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Utaiko Arts Foundation

Bringing the heartbeat of taiko to Utah. Join us for classes, workshops, or a Nature Jam!

Based in Sanpete County, we are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to building community through taiko, nature-based wellness, and world-class cultural arts.

06/04/2026

UTAIKO Drums in Nature, Free Community Event!
https://www.utaiko.com/event-details-registration/taiko-in-nature-community

Join us for a free community gathering on June 13 at 5:00 PM in beautiful Ephraim Canyon.
We'll meet at the Ponderosa trailhead among the pines ;)

Come spend an afternoon/evning surrounded by nature, rhythm, and good company. Enjoy interactive taiko drumming in the forest, s’mores around the fire, and a welcoming community atmosphere :)
Doesn't matter if you've played taiko before or not! Even if you are simply curious, everyone is welcome. Come connect with others in our amazing community, enjoy the outdoors, and experience the energy of drumming in nature!

Free s’mores will provided and you're welcome to bring your own drinks, hot dogs, foil dinners, or favorite campfire treats!

What to bring:
Camp chair or blanket
Water or your favorite beverage/NO alcohol
Campfire dinner or snacks (optional)
Friends and family!

Free and family-friendly. All ages welcome.

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05/28/2026

LAST CALL FOR TAIKO FOUNDATIONS!

Sanpete County, the drumming fever is real! Our 4:00 PM session for the upcoming Free Beginner Taiko Foundations Workshop is completely BOOKED OUT—but we still have a few remaining spots left for our 6:00 PM session on Tuesday, June 2nd! If you’ve been wondering what Japanese drumming is all about, this is your perfect, zero-pressure chance to find out! Taiko is so much more than just music—it’s an incredible full-body workout for your physical health, an amazing release for mental wellness, and a powerful way to connect with an awesome, supportive community.

Come break a sweat, make some noise, and see why our community is growing so fast!

When: Tuesday, June 2nd at 6:00 PM

Where: [Insert Location, e.g., Manti High School]

Cost: COMPLETELY FREE!

RSVP here: www.utaiko.com/calendar

Spots are extremely limited - Don’t miss out on the rhythm—click the link above to grab your spot right now!

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05/26/2026

Help Support the UTAIKO Dojo!

**Our Spring Auction Fundraiser is LIVE**

You may begin bidding on auction items now through June 1st! You can also make a general donation.
https://givebutter.com/c/utaiko-spring-auction-2026

Your generous donations and bids will directly support our dojo by helping us cover the costs of:
* New Odaiko bachi
* Racks to transport the drums
* Work on the drum trailer
* Keeping classes accessible for all!

Thank you so much for supporting our wonderful community!

Reach out with any questions and have fun exploring some pretty great deals!

05/22/2026

Wondering what the big deal is about taiko drumming?
We asked our students for their feedback and the results are in! Have a listen to this fun video that tells you exactly what our students think of the UTAIKO dojo!
New classes begin June 2! First week is free:) RSVP at www.utaiko.com/calendar

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05/07/2026

It's a busy spring for us at UTAIKO.... it's amazing to see our community growing and doing so much more than just taiko. Sharing nature with hikes, even just walking around town, service projects and so much more. Our taiko community is really inspiring and so is our Sanpete County community.

Central Utah Counseling Center invited us to play at the Mt. Pleasant Community Night last week and we just had the best time! It was so amazing to see all the health initiatives we have here in Sanpete County and also fun to talk to all the people visiting and sponsoring tables!

Big shout out to Jocie Rojas at CUCC. Jocie put the event together and wow, she's a powerhouse and one of the coolest people around! Looking forward to more and more collaboration!

Our summer semester begins June 2nd, and I know people always say "hurry and RSVP because spots are filling up fast!" but in this case I actually do mean it. We're over half full already so if you're interested in exploring taiko and so much more, come on out and see what we're all about!
www.utaiko.com/calendar

05/03/2026

Drum Your Way to Wellness!
Are you ready to trade "fight or flight" for "rhythm and flow"? Join the UTAIKO Arts Foundation for the launch of our Taiko Foundations summer program!

https://www.utaiko.com/event-details-registration/taiko-foundations-intro-workshops-june-2nd-2026

On Tuesday, June 2nd, we are opening our doors for a FREE Trial Week. Come feel the power of the drum, meet our amazing community, and see why group drumming is the ultimate brain-body workout.
Research shows that group drumming actually shifts your body from an inflammatory, stressed state into an anti-inflammatory, relaxed & healing state.
And we have a blast doing it!!

📅 Event Details:
When: Tuesday, June 2nd

Session 1: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Session 2: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Who: Ages 8+ No experience needed.

Where: UTAIKO dojo. www.utaiko.com/location

We are so excited about our work in Sanpete County. We are playing taiko in the beauty of nature, bringing people together for more than just drumming, and are building new collaborations with the Central Utah Counseling Center! UTAIKO is about community, Health & Wellness, connection, and supporting one another.

Want to join our 8-week summer family? Come try it out on Tuesday, June 2 before you enroll. Classes are already filling up, so use the link below to RSVP!
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🔗 https://www.utaiko.com/event-details-registration/taiko-foundations-intro-workshops-june-2nd-2026

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04/28/2026

Had an absolute blast with Patrick Cruz over the weekend! Patrick is a champion odaiko player and one of the lead instructors for Makoto Taiko in Pasadena, CA.

He visited us here for an Odaiko workshop and a Katsugi Okedo workshop on Saturday and it was fantastic! Then I took him out to enjoy some of Utah and our amazing landscape and community!
Thanks for coming Patrick! We wiill see you at the Utah Taiko Experience in July!

We have two free workshops coming up on June 2 that will begin our summer session classes. Come out and join our amazing community! You can sign up here: www.utaiko.com/calendar

Address

394 W UNION Street
Manti, UT
84642

Telephone

+14353145592

Website

http://www.utaiko.com/

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