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The chance to play taiko in an informal class, these sessions are open to all (16yrs +), and will cover basics and the opportunity to work on a beginners performance piece. Includes tea or coffee from 9.30am at the Taiko Centre for those who arrive early. To find out more email info@kagemusha.com.

The Grizzly is an epic 22-mile endurace run along the stunning, but unforgiving, coast path. Starting in Seaton, in East Devon, the run takes is some of the most beautiful landscapes in the area. Tano Taiko will be set up on Branscombe beach throughout the day on 8th March drumming along to keep the runners going!

Kagemusha Taiko are now offering ‘Taiko Day Retreats’. Spend the day learning the basics and fundamentals of this amazing performing art at our fully equipped studio.

Blow those cobwebs away with this unique opportunity to re-energise, re-charge and challenge yourself with something new. Drumming, beautiful Devon countryside and more, Kagemusha Taiko’s Day Retreats are the perfect way to escape. With no previous experience of taiko necessary, these days are open to enthusiastic adults of all ages.

Our day retreats begin with gentle stretches followed by a day of taiko drumming, finishing off with exclusive use of a hydro-therapy pool. Places are just £60 per person and must be booked in advance by emailing info@kagemusha.com.

Included;

• A day of taiko drumming

• Tea & coffee throughout the day

• 1 hour session in a hydro-therapy pool

An exciting way to kick off the weekend, these Skills and Drills sessions will cover a range of things including shime and odaiko technique as well as different styles of playing  such as up-stand and slant stand. £10 per person and suitable for those who’ve played taiko before. Places must be booked in advance by email info@kagemusha.com or calling 01626 325832.

‘Becoming One’ – Weekend Workshop with Eri Uchida

25 – 26^th April 2020

£160 per person, not suitable for complete beginners

Taiko Centre, Newton Abbot, TQ12 6NQ

Places are limited and MUST be booked in advance by emailing lucy@kagemusha.com.

Kagemusha Taiko are pleased to announce a weekend-long workshop with Eri Uchida.

Eri’s taiko connection began as a teenager by the local community where she grew up in Japan, then whilst studying abroad in Canada Eri started her own taiko group at the High School she attended.

To further her studies, Eri joined the Kodo Apprenticeship Program in 2007 and became a performing member for Kodo in 2009. Since then, Eri has travelled all over the world performing, directing school presentations, as well as teaching workshops. In addition, Eri oversaw the day-to-day working of the Kodo Apprenticeship Program, helping to train and welcome new Kodo member prospects. Eri was an assistant to Eiichi Saito during the 2^nd European Taiko Conference, and throughout their European workshop tour in 2017.

Eri left Kodo in May 2019 in pursuit of sharing the skills and philosophies she had gained through taiko with hopes of expanding the limitless possibilities of taiko and its community and it is very exciting that this will be the first time Eri will be leading workshops in the UK.

Eri’s brilliant workshop will help people create a direct connection between the taiko and their body. Individuals will learn to develop this connection and explore how this unique relationship leads to effective fundamentals in creating good sounds. Eri is an incredible teacher and this workshop will be an amazing opportunity to learn some core skills to help any taiko player improve.

This workshop will involve drills and exercises on nagados and katsugi okedo and look at the following elements;

・How to connect the body whilst playing and use it effectively.

・How to relax and play.

・How to listen and feel when playing in an ensemble.

・How to produce the best resonance of taiko through efficient use of the body, which allows for internal connection and external connection with each other.

Approximate workshop timings are;

Saturday 25^th April – 10 am – 5 pm
Sunday 26^th April – 10 am – 1pm

Price does not include accommodation or food.

Taste of Taiko Workshop
Saturday 9th May 2020
10.30am – 12.30pm, £15 per person.

Seen taiko and now want to do it? Our Taste of Taiko workshops are perfect for complete beginners who want to give this great performing art a go. This two hour workshop at our Taiko Centre at Hannahs at Seale Hayne teaches you the basics and fundamentals, as well as a bit of history of taiko. Places must be booked in advance by emailing info@kagemusha.com.

Please note workshop spaces are non-refundable & non-transferable.