Butoh/Viewpoints Research Study at Dell'Arte International – 2019/06/18

Butoh/Viewpoints Research Study at Dell'Arte International – 2019/06/18

CALL FOR RESEARCH PARTICIPANTS

Calling actors, performers, or theatre artists (ages 18+) to participate in a Research Study regarding the relationship of Butoh Dance and Viewpoints Analysis in Actor Training. The study will take place on Tuesday, June 18, 2019, 10:00am – 12:00pm at Dell’Arte International in Blue Lake, California. As part of the study, participants will receive a FREE 1-hour lesson in Butoh Dance / physical theatre led by principle investigator and practicing physical theatre artist, Jordan Rosin.
There is no cost to participate in this study and no financial compensation for participants.

Eligibility

  • Participants must be 18 years of age, or older on Tuesday, June 18.
  • Participants must be able to read/write English.
  • Participants must be available for the entire duration of the study on Tuesday, June 18, 10:00am – 12:00pm.
  • Participants should self-identify as an actor, performer, or theatre artist, though no particular educational background or degree of formal training is required.
  • No previous experience with either Viewpoints or Butoh Dance is necessary.

How to Apply

The number of participants is limited.
To apply to participate, complete the form here.
(The deadline to apply is Monday, June 10 at 11:59pm PST. Invited participants will be notified no later than Wednesday, June 12.)

IMPORTANT DETAILS

WHO: Principle investigator, Jordan Rosin and selected applicants from a pool of self-identified theatre artists, actors, and/or performers.
WHAT: A research study into the potential relationship between Butoh Dance and Viewpoints analysis.
WHEN: Tuesday, June 18, 2019, 10:00am – 12:00pm
WHERE: Dell’Arte International (Watershed Studio, River Campus),
113 Taylor Way, Blue Lake, CA 95525
WHY: To investigate how training or practice in Butoh Dance can change a performer’s ability to express themselves or become aware of the Viewpoints while watching others.

If you have any questions or would like to learn more, please contact jordan@jordanrosin.com.