Butoh, Ritual and Spirit workshop series by Yumi Umiumare
Workshop series Overview
WEEKLY
Weekly Workshop: Butoh
19th of March – April 30th 2024 @6-9pm
6 week workshop Tuesday nights commencing
N.B. no class on Tue 23rd April
@OkTopia, Thornbury
$220/200 & $40 for drop-in
WEEKEND
Weekend Workshop: Butoh and Ritual
22(Fri), 23(Sat), 24(Sun) March 2024
22(Fri) 6-9pm
23(Sat) 10am-4:30pm
24(Sun) 10am-4:30pm
@OkTopia, Thornbury
$280/ $260
3 Nights Away
3-Nights Residential Workshop: Butoh, Tea/Ritual and Spirituality
11(Thu), 12(Fri), 13(Sat) and 14(Sun) April 2024
@ Arisaig Yandoit
$650/$580 (early bird : booked by 29 Feb2024)
$690/$620
(All meals are included, Japanese style vegetarian)
About
Yumi is conducting three workshops, weekly and weekend workshops, and also 3-nights residential workshop introducing her mastery skills of body awareness through Butoh, her ongoing passion for ritual and ceremony through elements of the Japanese Tea Ceremony and her recent focus on exploring Jujutsu 呪術 - a Japanese notion of Shamanism.
This unique workshop series allows participants to explore the intersection of movement, ritual, and spirituality ⏤ fostering a deeper connection to the self, others, and the world around.
By integrating Butoh, the Japanese tea ceremony, and spiritual concepts like Jujutsu, participants will delve into:
Embodiment and Presence: Immerse yourself fully in the moment, expressing raw emotions and experiences through Butoh while creating simple rituals to enter sacred spaces with mindfulness and intention.
Symbolism and Ritual: Explore rich symbolism and ritualistic elements, discovering the philosophy of the Japanese Tea Ceremony and its essence of harmony, respect, purity and tranquility, abstracted through contemporary Butoh styles.
Mysteries and Magic: Delve into the mysteries of Jujutsu, where everyday life intersects with the sacred and the profane, exploring the spiritual link between the visible and invisible worlds.
Transformation and Self-Expression: Experience catharsis through movement, ritual and spiritual exploration, uncovering deep emotions and releasing tension.
Reconnecting these powers into the arts is essential for Yumi’s creative practice, and this is a great opportunity for participants to share in that process.
This workshop is open to participants of all levels of experience and artistic discipline.
N.B. Due to the studio space, limited spots are available.
#1 - Weekly Workshop
Butoh and Beyond 舞踏とその先
(Photo :Weekly workshop 2023 @OkTopia)
This weekly workshop (six sessions in total) focuses on training the body through classic Butoh methods combined with Yumi’s unique contemporary approach to Butoh, incorporating aspects of ritual as a gateway to enter and spirit as a soul to dive into.
The weekly sessions will focus on various themes, including physical exploration, form and non-form and creating personal expressions through ritual. This workshop is open to participants of all levels of experience and artistic discipline. While it is recommended to attend all six sessions, drop-ins are also welcome.
N.B. Due to the studio space, limited spots are available.
The weekly workshops will focus on;
Week 1: March 19: Introduction and physical exploration through classical Butoh
Week 2: March 26 : Physical exploration through hybrid styles of Butoh
Week 3: April 2: Form and Non-Form, being nature elements
Week 4: April 9: Form and Non-Form, being animal elements
Week 5: April 16: Finding a ‘gateway’, ‘entrance’ and ‘exit’ through aspects of Butoh
N.B. No class Tue 23 April
Week 6: April 30: Creating own expression through Butoh and Beyond
FACILITATOR
Yumi Umiumare
WHEN
March 19(Tue), 26(Tue)
April 2(Tue), 9(Tue), 16(Tue), 30(Tue) @6-9pm
(N.B. No class Tue 23rd April)
COST
$220/200 & $40 for drop-in
WHERE
OKTopia: 754R High St, Thornbury VICTORIA
#2 - Weekend Workshop
Butoh・Tea/Ritual 舞踏・お茶/儀式
(Photo: PopUp Tearoom Series Brisbane 2018)
Originally named ‘Dance of Darkness’, Butoh challenges conventional performance styles and offers participants a unique opportunity to explore their embodiment and presence. This workshop integrates Butoh with elements of the Japanese tea ceremony, introducing participants to the philosophy of harmony和, respect敬, purity清 and tranquility寂.
Through movement exercises, exploration, and discussions, participants will create their own unique routines and rituals in an abstracted Butoh style.
If you are interested in exploring these magical realms, please join this workshop.This workshop is open to participants of all levels of experience and artistic discipline.
N.B. Due to the studio space, limited spots are available.
Friday 22 March- Day1
6-6:15pm - Registration & Introduction
6:15pm-7:20pm - Introduction (to the cultural practice and history of Butoh and Japanese tea ceremony)
(10min break)
7:30pm-8:50pm - A ritual > Movement exercise
(10min debrief)
Saturday 23 Sep - Day 2
10am-12:00pm - WarmUp/Exercise/Exploration(classic Butoh style)
12:00-12:45pm - Lunch break
12:45-1:00pm - Q and A
1:00-3:30pm - Introduction of Japanese tea ceremony (action, inaction and movement with object)
3:30-4:30pm - Creation/Discussion/Q and A
Sunday 24 Sep - Day 2
10:00am-12:00am - Warm-up/Exercise/Exploration(Contemporary Butoh style)
12:00-12:45pm - Lunch break
12:45-1:00pm - Small discussion/Q and A
1:00-3:30pm - Exploring contemporary ritual > movement expression
3:30-4:30pm – Creation, discussion, feedback & debrief
FACILITATORS
Yumi Umiumare
WHEN
Fri March 22: 6pm-9pm (introduction ritual)
Sat March 23: 10am-4:30pm
Sun March 24: 10am-4:30pm
COST
$280/ $260
WHERE
OKTopia: 754R High St, Thornbury VICTORIA
#3 - Special Residential Workshop
Butoh・Tea/Ritual ・ Spirituality 舞踏・お茶/儀式・スピリット
(Photo: Residential Workshop @Arisaig 2019)
Over four days, Yumi will introduce participants to various movement skills and methods of Butoh, Ritual and the choreographic aspects of the Japanese tea ceremony. Participants will also explore their internal and external creative expressions through Jujutsu呪術, a Japanese notion of Shamanism.
The serene landscape will enable participants to delve deeper into their authentic "being" and cleanse their busy thoughts. Through shared meals and conversations, Yumi will guide participants in exploring their consciousness of well-being, from breathing and entering to silent walks and vocal expressions. This workshop offers an immersive experience into the intersection of movement, ritual and spirituality, inviting participants to reconnect with the mysteries of life and embrace a holistic humanity.
PLANNED SCHEDULE: Read more…
FACILITATORS
Yumi Umiumare
WHEN
Thur 11- Sun 14 April 2024
(arrive by 5pm on Thursday, Finishing late morning on Sunday)
WHERE
Arisaig
COST
Early Bird
$650 Full / $580Concession
Standard
$690 Full / $620Concession
(All meals are included, Japanese style vegetarian)
ACCOMMODATION
Participants will be camping (BYO Tent) amongst the beauty of the bush on this private land to allow for a deeper connection to Mother Earth. There are also airBnB available around the area.
(Short video from Butoh Residential Workshop 2019@ Arisaig)