Avant-garde dances having a style that originated in Japan. The first Butoh performance was given by Tatsumi Hijikata in 1959. As practiced by various groups and individuals, Butoh may incorporate elements of dance, theater, and performance art. Butoh performances typically incorporate grotesque imagery and physical endurance.

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