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Saturday August 30, 2025 8:00am - 10:00am MDT
This exciting workshop will focus on the foundational techniques required to play, practice, and perform on Odaiko. With a Scientific Kinesthetic approach, Patrick will introduce ideas, practice drills, and movements that are extremely helpful in learning this fun but challenging style! Participants will enjoy a deep dive workshop on learning biomechanical and physiological concepts relative to Odaiko and taiko well-being in general. Ranging from topics such as Focusing on Postural alignment, Effortless Power production, Conservation of Energy, to in-depth strike mechanics. Many of the introduced concepts are approachable and joint friendly that any individual will be able to accommodate and adapt them into their own unique body type and style of playing. Come and learn one of the most empowering style of taiko!

Prerequisite/What to bring: Odaiko Bachi
Speakers
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Patrick Cruz

Assistant Artistic Director/Instructor, Makoto Taiko
Patrick Cruz (he/him) has been playing taiko since 2011 from his humble beginnings with collegiate taiko group CSUN Jishin Taiko. In 2014, he was scouted to be part of the original cast of a professional theatre troupe "BATARE" touring in numerous cities in the US. Simultaneously... Read More →
Saturday August 30, 2025 8:00am - 10:00am MDT
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