Legends of the taiko world are coming to Sydney in June! Kodo’s Yoshikazu Fujimoto and Yoko Fujimoto, with interpreter Melanie Taylor, will be presenting a series of workshops in taiko, voice and movement on the long weekend of June 10-11.
Many of you know of Yoshikazu and Yoko’s lofty reputations as artists in the famed Kodo ensemble, and we are thrilled that they, along with our old friend and colleague, top taiko interpreter Melanie Taylor, are coming to Sydney for this one-off series that focuses on exchange. For the intermediate to advanced student of taiko, this is a ‘must-do’ event!
Onikenbai
In 1998,Yoshikazu Fujimoto was recognized with the award of inka-no-sho (proof of Dharma transmission) for his proficiency in the demon sword dance, Onikenbai, upheld by Iwasaki Onikenbai in Kitakami, Iwate. Since 2007, he has been the dedicated head of Sado Island’s demon sword dance group, “Iwasaki-den Sado Onikenbai.” This dynamic dance uses three main props: a demon mask, a folding fan, and a sword. When you dance Onikenbai to the beat of the drum, you’ll feel the spirit of traditional Japanese culture with your entire body and experience a unique connection with Yoshikazu and the group as you synchronise your minds and movements.
Please note that this booking is for a ONE SESSION PASS only to ONIKENBAI.
For full weekend intensive bookings, please CLICK HERE.
FURTHER INFORMATION
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23 Nov to 24 Nov 2024
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23 Nov to 24 Nov 2024
Legends of the taiko world are coming to Sydney in June! Kodo’s Yoshikazu Fujimoto and Yoko Fujimoto, with interpreter Melanie Taylor, will be presenting a series of workshops in taiko, voice and movement on the long weekend of June 10-11.
Many of you know of Yoshikazu and Yoko’s lofty reputations as artists in the famed Kodo ensemble, and we are thrilled that they, along with our old friend and colleague, top taiko interpreter Melanie Taylor, are coming to Sydney for this one-off series that focuses on exchange. For the intermediate to advanced student of taiko, this is a ‘must-do’ event!
Onikenbai
In 1998,Yoshikazu Fujimoto was recognized with the award of inka-no-sho (proof of Dharma transmission) for his proficiency in the demon sword dance, Onikenbai, upheld by Iwasaki Onikenbai in Kitakami, Iwate. Since 2007, he has been the dedicated head of Sado Island’s demon sword dance group, “Iwasaki-den Sado Onikenbai.” This dynamic dance uses three main props: a demon mask, a folding fan, and a sword. When you dance Onikenbai to the beat of the drum, you’ll feel the spirit of traditional Japanese culture with your entire body and experience a unique connection with Yoshikazu and the group as you synchronise your minds and movements.
Please note that this booking is for a ONE SESSION PASS only to ONIKENBAI.
For full weekend intensive bookings, please CLICK HERE.
FURTHER INFORMATION