Odaiko Sonora news: mid-summer 2010

From left: Ben shows off his mad walking globe + poi spinning skills; two images from the 1st session campers' June 11 recital; Play has many meanings when Odaiko Sonora performers practice Asobi by Mu Daiko's Jen Weir ("Asobi" means "play" in Japanese). However, the second image reveals an unimpressed Bugsy nudging past the hard-working Nicole.

tomorrow & tomorrow & tomorrow, etc...

Tonight, actually, we'll be joining OTO Dance in their 25th Anniversary concert at the Stevie Eller Dance Theatre at 8pm. Tickets ($12, $14, $16) are available at Antigone Books, 411 N. 4th Ave. Call 609-2291 to reserve tickets, or email info@otodance.org.

Saturday, July 3, 7–10pm is the next Rhythm Industry Review. Join us as we celebrate the accomplishments of Tucson Circus Art's Summer Camp graduates and the work of other Rhythm Industry Performance Factory. The event is ppen to all. Light refreshments. Suggested $10–15 donation. All donations go directly towards supporting this unique, uniquely-artist-owned incubator space and its resident arts groups. 10% of proceeds support community projects such as All Souls Procession and Carnaval, or for continued training with master teachers.

Then, on Tuesday, July 6, get your fill of Odaiko Sonora at a full length concert at the Green Valley Recreation's West Social Center. Call 520-625-3440, ext. 7225 for tickets and info. The concert begins at 7pm.

Learn to Play!

Dubbed by one of our long-time fans "the closest thing to immediate musical gratification," taiko is promotes focus, physical awareness and fun fun fun. Your first session is always free.

Taiko Drop-in
Fridays, resuming July 16, 3:00–4:15pm
Been thinking taiko might be fun to try? This is where to test the waters, reinforce skills and rhythms from other classes, and gain comfort with the practice of taiko. $10 class or 8 class punchcard for $75. First time drop-in is free, and should call or email to let us know you will be coming 481-8003 karen@tucsontaiko.org

Taiko 'tweens Youth Group
ongoing 4-week sessions. Email zippy@tucsontaiko.org for dates.
For ages 7–11. Participants will learn the rudiments of Japanese ensemble drumming and have tons of fun. Emphasis will be on having fun and playing together as a team. $40/month. Scholarships available.

Arigato gozaimasu!