Celebrate the New Year with a dynamic fusion of tradition and innovation, as Japanese taiko drumming, ballet, and contemporary dance unite in a mesmerizing performance.

This performance is a symbolic journey through the transition of the old year to the new, honoring Japanese culture, tradition, and spiritual renewal. It blends the elegance and poise of ballet, the fluidity and expressiveness of contemporary dance, and the intensity and power of taiko drumming to represent different aspects of life, nature, and renewal.

DATE:
Saturday, January 11th at 2pm

LOCATION:
Sundin Music Hall
1531 Hewitt Ave, St Paul, MN 55104

ARTISTS:
Choreographer: Yuki Tokuda, Darrius Strong
Dancers: Yuki Tokuda, Darrius Strong and
dancers from Center Stage Dance Studio
Musicians: TaikoArts Midwest

Yuki Tokuda is a fiscal year 2024 recipient of a Creative Individuals grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board. This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.