Learn Okinawa Taiko Drumming - Practice in Tacoma

*main practice start time moved up to 3:00 because of another event at the same time so parking will be easier

Meet other people (of all ages) interested in learning Okinawa style taiko drumming and/or dance. Have an interest in music, practicing Japanese, getting in a workout, and/or learning a new cultural dance or drumming? Welcome!

1:00-3:00 kids (toddlers and up) taiko session
3:00-7:00 learn taiko or dance
6:00-7:00 potluck

The demographic: mostly people of Okinawan ancestry or people with a connection or interest in Okinawa culture.
Families with kids that want to meet other families with younger-older kids? Yes! High school/college age that want to learn taiko or Okinawa music? Yes! 30 or 40 something and want to hang out with other people that speak a mix of Japanese, Uchinaaguchi (okinawan language), and English? Yes!
Want to hang out with other obaas or ojiis? Yes! Have a sanshin in the back of the closet that your mom gave you but don't know how to use? Bring it with you and we will show you!

$5 cash the day of to help with room rental ❤️🙇🏻‍♀️