TÁTAKE! Taiko

Welcome to Tátake!-Taiko

Your reference in Belgium for taiko classes, workshops, events and concerts.

Tátake!-Taiko is the first professional Belgian taikogroup to perform onstage in Japan, on August 2nd 2009 during the Kyoko in Kumano Taikofestival, click here for more information.

Do you want to discover taiko ? You can take beginner's classes at 4 locations in Flanders : our own Japan Center in Zoutleeuw, De Moester in Ghent, the Home Theater in Kampenhout and Institute Pius X in Antwerp. See the Calendar opposite or click the Taikoschool button for more information about dates and locations.

For more information regarding the classes or if you have an event you'd like to book taiko for, please contact us at info@tatake.be

or call : +32(0)475 270 870

Taiko: Japanese drumming

Taiko is a Japanese drumming form where the rythms played are based upon the posture and movement of the player. The drums are usually big and are made out of wood and cow hide. Their low sounds directly transfer their energy straight into your body core.

The organisation Tátake!-Taiko has been established to make taiko known in Belgium. Their aim is to do this through classes, workshops, company events and concerts. The in house teaching method, SHIZEN, is unique and is based on natural postures and movements and relaxation.

During taiko classes attention is paid to body, mind, and soul.

Body: suppleness, dynamics, stamina, posture and strength are some aspects treated during taiko classes.
Mind: concentration, group dynamics, learning and meditation are all areas that can be lifted to a higher level thanks to practicing taiko.
Soul: the energy reaching the player or listener through the vibrations and the rythms, and playing together as a group, brings forth a strong feeling of unity through differentiation.

During classes each individual receives a lot of attention, because each persons road is different and unique. Traveling this road in group rather than alone is an enriching experience. The threshold to start playing taiko is very low : active or passive knowledge of music is unnecessary, but the learning curve is near endless.

Students play on authentic Japanese drums as well as on selfmade high quality drums made according to Japanese tradition.

Tátake!-Taiko is a member of the Belgian Taiko Federation.