ART AS MEDICINE
Offering
moments of non-harming
We dance in the name of goodness
In compassion for all beings
To free ourselves
In generous sharing
There is a great deal
that we can do for ourselves
and for each other
These are the times to
recognize our interdependence
and hear that great something that is calling us
BUTOH DANCE CAMP
ARTISTS-IN-RESIDENCE
COLLECTIVE LEARNING
Designed for dancers and movers of all levels who are interested in exploring Butoh dance through a collective learning and teaching approach.
This camp encourages a learning environment where participants are active contributors, sharing experiences and knowledge to build a deeper understanding of the art form.
Guest teachers will take the lead for a period and share their knowledge, enriching the learning environment.
The camp will provide a platform for:
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Deepening your Butoh practice through daily explorations: open practice sessions, individual exploration, nature walks, group discussions, collective creation process and exchanges, performances, etc.
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Learning from experienced Butoh teachers and practitioners in a collective setting.
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Sharing your knowledge and experience with fellow participants.
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Immersing yourself in the natural beauty of one of the secrets gems of the southern coast of Oaxaca, Zipolite.
COLLECTIVE LEARNING
ARTISTS-IN-RESIDENCE
MAY 29th to June 2nd
A collaborative exploration of Butoh dance, emphasizing movement improvisation, group creation, emergence and research in nature, will take place for 15 days in CAMP, Zipolite, Mexico.
Period 1
May 19th to 23rd
Period 2
May 24th to 28th
Period 3
May 29th to June 2nd
Latinx 20 USD each period
International 40 USD each period
The camp fee includes accommodation in a shared room in CAMP. It does not include Vangeline's intensive workshop, transportation or travel costs to and from Zipolite, Mexico, or food — there is a kitchen at the retreat center.
Applications are due on MAY 10th
We encourage you to apply early as spaces are limited
INTENSIVE
May 24th to 28th
Butoh: Receptivity and
the Nervous System
With guest teacher
This work focuses on relaxation techniques and the parasympathetic nervous system, supported by the technique of Noguchi Taiso or Noguchi Gymnastics, the foundation of Butoh.
Professor Noguchi developed this release technique between the 1950’s and 1970’s in Japan, in search of a method “devoid of ego or violence”.
We can also understand Butoh is born from exchange and communal work. Because Butoh is not about “showing,” it is also not about judging what we’ve been shown.
We will end with the presentation of a choreography made by the participants (optional participation), directed by Vangeline.
Latinx 250 USD
International 300 USD
To be present
To not be lost in thought
To come out of the head and into the body
It is wholesome
