Butoh

Butoh was a Japanese dance movement created after WWII to depict the "grotesque" and the disturbing. It was most likely derived from the post-war emotions that Japan was undergoing at the time. Its signature look includes very disturbing movements and imagery, done in slow motion or with great control whilst covered in white paint.

The message behind the dance of Butoh is not exactly what the group is aiming towards. Instead, what I got from Butoh was the appreciation for gestures. I find that because Butoh had such a strong sense of control over their movement, almost any given frame makes an interesting photograph involving the human body.