007 The world meets butoh

2011.3. 1


March 2011
007 The world meets butoh


Butoh, a new form of artistic expression unique to Japan, has become a worldwide phenomenon. Over the years, Japanese butoh dance companies have been invited to numerous international festivals, and have performed overseas on many occasions. What is it about butoh that intrigues international audiences?


Top Story
Dairakudakan Meets Brazil, the World Meets Butoh
Akaji Maro (Dairakudakan)
Kazuko Kuniyoshi(Dance researcher and critic)
Patrick De Vos (Professor, the University of Tokyo)

Contributed Article
"Butoh―The Great Spirit" Russian Tour
Takashi Morishita
Research Center for the Arts and Arts Administration, Keio University


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