BUTOH WORKSHOP BY VALENTIN TSZIN
101 WAYS OF EXISTENCE
MODULE ONE. DISCOVER YOUR OWN WAY OF EXISTENCE
THIS IS NOT A DANCE CLASS, PERSONAL DEVELOPMENTAL TRAINING, ACTING COURSE OR MYSTICAL EXPERIENCE.
This workshop is the first module of the exclusive training that allows anyone, regardless of their background, to uncover their own genius, get in touch with one’s unique potential and source of inspiration and develop their own dance: on stage, in work, life, relationships with themselves and the world.
“Das Gegenteil: 101 ways of existence” is a system, which combines techniques of the Japanese butoh masters and various theatre genres, imagination experiments, as well as holistic physical, breathing and voice training, that allow for a quantum leap into a brand new dimension of body and mind. This workshop is an academy of your own new reality. All participants of this first module will receive access to the exclusive materials, secret group chat and more.
ACQUIRE NEW CREATIVE TOOLS. IMPLEMENT THE PRINCIPLES OF BUTOH IN YOUR LIFE.
5 REASONS TO PARTICIPATE
1. NOT FOR STAGE ONLY
Butoh is not confined to the stage, neither does it start from the dancer going out to the public; it grows in one’s body and mind like a second nature and transcends the boundaries of artistic expression.
Through this workshop, participants will not only acquire new tools for creative expression but also learn how to apply the principles of Butoh to all areas of their lifes, making their rhythm palpable every second.
2. EVERYONE HAS THEIR OWN DANCE
The purpose of this workshop is not to teach a specific method but rather to empower participants to develop their own. As Tatsumi Hijikata once said: “There are as many kinds of Butoh as there are Butoh dancers”
3. STEP-BY-STEP
This workshop is the first module in a holistic methodology designed as a step-by-step immersion and complete transformation of one’s mindset. This method offers a gradual but very determined movement towards one’s new reality.
4. GROUP PROCESS IN ACTION
Valentin doesn’t merely share a set of techniques but instead customizes them to each participant and the group as a whole. Das Gegenteil is a living process that merges the various rhythms of each participant into a harmonious whole, here and now.
5. COMMUNITY
All training participants will have access to the Das Gegenteil community where they can communicate, support each other in their daily practice, and receive information, tutorials and feedback from Valentin.
VALENTIN TSZIN
A PIONEER IN BRINGING RAVE CULTURE, DIGITAL ART, BUTOH (ANTI)DANCE AND PHYSICAL THEATRE TOGETHER.
Valentin is a director, performer and butoh artist based in Berlin. Dozens of performances and movie appearances, European festivals (Atonal Berlin, CTM, Today’s Art, Athens Biennial) and fashion collaborations (Zaha Hadid, Trippen, Obscur); as well as collaborative performances and workshops with the key figures of the international Butoh scene (Ko Murobushi, Carlotta Ikeda, Dairakudakan company etc.) made him a recognisable figure on contemporary art scene. Known for his passion for going beyond the stylistic and conceptual frameworks, he sees Butoh as a kind of virus: mutating, changing its gene, striving on new territories yet to be discovered.
BUTOH
BUTOH IS AN ART FORM THAT EMERGED IN JAPAN DURING THE 1960S, CREATED BY THE DANCER AND CHOREOGRAPHER TATSUMI HIJIKATA.
It was developed in opposition to classical ballet and other conventional forms of “graceful” body expression that were socially approved at the time. Due to this, Butoh is often referred to as “anti-dance”.
Hijikata made it clear that “there are as many variations of Butoh as there are choreographers”. His student, Ko Murobushi, went even further, stating that Butoh is in a constant state of “becoming” and has not even started yet.
Butoh’s aesthetics, methodology, plastics, and context are continually evolving, acquiring new forms. However, the principle of “internal choreography” and the emphasis on the internal quality of movement remains. This involves creating an “impression” instead of an “expression,” and searching for unfamiliar and unique movement patterns. Butoh is a dance that takes place in an invisible field between the dancer and the audience, with both parties responsible for transforming this field into something new.
VALENTIN TSZIN
A PIONEER IN BRINGING RAVE CULTURE, DIGITAL ART, BUTOH (ANTI)DANCE AND PHYSICAL THEATRE TOGETHER.
Valentin is a director, performer and butoh artist based in Berlin. Dozens of performances and movie appearances, European festivals (Atonal Berlin, CTM, Today’s Art, Athens Biennial) and fashion collaborations (Zaha Hadid, Trippen, Obscur); as well as collaborative performances and workshops with the key figures of the international Butoh scene (Ko Murobushi, Carlotta Ikeda, Dairakudakan company etc.) made him a recognisable figure on contemporary art scene. Known for his passion for going beyond the stylistic and conceptual frameworks, he sees Butoh as a kind of virus: mutating, changing its gene, striving on new territories yet to be discovered.
BUTOH
BUTOH IS AN ART FORM THAT EMERGED IN JAPAN DURING THE 1960S, CREATED BY THE DANCER AND CHOREOGRAPHER TATSUMI HIJIKATA.
It was developed in opposition to classical ballet and other conventional forms of “graceful” body expression that were socially approved at the time. Due to this, Butoh is often referred to as “anti-dance”.
Hijikata made it clear that “there are as many variations of Butoh as there are choreographers”. His student, Ko Murobushi, went even further, stating that Butoh is in a constant state of “becoming” and has not even started yet.
Butoh’s aesthetics, methodology, plastics, and context are continually evolving, acquiring new forms. However, the principle of “internal choreography” and the emphasis on the internal quality of movement remains. This involves creating an “impression” instead of an “expression,” and searching for unfamiliar and unique movement patterns. Butoh is a dance that takes place in an invisible field between the dancer and the audience, with both parties responsible for transforming this field into something new.
VALENTIN TSZIN
A PIONEER IN BRINGING RAVE CULTURE, DIGITAL ART, BUTOH (ANTI)DANCE AND PHYSICAL THEATRE TOGETHER.
Valentin is a director, performer and butoh artist based in Berlin. Dozens of performances and movie appearances, European festivals (Atonal Berlin, CTM, Today’s Art, Athens Biennial) and fashion collaborations (Zaha Hadid, Trippen, Obscur); as well as collaborative performances and workshops with the key figures of the international Butoh scene (Ko Murobushi, Carlotta Ikeda, Dairakudakan company etc.) made him a recognisable figure on contemporary art scene. Known for his passion for going beyond the stylistic and conceptual frameworks, he sees Butoh as a kind of virus: mutating, changing its gene, striving on new territories yet to be discovered.
BUTOH
BUTOH IS AN ART FORM THAT EMERGED IN JAPAN DURING THE 1960S, CREATED BY THE DANCER AND CHOREOGRAPHER TATSUMI HIJIKATA.
It was developed in opposition to classical ballet and other conventional forms of “graceful” body expression that were socially approved at the time. Due to this, Butoh is often referred to as “anti-dance”.
Hijikata made it clear that “there are as many variations of Butoh as there are choreographers”. His student, Ko Murobushi, went even further, stating that Butoh is in a constant state of “becoming” and has not even started yet.
Butoh’s aesthetics, methodology, plastics, and context are continually evolving, acquiring new forms. However, the principle of “internal choreography” and the emphasis on the internal quality of movement remains. This involves creating an “impression” instead of an “expression,” and searching for unfamiliar and unique movement patterns. Butoh is a dance that takes place in an invisible field between the dancer and the audience, with both parties responsible for transforming this field into something new.
101 WAYS OF EXISTENCE
MODULE ONE. DISCOVER YOUR OWN WAY OF EXISTENCE
WORKSHOP FEE
Full Price: 160 EUR
Reduced Price: 120 EUR
Single Day: 48 EUR
14 AUGUST: SEMIOTIC OF THE BODY
How do we develop imagination through the body?
15 AUGUST: BODY ALIENATION
How do we make our body an object?
16 AUGUST: POLYRYTHMICS
How do we develop the inner rhythm?
17 AUGUST: THE SIXTH SENSE
How do we transcend the sensory organs and create a new reality?
FAQ
Who can participate?
We welcome participants of all physical levels, genders, ages, body shapes and (dis)/abilities.
It is the personal responsibility of the participant to take care of their own safety during the workshop.
What shall I bring with me?
Comfortable clothes, water, notebook, pen, tea, coffee in thermos (there’s no cafeteria or longer breaks)
Can I participate only one day?
It is possible, if there are free spaces left. Please write us to check availability in advance.
Which disciplines other than butoh will be presented at the workshop?
Valentin Tszin’s set of tools includes various bodywork and imagination techniques, vocal and breathing practices by Sainkho Namtchylak and Aleksandra Strelnikova, theatre practices and clownery art, examples and metaphors from French philosophy and postmodernist literature and more.
Are there any fee reductions?
We offer a fee reduction for refugees in difficult financial situations, please contact us for a personal quote.
Is there anything else I need to know?
All participants will be informed about the details a few days prior to the workshop.