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Event
Butoh in Small Spaces: INTIMACY + PRESENCE
blushing poppy productions + Wally studio present:
Butoh in Small Spaces: INTIMACY + PRESENCE
with Nicole LeGette, blushing poppy productions
Mondays, Jan 16th- March 19th (10 weeks)
7-9PM
$95 paid in full by Feb 6th
$12 cash-only drop-in
Wally's Studio
1359 N. Maplewood
between Division + North Ave just west of Western, near Ohare Blue Line Western stop + bus lines
contact Nicole, 773 387 8418, blushingpoppy@gmail.com
Celebrating 10-years enriching the cultural landscape of Chicago, blushing poppy productions offers 10-weeks of rigorous, sensorial butoh training focusing on small spaces- internally/externally; the scale of intimacy; and the cultivation of compelling body resonance in detail. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY. OPEN TO ALL.
Nicole LEGETTE, blushing poppy productions
www.blushingpoppy.org
Facebook: blushing poppy productions, Chicago Butoh Resource
Nicole LeGette, blushing poppy productions, is the epicenter for butoh activities in Chicago for nearly 10-years and the Midwest advocate and resource, performer, teacher curator, and producer. Since 2003, blushing poppy productions has presented countless international, national, and local butoh artist events independently and through innovative partnerships with organizations in Chicago and across the US. Since 2000, Nicole has trained with master butoh artists in Japan, Mexico, Canada, and the US including; Yoshito Ohno, Natsu Nakajima, and Diego Pinon. Since 2007, Nicole has investigated multi-sensory, image-based, embodied movement practice for the elderly and people with mobility, cognitive, and sensory impairment using training, performance collaboration and research.
A graduate of The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Nicole studied performance art and sculpture. She is an accomplished amateur cellist, seasoned yoga instructor, and master urban bicycle commuter. Nicole routinely travels to enrich, refresh, expand, and to challenge her senses. This vibrant creative arts foundation continues to inform Ms. LeGette's approach to embodied imagination, performance and teaching.
Nicole was awarded a 3Arts residency at Ragdale (2011), a Chicago Dancemakers Forum Lab Artist (2007-2008), Chicago Dancemakers Forum Mentor Artist (2011) and has received numerous grants from the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs & Special Events (2002-2011) and Chicago Seminar on Dance and Performance (2007). Ms. LeGette's performance has been presented throughout the US, Mexico, Indonesia and Japan. Although primarily a solo performer, Nicole regularly collaborates with musicians and develops ensemble works for theater, dance, and performance. In 2009, Ms. LeGette began collaborations with Renee Baker's Chicago Modern Orchestra Project and in 2010 with Mana Hashimoto and also with Dai Matsuoka, member of preeminent butoh company, Sankai Juku and co-founder of LAND Productions.
photo credit: Flo Poulain
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LocationWally Studio (View)
1359 N. Maplewood
Chicago, IL 60622
United States
Categories
| Minimum Age: 15 |
| Kid Friendly: No |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
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