Pioneers Hijikata and Ohno transformed dance, exploring human conditions via slow movements, intense expressions, and white body paint. Butoh's grotesque themes push artistic boundaries, creating a captivating, unique experience.
- 0:22 Origins and Founders
- 2:25 Philosophy and Style
- 4:25 Ethos of Zeami in Butoh
- 6:43 Gutai Connection
- 8:56 Evolution and Western Influence
- 12:10 Elspeth Chan, a Butoh Researcher and Practitioner