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The Boston Women's Fund Features The Genki Spark

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Kumiko and Mayuko share their powerful story as mother and daughter 
The Genki Spark strives to create a safe, open, and supportive environment for Asian women through taiko and sisterhood. For some of the women in the troupe, joining The Genki Spark has been a life changing experience ... read more
Last Chance! Join Us!
Calling Asian Women

Recruitment for Fall 2011
We're seeking 4-6 women to join our supportive and creative women's performance troupe.

Our two month trial period begins November 20th. Now accepting applications.

NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED

Please see our website for more information. 
Upcoming Events

 

Thursday November 10th

Boston Asian American Film Festival opening night. The Genki Spark celebrates our 1 year anniversary with an opening act. Cambridge, MA

 

Sunday November 20th

The Genki Spark Trial Period Begins. Fill out an application and join the Performance Troupe. 

 

Wednesday December 14th

We Are Boston Gala, Celebrating Boston's diversity, immigrant heritage, and contributions. Boston Convention Center, MA

Public Taiko Classes

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Sat November 12th
Fri November 18th
Fri December 9th
Fri December 16th
Sat January 14th
Fri January 20th

Sunday Afternoons
2:00pm - 3:15pm
In Brookline

Ask About Private Events!
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The Genki Spark News
Celebrating our First Year!
 
Can you believe it? It's been a full year since our performance troupe was launched! We have built an incredible team that aims to promote the voice and visibility of Asian women while advocating respect for ALL. Thank you to all our community partners who helped us get this far.

Please help us celebrate 60+ cultural celebrations (photos from our first show here), workshops, school events, panel presentations, and advocacy efforts.

1) Friend us on Facebook and say Hello!--- we're trying to get 1,000 fans - we're half way there!

2) See us and support BAAFF, the Boston Asian American Film Festival. We're performing opening night Thursday, Nov. 10th. Tickets at BAAFF.org

3) Take a class! Try taiko out for yourself.

4) Give a tax deductible gift through our nonprofit sponsor ASPIRE, and support our continued efforts to reach more people with our message.
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We've Been Busy
Wow: New Drums!! 

Each troupe member made her own practice okedo. It was an intense process that took us many, many hours (and SO many trips to the hardware store!)

With these new drums we'll be mobile!
And a special thanks to Rutsubo Taiko for help constructing our new stands!
Michelle Fuji and Toru Watanabe

 

Genki Visitors

We're lucky to have had several guest instructors and friends introduce new songs and technique. 

A big hug to: Michelle Fujii and Toru Watanabe from Portland Taiko, Miwa Smith from Sonoma County Taiko, and Tyrone Nakawatase from Inochi Taiko who spent time with us.
Thank you to our Sponsors
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Comments? Questions? We'd love to be in touch.

Karen S. Young
Founder and Artistic Director

[email protected]

Photo credits to:
Lee Ann Teylan www.LeeAnnTeylan.com
Anh ��o Kolbe www.adkfoto.com
David Kong www.facebook.com/davidsunkong

Logo design credit to:
Bonnibel Fonbuena http://buenabel.com/