Join Elspeth Chan for a unique movement workshop inspired by Butoh, the post-war Japanese avant-garde dance form.

In this session, Elspeth will guide participants in exploring how our bodies can adapt, transform, and connect with the natural world around us. Open to all levels, the workshop includes sensory awareness practices, imaginative movement prompts, and the “water bag” concept from Noguchi Taiso.

Participants will be invited to discover fluid, responsive ways of moving—cultivating ecological awareness and a deeper sense of collective resilience.

Date & Time:
Saturday, 1st November 2025
3pm – 4pm

Location:
Bethnal Green Nature Reserve
Middleton St, E2 9RR

Cost:
Free, no booking required
You’re invited to participate at your own pace, whether through creating, sharing, or simply being present.

Meeting Point:
Bethnal Green Nature Reserve entrance on Middleton Street.

Bethnal Green Nature Reserve has been cared for by local residents and volunteers since 1977. Originally a WWII bomb-site, it now supports a thriving ecosystem of plants, bats, birds, fungi, and more—including people.

Hosted by Elspeth Chan

Elspeth Chan is an independent movement researcher and dance writer with a deep passion for the intersections of movement, ecology, and well-being. She is also the co-founder, editor, and writer of Dive(rse) Dance, an online magazine dedicated to critical and creative explorations of dance.

• Website: elspethchancf

• Instagram: @elspethchancf

Photo: COLLAPSE London by Emma Brown

With support from Chapman Trust & Nineveh Charitable Trust.