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Dancing Into Darkness: Butoh, Zen, and Japan,Used
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Dancing Into Darkness is Sondra Horton Fraleigh's chronological diary of her deepening understanding of and appreciation for this art form, as she moves from a position of aesthetic response as an audience member to that of assimilation as a student. As a student of Zen and butoh, Fraleigh witnesses her own artistic and personal transformation through essays, poems, interviews, and reflections spanning twelve years of study, much of it in Japan. Numerous performance photographs and original calligraphy by Fraleigh's Zen teacher Shodo Akane illuminate her words. The pieces of Dancing Into Darkness cross boundaries, just as butoh anticipates a growing global amalgamation. u0022Butoh is not an aesthetic movement grafted onto Western dance, u0022 Fraleigh concludes, u0022and Western dance may be more Eastern than we have been able to see. u0022
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Dancing Into Darkness: Butoh, Zen, and Japan'? A: The main theme of 'Dancing Into Darkness' is Sondra Horton Fraleigh's journey of understanding and integrating butoh, a Japanese dance form, with her Zen practice, exploring personal and artistic transformation over twelve years.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Dancing Into Darkness: Butoh, Zen, and Japan' is Sondra Horton Fraleigh, who is both a practitioner of butoh and a student of Zen.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is bound in paperback.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Dancing Into Darkness'? A: 'Dancing Into Darkness: Butoh, Zen, and Japan' contains a total of 288 pages.
- Q: When was 'Dancing Into Darkness' published? A: 'Dancing Into Darkness: Butoh, Zen, and Japan' was published on February 20, 2010.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners interested in butoh? A: Yes, the book is suitable for beginners as it chronicles the author's journey from being an audience member to a student, making it accessible for those new to butoh.
- Q: Does the book include photographs or illustrations? A: Yes, 'Dancing Into Darkness' includes numerous performance photographs and original calligraphy by the author's Zen teacher.
- Q: What is butoh, as described in the book? A: Butoh is described in the book as a unique art form that transcends traditional dance, incorporating elements of personal and cultural transformation.
- Q: Is 'Dancing Into Darkness' a personal diary or a formal study? A: 'Dancing Into Darkness' is a blend of a personal diary and formal study, combining essays, poems, interviews, and reflections on the author's experience with butoh and Zen.
- Q: Are there any specific cultural insights presented in the book? A: Yes, the book offers cultural insights into Japan and how butoh serves as a medium for exploring Eastern and Western artistic connections.