Yuri has been interested in different body work and practices such as Ballet, Yoga, Noguchi Gymnastic, Noguchi Seitai, Taichi, Karate, etc.. those practices are helpful to prepare the body to be neutral and energetic. The first part of this workshop, she teaches her personal physical practice which is inspired by those body work practices mentioned above. She will also including ideas of Butoh philosophy.
Contents: hanging body with no weight, movement by using invisible thread, movement by images of light and darkness, release and tension, how to feel the distance..etc
The second part is taught by Seisaku. He learned under Butoh founder Tatsumi Hijikata and Yoko Ashikawa. He developed his Butoh method originally with keeping the most important essence.
He has many interesting methods how to make the body empty. You will find the possibility that you can be anything you want if only you could be empty.
Contents: walking, look and be looked at, insect eating, animal, smoke, plants, ghost, flower, light and darkness, face expression, wall of the mud….etc
We believe everyone can enjoy with us. No prior experience needed.”
If you would like more information or to book a space on this workshop then please register with Paul or perhaps you would like to try a class of Butoh before hand. Information for Paul Michael Henry’s classes can also be found on the same link.