New York Butoh Institute at the 2025 Dance Parade. Photo by Frantvisuals
Alt text: Group of Butoh dancers in layered white dresses performing in the middle of a city street during a parade. Each dancer holds a red rose, with expressive poses—some crouching low, others reaching upward or leaning forward. The scene is black-and-white with the roses in vivid red, emphasizing their movement and emotion.
Akihito Ichihara and dancers at Battery Park July 14, 2024
Akihito Ichihara and a large group of dancers standing barefoot in a line at Battery Park. They wear earthy-toned costumes in shades of orange, rust, and dark gray. Akihito, centered and painted white, gazes upward as the city skyline and waterfront appear in the background. Photo by
Vangeline in the Slowest Wave at the New York Butoh Institute Festival October 12, 2024.
Vangeline performing in ‘The Slowest Wave’ at the New York Butoh Institute Festival on October 12, 2024. She lies on her back on a dark stage, arms and legs extended upward in a dynamic pose, illuminated by a vivid magenta spotlight
River Luna at Dance Parade 2025.
River Luna performing on the mainstage at Dance Parade 2025. The performer wears a wide-brimmed lace hat and a flowing white lace shawl, moving gracefully with arms raised against a backdrop of lush green trees.
