Includes bibliographical references (pages 291-292).
Contents:
The future of Butoh -- Teaching method -- Part 1. Body training,basic exercises: 1.1 Seiza, breathing and relaxation technique; 1.2 The back; 1.3 Arms, shoulders and neck; 1.4 The torso, the lower back and the intercostal muscles; 1.5 Feet, legs and hip joint; 1.6 The face; 1.7 Hands-fingers; 1.8 Handstand and headstand; 1.9 Relevant elements in dance instruction; 1.10 Dancing as a professional -- Part 2. Qi training, improvisation: 2.1 Qi training, improvisation; 2.2 Waving; 2.3 About improvisation; 2.4 Qi transmission, connections; 2.5 Standing up, walking 2.6 The baby, the beast; 2.7 Quality of movement; 2.8 The spiral, the 8; 2.9 Disassociated movements (Activation of brain functions/training the prefrontal cortex) -- Part 3. Application: 3.1 Immobility; 3.2 Creating a picture (Dealing with space); 3.3 Sounds: the relationship between dance and music; 3.4 Voice training; 3.5 Transmission games; 3.6 About reproduction and imitation; 3.7 Strengthening the five senses; 3.8 Developing the sense of time and space; 3.9 Kosoku Mai; 3.10 Creation and evaluation.
Summary:
"Drawing on avant garde and classical Japanese dance traditions, the Alishina Method offers a systematized approach to Butoh dance training for the first time in its history. With practical instruction and fully illustrated exercises, this book teaches readers:℗ʺ basic body training and expression exercises℗ʺ exercises to cultivate Qi (energy) and to aid improvisation℗ʺ about katas (forms) and how to develop your own℗ʺ the importance of voice, sound and music in Butoh℗ʺ to collaborate and be in harmony with others℗ʺ techniques to manipulate time and space℗ʺ how to develop the imagination and refine the senses to enrich performance."--Page [4] of cover.
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