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Dinkelspiel Auditorium
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Learn More about Alex Ito (KonoKotoDake)
Learn more about Alex Ito at Asano Taiko and KonoKotoDake.
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Thematic Session—Blossom Bash Showcase
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Thematic Session—Collaboration Session with Diana Wu
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Thematic Session—Film Screening with PJ and Roy
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Workshop 1—Advanced Katsugi Okedo
This workshop provides greater detail on grip, stance and striking technique while exploring the choreography and rhythms utilized in some of the company’s current katsugi okedo based repertoire.
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Workshop 1—Choose Your Own Adventure Taiko
In this workshop, the participants will start with a given base pattern and work to compose the full piece collectively.
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Workshop 1—Introduction to Release
Written in 2008 by Diana Wu, “Release” is the wild and crazy signature piece of Naruwan Taiko of San Diego. The name of the piece represents what taiko is for so many people: a way to access their full energy potential and release it outwards, thus sharing that energy with their team and audience. In this workshop, participants will develop an understanding of the musical, physical, and, most importantly, expressive elements integral to fully present the shape of Release. Mastering these elements will equip taiko players in not just performing Release, but also reach greater heights in playing freely and elevate their skills and confidence in engaging taiko performance. Specific elements that this workshop will cover are intention of sound, use of space in choreography, versatility of expression, engagement of core for endurance, and utility of voice in boosting each other. Through this packed workshop, participants will experience unlocking not only their own energy potential, but also fully awaken the energies of those around them.
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Workshop 1—Kane: Technique, Interlocking Rhythms, Movement
We will learn the basics on how to play the atarigane for the first half of the workshop. For the second half, we will explore interlocking rhythms and movement with the atarigane.
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Workshop 1—Mastering Bachi Twirling: Elevate Your Skills
Join us for an engaging and dynamic workshop focused on the art of bachi twirling! Whether you’re a seasoned twirler or a complete beginner, this workshop is designed to enhance your skills and optimize the beauty of your movements. We’ll start with the essential elements of proper form, ensuring that you understand the basics that make your twirls shine. Then we’ll learn now our arm movements influence our twirling, creating a harmonious flow. All our knowledge will come together in a fun and challenging practice song that incorporates various rhythms, allowing you to put your twirling into context and share your newfound skills with others. Bring your chudaiko bachi.