Duality, Symbolism, and Time: A Convergent Practice in Butoh and Surrealist Expression
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Date
2014-09-29
Authors
Theis, Taylor
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University of Oregon
Abstract
Butoh and Surrealism share some common features, three of which are: duality, symbolism and the manipulation of time. This project is an examination of the intersection of these elements and the development of a movement practice using these three, shared focusing lenses of Butoh and Surrealism, culminating in a performance.
The methodology of this study sought to generate movement through improvisation and studio exercises based upon a melded Butoh/Surrealist universe developed through applied research in the convergent elements of duality, symbolism and the manipulation of time. The elements that I distilled ultimately informed movement choices shaping a movement offering; a generated example of what could happen when this choreographic process is applied.
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Butoh, Dance practices, Duality, Symbolism and time, Surrealism