http://butoh.tribe.net/thread/ca999703-19d1-4303-b4f7-1f64093cbb18?format=rss Tribe.net. Local Connections http://butoh.tribe.net/thread/ca999703-19d1-4303-b4f7-1f64093cbb18#8d611525-61e1-44ef-a38d-b6ecfd430e02 hi zen mama, yes, i've heard it's rigorous, too... bring an anti-insect spray or something, or you'll get tons of mosquito bites! have a safe trip to toyama. i may see u there! Sun, 05 Jul 2009 14:54:49 GMT http://butoh.tribe.net/thread/ca999703-19d1-4303-b4f7-1f64093cbb18#8d611525-61e1-44ef-a38d-b6ecfd430e02 rad nelac 2009-07-05T14:54:49Z http://butoh.tribe.net/thread/ca999703-19d1-4303-b4f7-1f64093cbb18#c52ac1ad-654d-4e45-80a2-a1921f4a829d Thanks for the links - the timing doesn't gel with my travel plans for this year, but maybe in coming years... I'd previously looked at the Min Tanaka work and thought it possibly too rigorous for me - I know Tess De Quincey of Body Weather has trained with him - but it may be worth another review. Kokutoh-in will be my first trip to Japan - I do plan to enjoy it! Tue, 23 Jun 2009 11:46:04 GMT http://butoh.tribe.net/thread/ca999703-19d1-4303-b4f7-1f64093cbb18#c52ac1ad-654d-4e45-80a2-a1921f4a829d zen mama temple monkey 2009-06-23T11:46:04Z http://butoh.tribe.net/thread/ca999703-19d1-4303-b4f7-1f64093cbb18#14f7e0e8-0793-4efa-b7e6-66c4618bff73 hi zen mama, are you going? great! have you been to Japan? enjoy! yes, I've been there. do you know Zen Zen Zo Physical Theatre in Brisbane? Many dancers from the company joined last summer and they were great. there're the other butoh workshops in japan you might be interested: http://www.dairakudakan.com/rakudakan/summer_camp/summercamp_e.htm http://artcamp.org/2009/top_e.html Fri, 19 Jun 2009 15:50:11 GMT http://butoh.tribe.net/thread/ca999703-19d1-4303-b4f7-1f64093cbb18#14f7e0e8-0793-4efa-b7e6-66c4618bff73 rad nelac 2009-06-19T15:50:11Z http://butoh.tribe.net/thread/ca999703-19d1-4303-b4f7-1f64093cbb18#42082c44-26a6-491f-9087-30bba8036969 Have you actually been? I'm interested in hearing personal opinions from experience - though I've already made my mind up to go. Thu, 18 Jun 2009 22:42:49 GMT http://butoh.tribe.net/thread/ca999703-19d1-4303-b4f7-1f64093cbb18#42082c44-26a6-491f-9087-30bba8036969 zen mama temple monkey 2009-06-18T22:42:49Z http://butoh.tribe.net/thread/ca999703-19d1-4303-b4f7-1f64093cbb18#f40b40a2-7f92-42e2-ab66-aa73f22bb318 hi nathan, Yes, it costs only about $300.00 and highly recommended! I've joind the workshop before and it was great experience! the highlight was the performance - we perticipants danced with Semimaru and the other Sankai Juku dancers on the stage outside in front of audiences!! if you send an email to kokutohin@hotmail.co.jp, they'll send you the details in English. Thu, 18 Jun 2009 14:18:50 GMT http://butoh.tribe.net/thread/ca999703-19d1-4303-b4f7-1f64093cbb18#f40b40a2-7f92-42e2-ab66-aa73f22bb318 rad nelac 2009-06-18T14:18:50Z http://butoh.tribe.net/thread/ca999703-19d1-4303-b4f7-1f64093cbb18#3b9e625b-8df8-494e-adaf-9535eb9e16d9 Wow. I would love to do this. and it's only $300.00 US? Tue, 16 Jun 2009 10:50:15 GMT http://butoh.tribe.net/thread/ca999703-19d1-4303-b4f7-1f64093cbb18#3b9e625b-8df8-494e-adaf-9535eb9e16d9 nathan 2009-06-16T10:50:15Z http://butoh.tribe.net/thread/ca999703-19d1-4303-b4f7-1f64093cbb18#e5ae78a2-97b7-4583-b949-710f6694b90d >>this information is from Kokutoh-in official website: http://www.kokutoh-in.jp/ Semimaru Butoh Dance Workshop 2009 in Toyama, Japan from August 21st to 29th, 2009 Semimaru, who is one of the founders and a dancer of Sankai juku for 33 years , will have Butoh workshop in August 2009 in Toyama prefecture, Japan. The Semimaru workshop has been made annually for almost 20 years.This workshop is made up of the basic exercises of the Butoh method that Semimaru has elaborated and the public presentation of the choreography work developed through them that all participants will be encouraged to take part in. Although it depends on each participant to be partof the performance, he/she is recommended to go through the entire course. It's a resident style with 2 very simple meals per day, taking a person-on-duty system for cooking and washing etc... The actual training occupies no less than 6 hours per day( including preparation for costume and stage set etc). Not only beginners but also infants are welcome here. Located in the rich nature of Toyama, AGURI-KAN, a closed-down old elementary school, is also a good place for chill out in the summer. We are also pleased to have professional and experienced dancers and performers here with us to enjoy the workshop. Come on, join us at AGURI-KAN, Toyama, and enjoy the beautiful summer in the western part of Japan ! Note: *There is no direct transportation service to access to thevenue from any airport. Please see the brochure that we will send toyou after confirming your application for access. Date: Aug 21nd (Fri) - 29th (Sat), 2009 Purpose: Butoh Basic Training and CreationCanditdate Age: 16- 55 / sex unquestioned Workshop place: AGURI-KAN 410 Nonaka, Nyuzen city Shimo-Shinkawa-gun,Toyama-ken, JAPAN TEL +81-(0)765-78-0072 Note: *There may be no facility for international phone call or internet access. Performance Venue:Kurobe Internatioal Cultural Center - Colare http://www.colare.jp/ (Japanese site only) 20 Mitsukaichi, Kurobe-shi, Toyama-ken 938-0031 TEL +81-(0)765-57-1201 Charge: - all-day participation:30,000yen (resident) / 20,000yen (not resident) - short participation :7,000/day (resident) / 4,000/day (not resident) *No charge for rehearsal and performance days information and application: email to: kokutohin@hotmail.co.jp *Email us and we will email back to you with further information. Kokutoh-In http://www.kokutoh-in.jp/ TEL +81-(0)3-3498-9622 FAX　+81-(0)3-3498-9624 Note:*The performance is a co-production with Colare. *There is no direct transportation service to access to the venue fromany airport. Please see the brochure that we will send to you afterconfirming your application for access. *No interpreter. Language is not important. Sun, 14 Jun 2009 16:20:36 GMT http://butoh.tribe.net/thread/ca999703-19d1-4303-b4f7-1f64093cbb18#e5ae78a2-97b7-4583-b949-710f6694b90d rad nelac 2009-06-14T16:20:36Z