Ankoku Butoh, the 'dance of darkness', emerged in Japan following the second world war and is known for its unique intensity and ability to transform dancers through the hidden forces flowing through an empty body. Frequency in Motion, an improvised performance for three Butoh dancers, two musicians, and video, will be supported by the debut performance by Vernix. This is Atsushi Takenouchi and Hiroko Komiya's first visit to Scotland, and this evening of performances coincides with an open three-day workshop of JINEN Butoh, Atsushi's personal dance evolution, at Tramway Glasgow (23-25 January).
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Frequency in Motion is an audiovisual performance featuring Butoh dancers Atsushi Takenouchi, Paul Michael Henry and Suzi Cunningham. Live sounds, field recordings and objects: Chris H.Lynn, Hiroko Komiya. Super 8 and digital film: Chris H.Lynn.
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Vernix: birthed from the void.
Ritualistic dronecrone; heavy and ethereal. Banshee-tainted sermons—hexed incantations woven in shadow. Featuring members of Speculum Bunny.
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