Dancing the Impulse: Butoh and the Art of Transformation
Marie-Gabrielle Rotie
3 hours in the studio
Sunday 12th May 2024 2-5pm
Sadler's Wells, London
Availability is limited–book now
Butoh
Butoh often plays with the notion that the body is inhabited by other selves or unseen forces. In this workshop Marie will look specifically at the body giving itself over to unconscious movement.
Imagery and techniques from Butoh introduce the idea of energy or forces moving through the body as well as from outside the body, using either touch or poetic images to manifest bodily transformation.
Tansformation
This workshop is open to Actors, Movers and Makers of Movement including Movement Directors, Movement teachers and Choreographers. We welcome an eclectic mix of attendees from varied movement backgrounds and interests.
Marie-Gabrielle Rotie
Marie Gabrielle Rotie has a career as an artist, performer, choreographer, movement director, spanning over 30 years, extensively supported/funded by Arts Council of England and British Council, Trinity Laban, The Place Theatre, The Royal Opera House…
She was Choreographer for The Bacchae by Sir Peter Hall, Royal National Theatre. which premiered on Olivier stage, Royal National Theatre 2002. For five years, Rotie was choreographer and costume design consultant for London College of Fashion staging productions at The Raphael Room in Victoria and Albert Museum, Sadler's Wells and The Royal Academy.
In 2020 she was choreographer for The Northman directed by Robert Eggers choreographing for Alexander Skarsgard, Anya Taylor Joy and Willem Dafoe.
In 2021 she created the solo dance for Lebanon Hanover music video ‘Come Kali Come,’ She also received commissions for site specific choreography from Kew Gardens in London (Temperate House) and the Ashmolean Museum in Oxford.
In 2022 she worked as the movement choreographer for Netflix The Witcher series 3,
In 2023 She worked with director Robert Eggers on Nosferatu Choreographing for Bill Skarsgard and Lily Rose Depp.
Further info & links
Rotie works very closely with composer Nick Parkin and her research work explores the interfaces of film, photography, sound and documentation of live work.
She has studied Butoh since 1993 in Europe and Japan and her work with Butoh features in various notable academic publications. She is a permanent member of staff at Goldsmiths University of London in the Theatre and Performance Department, and also teaches in various dance conservatoires. She runs her own workshops and festivals through www.butohuk.com
Websites:
Instagram: @mariegabriellerotie
Prices
Early bird till the 12th April 2024
£65
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From the 13th April 2024
£75
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faq
WHERE IS THE SESSION HELD?
Sadler’s Wells, STAGE DOOR (Studio C), Rosebery Avenue, London EC1R 4TN (Nearest Tube: Angel, Northern Line). NB. Stage door/Lilian Baylis entrance and NOT main theatre entrance.
Getting here.
WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING TO THE SESSION?
Water, snacks if you are there for the whole day, and comfortable clothes to move in. Class is taken barefoot or in socks.
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WHAT TIME SHOULD I ARRIVE?
At least 10 mins prior to class start time. Please sign in when you get to reception.
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IF I CAN'T MAKE IT, WILL I GET A REFUND?
Refunds are given, minus a £10 administration fee, if you withdraw your booking on or before the 2nd of May 2024. No refunds after the 2nd of May 2024.
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