Overview:

This intensive 5-day workshop is tailored for physical theatre practitioners aiming to enhance their skills and explore new ideas through Butoh training.

Training Methods:

• Somatic approach to artist development - Group, pair, and individual exercises
• Dynamic and quiet practice sessions
• Imagery-based improvisations with music

Techniques Covered:

• Japanese traditional center of gravity techniques - Spatial awareness
• Modification of weight
• Stillness - Somatic bodywork
• Basic but profound motion of walking

Final Presentation:

• Collaborative devising of an informal performance

Additional Components:

• Brief historical background of Butoh
• Discussion on the relationship between Butoh and European physical theatre

Philosophy:

Butoh sees dance as a living process and encourages pushing the boundaries of what we know.

For further details and to register, please contact artmorteproduction@gmail.com or apply via link on website. Space is limited to 20 slots

Admission: £250 - for 5 days intensive work from 11AM - 5PM