Learn how to incorporate original phrases in a Matsuri-style solo, and one approach to jamming with a beat.

“When I started playing taiko, I hated improvisation.  I didn’t have the necessary building blocks nor the tools to assemble them.  Now I love it and I’m excited to show you what changed. I’m also excited to learn where you are with improv and what challenges you face.” — Kris Bergstrom

intermediate | naname
Start learning this advanced naname (slant-style) piece with the composer/choreographer.  As a copyleft work, Jack Bazaar is free to be used by you and your group, performed, and changed as desired.
https://k–b.org/compositions/jack-bazaar

Feedback on original composition, Ibuki, for members of St. Louis Osuwa Daiko.

"Move" workshop with new phrase for Taiko Society.  Theme: opposite direction arm swings with space.  Phrase inspired by Moab and Denver phrases.

5-day residency creating new naname choreography and electronic music for Denver Taiko.