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Youth Beginning I
This course is geared for children ages 5-12. Basic form, technique, philosophy, practice pieces and cultural customs associated with the art form will be introduced. An adult must accompany the child during all class times. Enrollment limited.
Instructor: Chizuko Endo
Youth Beginning II
Open to youth who have successfully completed two or more sessions of Level I. Basics learned in Beginning Taiko I will be reinforced and expanded upon. Movement exercises in preparation for soloing will be introduced. An adult must accompany the child during all class times. Enrollment limited.
Instructor: Elizabeth Mager
Youth Intermediate
This course is for children who have successfully completed Beginning Taiko II or those with a background in taiko. The class will cover basic form, exercises, movement, philosophy, centering, and balance. Practice pieces, bass pattern exercises, festival music and performance pieces will be introduced and developed. Enrollment limited.
Instructor: Sho’on Shibata
Teens Taiko (Hiatus)
A Beginning I Taiko class geared towards teens, aged 11 – 17 years old, with little or no experience with taiko. Form, grip, stance, rhythms and basic pieces will be learned. Taiko Teamwork in a safe and nurturing environment!
Repeating this level is recommended for developing a solid foundation.
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Youth Performance PRE-TRAINING
Open to youth who have successfully completed INTERMEDIATE TAIKO and/or have an equivalent background in Taiko and the PASSION, INTEREST, TALENT, and POTENTIAL to become a performer. Review of basic foundations of technique and form are on-going. Emphasis is on developing the individual in preparation for the YOUTH GROUP TRAINEES group. Instructor’s permission required for enrollment. Promotion to the TRAINEES level will be determined by the instructor. Please contact us for more information.
Instructor: Brock Asato
Youth Performance TRAINING
Open to youth who have successfully completed the Youth Performance PRE-TRAINING class AND have PASSION, INTEREST, TALENT, and POTENTIAL to become a performer. Review of basic foundations of technique and form are on-going. Emphasis is on developing ensemble drumming and performance skills. Instructor’s permission required for enrollment. Please contact us for more information.
Instructor: Brock Asato
Youth Group – Performing Ensemble
This course is for youth who have successfully completed Youth Performance Training or have previous Taiko experience. Review of basic form, exercises, movement, philosophy, etc. is on-going. Class is geared to develop and polish ensemble drumming, technique, form and performance skills. Instructor’s permission required for enrollment. Please contact us for more information.
Instructor: Brock Asato
Taiko Center of the Pacific 