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Janet (L) and Chie (R) welcome everyone to Sado Island! |
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| Tightening a Shime at KODO Village | Yoshikazu in triplicate | |
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Our first night on Sado |
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| View outside Hananoki | ||
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Chieko & Yoshikazu |
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| Welcome Dance by Kodo Apprentices | ||
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"It struck me as amazing, how we connected with the apprentices, teachers and staff, even with the language barrier... Personalities came out through our drumming, singing, and dancing, we got to know each other, and created a bond. Really, it was like a secret dream of mine come true - a world where people sing, dance and make music together all day, every day. This experience is something that I will keep in my heart forever."
Sharon Gong |
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| Atsushi Orientation | ||
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| "Dancing Sound" Workshop with Eichii | Odaiko Workshop with Yoshikazu | |
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| Dance Workshop with Mitsue | ||
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I'm very excited to share with my group what I learned from Kodo...More importantly, I am trying to convey through example, the generosity, opennes and goodness that I experienced on Sado." Elaine Fong
Hard to believe, but we ate like this every day!!!
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Apprentice Practice with Eiichi
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Deluxe Accommodations at Kodo's Apprentice Center
- there was even room for Anna's laptop on the futon
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| Mitsue and Adam | Shin on the ladder complying with Eiichi's artistic request | |
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| Chef Gan Making Tako Yaki | Last Night Party with KODO | |
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| RhythMix Performance | ||
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Emeryville Taiko "Drunken Sailor" |
RhythMix with Special Guest - Bun on "Japanese Congas"
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Yoshikazu joins in
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| Eiichi hamming it up |
Dancing with Yoko
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Kodo's Unforgettable Farewell as we boarded the bus |
"Everyone who got my postcards from Sado commented on how happy I sounded and how magical the experience must have been." Jody Berke
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Photography: Adam Weiner, Anna Lane, Carolyn West, Elaine Fong and Janet Koike |
KEEP IN TOUCH!
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