LIVE MUSIC Dance Temple Squamish ~: Feb 22 :~ Koku

The legendary Koku is coming to share his medicine with us!!! you won't want to miss this one :) He incorporates live hand pan and didgeridoo into his DJing. He will have you moving and grooving to a variety of worldly beats. Kiyoshi “Koku” Iio was born and raised in Japan. Primarily self taught, he grew up playing sports and later became a drummer in rock bands. After a few years of playing drums, he began exploring other instruments such as guitar, bass, djembe and didgeridoo. While traveling the world, Koku bought a hang drum (Handpan) in Spain in 2017. From there, he traveled to over 20 countries busking with his handpan to make a living. For one year, he led a nomadic life playing music in various countries. In 2018, he came to Vancouver, Canada and was so impressed by the natural beauty that he decided to stay for a long period. The next step in his musical journey is to explore electronic and ambient music using synthesizers and sampled sounds from nature. Koku has produced over 100 videos of him playing music in various environments both in nature and in urban settings which can be seen on YouTube and Instagram. You can also hear his music on Bandcamp and Spotify. Koku is passionate about working with musicians around the world and also providing his services to various people in different fields such as gaming, films, fashion, dance, theatre, etc. You can check him out here: https://www.instagram.com/koku_music?igsh=cmRpMHhyeDY1NWhp Join us this Thursday for a deep and potent journey ❤️❤️ Schedule: 6:50 - 7:00 >>> Arrive, settle, and connect in your own body with movement 7:00 -7:10 >>> Opening circle 7:15 - 8:45 >>> Dance Journey w/ Koku 8:45 - 9:00 >>> Closing circle, mingle, and vacate the space This is a space to express, show up in your authenticity, process your emotions, let yourself feel wild and free and connect with a like-minded community here in town! Our ecstatic dance has an especially intimate family vibe. It is a sober space with no talking during the dance - however there is time to share and connect after! Location : Squamish United Church, far right door on 4th Ave. Parking is street parking anywhere along 4th Ave. All you need to bring is your water bottle, comfy clothes to dance in and cash for admission (or e transfer to [email protected] PRIOR to entry). Admission is sliding scale $15 - $25 We aim to provide an inclusive space where everyone is welcome, including children! However, please make sure your children can remain quiet during Savasana and the sharing circle so that we can maintain the integrity of the container. We hope to see you and your beautiful heart out on the dancefloor