This is an overview of San Jose Taiko’s (SJT) Parkinson’s program that started in 2018. The panel will talk about SJT’s experiences of starting the program, how it fits in with the group’s mission and some lessons that have been learned along the way. This is mostly geared towards taiko practitioners, but open to anyone interested in Parkinson’s, accessibility of the arts, and wellness.

Panelists: Franco Imperial (Artistic Director and instructor), Yurika Chiba (Program Coordinator and instructor), Sydney Shiroyama (Consulting Occupational Therapist) and Barbara Rice (Program Consultant and student). Moderated by Linda Uyechi (Stanford lecturer in taiko and former SJT performing member).

Register HERE.

This webinar is free, but accepting donations for the Taiko for All program.

"Certainly, Taiko shares many benefits with other forms of exercise, e.g. big movements, cross body, vocalization, and community… but I found there was something different about Taiko..." - Parkinson's Recreational Class student

Read more information about San Jose Taiko’s Taiko for Parkinson’s program.