Butoh is a form of avant-garde dance, which originated in post-holocaust Japan. It gained attention following performances by the principle founders, Hijikata Tatsumi and Ohno Kazuo. Butoh is considered a dance of the senses, of anarchic energy. It aims to reveal the unconscious, inner world of the performer, stripped of the social mask. At times fiercely primitive, and at others serenely meditative, Butoh has a history of cultivating courageous performers and will encourage students to develop a rich inner life, deep focus, and to express emotions articulately and honestly through the entire body.