TAIKO for Fun, Fitness, and Cultural Awareness

Kenny Endo and the instructors of the Taiko Center of the Pacific teach you traditional and contemporary Japanese drumming. Students also learn 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, check out our Summer Taiko Intensives for those who want a focused study in a particular element of taiko.

Classes for the general public are held year-round. The one-hour classes meet weekly on Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays at various times depending on the class. Schedules for the remainder of the year are tentative.
No experience is necessary.

All classes are held at Kapiolani Community College Annex Building (a.k.a. "The Chapel" located in the parking lot on the Diamond Head side of campus), 4303 Diamond Head Road, Honolulu, Hawaii.

Registration for classes is done through Kapiolani Community College's Office of Continuing Education and Training (Non-Credit Programs). To register, call (808) 734-9211 or click here to download a registration form (Acrobat Reader required)

For all classes, please wear comfortable clothing, bring taiko sticks (available at first class meeting), earplugs, indoor footwear (optional), and water for your own consumption (optional).

UPCOMING CLASS SESSIONS:

TCP SCHEDULE 2008

SUNDAYS

TUESDAYS

THURSDAYS

10:30-11:55am
Adult Advanced

4:00-4:55pm
Teens Beginning I

4:30-5:25pm
Family (Beginning) Taiko

1:00-1:55pm
Youth Beginning II

5:00-5:55:pm
Youth Intermediate I

5:30-6:25pm
Adult Beginning I

2:00-2:55pm
Youth Beginning I

6:00-6:55pm
Adult Beginning II

6:30-7:25pm
Adult Intermediate (木)

3:00-3:55pm
Adult Beginning I

7:00-7:55pm
Adult Intermediate (火)

7:30-8:25pm
Adult Performance Training

4:00-4:55pm
Youth Performance Training

8:00-8:55pm
Adult Advanced

5:00-6:30pm
Youth Advanced