Behzad, 33, performs in “Body, Death.” The Butoh dance focuses on gender and Behzad wears women’s clothing at the beginning of the dance.
Butoh is a specific style of dance originating in Japan, after the destruction of World War II. It is intended to bring the audience closer to the roots of nature and life, and point to the dark world of the human mind. Behzad Gholami, an Iranian who works in the style, organizes underground performances since it is banned in Iran. The pressures on Behzad are driving him to emigrate.Behzad, right, 33, talks to some spectators after a Butoh performance.
Butoh is a specific style of dance originating in Japan, after the destruction of World War II. It is intended to bring the audience closer to the roots of nature and life, and point to the dark world of the human mind. Behzad Gholami, an Iranian who works in the style, organizes underground performances since it is banned in Iran. The pressures on Behzad are driving him to emigrate.Behzad, 33, gets ready for an underground performance of “Body, Death.” The Butoh dance focuses on gender and Behzad wears women’s clothing at the beginning of the dance.
Butoh is a specific style of dance originating in Japan, after the destruction of World War II. It is intended to bring the audience closer to the roots of nature and life, and point to the dark world of the human mind. Behzad Gholami, an Iranian who works in the style, organizes underground performances since it is banned in Iran. The pressures on Behzad are driving him to emigrate.A Butoh dancer performs underground at the Tehran Design Museum.
Butoh is a specific style of dance originating in Japan, after the destruction of World War II. It is intended to bring the audience closer to the roots of nature and life, and point to the dark world of the human mind. Behzad Gholami, an Iranian who works in the style, organizes underground performances since it is banned in Iran. The pressures on Behzad are driving him to emigrate.A Butoh dancer performs underground at the Tehran Design Museum.
Butoh is a specific style of dance originating in Japan, after the destruction of World War II. It is intended to bring the audience closer to the roots of nature and life, and point to the dark world of the human mind. Behzad Gholami, an Iranian who works in the style, organizes underground performances since it is banned in Iran. The pressures on Behzad are driving him to emigrate.A Butoh dancer performs underground at the Tehran Design Museum.
Butoh is a specific style of dance originating in Japan, after the destruction of World War II. It is intended to bring the audience closer to the roots of nature and life, and point to the dark world of the human mind. Behzad Gholami, an Iranian who works in the style, organizes underground performances since it is banned in Iran. The pressures on Behzad are driving him to emigrate.An Iranian performer in a Butoh dance.
Butoh is a specific style of dance originating in Japan, after the destruction of World War II. It is intended to bring the audience closer to the roots of nature and life, and point to the dark world of the human mind. Behzad Gholami, an Iranian who works in the style, organizes underground performances since it is banned in Iran. The pressures on Behzad are driving him to emigrate.A Butoh dancer performs underground at the Tehran Design Museum.
Butoh is a specific style of dance originating in Japan, after the destruction of World War II. It is intended to bring the audience closer to the roots of nature and life, and point to the dark world of the human mind. Behzad Gholami, an Iranian who works in the style, organizes underground performances since it is banned in Iran. The pressures on Behzad are driving him to emigrate.A Butoh dancer performs underground at the Tehran Design Museum.
Butoh is a specific style of dance originating in Japan, after the destruction of World War II. It is intended to bring the audience closer to the roots of nature and life, and point to the dark world of the human mind. Behzad Gholami, an Iranian who works in the style, organizes underground performances since it is banned in Iran. The pressures on Behzad are driving him to emigrate.Behzad, 33, gets ready for an underground performance of “Body, Death.” The Butoh dance focuses on gender and Behzad wears women’s clothing at the beginning of the dance.
Butoh is a specific style of dance originating in Japan, after the destruction of World War II. It is intended to bring the audience closer to the roots of nature and life, and point to the dark world of the human mind. Behzad Gholami, an Iranian who works in the style, organizes underground performances since it is banned in Iran. The pressures on Behzad are driving him to emigrate.Behzad, 33, prepares for a performance of “Body, Death.” The Butoh dance focuses on gender and Behzad wears women’s clothing at the beginning of the dance.
Butoh is a specific style of dance originating in Japan, after the destruction of World War II. It is intended to bring the audience closer to the roots of nature and life, and point to the dark world of the human mind. Behzad Gholami, an Iranian who works in the style, organizes underground performances since it is banned in Iran. The pressures on Behzad are driving him to emigrate.Behzad, 33, gets ready for an underground performance of “Body, Death.” The Butoh dance focuses on gender and Behzad wears women’s clothing at the beginning of the dance.
Butoh is a specific style of dance originating in Japan, after the destruction of World War II. It is intended to bring the audience closer to the roots of nature and life, and point to the dark world of the human mind. Behzad Gholami, an Iranian who works in the style, organizes underground performances since it is banned in Iran. The pressures on Behzad are driving him to emigrate.Behzad, 33, gets ready for an underground performance of “Body, Death.” The Butoh dance focuses on gender and Behzad wears women’s clothing at the beginning of the dance.
Butoh is a specific style of dance originating in Japan, after the destruction of World War II. It is intended to bring the audience closer to the roots of nature and life, and point to the dark world of the human mind. Behzad Gholami, an Iranian who works in the style, organizes underground performances since it is banned in Iran. The pressures on Behzad are driving him to emigrate.Behzad, 33, warms up and practices for an underground performance of “Body, Death.” The Butoh dance focuses on gender and Behzad wears women’s clothing at the beginning of the dance.
Butoh is a specific style of dance originating in Japan, after the destruction of World War II. It is intended to bring the audience closer to the roots of nature and life, and point to the dark world of the human mind. Behzad Gholami, an Iranian who works in the style, organizes underground performances since it is banned in Iran. The pressures on Behzad are driving him to emigrate.Behzad, 33, warms up and gets ready for an underground performance of “Body, Death.” The Butoh dance focuses on gender and Behzad wears women’s clothing at the beginning of the dance.
Butoh is a specific style of dance originating in Japan, after the destruction of World War II. It is intended to bring the audience closer to the roots of nature and life, and point to the dark world of the human mind. Behzad Gholami, an Iranian who works in the style, organizes underground performances since it is banned in Iran. The pressures on Behzad are driving him to emigrate.Behzad, 33, warms up and practices for an underground performance of “Body, Death.” The Butoh dance focuses on gender and Behzad wears women’s clothing at the beginning of the dance.
Butoh is a specific style of dance originating in Japan, after the destruction of World War II. It is intended to bring the audience closer to the roots of nature and life, and point to the dark world of the human mind. Behzad Gholami, an Iranian who works in the style, organizes underground performances since it is banned in Iran. The pressures on Behzad are driving him to emigrate.Mahboube, 33, and other performers in a scene from a Butoh dance named, “Voice of Death.”
Butoh is a specific style of dance originating in Japan, after the destruction of World War II. It is intended to bring the audience closer to the roots of nature and life, and point to the dark world of the human mind. Behzad Gholami, an Iranian who works in the style, organizes underground performances since it is banned in Iran. The pressures on Behzad are driving him to emigrate.Mahboube, 33, performs in the Butoh dance, “The Voice of Death.”
Butoh is a specific style of dance originating in Japan, after the destruction of World War II. It is intended to bring the audience closer to the roots of nature and life, and point to the dark world of the human mind. Behzad Gholami, an Iranian who works in the style, organizes underground performances since it is banned in Iran. The pressures on Behzad are driving him to emigrate.Behzad, center, 33, and other dancers prepare for a Butoh performance.
Butoh is a specific style of dance originating in Japan, after the destruction of World War II. It is intended to bring the audience closer to the roots of nature and life, and point to the dark world of the human mind. Behzad Gholami, an Iranian who works in the style, organizes underground performances since it is banned in Iran. The pressures on Behzad are driving him to emigrate.Nasir, 26, practices for a Butoh performance.
Butoh is a specific style of dance originating in Japan, after the destruction of World War II. It is intended to bring the audience closer to the roots of nature and life, and point to the dark world of the human mind. Behzad Gholami, an Iranian who works in the style, organizes underground performances since it is banned in Iran. The pressures on Behzad are driving him to emigrate.Behzad, 33, hurt his foot while practicing for the Butoh dance, “Body, Death.”
Butoh is a specific style of dance originating in Japan, after the destruction of World War II. It is intended to bring the audience closer to the roots of nature and life, and point to the dark world of the human mind. Behzad Gholami, an Iranian who works in the style, organizes underground performances since it is banned in Iran. The pressures on Behzad are driving him to emigrate.Mahboubeh, 33, practices for Butoh performance.
Butoh is a specific style of dance originating in Japan, after the destruction of World War II. It is intended to bring the audience closer to the roots of nature and life, and point to the dark world of the human mind. Behzad Gholami, an Iranian who works in the style, organizes underground performances since it is banned in Iran. The pressures on Behzad are driving him to emigrate.A performer in a Butoh dance, held in northern Iran.
Butoh is a specific style of dance originating in Japan, after the destruction of World War II. It is intended to bring the audience closer to the roots of nature and life, and point to the dark world of the human mind. Behzad Gholami, an Iranian who works in the style, organizes underground performances since it is banned in Iran. The pressures on Behzad are driving him to emigrate.A group of Butoh dancers set up equipment to record the performance in northern Iran.
Butoh is a specific style of dance originating in Japan, after the destruction of World War II. It is intended to bring the audience closer to the roots of nature and life, and point to the dark world of the human mind. Behzad Gholami, an Iranian who works in the style, organizes underground performances since it is banned in Iran. The pressures on Behzad are driving him to emigrate.A scene from the Butoh performance, “Plague.” The performance is held underground in northern Iran with an anti-war theme.
Butoh is a specific style of dance originating in Japan, after the destruction of World War II. It is intended to bring the audience closer to the roots of nature and life, and point to the dark world of the human mind. Behzad Gholami, an Iranian who works in the style, organizes underground performances since it is banned in Iran. The pressures on Behzad are driving him to emigrate.After a performance of the Butoh dance, “Plague,” the dancers clean their makeup and change clothes.
Butoh is a specific style of dance originating in Japan, after the destruction of World War II. It is intended to bring the audience closer to the roots of nature and life, and point to the dark world of the human mind. Behzad Gholami, an Iranian who works in the style, organizes underground performances since it is banned in Iran. The pressures on Behzad are driving him to emigrate.The scene for a Butoh dance in northern Iran.
Butoh is a specific style of dance originating in Japan, after the destruction of World War II. It is intended to bring the audience closer to the roots of nature and life, and point to the dark world of the human mind. Behzad Gholami, an Iranian who works in the style, organizes underground performances since it is banned in Iran. The pressures on Behzad are driving him to emigrate.Behzad, right, 33, and Nasir, 26, prepare for the Butoh performance, “Plague.”
Butoh is a specific style of dance originating in Japan, after the destruction of World War II. It is intended to bring the audience closer to the roots of nature and life, and point to the dark world of the human mind. Behzad Gholami, an Iranian who works in the style, organizes underground performances since it is banned in Iran. The pressures on Behzad are driving him to emigrate.Nasir, 26, gets ready before a Butoh performance.
Butoh is a specific style of dance originating in Japan, after the destruction of World War II. It is intended to bring the audience closer to the roots of nature and life, and point to the dark world of the human mind. Behzad Gholami, an Iranian who works in the style, organizes underground performances since it is banned in Iran. The pressures on Behzad are driving him to emigrate.Nasir, left, 26, and Hamed, 24, practice for a Butoh performance.
Butoh is a specific style of dance originating in Japan, after the destruction of World War II. It is intended to bring the audience closer to the roots of nature and life, and point to the dark world of the human mind. Behzad Gholami, an Iranian who works in the style, organizes underground performances since it is banned in Iran. The pressures on Behzad are driving him to emigrate.Nasir, left, 26, and Hamed, 24, practice for a Butoh performance.
Butoh is a specific style of dance originating in Japan, after the destruction of World War II. It is intended to bring the audience closer to the roots of nature and life, and point to the dark world of the human mind. Behzad Gholami, an Iranian who works in the style, organizes underground performances since it is banned in Iran. The pressures on Behzad are driving him to emigrate.Nasir, left, 26, and Hamed, 24, practice for a Butoh performance.
Butoh is a specific style of dance originating in Japan, after the destruction of World War II. It is intended to bring the audience closer to the roots of nature and life, and point to the dark world of the human mind. Behzad Gholami, an Iranian who works in the style, organizes underground performances since it is banned in Iran. The pressures on Behzad are driving him to emigrate.Nasir, 26 years old, rehearses a movement.
Butoh is a specific style of dance originating in Japan, after the destruction of World War II. It is intended to bring the audience closer to the roots of nature and life, and point to the dark world of the human mind. Behzad Gholami, an Iranian who works in the style, organizes underground performances since it is banned in Iran. The pressures on Behzad are driving him to emigrate.Nasir, 26, practices for a Butoh performance.
Butoh is a specific style of dance originating in Japan, after the destruction of World War II. It is intended to bring the audience closer to the roots of nature and life, and point to the dark world of the human mind. Behzad Gholami, an Iranian who works in the style, organizes underground performances since it is banned in Iran. The pressures on Behzad are driving him to emigrate.Nasir, left, 26 and Hamed, 24, practice for a Butoh performance.
Butoh is a specific style of dance originating in Japan, after the destruction of World War II. It is intended to bring the audience closer to the roots of nature and life, and point to the dark world of the human mind. Behzad Gholami, an Iranian who works in the style, organizes underground performances since it is banned in Iran. The pressures on Behzad are driving him to emigrate.Hamed, 24, practices for a Butoh performance.
Butoh is a specific style of dance originating in Japan, after the destruction of World War II. It is intended to bring the audience closer to the roots of nature and life, and point to the dark world of the human mind. Behzad Gholami, an Iranian who works in the style, organizes underground performances since it is banned in Iran. The pressures on Behzad are driving him to emigrate.Hamed, 24, practices for a Butoh performance.
Butoh is a specific style of dance originating in Japan, after the destruction of World War II. It is intended to bring the audience closer to the roots of nature and life, and point to the dark world of the human mind. Behzad Gholami, an Iranian who works in the style, organizes underground performances since it is banned in Iran. The pressures on Behzad are driving him to emigrate.Mahboubeh, left, 33, and Nasir, 26, practice for a Butoh performance.
Butoh is a specific style of dance originating in Japan, after the destruction of World War II. It is intended to bring the audience closer to the roots of nature and life, and point to the dark world of the human mind. Behzad Gholami, an Iranian who works in the style, organizes underground performances since it is banned in Iran. The pressures on Behzad are driving him to emigrate.A Butoh performer practices for a dance.
Butoh is a specific style of dance originating in Japan, after the destruction of World War II. It is intended to bring the audience closer to the roots of nature and life, and point to the dark world of the human mind. Behzad Gholami, an Iranian who works in the style, organizes underground performances since it is banned in Iran. The pressures on Behzad are driving him to emigrate.
