TaikoArts Midwest presents:

BIG GRAVITY TOUR
connecting the earth and one another
in thunderous joy

TAIKOARTS MIDWEST 2026 BIG GRAVITY tour

We are TaikoArts Midwest, a Japanese drum/TAIKO org in Minneapolis, Minnesota. With professional experience performing and producing taiko in Japan and US, we offer the cultural feeling and skill of this artform at the highest levels.

Based in the States— no visas or customs are required to have real, authentic taiko. YOU CAN AFFORD TAIKO!

“TaikoArts Midwest is truly dynamic, and most importantly, authentic.  They bring energy, beauty, and power to your stage, your schools, and kindness backstage with your team. We adore them at the Ordway!“ - Tanya Gertz, Ordway Center for the Performing Arts

AVAILABILITY:

Seeking late bookings for March-June 2026
5-12 performers
With youth audiences, formal taiko school curriculum included

Documentary feature film, Finding Her Beat, with Q&A and performance by featured artists. Showcases unique power of women/nonbinary drummers in traditionally male artform.

SCOPE:

Venues: intimate houses to 2000 seat theatres, plus outdoor festivals/events.

Stage size: 20 x 20 feet or larger is ideal; flexible with small ensemble

Tell us about your series, priorities and needs! We are in it for the partnerships.

Additional Links:
Work Sample
Finding Her Beat film

What is taiko? 
Taiko is the Japanese word for drum and refers to the modern style of playing these drums. Wadaiko (in Japan) and kumi daiko (in North America) is movement infused, heart-pounding, dynamic group drumming. Think of it as a high energy performance art that combines music, dance, martial arts, athletics, and culture. Taiko has a unique ability to viscerally impact audiences, providing a feeling of increased energy, well being, healing, community, and empowerment.

CONTACT: Jennifer Weir, jweir@taikoartsmidwest.org