Roberta Lea is both a performing artist at Arts for Learning and a teaching artist. She’s specially trained as one of our Coastal Virginia Wolf Trap Teaching Artists who works in the classroom with young learners. Her performing career has hit high notes recently, both as an individual singer/songwriter and as part of the Black […]
About Me
Ron Collins is a taiko drumming performer and instructor who has shared this art form with thousands of students and families. He graduated from Virginia Tech with English and business degrees, never dreaming he would become a professional artist. After a five-year internship of intensive training under a sensei (teacher), Ron began performing in public. Using a collection of taiko drums he made from discarded barrels, Ron entertains and educates students with an exciting presentation of an ancient Japanese art form.
Tampa Taiko is a touring ensemble from Virginia. Please contact Katie Driskill, School and Community Relationships Coordinator, at 757-961-3737 to discuss tour availability!
What is a tour? A tour is a set number of programs (3-10) scheduled within a specific time span (2-5 days) and within a specific region. Tours are subject to change or cancellation if the minimum number of programs and/or dates are not met.
All tour pricing is subject to change based on number of programs, travel distance, hotel stays, and meals. Please contact us if you have any questions.