Taikoza
Taikoza is a New York-based Japanese Taiko drum and dance ensemble that uses the deep and powerful rhythms of the Taiko drums, stringed instruments, metal percussion and bamboo flutes to create an electrifying energy and a highly visual musical art form. Drawing from Japan’s rich tradition of music and performance, Taikoza has created an original and high-energy sound that transcends national boundaries. Taikoza has thrilled audiences all over the world with its highly educational and artistic programs.
Taikoza (Grades 3-12; younger students may be included with a mixed-age audience)
Three drummers and one dancer present music and dance inspired by traditional festivals throughout Japan. This program includes exquisite and colorful dances in full costume, the enchanting sounds of bamboo flutes, the koto and the thunderous sounds of the large, barrel-like taiko drums. Fun audience participation and the powerful, yet graceful synthesis of sound and motion that is Taiko will make this program a memorable experience for your students. Length: 45 minutes
Single Performance: $975
Back to Back Performances: $1,455
Taiko Rhythm Workshop (Grades 5-8) also available.
Curriculum Links:
Music, Dance, Social Studies
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WEBSITE: www.taikoza.com
REVIEWS:
Alison Cochrane, Vice President of Salem School PTO writes: Our third grade studies Japan and its culture so the tie-in with our curriculum provided our students with an opportunity to hear and see some of the traditions about which they had only read. The performers held the audiences attention with the sounds of the drums, but when they invited students to join them, it became a truly personal event, which they will not forget. Thanks to Young Audiences for providing these opportunities
Young Audiences Arts for Learning Connecticut: Our mission is to integrate the arts into the lives of children in educational and community settings. Our vision for Connecticut is that all children realize their potential through the arts; that the arts are valued for their ability to improve our schools and communities; that, by participation in the arts, children come to understand and value themselves, their neighbors, and the world cultures they share.
We are an Affiliate of VSA arts… an international nonprofit organization that is creating a society where all people with disabilities learn through, participate in, and enjoy the arts.
We offer educational classroom workshops, school cultural programs, school arts programs, assembly programs, arts integration programs, artist in residence programs – bringing theater, music, drama, puppetry, visual arts, storytelling, drawing, painting, history and cultural arts to the classroom.