Photo Michael Blase
Butoh: The Crucible of Body and Mind
with Vangeline
December 14, 2019
How comfortable can we allow ourselves to be in our body? How deeply are we willing to plumb our own depths, to reveal our true face in the mirror? Developed in post-World War II Japan, butoh is a performance form characterized by deep investigation of impermanence, authentic expression, and letting go. Butoh as a body practice is about “revealing” rather than “showing”. In the same way that we reveal the mind to ourself through single pointed concentration in zazen, in butoh we reveal our mind through attention in the body. So we can take this practice as a wonderful opportunity to practice concentration, regardless of our surrounding circumstances.
Zen practitioners often feel a real sense of support by sitting together in the zendo. 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. Together in movement led by acclaimed butoh performer Vangeline, participants will experience opportunity for great opening.
Vangeline’s butoh classes incorporate Japanese butoh, Bio-energetics, core energetics, elements of Noguchi gymnastics, and guided imagery to offer a high-energy workshop adapted to each group’s level of physical fitness.
Prices
Maximum $150.00 – The retreat cost is $75. If you're unable to pay this amount, please offer what you can.
Date & Time Details: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location: Zen Center of New York City
Address: 500 State Street Brooklyn, NY 11217
Contact:
ZCNYC
zcnyc@mro.org
https://zmm.org/our-programs-2/815/butoh-the-crucible-of-body-and-mind/
We strive to keep our retreat prices low and offer these programs on a sliding scale. It’s important that the dharma is available to everyone. Thank you for your continued support.
No deposit is necessary to register. You can pay the full balance at the door by cash, check or credit card.