I did not understand the message of the Sankai Juku performance. While I was confused about the movements and sand that was on the stage, I did have a connection with the different sounds throughout the dance. The show started with silence and I thought this was a powerful way to capture the audience’s attention. Eventually, the sound effects of falling sand could be heard before turning into a song. The music throughout was very tranquil and beautiful, but did change into loud, heavy, distorted sound, which instantly altered the mood of the dancers and audience. At one point, the soundtrack featured an orchestra, and it was easy for me to see the connection between the dancer’s movements and the music. While watching this performance, I often wondered what this performance meant to the dancers and how did they feel when performing? I think that hearing a personal reflection from a Butoh dancer may help me understand the meaning of their dances.