With support from the California Arts Council, San Jose Taiko will address social inequalities facing disabled populations and seniors through Taiko for All (T4A), a comprehensive effort to expand access to and accessibility of SJT’s educational and performance programs. Educational elements of the program specifically target Santa Clara County seniors and individuals living with Parkinson’s Disease and their caregivers, while performance and workshop elements target people who have sensory sensitivities that limit their ability to engage with taiko. The efforts will increase the ability of these populations to engage with taiko, including their ability to experience the social, emotional, and mental health benefits of participating in taiko classes.
CORE PERFORMANCES – broad reach of ~22,000 audience members
Touring Program, Local Presentations, Home Concert Series
EDUCATIONAL PERFORMANCES – deeper impact for ~18,500 students
School Outreach Program
CORE CLASSES/TRAINING – deepest impact for ~1,100 students/trainees
Junior Taiko, Youth Recreational Classes, and Oyako (parent/child) Workshops, Public Workshops, Master Classes, Adult Recreational Classes & Senior Programming, Audition Program, Taiko Intensives

