February 10 - March 4
March 16 - April 1
July 20 - August 5
FALL 2011 INTENSIVE CLASSES
Intensives provide a way to delve into the totality of specific technique and artistry in a manner that is simply not possible in less concentrated teaching formats.
MEGAN CHAO SMITH
Megan Chao Smith draws from a rich artistic background of both North American and Japanese influences. She specializes in traditional Japanese training on taiko, shinobue (fue), and dance. After a decade performing and training in Japan, Megan is back in the states providing workshops, teaching classes in taiko and shinobue, composing, and working as an arts business consultant. Megan first joined Odaiko New England in 1996. Inspired by the 1997 Taiko conference in Los Angeles, she moved across country to train with Tiffany Tamaribuchi at Sacramento Taiko Dan. There she gained 8 years experience assisting workshops and conferences with hundreds of taiko groups throughout the mainland United States, Hawaii, and Canada She also began training in Japan with Hanayui, Amanojaku, Kurumaya sensei, and Shidara.
Smith moved to Japan full time in 2003, as an apprentice for Shidara. In 2006 she became a junior performing member, and one year later, a full performing member. She is one of a handful of Americans performing taiko in Japan, and one of the only non-Japanese members of a professional Japanese taiko company. Megan was the first foreigner ever to dance in the sacred Hana Matsuri festival of Japan. As Shidara's management staff, Megan produced numerous events, showcases and conferences, including three major US tours. She currently works, composes and performs in Minneapolis.
MEGAN CHAO SMITH
Megan Chao Smith draws from a rich artistic background of both North American and Japanese influences. She specializes in traditional Japanese training on taiko, shinobue (fue), and dance. After a decade performing and training in Japan, Megan is back in the states providing workshops, teaching classes in taiko and shinobue, composing, and working as an arts business consultant. Megan first joined Odaiko New England in 1996. Inspired by the 1997 Taiko conference in Los Angeles, she moved across country to train with Tiffany Tamaribuchi at Sacramento Taiko Dan. There she gained 8 years experience assisting workshops and conferences with hundreds of taiko groups throughout the mainland United States, Hawaii, and Canada She also began training in Japan with Hanayui, Amanojaku, Kurumaya sensei, and Shidara.
Smith moved to Japan full time in 2003, as an apprentice for Shidara. In 2006 she became a junior performing member, and one year later, a full performing member. She is one of a handful of Americans performing taiko in Japan, and one of the only non-Japanese members of a professional Japanese taiko company. Megan was the first foreigner ever to dance in the sacred Hana Matsuri festival of Japan. As Shidara's management staff, Megan produced numerous events, showcases and conferences, including three major US tours. She currently works, composes and performs in Minneapolis.
