Butoh workshop in Antwerp.

"Flower Moved by Wind, Body Moved by Breath"

Breath is the bridge between body and mind and space. Through exploring the breath, we will explore the depth of body and mind and space, in search of dance and art that comes out of life, instead of mere gymnastic bodily movements.

Life force goes first, form follows. Releasing our skin, bones and muscles, softening them as petals of flowers, and letting them be moved by the wind of the breath. Breathing with the whole skin, breathing with the space around. Breathing in and out, as if every inhale is new birth and every exhale is new death. One breath, One life. 

The workshop will include: 

- Exploring the connection between body and breath in gross and subtle levels 

- Allowing the breath to lead the movement 

- Basic movement principles

- Exploring the intensity of one breath 

- Exploring different textures and rhythm of the breath and the movement 

- Breathing with the skin, breathing with the space around 

- Exploring the moment of non-breath between the inhalation and exhalation 

- Stillness and Movement 

About the teacher: Motoya Kondo
Born in Nagoya, Japan, choreographer, dancer, and co-founder of Motimaru Dance Company. From 2005 he studied butoh with Yoshito Ohno, son of Kazuo Ohno and worked as his assistant. After 2010 he has started field work researches of local and traditional dances in Japan, India, Nepal, Spain, and Bali, studied Balinese dance with Agun Anom Putra, I Made Djimat, and Ida Bagus Oka Wirjana.

Since 2008, he has been immersed in the practice and study of Eastern contemplative traditions, particularly following the Tibetan traditions, and bridging between contemporary art practices and the age old wisdom.

He has been performing and teaching in: Venezia Biennale 2010, 9th International Choreography Competition “No Ballet”, International Dance Festival Lucky Trimmer 2016, Hildesheim University, Leipzig University, Academy of Media Arts Cologne, etc., Europe, Asia, Australia in over 35 cities.
See also www.motoyakondo.com

Practical:

Dates: 14-15 September 2024, 10h00-16h00

Location: Zaal Zirkus, Zirkstraat 36, 2000 Antwerp

Fee: €200
To book: Please fill  out this google form. Your place is reserved after payment into account BE22 9795 5169 1747, Sofie-Ann Bracke.

Photo: Yozy Chang