April 28 to May 2, 2025
9:30 am to 12:30 pm (Mon-Fri)
Full week: $95 (taxes included)
Drop-in: $28 (available one month prior)
Language of instruction: English
Questions can be asked in English and Farsi (a volunteer among the participants could translate to French)
CATEGORY
OBJECTIVE
This is a workshop based on Noguchi Taiso and Butoh.
In this workshop, we do not convey any fixed form or technique, but the principles that form the basis of movement (spiral, wave, gravity, emotion, etc.) as well as imagination. We will focus on everyday movements like standing and walking, as well as on emotional forms of expression. We will establish a basis that will enable us to exchange conventional patterns of movement for fresh approaches that will help us to move more easily.
CONTENT
We start each day with Noguchi Taiso exercises to bring the body to “zero form”, understanding the structure of our bodies, and becoming the structure of our bodies. We proceed to practice Butoh with the introduction of imagery, improvisation, structured improvisation, etc.
| Workshop Pace | Workshop Features |
| Slow | Short verbal applications Exercises are adaptable Standing up for a long time |
BIOGRAPHY
Born in Tehran, Mohammadreza is a dance artist based in Montreal and Toronto. His eagerness toward episteme led him to study Physics, Dramatic literature, Contemporary dance and practicing martial arts such as Wing Chun, Escrima and Qigong. His experience in performance art spans from choreographing, dancing, acting, singing, and to pure performances. He has worked on Flying Low, Passing Through, Butoh, Noguchi Taiso, and rituals and its music as roots of performance art.