In addition to the many ways you can send your support and prayers to Japan nationally, there are some options for you to contribute locally … and be entertained and educated in the process. The Japan-America Society of Greater Austin (JASGA) is hosting a Japanese Taiko and Dance Performance at the Asian American Cultural Center on Thursday, March 24th at 7:30pm.

Chieko Kojima, principle dancer for Kodo, an internationally-renowned Japanese traditional drumming ensemble, will perform for attendees with the help of Martha Durham, Austin Taiko, and Hanabiri, a Japanese dance group. In addition to Kojima’s performance, Martha Durham and Austin Taiko will perform “Hana Hachijo,” and Hanabiri will perform a dance. Proceeds from this performance will go directly to programs in the most affected areas of Japan.

Event Details:

Date: Thursday, March 24th, 2011
Time: 7:30pm to 8:45pm
Location: Austin Asian American Cultural Center, 11713 Jollyville Road, Austin, Texas 78759
Costs: $10 for JASGA members; $15 for non-members

Be sure to arrive early as seating is first-come first-seated. Doors open at 7:00pm.

If you’re unable to attend this event, JASGA has set up a Japan Earthquake and Relief Fund where you can make contributions. To contribute to the fund, you may donate online through JASGA’s Relief Fund or mail your check to:

Japan-America Society of Greater Austin
PO Box 9276
Austin, TX 78766

Please make checks payable to the Japan-America Society of Greater Austin and be sure to write Earthquake-Tsunami Relief Fund in the memo field.

Japanese Dance Workshop with Kodo Dancer Chieko Kojima

In addition to the charity event on March 24th, you can also attend a Japanese Dance Worshop led by Chieko Kojima. The workshop is designed for participants who have no experience in Japanese dance and will focus on learning some of the fundamental body movements in Japanese dance. This workshop is open to the general public.

Event Details:

Date: Saturday, March 26, 2011
Time: 3:00pm to 4:15pm
Location: Joyce Willett School of Dance, 12687 Research Blvd., Austin, Texas 78759
Costs: $15 for JASGA members; $20 for non-members

This event is open for a maximum of 20 participants, so please be sure to register early. You can pre-register for the event up to 24 hours before it begins. Register here.

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