Sankaijuku Dance Company

Avant-garde dance art form born in Japan during the 1960s. Created by Tatsumi Hijikata and the Ankoku Butoh movement, continued by artists like Kazuo Ohno. Performers move barefoot with chalk-covered bodies in slow, distorted movements expressing transcendent artistic vision. Butoh has become an influential force in contemporary international dance, performed globally.

An improvisational performance art form using ink and brush. Evolved from traditional ink painting, it features performers creating characters and images three-dimensionally on large screens and stage spaces. Representing a fusion of Japanese traditional aesthetics and contemporary performance, it has gained international recognition.

A Butoh group founded by Akinori Ono, pushing beyond classical Butoh boundaries with cutting-edge performances worldwide. Works often thematize mythology and cosmology, exploring fusion of Eastern spirituality with contemporary expression. It has established premier status in the international Butoh scene.

A butoh (Japanese avant-garde dance) company founded in 1975 by Ohno Yoshito, a disciple of Tatsumi Hijikata. They explore extreme expressions of body and space, earning international recognition at major theater festivals with productions like 'Phoenix.' Instrumental in establishing butoh as a recognized art form on the world stage, influencing contemporary dance globally.

An avant-garde dance form created by Tatsumi Hijikata in the 1960s. Characterized by white-painted bodies and the aesthetics of ankoku butoh (dark dance), it transcended conventional dance boundaries with revolutionary physical expression. Highly acclaimed internationally, this Japanese-born movement continues to influence contemporary art globally, challenging perception and expanding artistic possibilities.

Developed by Tatsumi Hijikata in the 1950s, Butoh revolutionized Japanese contemporary dance. Fusing classical Japanese dance with avant-garde art, it established a unique aesthetic exploring the body's darker dimensions. Its global influence established Butoh as a major contemporary dance genre worldwide.

A butoh company founded in 1975, led by choreographer Ōno Yoshito. It inherits butoh philosophy while conducting international performances. With credits including performances at Lincoln Center and other world stages, Sankai Juku has been instrumental in establishing butoh as a globally recognized art form.