Butoh dance in Paris

The NUBA company is the largest and the most solid structure for Butoh dance in France. His artistic and educational activities are known in Europe, the United States and Japan.
The company was initially founded in 1990 in Tokyo and moved to France from 1998.
Animated by a spirit of universal beauty as well as by the exchange between people of various horizons linked by their passion for Japanese dance, NUBA has already brought together thousands students in France who have worked under the direction of Juju Alishina.
Its shows have been presented in Japan, the United States, Europe, and the company has participated in numerous international festivals.
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Schedule 2025   
Butoh performance & Training by Juju Alishina
   
Online Butoh Classes via Zoom    
 Click the date on the calendar to register  (Paris time UTC+2)

- Monday 19:00-20:30

- Wednesday 11:00-12:30



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Japanese Traditional Dance Class in Paris


May 31, June 21 and 28, 2025

12:20 - 14:00 (including preparation and changing time)

All levels　

 　　　　　　　　　　　　　Place : Centre sportif des Lilas : 5 rue des Lilas 75019 Paris FRANCE 


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Butoh Workshop in Paris (All levels)


21- 26 July 2025
14:00-19:00
 

Place : Studio Biped - Micadanses 16, rue Geoffroy-l'Asnier 75004 Paris FRANCE


Summer Butoh workshop on YouTube

 

Price: €400 for one workshop + €35 for membership 

 

Early bird discount for Summer workshop :

10% off if you register 1 month before the workshop 
 

Participants attending both the July and August workshops will receive a €100 discount.
Registration is now open!


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Butoh Teacher Training Course – (Advanced Level)

Are you an experienced dancer who wishes to transmit Butoh or enrich your teaching approach?
This unique training is based on the Alishina method, shaped by 40 years of practice across many countries and cultures.

Intensive work in a 150 m² studio and outdoors, including a final performance and white makeup session.
The course may lead to long-term guidance and opportunities to lead masterclasses.

 

18- 23 August 2025
14:00-18:00
 
Place: Studio Biped – Micadanses, 75004 Paris FRANCE

This training is ideal for:
– those who wish to become Butoh teachers
– dance teachers who want to include Butoh in their pedagogy
– current Butoh instructors seeking to refine their teaching methods


Price: €950 for one workshop + €35 for membership 

 

Early bird discount for Summer workshop :

10% off if you register 1 month before the workshop 

20% off if you register 1 month before the workshop 


Participants attending both the July and August workshops will receive a €100 discount.


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Our activities

Performances

Juju Alishina has created more than 50 Butoh dance choreographies since 1982.She has presented her shows at festivals, at the theater and at private events for companies.
These numerous collaborations have given rise to solo pieces, with musicians and several dancers.
Photo: Jean-Claude Flaccomio

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Butoh class and workshop

NUBA company organize classes and workshops in Paris, and online classes. Aimed at an adult audience of all levels, the lessons are given in French, English and Japanese.Through her teaching, Juju Alishina transmits an authentic Butoh dance, in the search for permanent development.
If you organize our workshop, we also come to your city.
Photo: Philippe Thomert
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Shooting

We are at your disposal for all your events (private, public or corporate). We can serve as Japanese models for cinema, video clips, artistic or advertising photos, painting ...
Photo: Tristan Maruyama
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Discover the Butoh 

Our mission is to transmit dance from Japanese culture and to develop contemporary and original dance.

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