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GLTC Fall 2025 Workshops & Performance in Novi-Wixom | Eien Hunter-Ishikawa


  • Center for Performance Arts & Learning 28243 Beck Rd Unit B4-B2 Novi-Wixom, MI 48393 United States (map)

THU 11/6: MI Shishimai Kai Group Sessions

2-4pm & 8-10pm at GLTC Taiko Space (B4): Michigan Shishimai Kai members will train with sensei Eien Hunter-Ishikawa in preparation for 11/8 & 11/9 performances of shishimai.

Open to all GLTC members for observation only
(you may drop in any time, and please be mindful of group in session)

FRI 11/7 (7pm): Ninba Music Workshop (RSVP)

7-9pm at GLTC Taiko Space (B4): Learn about and practice Ninba music which accompanies the Ryomen Odori (double-mask dance). It has an upbeat feel and features taiko, shinobue, and atarigane.

Open to Godaiko Drummers and all GLTC members
(RSVP to gltc@greatlakestaiko.org by Wed 11/5 to attend)

SAT 11/8 (1:30pm): Shishimai Demo & Ryomen Odori in Novi-Wixom

1:30-3pm at Studio N (B2): Special performance and presentation of Shishimai (Japanese Lion Dance) and Ryomen Odori (Double-Mask Dance) by guest artist Eien Hunter-Ishikawa with MI Shishimai Kai ensemble.

Free and Open to the Public
(Link to GLTC Event Listing)

SAT 11/8 (3:30pm): Shime Daiko Workshop (RSVP)

3:30-5pm at GLTC Taiko Space (B4): Eien sensei will cover basic shime drum care and small drum playing technique in this workshop.

Open to T3/BBK Class and all GLTC members
(RSVP to gltc@greatlakestaiko.org by Wed 11/5 to attend)