Frontiers of Dance: Ledoh and Salt Farm Butoh Dance Company

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Subject:

Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences

Institution Name:

KQED

Collection:

KQED Education Network

Grade Level:

Primary, Secondary

Abstract:

SPARK goes into rehearsals with butoh dancer Ledoh, as he explores the ancient, agrarian roots of his Ka-Ren ancestry in Burma with his group The Salt Farm Butoh Dance Company. This Educator Guide traces the history of butoh to its origins in post-war Japan and its diverse contemporary forms.

Course Type:

Learning Module

Languages:

English

Material Type:

Lesson Plans

Media Format:

Downloadable docs, Video

Conditions of Use:

Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 2.5