The Dark Art of Performance:
Rituals of Stage and Self
Monthly Workshop Series · March – August
Sundays · 2 – 4 PM
(Final Performance: August TBD · 6–8 PM)
The Dark Art of Performance is a ritual-based workshop series exploring embodiment, stage presence, and transformation through butoh, performance art, costuming, and character creation. Each monthly session functions as a focused laboratory—working with movement, voice, visibility, and the body as an expressive vessel.
Participants engage performance as ritual, treating the stage as an alchemical site rather than a space for polish or perfection. The series culminates in a final ritualized showcase, where original performance work is offered to an invited audience.
Schedule:
Mar 8 — Butoh & Performance Art
Apr 5 — Stage Presence, Awareness Stage Fright
May 3 — Costuming Character Creation
Jun 7 — Incorporating Other Mediums (ritual, paint, video, dance, props)
Jul 5 — Building the Performance, Organization Working with Others
Aug (TBD) — Final Performance Showcase (6–8 PM)
What You’ll Explore
Embodied performance and stage presence
Butoh-informed movement and somatic listening
Character creation through body, voice, and image
Working with fear, vulnerability, and visibility. Performance as ritual and transformation.
Costume, props, and visual symbolism
Improvisation and structured composition
Being seen and witnessed without armor
Pricing Options
$25 — Drop-in (single session)
$125 — Full workshop series (March–August)
Pay What You Can — $5 minimum (add tip at checkout if able)
Includes six 2-hour workshops and participation in a final performance showcase.
Which Option Should I Choose?
Drop-In: Ideal if you want to explore a specific theme or month.
Full Series: Recommended for those seeking the complete arc from embodiment to performance.
Pay What You Can: Available to support accessibility; $5 minimum.
Who This Is For:
Open to performers, movers, artists, and curious bodies of all backgrounds. No prior performance experience required—only a willingness to explore embodiment, presence, and visibility.
Important Notes
Comfortable clothing recommended
This work may involve physical, emotional, and expressive exploration
All purchases are final; no refunds will be issued for non-attendance
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