Taikoz to hold workshops at Brisbane Powerhouse alongside final Chi Udaka performances

Published by: Kabuku PR | 21-Jul-2016
Taikoz will be holding a series of public workshops on Saturday 6th August, coinciding with their final performances of the critically-acclaimed, cross-cultural masterpiece Chi Udaka at Brisbane Powerhouse on August 5th and 6th.
Venue: Brisbane Powerhouse
Address: 119 Lamington St, New Farm QLD 4005
Date: August 5th and 6th
Buy / Ticket: https://www.taikoz.com/whats-on/book-tickets-to-chi-udaka
Web: https://www.taikoz.com/whats-on/book-tickets-to-chi-udaka
: https://www.facebook.com/TAIKOZfan
Following its critically acclaimed world premiere at the 2014 Sydney Festival, Taikoz will be touring their cross-cultural masterpiece Chi Udaka nationally, including Brisbane's Powerhouse Theatre on August 5th and 6th.

A collaboration between Taikoz and the Lingalayam Dance Company, Chi Udaka is a dynamic, inter-cultural feast for the senses, seamlessly combining the intense rhythm and drama of the Japanese taiko drums with the complex and intricate movements of South Indian classical dance.

Inspired by the forces of nature, Chi Udaka is a meeting of the deep earthiness of taiko drumming, represented as Chi (Earth), and the flowing sensuality of dance, represented as Udaka (Water).

At turns delicate and dramatic, Chi Udaka connects the dynamism of Taikoz's taiko, the melodic beauty of Grand Master Riley Lee's shakuhachi, the sinuous strains of 'cello, the mellifluous virtuosity of classical Indian vocals, and the evocative soundscapes of electronica, with Lingalayam's blend of Bharatha Natyam and Kuchipudi dance forms.

With dance by Lingalayam's internationally renowned choreographer Anandavalli and music by Ian Cleworth (Taikoz Artistic Director), Riley Lee, Aruna Parthiban, John Napier and John Cleworth, Taikoz's Chi Udaka is a theatrical masterpiece not to be missed.

On Saturday 6th August, Taikoz will also run a series of workshops at Brisbane Powerhouse including:

Play Taiko: Intro Workshops

(Little to no experience experience required)
10.30am (60 mins) or 2pm (60 mins)
Participants in the Play Taiko: Intro Workshop will experience the following activities:

Warm ups "“ basic stretches and breathing exercises

Taiko Kihon (Taiko Basics) "“ stick grip, stance, stroke
Renshu (Practice) "“ basic rhythmic patterns learned as a group
Ensō (Performance) "“ playing a short piece of music as a group

Play Taiko: Workshops

(Players with taiko experience)
12pm (90 mins)

Participants in this Play Taiko workshop will experience the following activities:

Warm ups "“ basic stretches and breathing exercises

Taiko Kihon (Taiko Basics) "“ stick grip, stance, stroke
Renshu (Practice) "“ concentrating on shimedaiko, odaiko and dengaku okedo
Ensō (Performance) "“ playing a short piece of music as a group

Bookings now available at brisbanepowerhouse.org/events/2016/08/05/chi-udaka/

For further information about Chi Udaka, please visit: https://www.taikoz.com/whats-on/book-tickets-to-chi-udaka

Newsletter Sign Up

Join Our Growing Community

ART NEWS PORTAL is a global crowd sourced art news feed.
Everyone is welcome to share their art and culture related news.