Odaiko Sonora Fall '09

From left: Karen studied Okinawan dance with members of Zampa; Odaiko Sonorans completed 4 days of workshops with sensei Tiffany Tamaribuchi; and two views of the Mesa Arts Center opening Odaiko Sonora performed with Flam Chen.

Dream it, Learn it, Do it

We like how Batucaxé described it: "Tucson's quintessential Rhythm Industry Review: Is it a party? Is it a recital? Is it a circus? Is it performance art? Come experience it yourself and find out! Join Odaiko Sonora, Batucaxé, Movement Salon, Theatrical Mime Theatre, Sahuaro Aikido, members of Flam Chen, and others for this informal, fabulously fun evening in the industrial heart of Tucson. This Review will include opportunities to try things yourself... taiko, mime, text-driven creative movement, modern dance and circus arts. It all happens at Tucson's only artist-owned performing arts incubator! Open to all!

When: Saturday, Sept. 19, 2009, 7:00 to 10:00 pm
b 1013 S Tyndall Tucson AZ 85719 (map)
Cost: $10 suggested donation benefits Rhythm Industry Performance Factory (www.rhythmindustry.org). Please bring non-perishable donations for the Community Food Bank.

NOTE: At the last RI Review, a wonderful lady offered to help with food, but I lost my piece of paper with the contact info. If you are that person, or someone else who would like to help out with food, please contact me ASAP :-)
and if that weren't enough...

Saturday is also the first of two Introduction to Taiko sessions we are offering to the community!

Introduction to Taiko
Saturday, Sept 19, 1:30 to 4:30pm. This session repeats on Oct. 10
This is a special three hour session is designed for those who want to learn a bit of everything about taiko and their local taiko-za. Participants gain a knowledge of the historical and cultural background, basic form and technique, drills, and traditional and modern taiko songs that make this compelling art form so unique. $25.

For information and to register, email karen@tucsontaiko.org

Arigato gozaimasu!