Walk and Butoh, The

Synopsis

The Japanese dancer Carlotta Ikeda, founder of the all-woman company Ariadone, is one of the foremost representatives of Butoh. In this video she is seen teaching a group of dancers and actors the fundamental concerns of the walk that underlie both Japanese Noh theatre and Butoh. Through physical and breathing practices, the participants are invited to attend to this slow, measured yet powerful form of movement.

Series

Arts Archives, Series: The Third Archive

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 136 min.

Year of production

1996

Availability

Sale; 1997 sale: £15.00 (inc. VAT +p&p)

Subjects

Dance; Drama

Keywords

Butoh; dance; movement; Noh drama; theatre - Japanese

Credits

Cast

Carlotta Ikeda

Production Company

Name

Arts Documentation Unit

Distributor

Name

Arts Documentation Unit

Email

info@arts-archives.org

Web

http://www.arts-archives.org/ External site opens in new window

Phone

01392 422032

Fax

01392 422032

Address

6a Devonshire Place
Exeter
EX4 6JA

Notes

In association with University of Exeter, Centre for Arts Research and Development