshop
No Experience Necessary!
Thursday, January 31st 7-9:30pm; $40
Friday, February 1st 7-9:30pm; $40
Tuesday, April 29th 7-9:30pm; $40
Adult Beginning Class
Prerequisite: Adult Community Workshop
February 4th-March 10th
Mondays, 6-7:30; $90 (6 classes)
May 5th-June 30th (No class May 26th)
Mondays, 6-7:30; $120 (8 classes)
Skills & Drills
Prerequisite: Adult Beginning Class and Instructor’s Permission
February 3rd-March 30th (No class March 16th)
Sundays, 5:30-7:30pm; $146 (8 classes)
May 4th-June 29th (No Class May 25th)
Sundays, 5:30-7:30pm; $146 (8 classes)
Koshi and the Powerful Taiko Player
July 7th-28th
Mondays, 6-7:30pm (4 classes)
FOR KIDS:
No Experience Necessary!
Kids Class (ages 4-5)
February 3rd-March 9th
Sundays, 1-1:45pm; $65 (6 classes)
May 4th-June 29th (No Class May 25th)
Sundays, 1-1:45pm; $90 (8 classes)
Kids Class (ages 6-8)
February 3rd-March 9th
Sundays, 2:00-2:45pm; $65 (6 classes)
May 4th-June 29th (No Class May 25th)
Sundays, 2:00-2:45pm; $90 (8 classes)
Youth Class
Youth (ages 9-16) February 3rd-March 9th
Sundays, 3:30-5:00pm; $85 (6 classes)
May 4th-June 29th (No Class May 25th)
Sundays, 3:30-5:00pm; $115 (8 classes)
FOR ALL CLASSES:
2008 Portland Taiko Class Recital
7pm, December 4th, 2008
SUMMER TAIKO CAMP:
August 11-15 +plus picnic & demonstration noon August 17
Kids Camp (ages 5-8)
Mon-Thurs 10-11:30am; Rehearsal Fri 10-11am
Cost: $105
Youth Camp (ages 9-16)
Mon-Thurs 1-3:30pm; Rehearsal Friday 11:30am-12:30pm
Cost: $135
Classes and Workshops fill up quickly, so please make sure to register early! All classes require a registration form. Spaces will be reserved once payment and the registration form have been received at the Portland Taiko office.
Portland Taiko offers the following workshops and classes to adults and kids who want to explore the art and cultural context of taiko:
Adult Community Workshops are a two-and-a-half hour sessions that include an introduction to the art and history of taiko and an opportunity to experience first-hand the energy and power of the drums through playing.
Adult Beginning Taiko Classes are two-hour classes that introduce taiko students to the basics of playing. Emphasis is on good posture, addressing the drum, hitting through the drum and other form-perfecting skills. Adult Class participants are encouraged to have taken at least one Portland Taiko workshop.
Iro Iro is a class we run in between regular class sessions so that you don't need a brush up when your regular class starts again. Open to both beginning and intermediate students, this is a great place to learn & practice new drills and old ones too, like Renshu.
Skills & Drills will refine your skill and reinforce form. Refinement techniques include sticking and movement drills, call & response, peer critiquing and learning Portland Taiko repertoire. Students are recommended by their Beginning Class instructor and approved by the Skills & Drills instructor.
Koshi and the Powerful Taiko Player exercises your "koshi," the invisible tire that rides on your hips and acts as a stabilizing foundation for all of our taiko and dance movement. Come learn to lower your center of gravity and embrace the posture of Japanese folk dance.
Parent-Child Workshops are a one-time, hour-long introductory workshop for kids and their parents to get a taste of taiko. Activities include stretching, drum rolls, repeating basic rhythms and games to encourage cooperation and focused energy.
Kids Taiko Class is a 6-week, 50-minute class open to children 4 to 7-years-old. The class further explores the basics of taiko playing, including stance, simple rhythms and playing with partners, as well as the cultural aspects of the artform and learning Japanese phrases & numbers.
Youth Taiko Class is a 1.5-hour class designed for older kids who are ready to learn songs. Children who are interested in becoming a member of Tanuki Taiko should take this class where they will learn to express their inner & outer taiko player.
Tanuki Taiko is a band of mischievous badgers who practice once a week and perform throughout the Portland Metro area at community and cultural events.
Kids Camp is a week-long summer camp where kids can embrace the principals of taiko. Students learn respect, cooperation and perseverance through games, rhythms and activities.
Youth Camp is a week-long summer camp where youth can immerse themselves in practicing taiko. At the end of the week, participants will perform at a picnic demonstration at Oaks Park.
To register, fill out our registration form and mail it with your tuition to our studio at 3230 NE Columbia Blvd., Portland, OR 97211. All classes and workshops have limited spaces available and are held at PT's rehearsal space. Asian Americans are especially encouraged to participate! We recommend wearing loose, comfortable clothing and bringing a water bottle. Limited scholarships are available for all classes and workshops in exchange for volunteer time (please contact office for more information). Email us or call 503.288.2456 if you have any questions.
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