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LOTinContext: What is Butoh?
Event by: ECHOLOT
Location: Das LOT, Absberggasse 31, Wien - Favoriten
About event
Get in the LOT and immerse yourself in the world of Butoh, the “dance of darkness”. As part of our new format LOTinContext, we invite you to delve deeper into the meaning, context and potential of Butoh in the face of dark times. After a short screening, we will meet two of the most renowned Butoh dancers,Yumi Umiumare and Akihito Ichihara, for an audience discussion and a live podcast session. Moderated by Willian Lopes and Hans-Christian Hasselmann.
Hard facts:📅 Date: November 26, 2024🕥 Doors & Bar: 6:45 p.m. | Event Begins: 7:00 p.m.📍 Location: The LOT, Absberggasse 31, 2, Vienna
Highlights:This interactive lecture and live podcast offers a important context around Butoh, in the middle of the ongoing “Hybrid Butoh Vienna Art Festival”, which sets the stage for the final three days at LOT. We will explore the unique art form through questions that invite immersion, discussion and reflection:
- What is Butoh?
- Why Butoh today?
- How can you present Butoh today?
To start the conversation there will be a short screening and an interactive Q&A to get you started together. (You can also join via InstaLive.)
Why you need to be there?This event is perfect for anyone curious about Butoh, too if you've never heard of it - regardless of whether you're new to the art form, part of the community or come from other disciplines and are interested in a transdisciplinary experience.
Register, bring your curiosity and and come and exchange ideas with us.
english:
Join us at Das LOT for a unique evening < strong>exploring Butoh, the evocative “dance of darkness.” As part of our new format LOTinContext, we invite you to delve into Butoh’s meaning, purpose, and its potential in coping with today's dark times. After a short screening we will welcome two of the most renowned Butoh dancers Yumi Umiumare and Akihito Ichihara to an audience talk and live podcast session. Moderated by Willian Lopes and Hans-Christian Hasselmann.
Hard facts:📅 Date: November 26, 2024🕥 Doors & Bar: 6:45 p.m. | Event Begins: 7:00 p.m.📍 Location: Das LOT, Absberggasse 31, 2, Vienna
Highlights:This interactive talk and live podcast will provide essential context around Butoh, right in the middle of the ongoing “Hybrid Butoh Vienna Art Festival” setting the stage for the 3 closing days at Das LOT. We’ll explore the unique art form through questions that invite insight, discussion, and reflection:
- What is Butoh?
- Why Butoh now?
- How to present Butoh today?
In addition to the talk, the evening will include screenings, feedback sessions, and live moderation to deepen engagement. (You can also join remotely via InstaLive.)
Who Should Attend?This event is perfect for anyone curious about Butoh even if you have never heard of it before - whether new to the art form, part of the Butoh community, or coming from other disciplines interested in a hybrid experience.
Mark your calendar, bring your curiosity, and be part of the conversation as we build a bridge between Butoh's impressive legacy and its role in today's world. We look forward to welcoming you!