international initiative
A living directory for all Butoh artists
A crowd-sourced directory — a living butoh archive, list, and tree — approx. 1,300 butoh dancers, performers, educators, and academics, searchable by name, country, and company.
Who is considered a butoh artist for this directory?
Anyone whose primary creative or performative practice is rooted in the tradition, philosophy, or development of butoh—whether through professional or artistic focus—and who identifies or has identified as a butoh artist.
MISSION
To connect the global butoh community—honoring its roots while nurturing emerging generations.
We stand for collaboration over competition, with visibility as a core mission—ensuring that butoh artists, educators, and enthusiasts can be discovered, so the practice may carry forward in shared spirit, mutual respect, and a sense of family.
Banner Photo: Eikoh Hosoe (1969)