Jordan Rosin in The Ume Group's "Jordan & The Human" a butoh/PopAction/acrobatic homage to his grandfather, James Bonneau. Photo by Jorge Luna. (2015)
Whether you're an experienced butoh practitioner, or looking into trying butoh for the very first time, there are a ton of great opportunities this fall in NYC to train with teachers of all types! Check out the opportunities listed below. Did we forget any? Leave a comment and we'll add yours to the list.
October 6-17
Leimay Ludus: Guest Teacher Lab (Dairakudakan butoh with Daiichiro Yuyama)
Performance Collaboration & Public Presentation (40 hours)
October 6-17: 6pm-10pm (Days off: Oct 11-12 // Public presentation: Oct 16&17)
In this 40-hour module, Daiichiro aims to create a new collaborative work, based on the Dairakudakan body theory, together with all participants. Participants will be exposed to all aspects of making a piece, which can include costume making and technical preparations, and it will culminate in a public presentation at CAVE.
The theme of this collaborative piece is “Gap”. “Gap” refers to the idea of disparity: that which is not fitted, or that which is disjunct or apart. This could be the physical, spatial relationships, such as those inhabited within a city, or more temporal or intangible concepts, such as the difference between generations or sexes. Daiichiro wishes to explore the potential that exists at the cusp of un-fitting, of a perpetual in between; an abundance springs from a crowd of bodies which prevails within this state of existence.
TUITION
$597.63
Leimay Ludus: Guest Teacher Lab (Dairakudakan butoh with Daiichiro Yuyama)
Performance Collaboration & Public Presentation (40 hours)
October 6-17: 6pm-10pm (Days off: Oct 11-12 // Public presentation: Oct 16&17)
In this 40-hour module, Daiichiro aims to create a new collaborative work, based on the Dairakudakan body theory, together with all participants. Participants will be exposed to all aspects of making a piece, which can include costume making and technical preparations, and it will culminate in a public presentation at CAVE.
The theme of this collaborative piece is “Gap”. “Gap” refers to the idea of disparity: that which is not fitted, or that which is disjunct or apart. This could be the physical, spatial relationships, such as those inhabited within a city, or more temporal or intangible concepts, such as the difference between generations or sexes. Daiichiro wishes to explore the potential that exists at the cusp of un-fitting, of a perpetual in between; an abundance springs from a crowd of bodies which prevails within this state of existence.
TUITION
$597.63
November 1
Vangeline Theater Master Class: “Making the transition from Butoh student to Butoh performer-
Performing Butoh or a course in understanding our place in the Butoh lineage”
6-8pm (2 hours)
Master Class led by Vangeline
By reservation only
This class offers practical advice and guidelines for Vangeline Theater Butoh students making the transition from Butoh student to Butoh performer.
We will review frequently asked questions and offer specific, clear recommendations. This class is geared towards students who have been studying with Vangeline/ Vangeline Theater for at least a year and have questions about performing Butoh.
TUITION
$20
Vangeline Theater Master Class: “Making the transition from Butoh student to Butoh performer-
Performing Butoh or a course in understanding our place in the Butoh lineage”
6-8pm (2 hours)
Master Class led by Vangeline
By reservation only
This class offers practical advice and guidelines for Vangeline Theater Butoh students making the transition from Butoh student to Butoh performer.
We will review frequently asked questions and offer specific, clear recommendations. This class is geared towards students who have been studying with Vangeline/ Vangeline Theater for at least a year and have questions about performing Butoh.
TUITION
$20
November 6-8, 10-12, 14-17
Leimay Ludus Guest Teacher Lab: Butoh with Yukio Suzuki
This Guest Teacher Lab is divided into three different modules. Modules can be taken separately or together. Early registration rates and discounts are only open to those who plan on taking all three modules.
This Guest Teacher Lab is open to dancers, body-rooted performers, physical actors of all levels, ages, and capabilities. Modules will explore the following elements and subjects:
Module I // Foundation I: “To know, hear, and feel the body” (12 hrs)
Nov 6th & 7th, 6pm-10pm; Nov 8th, 10am-2pm
In this Guest Teacher Lab, Suzuki will guide participants to move and feel their bodies on a conscious level. Through connecting and separating between body and consciousness, participants will explore their “body of freedom,” opening up a new way of experiencing and moving the body. It all begins when the body is felt carefully.
Module II // Foundation II: “Develop your body to connect Dance” (12 hrs)
Nov 10th-12th, 6pm-10pm
In this session Suzuki will share his way of how to use, show, be conscious of the body based on different Butoh principles. Participants are invited to excavate their new bodies through Suzuki’s synthesis of and approach to butoh and his ensuing dance technique. Participants will find in these explorations both strength and flexibility that can be carried into many physical expressions of dance.
Module III /// CREATION: “Catch the moment of becoming Dance” (16hrs)
Nov 14th & 15th, 10am-2pm; Nov 16th & 17th, 6pm-10pm.
This session will focus on exploring each participant’s individual way of dancing. Here, it is meaningful to question “What is dance? When does ‘it’ become dance?” and continuously challenge ourselves to embody “it”. Rather than copying another’s movement, it is important that you catch the moment “it” becomes dance through your own body experience. Make your own dance from ‘nothing’, instead of learning a prescribed something. Experience how “it” becomes the work.
TUITION
Single Modules: $180.54
Module I, II, III: $535.84
Leimay Ludus Guest Teacher Lab: Butoh with Yukio Suzuki
This Guest Teacher Lab is divided into three different modules. Modules can be taken separately or together. Early registration rates and discounts are only open to those who plan on taking all three modules.
This Guest Teacher Lab is open to dancers, body-rooted performers, physical actors of all levels, ages, and capabilities. Modules will explore the following elements and subjects:
Module I // Foundation I: “To know, hear, and feel the body” (12 hrs)
Nov 6th & 7th, 6pm-10pm; Nov 8th, 10am-2pm
In this Guest Teacher Lab, Suzuki will guide participants to move and feel their bodies on a conscious level. Through connecting and separating between body and consciousness, participants will explore their “body of freedom,” opening up a new way of experiencing and moving the body. It all begins when the body is felt carefully.
Module II // Foundation II: “Develop your body to connect Dance” (12 hrs)
Nov 10th-12th, 6pm-10pm
In this session Suzuki will share his way of how to use, show, be conscious of the body based on different Butoh principles. Participants are invited to excavate their new bodies through Suzuki’s synthesis of and approach to butoh and his ensuing dance technique. Participants will find in these explorations both strength and flexibility that can be carried into many physical expressions of dance.
Module III /// CREATION: “Catch the moment of becoming Dance” (16hrs)
Nov 14th & 15th, 10am-2pm; Nov 16th & 17th, 6pm-10pm.
This session will focus on exploring each participant’s individual way of dancing. Here, it is meaningful to question “What is dance? When does ‘it’ become dance?” and continuously challenge ourselves to embody “it”. Rather than copying another’s movement, it is important that you catch the moment “it” becomes dance through your own body experience. Make your own dance from ‘nothing’, instead of learning a prescribed something. Experience how “it” becomes the work.
TUITION
Single Modules: $180.54
Module I, II, III: $535.84
November 6, 7, 8
Vangeline Theater presents Butoh workshop with Tetsuro Fukuhara
11 hours
Space Dance is a collaboration between dance, architecture, information technology, and design. Its founder, Tetsuro Fukuhara, is an experimental New Butoh dancer, choreographer, writer, and director of Tokyo Space Dance. He belongs to the second generation of Butoh artists. Space Dance in the Robotic Universe was one of twenty performances short-listed by an international jury for the UNESCO Digital Arts Award.
This program is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, in partnership with the City Council.
Hosted by Vangeline Theater / vangelinetheater@yahoo.com
by pre registration only- contact organizer
TUITION
$165
single-day registration options available
Vangeline Theater presents Butoh workshop with Tetsuro Fukuhara
11 hours
Space Dance is a collaboration between dance, architecture, information technology, and design. Its founder, Tetsuro Fukuhara, is an experimental New Butoh dancer, choreographer, writer, and director of Tokyo Space Dance. He belongs to the second generation of Butoh artists. Space Dance in the Robotic Universe was one of twenty performances short-listed by an international jury for the UNESCO Digital Arts Award.
This program is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, in partnership with the City Council.
Hosted by Vangeline Theater / vangelinetheater@yahoo.com
by pre registration only- contact organizer
TUITION
$165
single-day registration options available
November 20 & 21
The Ume Group presents Ren Gyo Soh Fall Butoh Workshop
Friday, 11/20, 6pm-9pm & Saturday, 11/21, 2pm-5pm
This is a butoh based movement workshop.
A dance of Soul;
A dance of life,
that is…
ーInochi no Odori (命の踊り）ー by Kazuo Onno
Follow your body, follow your spirit, and follow your soul.
Let us Butoh.
"Butoh awakens my soul; Butoh guides me to what I am."
-Yokko
TUITION
$40 - $70
single-day registration options, as well as student/senior & early bird discounts available
The Ume Group presents Ren Gyo Soh Fall Butoh Workshop
Friday, 11/20, 6pm-9pm & Saturday, 11/21, 2pm-5pm
This is a butoh based movement workshop.
A dance of Soul;
A dance of life,
that is…
ーInochi no Odori (命の踊り）ー by Kazuo Onno
Follow your body, follow your spirit, and follow your soul.
Let us Butoh.
"Butoh awakens my soul; Butoh guides me to what I am."
-Yokko
TUITION
$40 - $70
single-day registration options, as well as student/senior & early bird discounts available
November 22
Vangeline Theater presents Butoh Master class with Katsura Kan
Sunday, November 22nd, 6-9pm (3 hours)
Hosted by Vangeline Theater / vangelinetheater@yahoo.com
by pre registration only- contact organizer
TUITION
$45
Vangeline Theater presents Butoh Master class with Katsura Kan
Sunday, November 22nd, 6-9pm (3 hours)
Hosted by Vangeline Theater / vangelinetheater@yahoo.com
by pre registration only- contact organizer
TUITION
$45
November 13, 14, 15
Vangeline Theater presents Butoh workshop with Butoh Master Diego Pinon
19 hours
Hosted by Vangeline Theater / vangelinetheater@yahoo.com
by pre registration only- contact organizer
TUITION
$290
single-day registration options available
Vangeline Theater presents Butoh workshop with Butoh Master Diego Pinon
19 hours
Hosted by Vangeline Theater / vangelinetheater@yahoo.com
by pre registration only- contact organizer
TUITION
$290
single-day registration options available
About the Author
Photo by Anton Martynov. Jordan Rosin is a physical theatre artist, butoh dancer, teacher, and movement coach. Based primarily in butoh, he also draws on gymnastics, yoga, clowning, and martial arts to create choreography and movement with profound and universal resonance. He received his BFA in Drama from Syracuse University and has trained with numerous teachers of butoh including Joan Laage, Vangeline, Diego Pinon, Tetsuro Fukahara, Ko Murobushi, Katsura Kan, and more. Jordan serves as the Producing Artistic Director of the NYC-based physical theatre ensemble, The Ume Group and is a frequent collaborator with Ren Gyo Soh. For The Ume Group, credits include performer/co-creator of FACET (Hollywood Fringe Festival, WAVE RISING SERIES), co-choreographer of ISIS VARIATIONS (FringeNYC 2014, CoolNY 2014 Dance Festival) and director / choreographer of DREAM DANCES. He lives in Brooklyn, NY with his beautiful wife, Kaitlyn.
www.jordanrosin.com //@JordanRosin //www.theumegroup.org
www.jordanrosin.com //@JordanRosin //www.theumegroup.org
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