Kids in the Rotunda
Beni Daiko
Saturday, November 16
9:30am, 11am & 1 pm
Rotunda Stage
Free
Age Recommendation
All Ages
Runtime
45 minutes
Founded in 2012, Beni Daiko is Madison's premier Taiko drumming group. "Beni" means deep red in Japanese, symbolizing Madison, and "Taiko" means drum. Beni Daiko will introduce Japanese culture through powerful Taiko drumming, traditional lion dance and modern interpretations. Get ready for an interactive experience with audience participation!
The 1pm performance will be American Sign Language interpreted. Please email kidsintherotunda@overture.org at least one hour ahead to be seated within sight of the interpreter for live performances.
A livestream option will be available once a month. Dates for the season are Oct. 30, Nov. 29, Dec. 14, Jan. 11, Feb. 22, Mar. 22 and Apr. 26. Visit the Kids in the Rotunda web page for updates.
In addition, families are invited to participate in “Art After Overture” in partnership with the Madison Public Library. The sessions provide arts experiences related to the morning’s Kids in the Rotunda performance. "Art After Overture" will take place at the Central Library location from 10:30am-12:30pm.
Meet the Artist
Beni Daiko
Founded in 2012, Beni Daiko is Madison's premiere mainland's Taiko drumming group. "Beni" means deep red in Japanese, representing Madison, and "Taiko" means drum. The group's goal is to teach, preserve and perform the ancient art of Taiko drumming, a form of traditional Japanese musical expression that combines mental discipline and physical demand. Their mission is to introduce a facet of Japanese culture through teaching and performing for people of all ages.
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Saturday
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Rotunda Stage
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April 18
Saturday
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Rotunda Stage
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April 25
Saturday
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