Emiko Agatsuma Butoh Workshop in Halifax
Sat, Apr 20
|Halifax
Japanese dancer, Emiko introduce you "Butoh" in fun way! ■ Schedule April 20, 27, May 4, 11, 25 and June 15 3~5 PM each *They are independent classes with different contents. It can be taken only one time, but it is recommended to take all 6 classes in a row. ■ Venue Halifax Dance Studio
Time & Location
Apr 20, 2024, 3:00 PM ADT – Jun 15, 2024, 5:00 PM ADT
Halifax, 1505 Barrington St, Halifax, NS B3J 3K5, Canada
About the event
Japanese dancer, Emiko introduce you "Butoh" in fun way!
The point of Butoh basic training is to imagine that our body is an empty bag. The empty bag is moved by something. By trying to remove an intention, we are able to feel unconsciousness inside our body. This workshop is for all levels. Even beginners can enjoy this Butoh basic training. You feel relaxed and find a new approach to your inner mind and body.
● What is BUTOH？
Butoh is a Japanese interpretative dance that was born in the 1960s. The most famous founders were Tatsumi Hijikata and Kazuo Ohno. Butoh dance is a post-war avant-garde movement in Japan that emerged as a reaction against Western styles of dance. Unlike dances that focus on developing the body's movements, Butoh seeks beauty even in a debilitated body, emphasizing the connection between the body and the subconscious for a more profound exploration of…