SWINGPOSIUM

October 16 - 18, 2026

Presented by Taikoarts Midwest & Theater Mu

produced by San Jose Taiko

TaikoArts Midwest and Theater Mu are proud to present this nationally acclaimed show by San Jose Taiko!

Photo banner by Mary Nomura. Pics and info below from San Jose Taiko.

Swingposium combines taiko, jazz, swing dance, and immersive theatre to tell a hidden history of one way Japanese Americans maintained morale in WWII Internment Camps – through swing dances with live big band music. An immersive environment surrounds the audience with the sights and sounds of "camp,” their active participation pulls them deeply into the emotional trajectory of the story: the fear and loss of being sent to an Internment Camp, the struggle to maintain dignity and hope, and the ultimate victory of the human spirit. From past presentations, we find that the immersive experience affects people deeply, inspiring community dialog.

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