Japanese choreographer, dancer, and teacher based in Italy and France, also active in Luxembourg. Active internationally since 1990, Sayoko Onishi developed Onishi Dance / New Butoh®, a contemporary evolution of Japanese Butoh, during her years in Palermo, Sicily—an island where civilizations met and cultures intertwined throughout history.
Centered on inner energy (Ki), this method transforms sensation, memory, and emotion into movement, revealing the countless treasures within each performer.


