Butoh: 50 years A New Vision? Workshop with Hiroko & Koichi Tamano (Oct 21 -25)

BUTOH 50 Years: A New Vision?

In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the first Ankoku Butoh performance in Tokyo, Nicole LeGette’s blushing poppy productions is presenting a series of public events in Chicago throughout 2009-2010 titled, Butoh 50 Years: A New Vision? The series examines the worldwide artistic and social impact of this complex form of dance-theater, and evaluates its continued international developments and relevance. Partnerships with several Chicago arts organizations feature local, national, and international butoh artists in workshops, lectures, and performances. PLEASE JOIN THE CULMINATING EVENTS CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF BUTOH!

For more inofrmation about this series please visit www.blushingpoppy.org.

Links Hall and blushing poppy productions present:

KOICHI & HIROKO TAMANO of Harupin-ha
5-day Butoh Performance Workshop Training

October 21st  - 25th, Links Hall Chicago
Thu 6 – 10pm, Fri 6 – 10pm, Sat 5 – 10pm, Sun 5 – 10pm, Mon 5-8

Monday, Oct. 25th 8PM Performance (Tamanos + student ensemble)
$225 Early Bird Discount (paid in full by October 7), $300 (after October 7)

No experience necessary. Space is limited. Payments are non-refundable.
For other Registration Options please concact Links Hall: 773.281.0824

Butoh legends Hiroko and Koichi Tamano are coming to Chicago for the first time for a 5-day workshop culminating in a performance at Links Hall. The Tamanos studied for more than ten years with Tasumi Hijikata, founder of Ankoku Butoh, who sent them to the US to bring Butoh to the West.  Their company, Harupin Ha Butoh Dance Theatre, was named by Hijikata and is loosely translated as: those who dance Butoh will achieve an awareness of being alive.( www.harupin-ha.org)

The Tamanos have lived in Berkeley since the late 70s and have paved the way for the first generation of American Butoh artists.  They plan to retire later this year and return to Japan where the emperor has declared Koichi a national treasure.

Through the workshop, participants will learn a variety of practices that explore an intensified, embodied presence using nature imagery, the imagination, and rigorous physicality.