The SEKI Method - Basics

Discover the story behind the SEKI Method, a holistic approach to dance, movement and Bodywork, created by dancer and choreographer Minako Seki. The 208-page colour illustrated book contains formative stories of her life; a manual of exercises, explorations and improvisations that can be done at home, in the studio or out in Nature; as well as the SEKI Method way of life, with practical tips on creative processes; and how the method is being received and applied by Minako’s students in diverse fields.

The book contains beautiful colour illustrations by Lili Lenfant!

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Moving Towards Wholeness - dissertation excerpt

I wrote this dissertation almost 10 years ago! Fascinating to see how the language I use around dance has changed, yet these background principles and the core conditions I hold as a dance teacher still stand. An excerpt from my dissertation, which is rooted in psychotherapy (Jung, Bioenergetic analysis, Carl Rogers), and contains exercises and improvisations to use in a therapy or dance studio setting. Full pdf available to download.

Jessica CotteeAugust 19, 2026butoh, dance, somatic movement, improvisation, choreography, dance teaching, healing, creativity

The book is published!

After five years of researching, drafting and writing residencies in Spain, The SEKI Method - Basics is published! I wrote this book with dancer, choreographer and teacher Minako Seki, whose method I studied for ten years. Her holistic approach to Bodywork and dance reconnects people to their joy, creativity and the primordial life energy that flows through everything.

Jessica CotteeApril 24, 2025butoh, dance, somatic movement, improvisation, choreography, dance teaching, healing, creativity