This 4-week series covers the fundamentals of BUTOH training including the use of imagery, visualisation techniques and ‘choreo-impro’ (improvisation within a structured pattern of movements) to develop the states of ‘being present’ and ‘having presence’. Areas include how to:

Be present and have presence
Turn your presence on and off
Improve concentrated focus
Embody the presence of objects
Develop sensory, physical and spatial awareness
Enhance psycho-physical discipline
Distribute and project energy
‘De-domesticate’ your bodymind
Devise a Butoh piece

The series will culminate in solo and group presence performances. Open to anyone with an interest in BUTOH.

WORKSHOP DETAILS

4 FEBRUARY – 25 FEBRUARY 2026
WEDNESDAYS
6:30PM – 8:30PM

SINGLE CLASS: $30 (+ booking fee)
5-WEEK PASS: $100 (+ booking fee)

THE DRILL HALL, CRITICAL PATH
1C NEW BEACH ROAD, DARLING POINT, NSW, 2027
GADIGAL & BIRRABIRRAGAL COUNTRY

This project is proudly supported by Critical Path.

BOOKINGS: https://events.humanitix.com/critical-practice-2026-butoh-with-dwayne-lawler

Enquiries: info@butoh.com.au
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