Butoh Residential Workshop 9 (Fri) - 12 (Mon) Dec 2022
Butoh, Ritual, Spiril
9 (Fri)-12(Mon) Dec 2022
At Raven’s Nest, Venus Bay, South Gippsland
Butoh, Ritual, Spirit
This popular Butoh residential workshop is moving to the new stunning beach location in Venus Bay.
2 hours from Melbourne , the Raven’s Nest is located in Venus Bay, 14 Acres of Water Front, Forested Sanctuary in South Gippsland. There are 2 Storey, 4 Bedroom House with Sunrise to Sunset Views, Yurt, Massive Deck Spaces, Outdoor Dance Floors and camping Areas, Private Walking Tracks & National Park access,
Over the 4 days, Yumi will introduce various skills and methods of Butoh, channeling our internal and external creative expression. The stillness and wildness of the landscape enables us to explore our deeper and authentic "being" and helps to cleanse our busy thoughts. Through sharing food and gentle conversation, Yumi will lead participants to explore their consciousness of well-being, essence of ‘personal ritual’ from breathing, walking, moving, and occasional screaming and laughter.
Butoh舞踏,originally called Ankoku Butoh (Dance of Darkness), was conceived in Japan during the late 50’s and early 60’s during the social turmoil after the war and sought to find an expression through dance. Rather than aspiring to an aesthetic ideal, the dance attempts to expose the joys and sorrows of life, exploring the most fundamental elements of physical and psychological existence. Yumi is renown for combining Butoh (the darkness) with lightness and a sense of humour to embrace a wholistic humanity.
Details:
Where: Raven’s Nest in Venus Bay.(2 hours from Melbourne)
When: 9(Fri)-12(Mon) December 2022
Cost : $390/$420 (Early Bird ) $420/$490
(Vegetarian meals are included)
Accommodation: Participants will be camping amongst the beauty of the bush to allow for a deeper connection to Mother Earth.
Additional options for beds available on request, during the booking process.
THE WORKSHOP IS OPEN TO ALL LEVELS OF EXPERIENCE AND ARTISTIC DISCIPLINARY.
A LIMITED NUMBER IS AVAILABLE!
PLANNED SCHEDULE
(subject to be changed)
FRIDAY 9 DEC
By 5pm Arriving, setting up tent, and settle in
6:30pm Dinner
8pm Session 1 (Gathering)
SATURDAY 10 DEC
6:30 am Silent Walk and Exercise
Breakfast
10-1pm Session2
Lunch
3-6pm Session 3
Dinner
8pm Session 4 (Gathering)
SUNDAY 8 DEC
6:30 am Silent Walk and Exercise
Breakfast
10-1pm Session5
Lunch
3-6pm Session 6
Dinner
8pm~ Performance preparation and Performance
MONDAY 9 DEC
Breakfast
Gathering, debrief and packing
10:30am Departure
Photo of the Raven’s Nest