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***Please forward to individuals or organizations with an interest in
mental and physical disabilities***



If you are interested in learning about a social welfare organization
in Japan and their innovative use of drumming in working with people
with Down's syndrome, autism and other developmental disabilities,
please join us for a special introduction to Japanese Taiko
DrumTherapy.



The workshop is offered FREE to caregivers, people with developmental
disabilities, and other stakeholders. The workshop will be in
English.



TAIKO DRUM THERAPY WORKSHOP with Fugaku Taiko

Wed, January 23, 2008 @ 1:00-3:00pm

North Carolina School of Science & Mathematics

Durham, North Carolina



Offered FREE of charge



WORKSHOP CONTENT: Members of Fugaku Taiko will perform several
pieces, present the history of taiko drum therapy and their parent
organization, provide hands-on training, and allow plenty of time for
questions and interaction with the company.



REQUIREMENTS: The workshop is open to anybody who would like to learn
about this unique form of therapy. Caregivers (professionals and
family members), people with disabilities, and anyone with an
interest in cross-cultural approaches to therapies are welcome. There
is plenty of space for residents of group homes and their families
and caregivers.



Fugaku Taiko (click here for images of the company)



To register or for questions contact Cindy Carlson, outreach
coordinator at the Duke University Asian/Pacific Studies Institute,
at cindy.carlson@... or by phone at 919-668-2280.



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ABOUT FUGAKU TAIKO

While drumming in Japan can be traced back to ancient times, the
ensemble style of taiko performance has primarily grown to popularity
since the mid-twentieth century. Fugaku Taiko, founded in 1977,
presents more than 100 performances a year in Japan and around the
world. They were also the first taiko group to discover the benefits
of taiko therapy for mentally handicapped individuals, and their
touring ensemble now features several players with disabilities.

Fugaku Taiko's performance is made possible in part by the generous
support of the Nippon Taiko Foundation, which is comprised of more
than 23,000 members in over 800 taiko groups throughout Japan. Though
they have sponsored performances in over 40 countries, Fugaku Taiko
is the first group from the Foundation to visit the Southeastern
United States. Don't miss this great opportunity to enjoy the energy
and artistry of professional Japanese taiko in your own backyard.

All events related to this visit are organized by the Nippon
Foundation and Triangle Taiko of North Carolina. Additional support
is provided by the Duke University Asian/Pacific Studies Institute,
the North Carolina Japan Center and the North Carolina School of
Science and Mathematics.



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Address and directions to the North Carolina School of Science and
Mathematics



1219 Broad Street

Durham, NC 27715

(919) 416-2600



The NCSSM parking lot is accessible from Club Boulevard at the
traffic light where 9th Street ends. Click here for maps and
directions http://www.ncssm.edu/visitors/directions.php



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QUESTIONS? Please contact Cindy Carlson at cindy.carlson@...



Cindy Carlson
Grants & Outreach Coordinator
Asian/Pacific Studies Institute
Duke University
323A Trent Drive Hall, Box 90411
Durham, NC 27708-0411

Tel: 919-668-2280
Fax: 919-681-6247

www.duke.edu/APSI/events/apsioutreach.htmlesting doesn't it?