Join Portland Taiko's 16th season of booming taiko rhythms, exuberant dance, and storytelling!
The Way Back Home
March 27, 2010 | 2pm + 8pm (sold out)
Winningstad
Theatre, 1111 SW Broadway
Portland Taiko is bringing it home with the Portland debut of its national touring program, The Way Back Home. Inspired by collected stories from our own community, the hopes, dreams and difficulties endured in the search for home are expressed through taiko. From the intimate expression in movement to the grand power of the drums, join us for an unforgettable journey back home.
photo © 2007 Rich Iwasaki Photography
Ten Tiny Taiko Dances
June 19, 2010 | 3pm + 8pm
June 19, 2010 | 6:15 free preshow discussion
June 20, 2010 | 2pm
Winningstad
Theatre, 1111 SW Broadway
Tiny? And Taiko? Yes. Imagine it—Ten different choreographers—in genres from traditional to contemporary—taking up the challenge of creating dances for a tiny stage. With taiko as the heartbeat, the pulse of the drum will move throughout the entire program—reinterpreting what drumming can represent with dance. Portland Taiko, working with celebrated choreographer Mike Barber, brings together the best in creative energy of dance from the West Coast, with the soul of taiko in this concert of world premieres. Don’t miss it!
photo © 2009 Rich Iwasaki Photography
Taiko Unleashed
October 2, 2010 | 8pm
October 3, 2010 | 2pm
Newmark
Theatre, 1111 SW Broadway
Join us in welcoming Grand Master Seiichi Tanaka & San Francisco Taiko Dojo! Experience the unique combination of traditional and contemporary rhythms, dance, and martial arts that transcend the physical. In 2001, Grand Master Tanaka was named a National Heritage Fellow by the National Endowment for the Arts. He has also received the prestigious Japan Foreign Ministers Commendation for "significant efforts in promoting the Japanese art of taiko." Tanaka-sensei brought the art form of modern Japanese taiko to North America, founding San Francisco Taiko Dojo in 1968.
Portland Taiko shares the evening with our esteemed guest artists, and brings out the big drums and the whole performing company for its 16th season finale concert. The booming taiko and whirling performers will come together in a veritable feast for the eyes and the ears in this unforgettable concert.
Tickets on sale June 19th online, at the Box Office (M-Sat, 10am-5pm), or by phone (800-745-3000)
Romp Stomp Boom!
October 2, 2010 | 2pm
Newmark
Theatre, 1111 SW Broadway
The whole family will enjoy the exuberant drumming, engaging audience participation and hilarious stories of PT's family matinee. Be sure to stretch your smile muscles before you sit down - because your family will be getting a laugh workout!.
Tickets on sale June 19th online, at the Box Office (M-Sat, 10am-5pm), or by phone (800-745-3000)
photo © 2009 Rich Iwasaki Photography
Don't Miss the Excitement!
2010 Fall Concert Patron Ticket
When you purchase a Patron Ticket, you'll get one ticket to PT's fall concert,
Taiko Unleashed on October 2, 8pm or October 3, 2pm, PLUS:
- $60 tax-deductible gift to the Fall Concert
- Best seats in the house
- Recognition in the Program and Lobby
- Admission to the 2010 Patron + Cast Party (October 3 | 7pm)
- The satisfaction of knowing you helped make the production possible!
Price: $100 ORDER
NOW
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Tickets contact us,
503-288-2456
Our Season Is Funded In Part By:
Darci Swindells
In mem., Mitsuru Kai, George and May Shoji, and Orga Fusae Shoji Morishita
Japan Foundation, Los Angeles
KINK FM (Media Sponsor)
Multnomah County Cultural Coalition
National Endowment for the Arts
Oregon Cultural Trust
The Oregonian
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