Observation of all classes and rehearsals is free and open to the
public!
Stuart Paton, co-founder and Artistic Director of Burlington Taiko
Group, has devoted the past 20 years to performing and teaching taiko to
children and adults here in the Burlington area and throughout New
England. He is currently the primary instructor at the Burlington Taiko
Space and the Richmond Taiko Program, and his teaching style integrates
the best of what he experienced as a child growing up in Tokyo with many
successful strategies in American education. Some of the main tenets of
his teaching are:
- Teacher’s respect for students
- Students’ respect for each other
- Students’ respect for teacher
- Teacher’s and students’ respect for parents (kids classes)
- Politeness
- Focus on group needs
Taiko is an art form that involves music and movement. Each session of
the beginning-level classes focuses on introducing the basic notes and movement
of one taiko piece.
Students should come to class in loose-fitting exercise wear—sweat pants and
a t-shirt work well. All equipment is provided.
More about classes, email or call (802) 658-0658
No previous experience is necessary! All are welcome!
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