Embracing the shadows, Vangeline's journey with Butoh dance

Evangeline, a Buto artist, introduces Buto as a dance form originating from Japan in the 1950s, emphasizing its connection to the subconscious and the unity of body, mind, and spirit. She highlights the challenges of Buto training, particularly for incarcerated individuals, and discusses her work in correctional facilities since 2006. Evangeline aims to provide a space for self-acceptance and empowerment, helping participants gain self-knowledge and control. The video underscores the significance of commitment and repetition in achieving transformative results through Buto.

What is Buto primarily described as in the video?

• A dance of light and joy

• A modern art form from Europe

• A dance of darkness and the subconscious

• A traditional Japanese festival

What is a significant challenge of Buto training mentioned in the video?

• Encountering the self

• Maintaining physical fitness

• Memorizing historical facts

• Learning complex choreography

In what year did Evangeline start her work in correctional facilities with Buto?

• 2000

• 2006

• 2015

• 2010

What is the primary goal of Evangeline's Buto classes in correctional facilities?

• To improve physical fitness

• To provide a space for self-acceptance and empowerment

• To judge the participants

• To teach traditional Japanese culture

What concept is emphasized as important for incarcerated individuals in the Buto classes?

• Artistic expression

• Self-knowledge and self-power

• Learning new languages

• Financial independence