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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Summer Butoh Workshop in Paris 2026


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17 - 22 August 2026
14:00-19:00

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

 

In French and English.


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Summer Butoh workshop on YouTube


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Online Butoh Classes via Zoom


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- Monday 19:00-20:30

 - Wednesday 11:00-12:30


Your first trial class is free.


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Butoh Saturday Class in Paris 
All levels

The Centre sportif des Lilas will be under renovation from July until the end of October. Therefore, there will be no classes in September and October 2026.
During this period, Juju Alishina will be in Japan.
The final class before the break will be held on June 27, 2026.
Classes will resume on November 7, 2026, and will then continue normally until the end of June 2027.



Japanese  Traditional Saturday Class in Paris 
All levels


Next class : Nobember 7th 2026


Saturday 12:30 – 14:00

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

Price: €25 for a single class



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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