Slime molds. Ocean waves. Phosphorescent plankton. All are formed by tiny, individual particles working together. And all were embodied by the five women of DAIPANbutoh… Read More »Witnessing the Ritual at Butoh Festival
Bodies covered in chalky white. Imperceptible movements. Ritualistic intention. These distinctive qualities of Butoh performance often combine to create a surreal, transfixing effect. Though its… Read More »Butoh Festival Explores Global Body
For many individuals, the concept of gender has a clear, black-and-white form: either one is a man or a woman. Others, however, might think of… Read More »Butoh Takes Gender Discussions out of Shadows