Byron Taiko is hosting Tribal Dance, a twilight Japanese pop-up picnic dinner and live music event in Lennox Head. This will be a wholly interactive experience at Lake Ainsworth Sports & Rec Centre on Saturday.
Everyone is welcome to join in this collaborative, family fun event which includes a circle ceremony, drums and didgeridoo, and cultural music/dance workshops. Enjoy the sound of the waves and dance barefoot on the grass with the tribal drum beats and a dance DJ.
Tribal didgeridoo artist Glenn will share a First Nation language song, join in with clapsticks/handclaps as Taiko Drums build the beat into sonic landscapes with body movement, hands and voice all coming together.
Dance fusion drummer Elliott Afro will lead the Taiko drummers. Yuta Kato from California will be part of the Taiko performance – Yuta was principal of the Los Angeles Taiko Institute (LATI) for ten years. He now travels around the world as a freelance Taiko instructor, performing as UnitOne/US, enriching the global Taiko community.
Rites of Dance DJ Mark will flow on with tribal drum beats, then Zen Sound Healing wrap up the evening.
Rhythm and dance can boost your energy levels – this is an amazing experience to open your mind and shake off stress.
Let go and find your flow in this creation of new-world collaborative music.
Adult admission is $40 and includes workshops and a Ebiya Kitchen bento-box.
Family ticket is $100 for four bentos – youth and kids workshop admission is free.
Doors open 4pm on Saturday. Get your tickets at trybooking.com.
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