Professional Butoh Workshop in Paris
Authentic Japanese Approach • Advanced Level
August 17-22, 2026
14:00-19:00
Venue: Micadanses 16, rue Geoffroy-l'Asnier 75004 Paris, FRANCE
Last places available
Are you a professional dancer or looking to develop your teaching practice?
This workshop is designed for:
- professional dancers and performing artists
- dancers wishing to deepen their Butoh practice
- future teachers seeking to develop a solid pedagogical approach
The workshop is taught in
English and French.
Personalized Guidance
The workshop takes place in a small group, allowing for precise, rigorous, and personalized guidance.
Over six intensive days, you will develop:
- your Butoh technique
- your improvisational skills
- your stage presence
- your choreographic composition
- your teaching skills
An Authentic Japanese Approach
For more than forty years, Juju Alishina has practiced and taught Butoh and Nihon-Buyoh, developing a method rooted in her artistic experience in Japan and Europe.
With more than a thousand performances and thousands of hours of teaching experience, she guides each participant in developing their own artistic identity and professional practice.
This workshop is intended for participants who already have a solid background in dance.
Workshop Content
During this intensive week, you will work on:
- Fundamental Butoh techniques
- Transmission of an authentic Japanese approach to Butoh
- Essential elements for teaching Butoh
- Specific physical training
- Improvisation
- Theory, composition, and stage creation
One full day is dedicated to Nihon-Buyoh, including:
- fundamental movements
- a choreographic approach
- the use of kimono
The workshop combines:
- studio work (150 m²)
- outdoor sessions near the Seine
The final day includes:
- a white make-up workshop
- a performance presentation
In Addition to the Group Work
Each participant will also receive:
- a one-hour individual consultation with Juju Alishina (by appointment)
- a package of 10 online classes, valid for one year
- a training certificate
After the workshop, selected participants may be invited to join the company’s teaching team and teach as part of its activities.
If you participate in both the July and August training sessions,
an additional discount of €100will be granted
How to Register?
We will close registration once we reach maximum capacity.
1) Fill out the form at the bottom of the page and send it to us.
Another option: you can fill it out the form at the bottom of the page alternative.
2) Your registration will be confirmed once your payment has been completed.
August workshop
PRICES: €935 (€900 for the workshop €35 membership fee)
Payment in 3 or 4 installments is available.
via bank transfer to:
NUBA Dance Company
Credit Agricole Normandie
IBAN: FR76 1660 6190 1152 0018 1723 781
BIC: AGRIFRPP866
OR : I will give you the postal address by check made payable to the NUBA association.
OR : PayPal to dansenuba@orange.fr
OR :
by credit card
In case of cancellation on your part, no refund will be given but you can follow another of our courses for an equivalent amount (Online course, Course in Paris, Summer workshop 2027).
The price will be different if you receive training assistance.
Charter for participation in the Butoh workshop
Code of Conduct in Butoh Workshop
Juju Alishina
Choreographer, dancer, and teacher of Nihon-Buyoh and Butoh
Born in Kobe, Japan, Juju Alishina began her professional career in 1982 with the Butoh company Byakkosha in Kyoto.
She later founded her own company, NUBA, in Tokyo and developed an artistic practice connecting contemporary Butoh with her experience in traditional Japanese dance.
Based in Paris since 1998, she has been teaching and creating work in France and internationally. She has taught thousands of classes and workshops and has performed more than a thousand times on stage.
Since 2007, she has also taught in university settings in the United States.
Her method,
“Butoh Dance Training: Secrets of Japanese Dance through the Alishina Method
” has been published in French, English, and Japanese.
Summer Workshop with Juju Alishina
Organized in Paris since 2008 in partnership with Micadanses, this summer workshop welcomes dancers from different countries each year.
The work takes place both in the studio and outdoors, in the heart of Paris.
The video below gives you a glimpse into the atmosphere of the workshop, the group work, and different stages of the practice.
Butoh
Butoh emerged in Japan in the late 1950s, during a period of profound artistic and social transformation. Its founders, Tatsumi Hijikata and Kazuo Ohno, developed a form of dance that broke with established conventions and explored the body, memory, the unconscious, transformation, and the deepest layers of human experience.
The practice of Butoh progressively develops physical abilities, body awareness, presence, and mastery of movement through methods of research and training that have been transmitted and enriched across generations. From these foundations, diverse artistic approaches have developed, ranging from stillness and extremely slow movements to powerful physical expression and improvisation.
Since its emergence, Butoh has profoundly influenced contemporary dance and movement practices around the world. Some approaches that are now common in contemporary dance echo explorations that Butoh artists have been developing for several decades.
Juju Alishina belongs to the generation of Japanese artists who have been developing Butoh since the 1980s. Based in Paris since 1998, she has made a significant contribution to the development and transmission of Butoh in France. Her approach combines the heritage of Butoh and her experience in Nihon-Buyoh with contemporary movement research, transmitting
a living, rigorous, and constantly evolving Butoh.
Activities during the workshop
Testimonials from trainees
Maryline Martias from Trois-Rivières, Guadeloupe
: participated in the July 2024 workshop
"This workshop was in line with what I expected. It will allow me to develop my knowledge in the field of contemporary dance and to delve deeper during a future workshop in Paris with Juju and through my personal research, my approach to Butoh dance. Juju's great rigor and kindness helped establish an effective and serene work environment. The warm-up part was very well done and allowed the body to enter into movement without injury. It's a workshop where I felt I worked hard, but my body hardly had any soreness! The musical choices were very appropriate and relevant to the exercises proposed. The pedagogical approach of the instructor was progressive and followed a logic that made it clear that it takes time to grasp Butoh. There was great kindness and a good atmosphere regarding my colleagues. There was a lot of exchange among us, which allowed us to share our diverse artistic practices."
Seguin Sabina from Paris, France
: participated in the July 2023 workshop
"This workshop deeply touched me as it confirmed that within our traditional, ancestral dances lies an inexhaustible source of wisdom. The spacious and pleasant venue, along with the moments spent outdoors, were highly appreciated. The music used was in perfect harmony with the teachings, connected to the elements. I valued the rigor and discipline present throughout the workshop."
Irene Gwerder from Zurich, Switzerland
: participated in the workshop in July 2023
"I really enjoyed the combination of body strengthening exercises and dance moments. The balance between the two was perfect. The schedule was well thought out, with short breaks throughout the day. The timings were ideal as they allowed me to explore Paris in the morning. The location of the workshop right in the heart of Le Marais was pleasant and ideal. The venue was spacious, providing ample room for all participants to work comfortably. Moreover, I discovered new music that I truly appreciated.
Kahlina Dragica from Thalwil, Switzerland
: participated in the workshop in July 2023
"I thoroughly enjoyed the workshop; it was exactly what I had hoped for. I appreciated that it took place in the afternoon, the room temperature was comfortable, and there was enough space. I loved the group dynamics, and the instructions were very clear and effective, allowing for a well-paced progression over the days without overtaxing any particular body part. The diversity of the music and the glimpses of the Japanese roots behind Butoh were also captivating."
Aislyn Knight from the United States
: participated in the workshop in July 2022
"I enjoyed and appreciated the way the workshop was structured and run. There was a variety to break-up the five-hour days, as well as the days of the week. My favorite part was the collaboration in creating an original piece and performing it on the last days. "
Gabriella Georgieva from Sofia, Bulgaria
: participated in the July 2026 workshop
"For me, this workshop was a truly enriching experience. It exceeded my expectations in many ways. The exercises helped me develop a deeper understanding of my body and work through some difficult emotions I have been experiencing. My favorite exercises were those focused on perception, as they led to meaningful personal insights.
Juju is both inspiring and funny. I loved her energy and her unique way of expressing and teaching. She creates an atmosphere in which participants can explore themselves with confidence and curiosity.
The group was a little reserved at first and perhaps too cautious with one another. However, everyone was kind and respectful throughout the workshop.
Overall, it was a wonderful experience, and I would be delighted to attend another workshop with Juju."
Maria Carolina de Lacerda Werneck from Brazil
: participated in the July 2025 workshop
"I appreciated the workshop as a whole. I’ve taken many Butoh classes before, and I really liked that Juju has a more focused and organized way of teaching technical skills, not just improvisation or abstract concepts. I understand this was only a glimpse into a profound and complex art form, but even in this short time, I’ve learned a lot.
I also want to thank Juju for the care, dedication, and professionalism with which she managed everything, including the challenges that came up during the workshop. That takes strength.
I loved the studio—it was spacious, full of light, and open to the street. Not being in a closed, underground space made a difference. I feel that this openness actually connects with the spirit of Butoh. The music was beautiful. And the teacher—just inspiring. As someone who hopes to teach in the future, I believe that Juju’s classes and approach have given me tools that will support both my personal training and, eventually, my ability to guide others."
Rie Sakamoto (Japanese), Angles, France
: participated in the July 2025 workshop
"Before joining this workshop, I often wondered how to truly listen to the voice of my own body. Through this experience, I was deeply moved to discover that certain movements can reveal that inner voice. It was powerful. Sharing this journey with participants from all over the world was truly inspiring. I feel that my perspective has grown and deepened. Especially yesterday—dancing by the Seine was an unforgettable experience. I definitely want to join again. Thank you so much."
Anna Juniewicz from Warsaw, Poland
: participated in the workshop in August 2022
" I really liked the teacher and the way of her work, the combination of physical training and talk/reflexions.The venue was very comfortable, with a good floor, and surprisingly private. The location couldn't have been better. The organization was very good, we were provided with all the necessary information and the timing of emails was also great (a short reminder right before the workshop). The participants were an interesting mix of people, each of them bringing something valuable to the workshop, and they were all kind and open. "
Juliette Guinle from Toulouse, France
: participated in the workshop in July 2022
" Juju Alishina's professional eye and caring presence put me in conditions conducive to self-expression. I felt accompanied, not judged.
I was looking for a different way of looking at the body and movement, and Butoh allowed me to touch on this, without any pressure, leaving aside institutional technical expectations. The organization of the workshop was fluid, complete and serious, and we were able to go through a lot. "
