TOKYO — OWARI Workshop

☆ TOKYO ☆

OWARI workshop by Yumi Umiumare
(Owari contains OWARI終わり: finishing, and WARU割るcrack open, and 悪naughty）

9(Sat) November 10:00-16:00@Studio Sun and Moon in Yotsuya　9500 yen

There will be also have a live performance followed by the workshop and special combo tickets available, Finish(OWARI) what you want, Don’t be a goody goody but let us 'break through' to begin for somthing new!

This is a special one-day workshop by Yumi Umiumare, a performance artist and Butoh dancer from the vast open land Australia.

Moving your ‘body’
Making your ‘sound’
Conning with unknown and invisible things
Arising from within and without.
Dance with freedom, joy, depth and mystery.

<Connect>
Connect with the deepest part of yourself and become part of the surrounding space.

<Greet each part of your body>
Inspired by Butoh’s founder Tatsumi Hijikata's words: “Each part of the body has its own kingdom.”

<Open, laugh, to break through>
Open up, laugh, and break through.

<The empty space>
Empty yourself and surrender to the space around you.

<Greet the invisible things and your inner monster>
Dance with the quirky beings and monsters that live inside your body.

<CreationSOUZOU and ImaginationSOUZOU>
Let us “create” and “imagine.”

DETAILS:

Workshop: 9(Sat) Nov 2024 @10:00-16:00

Event by 高橋 広部京子, 音十羽 のりこ

Where: Studio Sun and Moon, Tokyo JAPAN

Duration: 6 hr

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Performance:  9(Sat) Nov 2024 @19:00

WARSAW, POLAND Workshop

☆ WARSAW ☆

BUTOH KAI 6 begins with the performance "Tea Trance" by the Japanese dancer YUMI UMIUMARE living in Australia. The day before the workshops, on November 16, you will be able to see it free of charge thanks to funding from the Mokotów District Office/Warsaw Railway Station). Check out the program! In the meantime... on Sunday, November 17, we encourage you to take part in workshops (registration rules at the bottom of the entry) relating to the artist's dance philosophy:

“In Butoh, dance connects with forces that come from inside the earth and simply pass through the body. The dancer does not move; traffic passes through them.” — Akaji Maro (DaiRakudakan)

Butoh can be mysterious, abstract, and esoteric, but it can also serve as a creative gateway, catalyst, and even lead to unexpected breakthroughs.

Australia-based Japanese Butoh dancer/choreographer Yumi Umiumare guides participants through special focus points, helping them explore the physical and philosophical dimensions of Butoh from both classical and contemporary perspectives.

This unique workshop also explores Butoh's connection to Yumi's ongoing passion for ritual and ceremony, integrating elements of the Japanese tea ceremony and her recent exploration of Jujutsu 呪術, the Japanese concept of shamanism.

We invite both experienced practitioners and those who are just starting their adventure with butoh to the workshops.

Special focus points

>Embodiment and Presence: Immerse yourself fully in the present moment by expressing raw emotions and experiences through Butoh while creating simple rituals to enter sacred spaces with mindfulness and intention.

>Symbolism and Ritual: Explore the rich symbolism and ritual elements as you explore the philosophy of the Japanese tea ceremony and its essence of 和 (harmony), 敬 (respect), 清 (purity) and 寂 (peace), abstracted through contemporary Butoh styles.

>Mysteries and magic: delve into the mysteries of Jujutsu呪術, where everyday life intersects with the sacred and profane, discovering the spiritual connection between the visible and invisible worlds.

>Transformation and self-expression: Experience catharsis through movement, ritual and spiritual exploration, discovering deep emotions and releasing tension.

The project is supported by Creative Australia, under the international engagement program 2024.

DETAILS:

Performance When: 16 (Friday) Nov

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Workshop When: 17(Sat) Nov

Event by Fundacja POMPKA, ButohSfera and Anita Zdrojewska BUTOHSFERA | Fundacja Pompka, ul. Narbutta 46/48 lok. 51, Warszawa

Duration: 5 hr

VIENNA, AUSTRIA Workshop — Butoh for unlocking Our Inner Beast - For All Dance Abilities Bodies

☆ VIENNA ☆

A Workshop for disabled and non-disabled dancers and performers. Join Australian-based Japanese Butoh dancer and choreographer Yumi Umiumare for an inclusive workshop that explores the foundational philosophy and physical practices of Butoh for disabled and non-disabled beginners, dancers and performers.

Yumi is an established Japanese Butoh dancer, choreographer, and creator of Butoh Cabaret works. She moved from Japan to Australia in 1993 after touring with the seminal Japanese Butoh company DaiRakudakan. For over 30 years, Yumi has been creating her distinctive style of works, renowned for provoking visceral emotions and engaging with cultural identities with a sense of humour. Her creations have been seen across Australia, Japan, Europe, New Zealand, Southeast Asia, and South America, and have been featured in numerous festivals worldwide.

As a choreographer, Yumi has worked on many socially engaged theatre projects with Australian Aboriginal communities, refugees, culturally diverse groups, and inclusive companies. She has been the artistic director of ButohOUT! in Melbourne since 2017, playing an active role in the international contemporary Butoh scene. Yumi’s recent works focus on Dance, Tea, and Spirit, seeking deeper integration between the arts and spirituality.

Photography by Leah Jing McIntosh

Information, reservations and registration: viennabutohfest@gmail.com

The project is supported by Creative Australia, under the international engagement program 2024.

WORKSHOP DETAILS:

When: Nov 23(Sat) and 24 (Sun) 10am-12pm

Where: Arashi Colletive Movement Center, Augasse 2-6, 1090 Wien, Hösaal 5

108€​​

1 workshop/2 hour: 60,-
2 workshops: 108,-

By Yumi Umiumare – (Japan/Australia)

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VIENNA, AUSTRIA Workshop — Creative Gate Way to Butoh through Ritual and Spirit

☆ VIENNA ☆

"In Butoh, dance is connected to the forces that come from the center of the earth and simply pass through the body. The dancer is not doing the movement; the movement is coming through them."
— Akaji Maro (DaiRakudakan)

Butoh is often mysterious, abstract, and esoteric, yet it can also act as a creative gateway, a catalyst for transformation, and a path to unexpected breakthroughs. In this unique workshop, Australian-based Japanese Butoh dancer and choreographer Yumi Umiumare will guide participants through an exploration of Butoh’s physical and philosophical dimensions, blending classical techniques with contemporary interpretations.
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Yumi’s workshop also incorporates her deep passion for ritual and ceremony, combining elements of the Japanese Tea Ceremony and her recent focus on Jujutsu 呪術, a form of Japanese shamanism. This immersive experience is open to both seasoned practitioners and those new to Butoh, offering a profound opportunity for personal and creative discovery.
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Special Focus Points:

Embodiment and Presence:
Immerse yourself fully in the moment, expressing raw emotions and experiences through Butoh. Create simple rituals to enter sacred spaces with mindfulness and intention.

Symbolism and Ritual:
Explore the rich symbolism and ritualistic elements of Butoh, discovering the philosophy behind the Japanese Tea Ceremony and its core values of 和 (harmony), 敬 (respect), 清 (purity), and 寂 (tranquility), abstracted through contemporary Butoh styles.

Mysteries and Magic:
Delve into the mystical world of Jujutsu 呪術, where everyday life intersects with the sacred and profane. Uncover the spiritual link between the visible and invisible worlds.

Transformation and Self-Expression:
Experience catharsis through movement, ritual, and spiritual exploration, releasing deep emotions and tension while discovering new forms of self-expression.

Participation: Open for all who have the experience or curiosity of movement practices, art and nature. No previous experience is needed.

The project is supported by Creative Australia, under the international engagement program 2024.

WORKSHOP DETAILS:

Sat 23.11 & Sun 24.11
14:00 - 18:00

@Arashi Colletive Movement Center

Augasse 2-6, 1090 Wien
Hösaal 5

1 day workshop: 80€​​
2 workshops: 150€​​

​Information, reservations and registration
viennabutohfest@gmail.com

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Butoh Master in Vienna: Get Ready for this Experience!

Join us for お茶酔い TEA TRANCE, a mesmerizing new experimental solo work by the talented Yumi Umiumare, Japanese Butoh Master one of the pioneers of this dance in Australia, blending the essence of Butoh, Japanese tea ceremony, and visual installation.

In this performance, Yumi takes us on a journey exploring the space between daily routines and rituals, the mundane and the devotional. Experience a captivating transition from the sedate to the dramatic, the real to the surreal, and the playful to the macabre—delving into the themes of life and death while evoking the profound spirit of Butoh.

Date: Nov 30, 2024
Time: 20:00
Location: Das Lot Space, @das.lot Absberggasse 31, 1100 Wien
Tickets: 25€ / 15€ (students and seniors)
Get your tickets now! Visit the Das LOT website to secure your spot.
Let the act of tea drinking be your gateway to transcendent realms!

The project is supported by Creative Australia, under the international engagement program 2024.

Finucane & Smith's Global Smash Club

Moira Finucane. Maude Davey. Yumi Umiumare.
Mama Alto… and so much more.

Part club. Part happening. Part party. Part transcendent ritual. Part self indulgent crap. All history in the making. Get up, dance or run! Finucane & Smith take over the ETU Ballroom for the last week of Fringe in an unmissable legendary future-spective.

Finucane & Smith's Global Smash Club

Finucane & Smith’s wild club takeover. Global smash. F*cked up hits. Living legends. Futurespective.

Dates 16 - 19 Oct 2024
Time 7:00pm, 9:00pm (60 minutes)
Venues Festival Hub: Trades Hall - ETU Ballroom

JAPANESQUE NIGHT ジャパネスク・ナイト！

JAPANESQUE NIGHT

ジャパネスク・ナイト！

DANCE  MUSIC TEA CEREMONY JAPANESE FOOD DRINKS

BUTOH舞踏BAR IN ASSOCIATION WITH BUTOHOUT! 

EXPERIMENTATION FOR ARTS & HEARTS!

SUN 22 SEP 2024
6:30PM OPEN / 7PM SHOW

At IZAKAYA BY TAMURA田村笑店　343 Smith St, Fitzroy

Ticket on the door $15/$10

 
AI YAMAMOTO　山本あい

AYAKO FUJII　　藤井綾子

YUMI UMIUMARE　　ゆみうみうまれ
and Special guest from  TENRI University Dance Club 天理大ダンスクラブ

Butoh Workshop: Connecting Your Body and Soul

Sydney 1-Day Workshop

Butoh for Connecting Your Body and Soul with Yumi Umiumare

Join Yumi Umiumare for a one-day Butoh workshop, open to all levels of experience

Saturday 31 August, 10am-4pm
Bankstown

Coffee & SerendipiTea

Photo: Jodie Hutchinson

Coffee & SerendipiTea
At Bankstown Arts Centre

　　　　31 (Sat) Aug @10-4pm : 1 Day Butoh Workshop
3(Tue)- 6(Fri) Sep @12-3pm : Tea time with Yumi Umiumare
7(Sat) Sep @2-4pm : Performance and Panel Discussions

Immerse in a world of chance encounters! Featuring artists @instapamit and @yumiumiumare, this exhibition transforms Bankstown Arts Centre into a hybrid coffee shop and teahouse setting, inviting visitors to interact and become part of the artwork.

Coffee & SerendipiTea opens on 27 July to coincide with Bankstown Bites, featuring performance works by Yumi and Pamela at 3pm.

Other events to support this exhibition, including a butoh workshop, clay workshop, performance art sessions, and more will be announced soon.

 

Apologia

August Performance Apologia

Apologia at Malthouse Theatre

6-18 Aug 

Fill the Earth (digital presentation)

12-14 July 

Puffy ‘Mother Earth’

Costume: by Haruko Ogiso

I've become puffy 'mother earth', surreally dancing (digitally) in this project in Adelaide.

Fill The Earth

11 - 14 JUL 2024

@nexusarts

Go and check it, if you are near by!

Created by Juha Vanhakartano, in collaboration with 7 artists, including myself!

(My costume was made by fabulous Haruko Ogiso!!)

アデレードのプロジェクト「Fill The Earth」に映像として参加しています。2年前に創った作品でまだ未公開。7人のアーティストのそれぞれの作品の中で、膨れ上がった「母なる地球」となってシュールに踊っております。

お近くの方は是非どうぞ。

(ハルちゃん、コスチュームありがとうございました！！）

Detail:

nexusarts.org.au/events/fill-the-earth

Fool Moon ButohBAR | In Associated with ButohOUT!

ButohBAR- FOOL Moon event

Free Entrance!!

SUNDAY 12 MAY 2024

6:30PM TO 8:30PM

VENUE: IZAKAYA BY TAMURA, 343 SMITH STREET, FITZROY

FOOL (in Taro ): " It symbolises the embrace of new beginnings, the expansion of one's horizons, and the willingness to take risks guided by intuition" 

Yes!! Come and Join us to be FOOL together.

舞踏BAR、再び単発で開催。

今回は入場無料！

FOOL MOONは　阿呆（あほう）の月

タロットカードでのFOOLは

「め新しいことを目指して、視野をおっ広げ、直感にまかせて、リスクをバシバシ冒す（意訳笑）」だそうです。

踊る阿呆にみる阿呆。

そう、アートとハートのために踊りましょう！

ProximiTEA @Abbotsford Convent, April 2024

Proximi TEA was performed as a part of celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Abbotsford Convent in April 2024.

ProximiTEA
@Abbotsford Convent, April 2024

A fusion of performance and installation featuring classical and contemporary Japanese tea ceremonies. Audiences are invited to come and go, pause, and reflect both inside and outside of the Oratory.As far back as the 16th century, tearooms were established in war zones, where the tea ceremony served to alleviate emotional stress, restore social harmony, and help individuals find their centres amidst the ephemeral nature of life. Curious about what kind of ‘tea’ we can brew in modern times, Yumi invokes the Japanese notion of ‘ma’ or ‘active pause’ and serves you a bowl of 'proximiTEA' through intimate and playful rituals.The profound sense of presence and silence provided by the tearoom offers participants a moment to pause and reflect amidst the busyness of daily life and its rituals.

Performer : Yumi Umiumare and Taka Takiguchi 滝口貴

Last Full Moon ButohBAR @Izakaya by Tamura BAR

Last Full Moon ButohBAR@Izakaya by Tamura.
The next one will be another full-moon or fool-moon.
Stay tuned !!

Our first experimentation of ButohBAR was held on Sunday 24 March, @ Izakaya by Tamura田村笑店 , a funky Izakaya in Fitzroy, Melbourne.

"We're fools whether we dance or not, so we may as well keep dancing."（Japanese proverb)
「踊る阿呆に見る阿呆、踊るアホなら踊らにゃソンソン！」

Music, Dance, Guerrilla performance and screaming session(!!) with nice sake酒 and foods from downstairs!!

Come and join us next time!!

Yes the ticket is cheap so you can drink and eat!!

田村笑店での満月ButohBARやります。

「踊る阿呆に見る阿呆、踊るアホなら踊らにゃソンソン！」

音楽あり、踊りあり、ゲリラパフォーマンスあり、叫びセッションありと、やはり何が起こるかわかりません。笑

美味しいお酒、食べ物と共に観れるButohBAR,チラッと遊びに来ませんか？

（チケットは飲み食べしていただけるために大安売り！！）

Butoh, Ritual and Spirit workshop series by Yumi Umiumare

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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)

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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.

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#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

Terms & Conditions

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#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

Terms & Conditions

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#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.  

Terms & Conditions

(Short video from Butoh Residential Workshop 2019@ Arisaig)

'ProximiTEA'

Japanese Tea Ceremony
'ProximiTEA'
Yumi Umiumare and Taka Takiguchi

We are serving 'ProximiTEA' @ Oratory, Abbotsford Convent. 一服差し上げます。是非お越しください〜

"Take part in a performance and installation featuring classical and contemporary Japanese tea ceremonies. Sit down with Yumi and Taka as they invoke the Japanese notion of ‘ma’ or ‘active pause’ and serve you a bowl of ‘proximiTEA’ through intimate and playful rituals."

WHEN: Saturday 27 April 2024
WHERE: Abbotsford Convent, Abbotsford, Melbourne
Room: 𝗢𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆
𝟭𝟮𝗽𝗺 – 𝟰𝗽𝗺 (𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸 𝟭.𝟯𝟬𝗽𝗺 – 𝟮.𝟯𝟬𝗽𝗺)

Part of Abbotsford Convent Open Day, Read More

A special choreography for the Tenri University Creative Dance's annual performance

19th Annual performance by Tenri University, Nara, Japan @ Nara Century Hall, 17 Dec 2023

Yumi is invited as a guest choreographer to create a short work for the Creative Dance Club in Tenri University, Nara, Japan. The title: ”結” Connecting our Feeling ”

This is their 19th annual event for the Creative Dance Club in the Tenri university, who has been winning several dance awards in the Japanese university competitions.

17(Sun) Dec 2023

Venue：Nara Century Hall (Main Hall) なら１００年会館 大ホール

Open ：17 :30

Start: 18: 00

Buried TeaBowl-OKUNI tours to OzAsia Festival 28, 29 Oct 2023

A Proustian, unruly one-woman show, a work of pleasure and bite. — The Saturday Paper

Buried TeaBowl – OKUNI is an intimate and epic solo performance piece. It is a fusion of dance, text, and song, underscored by dynamic visual elements, a compelling original musical score, and of course – a tea ceremony. 

Drawing inspiration from the historical Japanese female entertainer, Izumo no Okuni, initiator of Kabuki theatre in early 1600s Japan, Buried TeaBowl – OKUNI is a visceral adventure – a transcendent feast for the senses. 

At the height of her creative prowess, Yumi Umiumare, Australia’s leading Butoh artist, unearths precious sacred female powers all too often buried throughout history. Yumi’s channelling of the multifaceted Okuni (who was so powerful, yet fragile and complex) culminates in a powerhouse solo performance that refuses to be defined by genre. Furious, funny, wistful, strange, and wild. Buried TeaBowl – OKUNI will carry you on a bizarre, unruly and heartfelt journey as only Yumi Umiumare can.

DETAIL AND BOOKING

CREATIVE TEAM

Created and Performed : Yumi Umiumare
Cinematographer/ Editor : Takeshi Kondo
Composer/ Sound Designer : Dan West
Lighting designer: Emma Lockhart-Wilson 
Dramaturg/ Maude Davey
Provocateur : Moira Finucane
Producer : Kath Papas productions 
Stage Manager: Celina Mack

Photographer: Vikk Shayen

Photo by Vikk Shayen

SereniTEA@ MONA FOMA Feb 2023

SereniTEA was performed as a part of Morning Meditation program in Mona Foma 2023/

SereniTEA
@Mona Foma , Feb 2023
At Fairy Dell, Cataract Gorge, Launceston 

The PopUp Tearoom Series offers various experiences through the ritual of tea ceremonies, installations and performance. Audience are invited to sit and have a bowl of matcha tea(sereniTEA) and pop-up performances will be happening during the rituals/ 

The inspiration came from the traditional Japanese tea-ceremony room, which has a small door under which people have to bow to enter and exit. This symbolises the fact that all people are born from, and return to, the same place. The samurai of the medieval period had to leave their sword behind to participate in the ceremony, stripping back the experience to the bare essence of being and soul. As long ago as the 16th century, tearooms were created in war zones, with the tea ceremony functioning to relieve emotional stress and restore social order. The deep sense of presence and silence afforded by the Tearoom offers participants time to pause and reflect amongst our busy life of daily rituals.

PopUp Tearoom Series have been experimented in Australia, Japan, Germany, Czech Republic, Poland, Portugal, Malaysia, Timor-Leste, Philippines and Hong Kong.