Workshops 2023

Workshops 2023

Black and white photograph of Shinichi Iova-Koga lying on a stone surrounded by a river

Shinichi Iova-Koga
Butoh – Deconstruct the Darkness

© David Joshua Jennings
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Week 1, 10.7.–14.7.2023
14:20–16:50 / XL
Schmelz 9

Becoming air, ocean, cloud, mountain... manifests uniquely for each individual, arising from the ground that nourishes the dance. The culture and training of each individual infuses Butoh dance with vital new perspectives and flavours. Digging into self-formation ripens the dancer’s transformation process. Physical precision combines with imagistic prompts. Dance through unreasonable terrains. Suspend time. Complex and nuanced forces shape the momentary gesture, the pathway of the eyes. Exercises develop energy-efficient motion and connectivity to build clarity and stability. With this foundation, enter the chaotic stream of life. Become wild. Let go. Enter an unknown world. Build the strength to allow weakness. Dance belongs to mystery.

Shinichi will also lead workshops in the frame of Country Retreats in October!

Shinichi Iova-Koga
© David Joshua Jennings
© David Joshua Jennings
© David Joshua Jennings