Curious about being a MEMBER of The Genki Spark?
The Genki Spark is a multi-generational, pan-Asian women's arts and advocacy group that uses Japanese taiko drumming, personal stories, and creativity to build community, develop leadership, and advocate respect for all.
We're Passionate about Sisterhood:
"With my sisters, I can do anything!"
We're Passionate about Community:
"I believe laughter can tear down any wall"
We're Passionate about Leadership:
"I believe that one word, one action, one person can make a difference"
"With my sisters, I can do anything!"
We're Passionate about Community:
"I believe laughter can tear down any wall"
We're Passionate about Leadership:
"I believe that one word, one action, one person can make a difference"
The idea for The Genki Spark was partially born of conversations local Asian women were having about the need for powerful, visible role models and a supportive, creative space for Asian women of all ages. We aim to build community and provide support for Asian women to explore their identities so that she may proudly claim herself while advocating for the respect of others.
Taiko drumming is an art form rooted in Japan. We stand proud on the shoulders of the early Japanese and Asian American activists of the '70s who founded some of the first taiko groups in North America. These early pioneers were fighting for civil rights and were pivotal in the development of Asian American studies programs. These activists understood the power of art and social change.
Big, loud, and compelling, our performances are probably what most people associate with The Genki Spark, but aside from playing taiko we deliberately share personal stories of empowerment in order to inspire others to claim space and fully share themselves.
Sign up for our 4 Week Trial Class
COST: $15/Class (Your First Class is FREE)
TIME: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
DATES: Sundays, October 6 - 27, 2019
LOCATION: Brookline Ballet, Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA
There is no obligation to join.
TRIAL CLASSES are great way for self identified Asian women to learn more about The Genki Spark. Come try out taiko! You'll get a taste of the art form and work towards learning a song. This class is being taught as a series with each class building upon the last. (your first class is FREE!)
After our Trial Class you will have an opportunity to apply for our 3-month INTENSIVE TRAINING PROGRAM (ITP) which runs Sundays November 3, 2019 - January 27, 2020 from 6:00PM - 8:00PM.
Enrollment happens ONCE a year so don't wait to try us out
TIME: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
DATES: Sundays, October 6 - 27, 2019
LOCATION: Brookline Ballet, Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA
There is no obligation to join.
TRIAL CLASSES are great way for self identified Asian women to learn more about The Genki Spark. Come try out taiko! You'll get a taste of the art form and work towards learning a song. This class is being taught as a series with each class building upon the last. (your first class is FREE!)
After our Trial Class you will have an opportunity to apply for our 3-month INTENSIVE TRAINING PROGRAM (ITP) which runs Sundays November 3, 2019 - January 27, 2020 from 6:00PM - 8:00PM.
Enrollment happens ONCE a year so don't wait to try us out