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Wow! What a wonderful 3-day butoh festival in Pokhara. This was Nepal's first butoh festival, and now I'm sure it won't be the last!

We are here in our Pokhara Butoh program with several butoh guides until Nov 27th. If you would like more info, go to pokhara.shadowbody.com/

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16 hours ago | [YT] | 9

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Our 2-month butoh program in Pokhara, Nepal is 24 days away and there is still room. Program takes place at a newly constructed cultural center with a dance floor and plenty of outdoors space available.

Join us 6 guides: Rita Soma (ES), Zalina Gamat (IN), Santeri Vikström (FI), Dilshan Srt (IN), Alessia Mallardo (IT), and me.


We will all arrange our own accommodation within the vicinity but there are good deals around and food is budget.


🔗 To Register & Learn more:
pokhara.shadowbody.com/


🔗 FB event:
www.facebook.com/events/1270604571940506

1 month ago | [YT] | 9

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Join the growing butoh telegram group with over 800 members at t.me/+p-J8aZ3oTfY2ODcy

Group is for discussions, current events, open calls, and anything butoh related.

Photography: Aris Michalopoulos

Dancers in post: Aliki Germanou, Konstantina Marga, Nikoleta Xenariou, Iannis Psallidakos, Maud Vidal-Naquet Aegina, June 2022.

Video: vimeo.com/734730491

1 month ago | [YT] | 13

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September is our last month this year at Dharmapur Retreat Center in Türkiye.

We are continuing our butoh immersion with added guests Joan Laage of Kogut Butoh and P Michael Henry.

Each Monday marks the start of a fresh cycle with new research and practice. You are welcome to join us starting any Monday. Registration is flexible, available on both a weekly and monthly basis.

DM us to reserve your spot, or find out more at mugla.shadowbody.com/

🛖 Retreat Details: Full immersive experience with various accommodation options & all meals included.

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2 months ago | [YT] | 11

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“When I was in Asbestos-kan, I was immersed in Butoh all day. The distinction between the usual and the unusual disappeared, and everything completely mixed together. There was even Butoh in eating a meal.” - Saga Kobayashi

Join us in Nepal?

Butoh. Not just a practice. A way of life.

Türkiye → Nepal → ?? → Indonesia

Where the body goes, Butoh follows.

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2 months ago | [YT] | 6

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🌿 Don't miss the 2-month Butoh program in Pokhara, Nepal coming soon!

7 Butoh guides participating.

📅 Join for:
• 2 months
• 1 month
• 1 week

🎓 Partial scholarship opportunity for Indian and Nepali resident.

🏡 Accommodation:
All participants—including the guides—arrange their own accommodation locally. We're happy to provide recommendations and suggestions for nearby places to stay.

🌀 Guides:
Rita Soma (ES) @soma.rita
Marius Soluna (CH) @soluna_marius
Zalina Gamat (IN) @zalinagamat
Santeri Vikström (FI) @hobutoh
Dilshan Srt (IN) @moving.gastronomist
Alessia Mallardo (IT) @alessia.medusa.butoh
Adam Koan (USA) @shadowbodybutoh

🌀 Hosts:
Kiran Chapagain (NP) @kiran.chapagain
Kedar Nath Paudel (NP) @kedarknp

🔗 To Register & Learn more:
pokhara.shadowbody.com/

2 months ago | [YT] | 9

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Join us this August for Butoh at Dharmapur Retreat Center in Türkiye — month 2 of our 3-month Butoh residency, nestled 40km inland from Fethiye 🇹🇷

This month will be guided by Carey Jeffries (FR), Rita Soma (ES), Lyze Damour (FR), and me! ✨


What to expect:
25 hours of Butoh activity per week
Affordable retreat center w/ 3 catered Turkish meals
Large dance studio with A/C
Room or tent option
Pool
Nearby waterfall


📍 Register & info: mugla.shadowbody.com/

2 months ago | [YT] | 8

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Taken after finishing a friday performance during our first week of Muğla Butoh at Dharmapur Retreat Center in Türkiye. We had Sara (Sharkey) Zalek (USA) and Rita Soma (ES) opening this first week. They did an amazing job and will guide again for one more week before Cinthia Patiño from Mexico City takes over for the 3rd week of the month.

The retreat space is most wonderful with kind staff and wholesome, delicious Turkish food. We are very blessed to be here together.
Join us! We have a strong lineup of butoh guides coming till the end of September. Don't miss living butoh community with us.


More info: mugla.shadowbody.com/

3 months ago | [YT] | 12

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⏳ 21 days until Muğla Butoh begins!

This is a 3-month Butoh retreat at Dharmapur Retreat Center with 10 Butoh guides joining throughout the 3 months 🌿

We are:
Joan Laage aka Kogut Butoh (USA), Ken Mai (FI/JP), Lyze Damour (FR), P. Michael Henry (SC/IRE), Alessia Mallardo (IT), Rita Soma (ES), Cinthia Patiño (MX), Tebby W.T. Ramasike (NL/SA), Sharkey Zalek (USA), and Adam Koan (USA).

💫 Our intention is simple:
to make this work as accessible as possible, so more people can gather, move, research, and build community together.

💸 Pricing beginning at:
$979/month and $380/week (depending on type of accommodation)

👉 It exists—come take part 🤍

📝 Website / Registration:
mugla.shadowbody.com/

4 months ago | [YT] | 7

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⏳ 35 days till Muğla Butoh begins!

💥 Join our affordable Butoh retreat in Türkiye, featuring 10 inspiring guides over the course of 3 months!

🌀 July 6 – September 25, 2026 in a beautiful natural setting at Dharmapur Retreat Center, located 40km southeast of Fethiye, Türkiye 🇹🇷

🌿 Featured Butoh guides:
Ken Mai
Joan Laage (Kogut Butoh)
Paul Michael Henry
Tebby Ramasike
Lyze Damour
Alessia Mallardo
Rita Soma
Sharkey Zalek
Adam Koan

🤔 What to expect?
▫️ Retreat atmosphere in a quiet and scenic landscape
▫️ 25 hours of Butoh / Butoh research per week
▫️ A variety of teaching approaches and guides
▫️ 3 meals per day
▫️ Flexible accommodation options (private room, shared hostel room, or bring your own tent)

☝ More information & registration:
mugla.shadowbody.com/

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