Class Information
TAIKO for Fun, Fitness, and Cultural Awareness
Kenny Endo and the instructors of the Taiko Center of the Pacific teach traditional and contemporary Japanese drumming. Taking a holistic approach to the art of Taiko, TCP also educates students on aspects of Japanese culture, etiquette, and language while developing skills in rhythm and movement. Choose from classes for children, teens, and adults in the Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced levels. Also, for those who want a focused study in more specific elements of taiko, check out our Summer Taiko Intensives.
Classes for the general public are held year-round. The one-hour classes meet every week on Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays at various times depending on the class.
No experience is necessary.
Classes in Spring and Summer 2012 will be held at the HOT, Hawaii Opera Theatre, located at 780 S. Beretania Street, just Ewa of Ward Avenue.
Special
SUMMER TAIKO INTENSIVES 2012
August 13-17, 2012
with concert on Saturday August 18, 2012
featuring
Kenny Endo (taiko solo artist)
and special guest instructors
Riley Lee (Taikoz, Australia; formerly of the original Ondekoza)
Jeff Peterson (Grammy Award Winning Hawaiian Slack Key Guitarist)
Come enjoy the Sun, Surf, Taiko, and Slack Key in Hawaii this summer! Temporary low-cost housing and shuttle service available for out-of-towners.
August 13-17 M-F 3-4:45 pm Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar
Instructor: Jeff Peterson (2x Grammy Award Winner)
Fee: $150
August 13-17 M-F 5-6:45 pm Chichibu Yatai Bayashi
Instructor: Riley Lee (first Asian American taiko professional, member of the original Ondekoza (predecessor to Kodo), bamboo flute specialist, member of Taikoz of Australia)
Fee: $150
August 13-17 M-F 7-8:45 pm Shimedaiko
Instructor: Kenny Endo (vanguard of the taiko genre; composer, taiko solo artist, instructor)
Fee: $150
Class registration is completed through Taiko Center of the Pacific via email or phone.
To register: taikoarts@gmail.com OR register@taikoarts.com
OR call: 808-737-7236
For all classes, please wear comfortable clothing, bring taiko sticks (for sale on 1st day of classes), earplugs, indoor footwear (optional), and water for your own consumption (optional).