Dimanche Rouge: Butoh Dance Workshop by John Giskes

Dimanche Rouge presents Dutch butoh dancer and teacher, John Giskes, at the Plateforme Gallery on August 9th and 10th. Giskes will perform Friday, August 9th at 8pm (free admission), followed by a one day workshop titled "Birth Membranes" on Saturday, August 10th from 11am-6pm. The workshop will include drinks, tea and a vegetarian meal, for a registration fee of 30 euros. Advanced registration is required for the workshop, and the performance is free admission to all. Please send an email to [email protected] if you have any registration questions.

John Giskes is a visual and performance artist based in Rotterdam, Netherlands. In 2007, he started the movement theater De Storm in order to collaborate with other visual, dance, and music artists. His movement vocabulaire is strongly influenced by the contemporary Japanese dance “Butoh” which aims to celebrate the unique strengths and capabilities of the human body of all ages, and in all stages of life.

WORKSHOP INFORMATION

The theme of the workshop revolves around expanding 'birth membranes' and development throughout lifetime. The workshop will be divided into two related sections. The first portion is centered on Butoh imagery, known as “Butoh fu,” and the second part involves experimentation with “membrane inventions.” Participants will be guided to collaborate and develop a short performance. Vegetarian lunch is included.