Butoh is one of the major developments in contemporary dance in the latter half of the 20th century. It has revolutionized the way people view what dance is, and can be. The influence of butoh on today's dance world equals that of Martha Graham or Mary Wigman in the earlier decades of this century.

Originating in Japan in the turbulent early 1960's, butoh was an attempt to create new forms of movement and expression. The objective of this book is to show how butoh has evolved from its beginnings to the present day. It is written sto that both dancers and non-dancers can follow the development of this avant-garde movement.

(Abstract adapted from dustjacket)