July 13, 2016 / 7 PM / FREE

HOWl! Happening: An Arturo Vega Project in association with The New York Butoh Institute and Vangeline Theater present:

Kazuo Ohno in conversation at 86, documentary film by director Toru Fukui. Kazuo Ohno performs Seimei at the age of 86.

 The unique art of Butoh originated in post-World War II Japan as a reaction to the loss of identity caused by the westernization of Japanese culture, as well as a realization that ancient Japanese performing traditions no longer spoke to a contemporary audience. One of the major developments in contemporary dance in the latter half of the 20th century, Butoh combines dance, theater, improvisation and influences of Japanese traditional performing arts to create a unique performing art form that is both controversial and universal in its expression. Whether you are new to Butoh or a Butoh buff, join us for three spellbinding nights with the giants of Butoh.

 Co-founder of Butoh Kazuo Ohno was invited to the 14th International Festival in Nancy, France, in 1980, where he danced Admiring La Argentina. Ohno danced Butoh internationally into his nineties, and performed in New York at La MaMa E.T.C.

2016 marks the 6th and 30th Anniversary of the passing of founders of Butoh Kazuo Ohno, and Tatsumi Hijikata. The Vangeline Theater and The New York Butoh Institute are dedicated to sharing information about Butoh and educating the public on this unique artform. http://www.vangeline.com/