This was a free online course through Future Learn (via Keio University) that explored the history of the avant-garde form of dance, Butoh, and it's place within the Japanese art scene in the 60's, 70's, 80's and beyond. The main focus of the course was Tatsumi Hijikata - considered to be the founder of Butoh - his life, inspirations and works.
Sadly, Hijikata died in 1986, but the course featured interviews with his students/collaborators, historians and modern Budoh practitioners. It was a fascinating topic and had a good mix of texts, audio visual elements and quizzes to keep learners engaged.
