Upcoming events
Taiko Titans (Grades 6-8)
Taiko Titans are the middle schoolers! They will learn fundamental taiko drills and intermediate songs, as well as the history of taiko. In keeping with tradition, students will also learn to self-regulate, reflect, and be team players. Students will also learn about dancing and folk dance traditions.
Taiko Teens (Grades 9-12)
Taiko Teens are the high schoolers! They will learn fundamental taiko drills and advanced songs, as well as the history of taiko. In keeping with tradition, students will also learn to self-regulate, reflect, and be team players. Students will also learn about dancing and folk dance traditions.
For all new students, we ask that ONE (1) New Student Registration Fee be paid per household. This link is available on our Taiko Classes page.
Silver Bachi
This class is designed for folks aged 55+ and is meant to teach all of the fundamentals of taiko and music at all levels. Similar to a Silver Sneakers class, we will blend light aerobic work into practice to make sure all students are being cared for, mind and body. Taiko’s history, traditions, and folk dance will also be learned.
For all new students, we ask that ONE (1) New Student Registration Fee be paid per household. This link is available on our Taiko Classes page.
Taiko Tots (Grades K-2)
Taiko Tots are the youngest (and often cutest) members of our school! They will learn fundamental taiko drills and songs, as well as the history of taiko. In keeping with tradition, students will also learn to self-regulate, reflect, and be team players.
For all new students, we ask that ONE (1) New Student Registration Fee be paid per household. This link is available on our Taiko Classes page.
Taiko Tigers (Grades 3-5)
Taiko Tigers are the group where most children begin to learn about taiko! They will learn fundamental taiko drills and songs, as well as the history of taiko. In keeping with tradition, students will also learn to self-regulate, reflect, and be team players.
Taiko Titans (Grades 6-8)
Taiko Titans are the middle schoolers! They will learn fundamental taiko drills and intermediate songs, as well as the history of taiko. In keeping with tradition, students will also learn to self-regulate, reflect, and be team players. Students will also learn about dancing and folk dance traditions.
Taiko Teens (Grades 9-12)
Taiko Teens are the high schoolers! They will learn fundamental taiko drills and advanced songs, as well as the history of taiko. In keeping with tradition, students will also learn to self-regulate, reflect, and be team players. Students will also learn about dancing and folk dance traditions.
For all new students, we ask that ONE (1) New Student Registration Fee be paid per household. This link is available on our Taiko Classes page.
Silver Bachi
This class is designed for folks aged 55+ and is meant to teach all of the fundamentals of taiko and music at all levels. Similar to a Silver Sneakers class, we will blend light aerobic work into practice to make sure all students are being cared for, mind and body. Taiko’s history, traditions, and folk dance will also be learned.
For all new students, we ask that ONE (1) New Student Registration Fee be paid per household. This link is available on our Taiko Classes page.
Taiko Tots (Grades K-2)
Taiko Tots are the youngest (and often cutest) members of our school! They will learn fundamental taiko drills and songs, as well as the history of taiko. In keeping with tradition, students will also learn to self-regulate, reflect, and be team players.
For all new students, we ask that ONE (1) New Student Registration Fee be paid per household. This link is available on our Taiko Classes page.
Taiko Tigers (Grades 3-5)
Taiko Tigers are the group where most children begin to learn about taiko! They will learn fundamental taiko drills and songs, as well as the history of taiko. In keeping with tradition, students will also learn to self-regulate, reflect, and be team players.
Taiko Titans (Grades 6-8)
Taiko Titans are the middle schoolers! They will learn fundamental taiko drills and intermediate songs, as well as the history of taiko. In keeping with tradition, students will also learn to self-regulate, reflect, and be team players. Students will also learn about dancing and folk dance traditions.
Taiko Teens (Grades 9-12)
Taiko Teens are the high schoolers! They will learn fundamental taiko drills and advanced songs, as well as the history of taiko. In keeping with tradition, students will also learn to self-regulate, reflect, and be team players. Students will also learn about dancing and folk dance traditions.
For all new students, we ask that ONE (1) New Student Registration Fee be paid per household. This link is available on our Taiko Classes page.
Silver Bachi
This class is designed for folks aged 55+ and is meant to teach all of the fundamentals of taiko and music at all levels. Similar to a Silver Sneakers class, we will blend light aerobic work into practice to make sure all students are being cared for, mind and body. Taiko’s history, traditions, and folk dance will also be learned.
For all new students, we ask that ONE (1) New Student Registration Fee be paid per household. This link is available on our Taiko Classes page.
Taiko Tots (Grades K-2)
Taiko Tots are the youngest (and often cutest) members of our school! They will learn fundamental taiko drills and songs, as well as the history of taiko. In keeping with tradition, students will also learn to self-regulate, reflect, and be team players.
For all new students, we ask that ONE (1) New Student Registration Fee be paid per household. This link is available on our Taiko Classes page.
Taiko Tigers (Grades 3-5)
Taiko Tigers are the group where most children begin to learn about taiko! They will learn fundamental taiko drills and songs, as well as the history of taiko. In keeping with tradition, students will also learn to self-regulate, reflect, and be team players.
Taiko Titans (Grades 6-8)
Taiko Titans are the middle schoolers! They will learn fundamental taiko drills and intermediate songs, as well as the history of taiko. In keeping with tradition, students will also learn to self-regulate, reflect, and be team players. Students will also learn about dancing and folk dance traditions.
Taiko Teens (Grades 9-12)
Taiko Teens are the high schoolers! They will learn fundamental taiko drills and advanced songs, as well as the history of taiko. In keeping with tradition, students will also learn to self-regulate, reflect, and be team players. Students will also learn about dancing and folk dance traditions.
For all new students, we ask that ONE (1) New Student Registration Fee be paid per household. This link is available on our Taiko Classes page.
Silver Bachi
This class is designed for folks aged 55+ and is meant to teach all of the fundamentals of taiko and music at all levels. Similar to a Silver Sneakers class, we will blend light aerobic work into practice to make sure all students are being cared for, mind and body. Taiko’s history, traditions, and folk dance will also be learned.
For all new students, we ask that ONE (1) New Student Registration Fee be paid per household. This link is available on our Taiko Classes page.
Taiko Tots (Grades K-2)
Taiko Tots are the youngest (and often cutest) members of our school! They will learn fundamental taiko drills and songs, as well as the history of taiko. In keeping with tradition, students will also learn to self-regulate, reflect, and be team players.
For all new students, we ask that ONE (1) New Student Registration Fee be paid per household. This link is available on our Taiko Classes page.
Taiko Tigers (Grades 3-5)
Taiko Tigers are the group where most children begin to learn about taiko! They will learn fundamental taiko drills and songs, as well as the history of taiko. In keeping with tradition, students will also learn to self-regulate, reflect, and be team players.
Dress Rehearsal
This event is intended for SKMD students performing in the Winter Showcase. This rehearsal will include final fittings of uniforms, reviewing songs (in whole), going over choreography to switch between songs, and practicing performance etiquette to impress our audience. Sensei Kristina will provide snacks and drinks for everyone.
Parents of Taiko Tots & Taiko Tigers students are welcome to observe rehearsal.
SKMD Winter Showcase
Twice a year we host a showcase to display all of the great songs and skills that our students have learned over the semester. This will be the fist showcase hosted in our new dojo. It is intended to be a fun affair, filled with support from friends and family so the more the merrier. There is no ticket fee, but donations will go towards uniforms and show costs. Light refreshments will be available (donations welcome).
Closed for Holidays
Thank you for an amazing semester! Please enjoy the break for the holidays and we will see you next year!
Taiko Tigers (Grades 3-5)
Taiko Tigers are the group where most children begin to learn about taiko! They will learn fundamental taiko drills and songs, as well as the history of taiko. In keeping with tradition, students will also learn to self-regulate, reflect, and be team players.
Taiko Tots (Grades K-2)
Taiko Tots are the youngest (and often cutest) members of our school! They will learn fundamental taiko drills and songs, as well as the history of taiko. In keeping with tradition, students will also learn to self-regulate, reflect, and be team players.
For all new students, we ask that ONE (1) New Student Registration Fee be paid per household. This link is available on our Taiko Classes page.
Silver Bachi
This class is designed for folks aged 55+ and is meant to teach all of the fundamentals of taiko and music at all levels. Similar to a Silver Sneakers class, we will blend light aerobic work into practice to make sure all students are being cared for, mind and body. Taiko’s history, traditions, and folk dance will also be learned.
For all new students, we ask that ONE (1) New Student Registration Fee be paid per household. This link is available on our Taiko Classes page.
Taiko Teens (Grades 9-12)
Taiko Teens are the high schoolers! They will learn fundamental taiko drills and advanced songs, as well as the history of taiko. In keeping with tradition, students will also learn to self-regulate, reflect, and be team players. Students will also learn about dancing and folk dance traditions.
For all new students, we ask that ONE (1) New Student Registration Fee be paid per household. This link is available on our Taiko Classes page.
Taiko Titans (Grades 6-8)
Taiko Titans are the middle schoolers! They will learn fundamental taiko drills and intermediate songs, as well as the history of taiko. In keeping with tradition, students will also learn to self-regulate, reflect, and be team players. Students will also learn about dancing and folk dance traditions.
Taiko Tigers (Grades 3-5)
Taiko Tigers are the group where most children begin to learn about taiko! They will learn fundamental taiko drills and songs, as well as the history of taiko. In keeping with tradition, students will also learn to self-regulate, reflect, and be team players.
Taiko Tots (Grades K-2)
Taiko Tots are the youngest (and often cutest) members of our school! They will learn fundamental taiko drills and songs, as well as the history of taiko. In keeping with tradition, students will also learn to self-regulate, reflect, and be team players.
For all new students, we ask that ONE (1) New Student Registration Fee be paid per household. This link is available on our Taiko Classes page.
Silver Bachi
This class is designed for folks aged 55+ and is meant to teach all of the fundamentals of taiko and music at all levels. Similar to a Silver Sneakers class, we will blend light aerobic work into practice to make sure all students are being cared for, mind and body. Taiko’s history, traditions, and folk dance will also be learned.
For all new students, we ask that ONE (1) New Student Registration Fee be paid per household. This link is available on our Taiko Classes page.
Taiko Teens (Grades 9-12)
Taiko Teens are the high schoolers! They will learn fundamental taiko drills and advanced songs, as well as the history of taiko. In keeping with tradition, students will also learn to self-regulate, reflect, and be team players. Students will also learn about dancing and folk dance traditions.
For all new students, we ask that ONE (1) New Student Registration Fee be paid per household. This link is available on our Taiko Classes page.
Taiko Titans (Grades 6-8)
Taiko Titans are the middle schoolers! They will learn fundamental taiko drills and intermediate songs, as well as the history of taiko. In keeping with tradition, students will also learn to self-regulate, reflect, and be team players. Students will also learn about dancing and folk dance traditions.
Taiko Tigers (Grades 3-5)
Taiko Tigers are the group where most children begin to learn about taiko! They will learn fundamental taiko drills and songs, as well as the history of taiko. In keeping with tradition, students will also learn to self-regulate, reflect, and be team players.
Taiko Tots (Grades K-2)
Taiko Tots are the youngest (and often cutest) members of our school! They will learn fundamental taiko drills and songs, as well as the history of taiko. In keeping with tradition, students will also learn to self-regulate, reflect, and be team players.
For all new students, we ask that ONE (1) New Student Registration Fee be paid per household. This link is available on our Taiko Classes page.
Silver Bachi
This class is designed for folks aged 55+ and is meant to teach all of the fundamentals of taiko and music at all levels. Similar to a Silver Sneakers class, we will blend light aerobic work into practice to make sure all students are being cared for, mind and body. Taiko’s history, traditions, and folk dance will also be learned.
For all new students, we ask that ONE (1) New Student Registration Fee be paid per household. This link is available on our Taiko Classes page.
Taiko Teens (Grades 9-12)
Taiko Teens are the high schoolers! They will learn fundamental taiko drills and advanced songs, as well as the history of taiko. In keeping with tradition, students will also learn to self-regulate, reflect, and be team players. Students will also learn about dancing and folk dance traditions.
For all new students, we ask that ONE (1) New Student Registration Fee be paid per household. This link is available on our Taiko Classes page.
Taiko Titans (Grades 6-8)
Taiko Titans are the middle schoolers! They will learn fundamental taiko drills and intermediate songs, as well as the history of taiko. In keeping with tradition, students will also learn to self-regulate, reflect, and be team players. Students will also learn about dancing and folk dance traditions.
Taiko Tigers (Grades 3-5)
Taiko Tigers are the group where most children begin to learn about taiko! They will learn fundamental taiko drills and songs, as well as the history of taiko. In keeping with tradition, students will also learn to self-regulate, reflect, and be team players.
Taiko Tots (Grades K-2)
Taiko Tots are the youngest (and often cutest) members of our school! They will learn fundamental taiko drills and songs, as well as the history of taiko. In keeping with tradition, students will also learn to self-regulate, reflect, and be team players.
For all new students, we ask that ONE (1) New Student Registration Fee be paid per household. This link is available on our Taiko Classes page.
Silver Bachi
This class is designed for folks aged 55+ and is meant to teach all of the fundamentals of taiko and music at all levels. Similar to a Silver Sneakers class, we will blend light aerobic work into practice to make sure all students are being cared for, mind and body. Taiko’s history, traditions, and folk dance will also be learned.
For all new students, we ask that ONE (1) New Student Registration Fee be paid per household. This link is available on our Taiko Classes page.
Taiko Teens (Grades 9-12)
Taiko Teens are the high schoolers! They will learn fundamental taiko drills and advanced songs, as well as the history of taiko. In keeping with tradition, students will also learn to self-regulate, reflect, and be team players. Students will also learn about dancing and folk dance traditions.
For all new students, we ask that ONE (1) New Student Registration Fee be paid per household. This link is available on our Taiko Classes page.
Taiko Titans (Grades 6-8)
Taiko Titans are the middle schoolers! They will learn fundamental taiko drills and intermediate songs, as well as the history of taiko. In keeping with tradition, students will also learn to self-regulate, reflect, and be team players. Students will also learn about dancing and folk dance traditions.
Taiko Tigers (Grades 3-5)
Taiko Tigers are the group where most children begin to learn about taiko! They will learn fundamental taiko drills and songs, as well as the history of taiko. In keeping with tradition, students will also learn to self-regulate, reflect, and be team players.
Taiko Tots (Grades K-2)
Taiko Tots are the youngest (and often cutest) members of our school! They will learn fundamental taiko drills and songs, as well as the history of taiko. In keeping with tradition, students will also learn to self-regulate, reflect, and be team players.
For all new students, we ask that ONE (1) New Student Registration Fee be paid per household. This link is available on our Taiko Classes page.
Suzuyuki-Kai Odori Recital (Phoenix)
Every five years, the dancing part of SKMD will host a formal staged recital to showcase its students in Phoenix and Tucson. This year, it will be at the Herberger Theatre Center in Phoenix October 19, 2025 and begins at 1:30pm.
Tickets are $42.50
Join us for an unforgettable afternoon as we celebrate 50 years of grace, tradition, and artistry. Suzuyuki-Kai presents “Yume” a commemorative performance honoring five decades of dedication to the exquisite art of traditional classical Japanese dance (Nihon Buyo). Experience timeless pieces from our repetoire, each playing tribute to refined beauty of kimono, the nuanced movement of a fan, and the deep emotional currents of Japan’s cultural heritage.
Show is 3 hours in length, including two intermissions.
Tickets can be purchased at: https://herbergertheater.org/events/suzuyuki-kai-yume-making-dreams-a-reality/
Taiko Tigers (Grades 3-5)
Taiko Tigers are the group where most children begin to learn about taiko! They will learn fundamental taiko drills and songs, as well as the history of taiko. In keeping with tradition, students will also learn to self-regulate, reflect, and be team players.
Taiko Tots (Grades K-2)
Taiko Tots are the youngest (and often cutest) members of our school! They will learn fundamental taiko drills and songs, as well as the history of taiko. In keeping with tradition, students will also learn to self-regulate, reflect, and be team players.
For all new students, we ask that ONE (1) New Student Registration Fee be paid per household. This link is available on our Taiko Classes page.
Silver Bachi
This class is designed for folks aged 55+ and is meant to teach all of the fundamentals of taiko and music at all levels. Similar to a Silver Sneakers class, we will blend light aerobic work into practice to make sure all students are being cared for, mind and body. Taiko’s history, traditions, and folk dance will also be learned.
For all new students, we ask that ONE (1) New Student Registration Fee be paid per household. This link is available on our Taiko Classes page.
Taiko Teens (Grades 9-12)
Taiko Teens are the high schoolers! They will learn fundamental taiko drills and advanced songs, as well as the history of taiko. In keeping with tradition, students will also learn to self-regulate, reflect, and be team players. Students will also learn about dancing and folk dance traditions.
For all new students, we ask that ONE (1) New Student Registration Fee be paid per household. This link is available on our Taiko Classes page.
Taiko Titans (Grades 6-8)
Taiko Titans are the middle schoolers! They will learn fundamental taiko drills and intermediate songs, as well as the history of taiko. In keeping with tradition, students will also learn to self-regulate, reflect, and be team players. Students will also learn about dancing and folk dance traditions.
Taiko Tigers (Grades 3-5)
Taiko Tigers are the group where most children begin to learn about taiko! They will learn fundamental taiko drills and songs, as well as the history of taiko. In keeping with tradition, students will also learn to self-regulate, reflect, and be team players.
Taiko Tots (Grades K-2)
Taiko Tots are the youngest (and often cutest) members of our school! They will learn fundamental taiko drills and songs, as well as the history of taiko. In keeping with tradition, students will also learn to self-regulate, reflect, and be team players.
For all new students, we ask that ONE (1) New Student Registration Fee be paid per household. This link is available on our Taiko Classes page.