Butoh (舞踏, Butō) is a form of Japanese dance theatre that encompasses a diverse range of activities, techniques and motivations for dance, performance, or movement. Following World War II, butoh …

Jan 14, 2022 · Starting in post-war Japan as an avant garde dance form which ran counter the prevailing performance arts winds, butoh has since spread its tendrils across the globe and is now performed …

Part of Swiss Butoh dancer Imre Thormann's performance at Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine in Shiga (Japan) in summer 2006. The live music is by Swiss jazz pianist Nik Baertsch and his band...

Jan 14, 2023 · Exploring Japanese culture would not be complete without delving into the world of Butoh dance, also known as the “Dance of Darkness.” This avant-garde dance form is a staple of Japanese …

Feb 25, 2025 · Over two months, ButohOUT! delivered public workshops, performances and a forum to explore and discuss what Australian Butoh aesthetics are, by offering a new, challenging and …

Oct 17, 2019 · Although spectacle may be a misleading word of contrast, as the excitement of Butoh often comes from its sheer attention to detail. Here is a video of one of Butoh’s founders, Kazuo …

Sep 30, 2025 · Calendar of upcoming Butoh dance performances and upcoming Butoh dance events hosted by Vangeline Theater/ New York Butoh Institute. We offer Butoh dance performances in New …

Dec 4, 2024 · Butoh often explores themes of darkness and transformation. How do you choose the themes for your performances, and what message or emotion are you aiming to convey?

Nov 19, 2024 · After analyzing data collected from Vangeline Theater dancers at Houston University in January 2023, performing The Slowest Wave, a team of neuroscientists was able to determine that …

With their breakup in 1994, she became an independent dancer, and went on to form the Butoh Company Kiraza, which toured Europe in 2005. Every year since 2007, they have been performing to …