Butoh Residential Workshop 6(Fri)-9(Mon) Dec 2019
Butoh Residential Workshop by Yumi Umiumare
Bringing ‘Light’ into Body and Spirit
6(Fri)-9(Mon) December 2019
In the north of Daylesford(1.5hours from Melbourne)
Our annual Butoh residential workshop is moving to the new stunning bush location of Arisaig!
A healing and wellness retreat, Arisaig is 100% off-grid and is located in the heart of Dja Dja Wurrung country on 100 acres of breathtakingly beautiful countryside only 20 minutes North of Daylesford and 20 minutes South of Castlemaine.
Over the 4 days, Yumi will introduce various skills and methods of Butoh, channeling our internal and external creative expression. The stillness and peace 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, from breathing and silent walk to some vocal expression and laughter.
Butoh舞踏, originally called Ankoku Butoh 暗黒舞踏(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.
Where: Arisaig in Yandoit (1.5hours from Melbourne)
When: 6(Fri)-9(Mon) December 2019
Cost : $380/350(Vegetarian meals are included)
Accommodation: Participants will be camping amongst the beauty of the bush to allow for a deeper connection to Mother Earth. There are limited cabins available for at a higher rate for those wishing more comfort. Places are limited so book your spot now!"
THE WORKSHOP IS OPEN TO ALL LEVELS OF EXPERIENCE AND ARTISTIC DISCIPLINARY.
A LIMITED NUMBER IS AVAILABLE!
PLANNED SCHEDULE
(subject to be changed)
FRIDAY 6 DEC
By 5pm Arriving, settle in, setting up tent etc
Dinner
Session 1 (Gathering)
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SATURDAY 7 DEC
Silent Walk and exercise
Breakfast
Session2
Lunch
Session 3
Dinner
Session 4 (Gathering)
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SUNDAY 8 DEC
Silent Walk and exercise
Breakfast
Session5
Lunch
Session 6
Dinner
Performance
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MONDAY 9 DEC
Breakfast
Gathering, debrief and packing
10:30am Departure
Photo by Vikk Shayen