The TOKARA Wadaiko Camp (also known as TOKARA Boot Camp) in Japan in 2022 takes place during the beautiful Cherry Blossom season.
This course will allow the taiko practicioner to fully immerse themselves in the world of taiko in Japan; from intensive training during the day to enjoying the rural and unique life of Japan every evening. This is a full-week intensive course which creates an opportunity for participants to experience what it is like to live in Japan as a taiko player, and to train in and see firsthand the vast abundance of taiko styles that abode in Japan.

Course Content
The TOKARA Taiko Bootcamp is an intensive taiko training session during which participants will have the chance to be taught in the energetic performance style of TOKARA by Wadaiko Artist Art Lee.  Participants will undergo intensive taiko study of all original drills and composition.  In the evenings, participants will be able to enjoy the festival-like atmosphere of Iida City and Achi Village. Participants will also be able to receive free tickets to TOKARA's Anniversary Concert.

Following the course, participants will have the opportunity to take home an original piece written by Tokara. All drills and compositions are originally created by Wadaiko Artist Art Lee.

Accomodation
To better immerse oneself in rural life in Japan, accomodation will be at a Japanese Inn located in Hirugami Onsen Resort called Misaka Ryokan.  Misaka Ryokan is one of the finest smaller inns in the 23 hotel resort due to the unequalled hospitality of the owners, Mr. and Mrs. Toyama.  Accomodation, In-hotel onsen (natural hot spring) and breakfast are all included in the course fee.

Transportation
Unless travelling to other parts of Japan before the course, participants are advised to arrive at the nearest international airport which is Chubu International Airport (Centrair - Nagoya).  Detailed directions will be included in information packets to those whose applications are accepted to the TOKARA Wadaiko Bootcamp.

Details Summary
Dates: March 7 - 10, 2022
Place: Iida City, Japan
In-Person Course Fee: 95,000yen
Online Course Fee: 50,000yen

Course fee covers:
     1. Course Tuition
     2. Accomodation with breakfast
     3. Participation in and/or tickets to the TOKARA Anniversary Spring Concert

***Though not a prerequisite, it is recommended that applicants have intermediate to advanced taiko experience before applying to this course.  Limited to 10 participants.

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