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Groping Towards Dance: Butoh and the Origins of Movement

September 14 - 16, 2005
Chicago Cultural Center
Sydney R. Yates Gallery, 4th floor
78 E. Washington Street
Chicago, IL 60602
312-744-6630
www.cityofchicago.org/Tourism/CulturalCenter

Dance and gesture constitute the first language--appearing before speech. The search for knowledge and wisdom lies in the practice of the dance.

blushing poppy productions in partnership with The Chicago Cultural Center and the Spareroom proudly present, Groping Towards Dance: Butoh and the Origins of Movement, the only event in the U.S. whose expressed focus is to showcase emerging butoh artists from across the country.

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