Dance of Life: Prayer for the Four Directions - Three Day Butoh Workshop

Dance of Life: Prayer for the Four Directions

Three Day Butoh Workshop

by Hiroko Tamano

Butoh Master Hiroko Tamano will lead us in a dance-prayer to each of the four directions. We will embody elements corresponding to cardinal directions, North vs South, East vs West, transforming as we move through these elements. Each opposing element affects and relates to each other, linked by the heart. Chanting a heart sutra, we will send resonating waves with the voice, finding release.

In the process you will learn the depth of your own body.

Practicing again and again, becoming entranced, finding yourself in a harmonious space.

All experiences welcomed. Keep up to your body's ability.

1st Session: Friday 5 pm to 8 pm

2nd Session: Saturday 2 pm to 5 pm

3rd Session: Sunday 2pm to 5pm

LECTURE ROOM

Please Note: The PRS Lecture Room is only accessible via stairs. PRS wants all guests to be able to enjoy our events safely and comfortably. If you require any accessibility accommodation, please reach out to before showtime and we will be happy to assist you.

Please email [email protected] or phone 323-663-2167 with any questions.

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Born in Fukuoka prefecture in Japan, Master Hiroko Tamano entered Butoh founder Hijikata Tatsumi's studio in 1972. Her partner Koichi Tamano's performance in 1976 was the first appearance of Butoh in the United States. She received a lifetime achievement award for her work in Butoh in 2021 and continues to teach, choreograph, and perform today. Koichi and Hiroko Tamano were among the very first to perform Ankoku Butoh, which translates literally to “the dance of darkness.” The genre emerged in the late 1950s in post-atomic bomb Japan. It was created by two dancers, Kazuo Ohno and Tatsumi Hijikata, who sought to create a new, uniquely Japanese form of expression that completely rebelled against the Establishment, and both Eastern tradition and Western styles. Koichi joined Hijikata’s dance company in the 1960s, as did Hiroko in 1972. Hijikata encouraged the Tamanos to introduce Butoh to the United States. The Tamanos performance in the 1976 “Japan Now” exhibition at SFMOMA was the first Butoh seen by an American audience and made a big sensation. The Tamanos moved their dance company Harupin-Ha from Tokyo to Berkeley, California in 1979 with the blessings and encouragement of their teacher. For decades the Tamanos led dance workshops in Berkeley and also operated the restaurants Country Station and Tamasei, which served as meeting places for the dance and theater communities of the Bay Area. They are known for their holistic approach to the art of Butoh. The Mayor of the City of Berkeley, California declared March 28, 2017 the “Koichi and Hiroko Tamano Day.”

WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY

By registering for this event, the attendee agrees to and acknowledges the following: I hereby represent that I am in good health and able to engage in physical exercise, be it active or passive. I understand that it is my responsibility to consult with a physician prior to and regarding my participation in a "Butoh workshop". I represent and warrant that I have no medical condition which would prevent my full participation in a Butoh workshop.

I understand that this class (“Butoh workshop”) may include physical activity, meditation, breathwork, and the use of essential oils, and the use of the facilities at Philosophical Research Society (“PRS”), may involve the risk of injury. I voluntarily accept full responsibility for my participation in Butoh workshop, and I expressly waive and release any claim that I may have at any time for injury, damage or loss of any kind against the facilitator josie j or PRS, or any person or entity involved with the facilitator or PRS, including without limitation their respective affiliates and representatives.

To the extent that statute or case law does not prohibit releases for negligence, this release is also for negligence on the part of the facilitator and PRS, and their respective agents and employees. In the event that I should require medical care or treatment, I agree to be financially responsible for any costs incurred as a result of such treatment.

In the event that any damage to equipment or facilities occurs as a result of my or my guest’s willful actions, neglect or recklessness, I acknowledge and agree to be held liable for any and all costs associated with any actions of neglect or recklessness.

I acknowledge that I have carefully read this Waiver and Release and fully understand that it is a release of liability.

ACCESSIBILITY

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REFUND POLICIES

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In the event that PRS is forced to cancel an event entirely, tickets will be refunded or vouchers offered for a rescheduled event.

PRS EVENT POLICIES

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• Events are subject to change without notice, including guest speakers and/or performers.
• We encourage you to arrive at least 30 min. before the scheduled event start time to find parking, enjoy the Bookstore and take your seats.
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• We strongly encourage guests to wear masks to PRS events to prevent the spread of infectious diseases.
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• Weapons are strictly prohibited at PRS events.

PARKING

Limited parking is available onsite at PRS in both the front lot (entry from Los Feliz Blvd. when heading east) and back lot (entry from first alley way, off Griffith Park Blvd. from intersection with Los Feliz Blvd.), as well as street parking on Griffith Park Blvd. and (after 7 PM) on Los Feliz Blvd. We encourage attendees to consider carpooling, walking or biking to events if possible, and please be considerate of our Los Feliz neighbors when parking, many thanks.

Event Venue

Philosophical Research Society, 3910 Los Feliz Boulevard, Los Angeles, United States