Sawagi Taiko Japanese drumming workshop
Date: Sunday October 2, 2011, 11:00 – 4:00pm
Cost: $65 per person or $45 for students or underemployed
The workshop is open to participants aged 16 years or older
A maximum of 15 spots are available.
Registration: Please contact marikorh@shaw.ca
Payment method: Payment by cheque is preferred, made out to Sawagi Taiko. Receipts are issued if requested.
Mailing address is:
Sawagi Taiko
c/o Mariko Heidelk
2681 Trinity St.
Vancouver, B.C.
V5K 1E5
Registration is confirmed only upon receipt of payment. If sending a cheque is not possible please contact me via email to make an alternative arrangement of payment.
Cancellation Policy: If you do cancel the workshop after payment, credit for another workshop will be given to you, not a refund. However, if your spot can be and is filled by another participant, you’ll be able to get a refund .
Workshop Summary: This workshop will cover Taiko basics, including rhythm and Taiko technique. You will leave at the end of the day with the satisfaction of having learnt and performed a traditional Taiko piece. Athletic attire and non-marking soft soled shoes are required. Street shoes are not permitted in the studio. Please be aware that the workshop will be a physical workout – you will sweat and some of you might ache afterwards depending on your fitness level. There will be two short breaks during the workshop so bring snacks and definitely don’t forget your water bottle.
For more information about Sawagi Taiko go to www.facebook.com/sawagitaiko or www.sawagitaiko.com
If you have any questions please contact me via email.
Katari Taiko
WINTER WORKSHOP
ONE DAY WORKSHOP: Sunday, November 20, 2011, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Learn about taiko history, notation, and basic rhythms at this one-day, hands-on workshop. At the end of the workshop, participants will have learned a taiko piece. No previous experience is necessary.
Venue: Taiko Space, 1254 Frances Street, Vancouver (just west of Clark Drive)
Fee: $75 general or $50 for students/ seniors/ unemployed. Participants must be a minimum of 16 years of age.
Please wear loose, comfortable clothing, and bring a lunch. Bring soft-soled indoor athletic footwear, or be prepared to go barefoot – street shoes cannot be worn inside the taiko space. Water and juice will be provided.
Please call 604-683-8240 before sending the registration form below and payment to Katari Taiko to:
Katari Taiko Workshop Registration
#410 – 111 Hastings Street West, Vancouver, BC V6B 1H4
Tel: (604) 683-8240; Fax: (604) 683-7911; E-mail: diane@dkam.ca; www.kataritaiko.bc.ca
Applicants will be accepted on a first come, first served basis to a maximum of 15. Registration will not be confirmed until the fee is paid.
Please Become A Member!
Katari Taiko Drum Group Association is a non-profit society dedicated to educating Canadians about the history, art and performance of traditional and contemporary taiko music (Japanese drumming). Your membership shows your support for the work of Katari Taiko. You will receive news and notices of upcoming performances and the annual general meeting.