Description
Taiko is the Japanese word for drum and has taken on the name of the artform. This high energy blend of synchronized drumming with martial arts type movement and strength dates back over 2,000 years. Anita Gallegos presents a combination lecture and performance, accompanied by her group, BK Taiko. Learn about taiko history, drum styles and types, clothing, instruments, and how drums are made. You may even get to participate in some drumming!
Anita Gallegos has studied taiko for over 25 years, has her own taiko dojo (training hall), directs a taiko performing group, and even makes her own drums. She teaches beginning taiko drumming classes to anyone who wants to learn. In addition to her regular taiko training, she has had the great fortune to be part of workshops and private training with taiko masters in both the US and Japan.