Editing Taiko (section)

===Eisa===
[[File:An eisa folk dancing troupe performs at the 2010 Okinawa International Carnival Nov 101127-F-HZ730-008.jpg|thumb|Eisa are folk dances from Okinawa that involve the use of taiko while dancing.|alt=An eisa folk dancing troupe performs at night at the 2010 Okinawa International Carnival.]]
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A variety of folk dances originating from [[Okinawa Prefecture|Okinawa]], known collectively as [[Eisa (dance)|eisa]], often make use of the taiko.{{sfn|Terada|2013|p=234}} Some performers use drums while dancing, and generally speaking, perform in one of two styles:{{sfn|Kumada|2011|pp=193–244}} groups on the [[Uruma, Okinawa#Yokatsu Islands|Yokatsu Peninsula]] and on Hamahiga Island use small, single-sided drums called {{nihongo4|''pāranku''|パーランク}} whereas groups near [[Okinawa, Okinawa|the city of Okinawa]] generally use ''shime-daiko''.{{sfn|Terada|2013|p=234}}{{sfn|Kobayashi|1998|pp=36–40}} Use of ''shime-daiko'' over ''pāranku'' has spread throughout the island, and is considered the dominant style.{{sfn|Kobayashi|1998|pp=36–40}} Small ''nagadō-daiko'', referred to as ''ō-daiko'' within the tradition, are also used{{sfn|Cangia|2013|p=149}} and are worn in front of the performer.{{sfn|Bender|2012|p=210}} These drum dances are not limited to Okinawa and have appeared in places containing Okinawan communities such as in [[São Paulo]], [[Hawaii]], and large cities on the [[Honshu|Japanese mainland]].{{sfn|Terada|2013|p=235}}