Antonio Leto

Welcome to my space dedicated to mindful movement and inner transformation.

Here, the delicacy of postural gymnastics meets the expressive intensity of Butoh dance,

a journey that transcends the body to embrace the mind and spirit.

Through targeted exercises and pathways of creative exploration, I will guide you toward greater body awareness, harmonious balance, and a deep connection with yourself.

Discover how movement can become art, wellness, and self-reflection.
Are you ready to begin this unique journey?

Let yourself be guided,

your path starts here. 🌀✨

Antonio

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Butoh Institute Cluster 11 January 2026

Butoh Institute of the South

Method

Palermo • in-person • technical progression + operational imagery

The method is a practice device: gesture quality, work with weight, modulation of time, operational imagery (butoh-fu), and essential composition. Not “steps”, but states and transformations built with precision.

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For access and details: WhatsApp / Email on the main Institute page.

Core pillars

The method is structured to develop presence and specificity: each element is trained, observed, repeated, and integrated.

1) Presence & tone

Availability of the body: grounding, center, micro-adjustments, breath, operational silence.

2) Weight & gravity

Transfers, controlled falling, suspension, friction. Weight as language.

3) Time & intensity

Sustained slowness, punctual accelerations, continuity. Precision without rigidity.

4) Operational imagery (Butoh-fu)

Images as quality commands (not narration): they generate states and transformations.

5) Essential composition

Short scores, variations, repetition. A readable and repeatable form.

6) Relation & gaze

Space, direction, distance, relational rhythm. Attention as a “field”.

If you want the full path: go to /en/institute.

Typical session structure

Preparation (10–15’)

grounding + targeted mobility
core activation
breath: rhythm and modulation

Technique (20–30’)

walking: weight, friction, direction
transitions: levels, stops, restarts
chains: qualities (full/empty, hard/soft)

Operational imagery (20–30’)

guided states (tasks)
constraints to generate specificity
repetitions with controlled variations

Composition (10–20’)

micro-score (1–3’)
choices: start/end, pauses, rhythm
essential feedback + iteration

Dates, times and location: /en/institute/calendar.

What you gain (observable outcomes)

stability and weight control (grounding, transfers, stops)
time management on stage (sustained slowness, clean accelerations)
gesture quality (density, continuity, intention)
imagery as a tool (not “interpretation”)
creation of repeatable micro-scores

To access the program (also if you are a beginner): request access.

Who it is for

The work is progressive and suitable even for first-time participants. It supports dancers, actors, performers, movement educators, and anyone looking for a rigorous practice of presence and transformation.

Not sure where to start? Read the FAQ.

Quick FAQ

Do I need previous experience?

No. The training is progressive: we start from technical basics and core qualities.

Is it more dance or theatre?

It is a performative training: body, time and composition. It can become scenic, but the practice is technical.

How do I join?

Go to /en/institute and contact me via WhatsApp or email: I’ll send you the program and availability.

Next step

If you want to join the Butoh laboratory in Palermo, go to the main Institute page and request access: you will receive the full program, fee details and upcoming dates.

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