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A three-day intensive for actors, dancers, philosophers, poets, musicians and Butoh practitioners.Explore body, mind, and absurdity with one of the most visionary figures on the contemporary performance scene.
January 13–15, 2025, 12:00–8:00 PM
Berlin @ Dock 11 Digital
Kastanienallee 79, 10435 Berlin
DETAILS & APPLICATION:
www.valentin-tszin.com
This intensive introduces Das Gegenteil 2.0, a system developed by Valentin Tszin over the past seven years. This evolved version is rooted in Valentin’s extensive experiences with Japanese Butoh masters, his theatrical training, and his background in martial arts, specifically Taekwondo, which he practiced as a child. It also draws on his decades-long career as a performer across the globe.
Das Gegenteil 2.0 is designed as an adaptation for a broader audience, making it accessible to participants with diverse creative goals. The system focuses on helping individuals develop their own unique style in performance art. At its core, it emphasizes Butoh techniques while integrating elements from theater, martial arts, and Valentin’s personal methodology. This workshop is ideal for those seeking to explore and redefine their creative identity through movement and performance.
VALENTIN TSZIN
Valentin Tszin is one of the most visionary figures on the contemporary dance scene, blending rave culture, techno music, and digital art with the world of Japanese butoh and physical theatre.With over 50 stage performances and numerous film appearances, Tszin has performed at festivals such as Atonal Berlin, CTM, Today's Art, and the Athens Biennale. He has collaborated with fashion brands and created works and workshops alongside key figures in the butoh scene. His pedagogical work includes leading international masterclasses and teaching at Berlin's Universität der Künste. Tszin’s transdisciplinary approach highlights the intersections of dance, architecture, film, theater, contemporary art, and new media. In his physical performances, he explores the boundaries of body and mind, bridging the gap between individual perception, bodily sensations, and mental states.
Education:
2001-2005: Far East Arts Academy (film and theatre actor)
2015-2017: MA SODA (HZT-Berlin / UDK)
Main Butoh teachers:
Akaji Maro (Dairakudakan)
Ko Murobushi
Carlotta Ikeda (Ariadone)
Yukio Waguri ("Butoh notations" by Tatsumi Hijikata)
Masaki Iwana
and many others
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
DOCK 11, Kastanienallee 79,Berlin, Germany
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