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Butoh Ishii gumi France Tour 2022

  • Organization : Butoh Ishiii gumi
  • Section : Overseas
  • Type of Grant Program : Single
  • Art Forms : Dance

Outline

At the dance and music festival “En Chair et en Son édition 7”in France, Butoh Ishii gumi performed a work choreographed and directed by Norihito Ishii, and also held a workshop. The work,“SEIGI KENRI AI” featuring the three dancers Norihito Ishii, Zombie Kato, and Yusuke Kawabata, constituted a completely new creation inspired by Iannis Xenakis’ “La legende d’Eer.” The workshop was led by Norihito Ishii with two assistant lecturers.

Profile

舞踏石井組(Butoh Ishii gumi)
Launched in September 2019. To date, the company has performed works in Sapporo, Kyoto, Tokyo, Hiroshima, and Paris. Principal works include “about death,” “GARANDO no NIWA,” and “SEIGI KENRI AI,” choregraphed and directed by Norihito Ishii. With a “new era for Butoh” as its mission, the troupe explores and passes on Butoh techniques. Through its activities, the troupe aims to cultivate dancers who will spearhead innovation now and in future. It is open to a wide range of members regardless of age or occupation, and is characterized by the creation of multi-layered works.

Venues

the Aleph Theater(パリ/フランス)