Odaiko New England brings taiko to Cambridge as part of the Summer in the City arts series. This free event brings music, dance, storytelling, theater, puppetry, movies and more to parks all over Cambridge. Summer in the City is supported by the City of Cambridge and Cambridge Community Foundation (CCF). Join us at 10am on Thursday, July 19th.
Summer Term
July 9th – August 13, Sundays at the Regent Theater
Beginner Taiko Class
- Date: July 9 – Aug 13, 2023 (6 weeks)
- Time: 9am – 10:45am
- Cost: $150.00 for 6 weeks
- Prerequisite: None
AP Taiko
- Date: July 9 – Aug 13, 2023 (6 weeks)
- Time: 9:00 AM – 10:45 AM
- Cost: $60.00 for 6 weeks
- Prerequisite: Minimally 1 year of Beginner Taiko Class or prior evaluation and permission from the instructor.
Styles Class
- Date: July 9 – Aug 13, 2023 (6 weeks)
- Time: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
- Cost: $150.00 for 6 weeks
- Prerequisite: Minimally 1 year of Beginner Taiko Class or prior evaluation and permission from the instructor.
Recreational Taiko Class is on Sundays from 9am – 12:30pm. This session there are 3 courses to select from. Visit our Recreational Taiko Class page for registration.
Fall Term
Sept 10 – Oct 29, 2023 (8 weeks), Sundays at the Regent Theater
Beginner Taiko Class
- Date: Sept 10 – Oct 29, 2023 (8 weeks)
- Time: 9am – 10:45am
- Cost: $200 for 8 weeks
- Prerequisite: None
Styles Class
- Date: Sept 10 – Oct 29, 2023 (8 weeks)
- Time: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
- Cost: $200 for 8 weeks
- Prerequisite: Minimally 1 year of Beginner Taiko Class or prior evaluation and permission from the instructor.
Recreational Taiko Class is on Sundays from 9am – 12:30pm. This session there are 2 courses to select from. Visit our Recreational Taiko Class page for registration.
Winter Term
November 5th – December 17th, Sundays at the Regent Theater
Beginner Taiko Class
- Date: Nov 5 – Dec 17, 2023 (7 weeks)
- Time: 9am – 10:45am
- Cost: $150.00 for 6 weeks , $175 for 7 weeks, $200 for 8 weeks
- Prerequisite: None
Styles Class
- Date: Nov 5 – Dec 17, 2023 (7 weeks)
- Time: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
- Cost: $175 for 7 weeks
- Prerequisite: Minimally 1 year of Beginner Taiko Class or prior evaluation and permission from the instructor.
Recreational Taiko Class is on Sundays from 9am – 12:30pm. This session there are 2 courses to select from. Visit our Recreational Taiko Class page for registration.
Boston’s Dragon Boat Festival transforms ancient traditions into an exciting cultural event and is the longest-running dragon boat festival in North America. Odaiko New England is thrilled to once again send some thunderous drumming across the Charles River toward the Boston-side races.
The Cambridge-side festival starts at 12:00 noon and admission is free. Odaiko New England performs at 4:30 pm.
