BodyWeather and Butoh: Move, Imagine, Dance!
September 30, 2017
Learn the basics of Japanese contemporary movement practice BodyWeather, which features elements of butoh. Celebrated dancer and choreographer Tess de Quincey will map the basics of BodyWeather movement principles in Move, Imagine, Dance!. Open to high-school students and young adults, this exploratory dance movement workshop will introduce a diverse palette of movement found in BodyWeather, which draws upon butoh practice, western dance styles, martial arts, and theatre influences.
This workshop is presented as part of the Eco-Anxiety event series.
ABOUT BODYWEATHER & TESS DE QUINCEY
BodyWeather was founded in Japan by Min Tanaka and, besides being adopted internationally, was brought to Australia by dancer/choreographer Tess de Quincey in 1989. Drawing elements from eastern and western dance traditions, martial arts and theatre practices, BodyWeather opens doors to ancient knowledge and wisdom. As a former dancer with Mai-Juku from 1985-91, Tess de Quincey has a long and rich engagement with Japanese butoh dance and choreography.
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Workshop Details
Saturday, September 30
11:30am – 1pm
Please arrive 15 mins prior to the commencement of the session.
VENUE
Redfern Community Centre
29-53 Hugo St
Redfern NSW 2016
ADMISSION
Free; bookings required.
ENQUIRIES
(02) 8239 0055