LECTURE : What is Butoh ?

“When I dance, I try to become one with the light, but I also know that the shadow is always with me.” - Kazuo Ohno (Butoh dancer who continued performing into his 100s)

This one-night mini lecture is presented as part of the Butoh Weekend Workshop at Dancehouse.

Melbourne-based performance maker and Butoh dancer Yumi Umiumare will facilitate and activate discussion on the question: What is Butoh?

Yumi will introduce the history of Butoh, exploring both its classic and contemporary aspects.

The session will include:

-Screenings of footage featuring various artists and companies

-Short demonstration of a participatory exercise

-Q&A session

This lecture welcomes both experienced practitioners and those new to the form.