Curiosity (and a sense of wonder) is at the heart of butoh. Butoh practice is for those who want to rediscover their bodies and find new ways to inhabit their physical presence, both in performance and in everyday life.

Café Reason offers regular butoh classes and workshops. These sessions are suitable for all body types, ages, and levels of skill; no previous experience is necessary. There is a rotating pool of teachers, so that participants can benefit from different approaches to butoh training.

We run twice-monthly Saturday classes (2nd and 4th Saturdays unless otherwise noted) 10.00 am – 1.00 pm at Mortimer Hall in Old Marston, OX3 0PH, at a drop-in cost of £25 (supporter) £20 (standard) £15 (supported) per session. Please book in advance if you would like to attend.

There is parking outside the hall, which is located next to Marston Library, and there are stops nearby for buses 14, 14A, 13, and X13. Please arrive in good time, ready to start class promptly at 10.00.

For dates, please see below.

Participants will explore techniques and exercises to enhance their sensory awareness, stage presence, improvisation skills, and body–mind focus, as well as developing physical strength, control, and flexibility. Classes are led by different members of the group, or a guest teacher, so there is always something new to explore.

We also welcome dance and performing art practitioners, as well as visual artists, and musicians. Classes are occasionally accompanied by live music, and we are very pleased to hear from musicians who would like to play for us. A selection of music provided for some of our classes by musician/composer Malcolm Atkins has been uploaded here.)

Dates for 2026
10 January
24 January
14 February
28 February
14 March
28 March
11 April
25 April
9 May
23 May
13 June
27 June
11 July
25 July
8 August
22 August
12 September
26 September
10 October
24 October
14 November
28 November
12 December

For more information contact Ayala Kingsley.