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APPLICATION FOR KASA/MIX TOUR TO SADO ISLAND – SEPTEMBER 2008

Thank you for your interest! The intention of this trip is to experience the Japanese community through folk dance, song and taiko in a cultural setting; and in particular, to experience some of the ways that culture is being kept alive in Tokyo, on Sado Island, and at the Kodo Apprentice Center. It is a great opportunity for all who participate.

We want everyone who goes to be satisfied. Please review the information on the website, noting the daily schedule for the Kodo workshops, and the policies at the Kodo Apprentice Center. Please feel free to use additional space to answer the following questions:
CONTACT INFORMATION

Name: Age:

Email:

Mailing Address:

Phone: Cell Phone: Fax:

BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

Are you a taiko player? If so, how many years have you played, and with which groups?

What is your group’s mission statement, or pls write a short bio describing your group.

Are you a professional musician or dancer? Please give a brief explanation.

TRAVEL HISTORY:

Do you have experience traveling in a group? Please describe most recent travel.

Do you have a current Passport?

Do you have any special health needs? (i.e. medications, dietary needs, etc. – please be specific)

JAPANESE CULTURE:

Are you familiar with the Japanese Culture? Do you speak Japanese?

Have you been to Japan previously? Where and when?

Are you familiar with Kodo?

Are you familiar with the Kodo Apprentice program?

GENERAL INFORMATION:

How did you hear about this trip?

What is your interest in participating in this trip? What do you hope to gain from the experience?

As the 2008 trip will be based on “community spirit”, what do you feel has been the most meaningful exchange you have had with your community (taiko or neighborhood)? What would you like to share on this trip? (with other participants, Kodo instructors, Kodo apprentices, Japanese community, etc)

Please provide a letter of reference from someone in the taiko community.

Please email your application information to Toni Yagami – toni@turgenaux.com

Thank you for your time. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

(NOTE: The above information will be used only to help make sure that this experience is a satisfying and wonderful opportunity for all of those who participate.)

Applications due May 15, 2008. Participant acceptance notification by May 30, 2008
First 1/2 fee due June 30th - 2nd 1/2 due July 21st.