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Tamagawa University Taiko Drumming and Dance Troupe (The Kennedy Center)

Tamagawa University Taiko Drumming and Dance Troupe

The Tamagawa University Taiko Dance Group has been touring the world since 1961, visiting Mexico, England, Greece, Canada, Malaysia, Russia, Indonesia, Africa and the United States. Their amazing performance of high-energy Taiko drumming and Japanese folkloric dance has received rave reviews from the New York Times and other media. They won Third Prize in competition against 450 other groups at the Tokyo International Taiko contest 2006. With growing numbers of fans every year, they return to the U.S.

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Tamagawa University Taiko Dance Ensemble 4/13/12: Tamagawa University Taiko Dance Ensemble

The group from Japan’s top performing arts university performs visually stunning Japanese dances. Part of the 2012 National Cherry Blossom Festival.

Tamagawa University Taiko Dance Ensemble

The group from Japan’s top performing arts university performs visually stunning Japanese dances. Part of the 2012 National Cherry Blossom Festival.
Tamagawa University Taiko Drumming and Dance Troupe 4/8/11: Tamagawa University Taiko Drumming and Dance Troupe

Stunning traditional and contemporary Japanese performance. Presented in partnership with the 2011 National Cherry Blossom Festival.

Tamagawa University Taiko Drumming and Dance Troupe

Stunning traditional and contemporary Japanese performance. Presented in partnership with the 2011 National Cherry Blossom Festival.
Tamagawa University Taiko Drumming and Dance Troupe 4/9/10: Tamagawa University Taiko Drumming and Dance Troupe

The 35-member ensemble performs stunning traditional and contemporary Japanese drumming medleys. Presented in cooperation with the Embassy of Japan.

Tamagawa University Taiko Drumming and Dance Troupe

The 35-member ensemble performs stunning traditional and contemporary Japanese drumming medleys. Presented in cooperation with the Embassy of Japan.
Tamagawa University Taiko Drumming Ensemble 4/11/08: Tamagawa University Taiko Drumming Ensemble

The 35-member Tamagawa University Taiko Drumming Ensemble performs stunning time-honored and contemporary Japanese drumming medleys. Part of the National Cherry Blossom Festival.

Tamagawa University Taiko Drumming Ensemble

The 35-member Tamagawa University Taiko Drumming Ensemble performs stunning time-honored and contemporary Japanese drumming medleys. Part of the National Cherry Blossom Festival.
Tamagawa University Dance Ensemble 4/10/08: Tamagawa University Dance Ensemble

The Tamagawa University Dance Ensemble performs a program of new and traditional dances from Japan and Okinawa, with colorful costumes and imaginative sets. Part of the National Cherry Blossom Festival.

Tamagawa University Dance Ensemble

The Tamagawa University Dance Ensemble performs a program of new and traditional dances from Japan and Okinawa, with colorful costumes and imaginative sets. Part of the National Cherry Blossom Festival.
Tamagawa University Taiki Drumming Ensemble 4/7/06: Tamagawa University Taiki Drumming Ensemble

The 35 member-strong Tamagawa University Taiko Drumming Ensemble performs stunning traditional and contemporary Japanese drumming medleys.

Tamagawa University Taiki Drumming Ensemble

The 35 member-strong Tamagawa University Taiko Drumming Ensemble performs stunning traditional and contemporary Japanese drumming medleys.
Tamagawa University Dance Ensemble 4/6/06: Tamagawa University Dance Ensemble

The Tamagawa University Dance Ensemble performs a program of new and traditional dances from Japan and Okinawa, with colorful costumes and imaginative sets.

Tamagawa University Dance Ensemble

The Tamagawa University Dance Ensemble performs a program of new and traditional dances from Japan and Okinawa, with colorful costumes and imaginative sets.
Tamagawa University Taiko Drumming and Dance Troupe 4/9/05: Tamagawa University Taiko Drumming and Dance Troupe

The 35 member strong Tamagawa University Taiko Drumming and Dance troupe perform stunning traditional and contemporary Japanese dance and drumming medleys.

Tamagawa University Taiko Drumming and Dance Troupe

The 35 member strong Tamagawa University Taiko Drumming and Dance troupe perform stunning traditional and contemporary Japanese dance and drumming medleys.
International Drumming Exhibition 4/8/05: International Drumming Exhibition

International Drumming Exhibition showcases local D.C. drumlines as well as the acclaimed taiko drummers of Tamagawa University in Japan, the Luis Garay Percussion World Ensemble, and the West Virginia University Steel Ensemble whose drums were made by Ellie Mannette.

International Drumming Exhibition

International Drumming Exhibition showcases local D.C. drumlines as well as the acclaimed taiko drummers of Tamagawa University in Japan, the Luis Garay Percussion World Ensemble, and the West Virginia University Steel Ensemble whose drums were made by Ellie Mannette.

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