Butoh Dictionary
There are currently 3 terms in this directory beginning with the letter E.
Emptying
A term the butoh scholar P Liao uses to describe the preliminary stage of butoh creation where one's vessel is emptied so as to have space to create.
Emptying can be accomplished through a number of methods such as forgoing thinking, nurture, entering into a hollow or transparent body or a Noguchi taiso water body.
Emptying can be accomplished through a number of methods such as forgoing thinking, nurture, entering into a hollow or transparent body or a Noguchi taiso water body.
Encountering
A term the butoh scholar P Liao uses to describe the middle stage of butoh creation where one becomes present and involved in their current state.
To Akjaji Maro's Maro Method, this could be associated with the initial Igata (mould).
To improvisational theatre, this could be associated with the "yes" in Yes, And.
To improvisational theatre, this could be associated with the "yes" in Yes, And.
Expansion Contraction
One of the 8 butoh spices in Shadowbody. These are the basic movement motifs found in butoh movement.
Also expressed as stretch/shrink.
Also expressed as stretch/shrink.
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