Rediscovering the history and fascination of performing arts
Tatsumi Hijikata - A Butoh dancer who continues to inspire artists around the globe
This second installment in a series of special screenings focusing on the history of performing arts, and the allurement of body-based expression as illustrated in moving images, is dedicated to Tatsumi Hijikata (1928-1986), whose influence as a dancer and initiator of Ankoku-Butoh has been affecting not only the realm of body expression, but also such varied fields as art and literature. In a dance performance inspired by and adopting the title of Hijikata's writing Yameru Maihime (Ailing Dancer/La Danseuse malade), up-and-coming choreographer Boris Charmatz adapts the philosophy of Butoh, a performing art that has been fascinating numerous dancers in Japan and around the world. In addition, specially invited talk guests will offer a broad introduction of one accomplished artist and his great achievements during the event period.
[Details will be available from announced in late July]
Tatsumi Hijikata - A Butoh dancer who continues to inspire artists around the globe
This second installment in a series of special screenings focusing on the history of performing arts, and the allurement of body-based expression as illustrated in moving images, is dedicated to Tatsumi Hijikata (1928-1986), whose influence as a dancer and initiator of Ankoku-Butoh has been affecting not only the realm of body expression, but also such varied fields as art and literature. In a dance performance inspired by and adopting the title of Hijikata's writing Yameru Maihime (Ailing Dancer/La Danseuse malade), up-and-coming choreographer Boris Charmatz adapts the philosophy of Butoh, a performing art that has been fascinating numerous dancers in Japan and around the world. In addition, specially invited talk guests will offer a broad introduction of one accomplished artist and his great achievements during the event period.
[Details will be available from announced in late July]