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 2026


Online Butoh Classes via Zoom


 Click the date on the calendar to register  (Paris Summer time UTC+2)


- Monday 19:00-20:30

 - Wednesday 11:00-12:30


Your first trial class is free.


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SOKKYO™ — Improvised Dance Sessions


Tuesdays: April 21 & 28, May 19, and June 16, 2026


18:00–19:45 : Warm-up and improvisation guidance


20:00–21:30 : Open improvisation


Place : Salle de spectacle : 23 rue Joseph de Maistre 75018 Paris France 

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Butoh Saturday Class in Paris 
All levels


Théo Mayer will be teaching the class on April 18th in place of Juju Alishina.


Saturday 10:00 – 12:00
Physical training and guided improvisation


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

Price: €25 for a single class


After sending the registration form, please come directly to the venue without waiting for confirmation.


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Japanese  Traditional Saturday Class in Paris 
All levels


Next class:May 9th 2026


Saturday 12:30 – 14:00


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

Price: €25 for a single class


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Summer Butoh Workshop in Paris 2026


Registration is now open!


Take advantage of our early bird rates.


Butoh Workshop in Paris (All levels)


20- 25 July 2026
14:00-19:00
 

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

  Butoh Workshop in Paris (Advanced level)

17 - 22 August 2026
14:00-19:00
 

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

 

Summer workshops are directed in French and English.

 

Summer Butoh workshop on YouTube
 

If you take two workshops in July and August, you will receive a 10% 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.

Juju Alishina on YouTube

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