Kokoro Dance

Kokoro Dance Since 1986, Kokoro Dance has tantalized and mesmerized audiences with its compelling blend of butoh

Kokoro Dance creates butoh-based performances for both site-specific and theatre locations. Since 1986, the company has presented over 1,000 performances and created over 150 dance works that have been performed across Canada, in the United States, Europe, and Mexico.

06/05/2026

TONIGHT!! Butoh Jazz !! Tickets still available and few at the door!

Butoh Jazz presented by Kokoro and !!

Ticket link in bio!

Kokoro and Infidels Jazz Presents:

BUTOH JAZZ w/

Kokoro Dance, Tony Wilson, Allison Lang

Dancers:

Barbara Bourget, Jay Hirabayashi and special guest Allison Lang

Musicians:

Tony Wilson, Daniel Kane, Russell Sholberg and Jesus Caballero

June 5th 2026

8:00pm

KW Production Studios

Our Kokoro improvisation series give us opportunities to express ourselves in the moment with the fantastic stimulus of improvising jazz musicians of the highest caliber. We never know what they are going to play or what our responses will be. We know that it is always a conversation—a call from them and a response from us that is also a call back to them. It is harmony and dissonance colliding and colluding in both music and dance. It is exciting and adrenalin-producing enjoyment for us, the musicians, and our audiences.

Video by

06/04/2026

Tomorrow!! Friday June 5th!! Don’t miss Butoh Jazz presented by Kokoro and !!

Ticket link in bio!

Kokoro and Infidels Jazz Presents:

BUTOH JAZZ w/

Kokoro Dance, Tony Wilson, Allison Lang

Dancers:

Barbara Bourget, Jay Hirabayashi and special guest Allison Lang

Musicians:

Tony Wilson, Daniel Kane, Russell Sholberg and Jesus Caballero

June 5th 2026

8:00pm

KW Production Studios

Our Kokoro improvisation series give us opportunities to express ourselves in the moment with the fantastic stimulus of improvising jazz musicians of the highest caliber. We never know what they are going to play or what our responses will be. We know that it is always a conversation—a call from them and a response from us that is also a call back to them. It is harmony and dissonance colliding and colluding in both music and dance. It is exciting and adrenalin-producing enjoyment for us, the musicians, and our audiences.

Video by

06/02/2026

This Friday June 5th!! Don’t miss Butoh Jazz presented by Kokoro and !!

Get Tickets Here:
https://www.showpass.com/butohjazz02/

RVSP Here:
BUTOH JAZZ presented by Kokoro and Infidels Jazz

Kokoro and Infidels Jazz Presents:

BUTOH JAZZ w/

Kokoro Dance, Tony Wilson, Allison Lang

Dancers:

Barbara Bourget, Jay Hirabayashi and special guest Allison Lang

Musicians:

Tony Wilson, Daniel Kane, Russell Sholberg and Jesus Caballero

June 5th 2026

8:00pm

KW Production Studios

Our Kokoro improvisation series give us opportunities to express ourselves in the moment with the fantastic stimulus of improvising jazz musicians of the highest caliber. We never know what they are going to play or what our responses will be. We know that it is always a conversation—a call from them and a response from us that is also a call back to them. It is harmony and dissonance colliding and colluding in both music and dance. It is exciting and adrenalin-producing enjoyment for us, the musicians, and our audiences.

Video by

05/29/2026

Coming up next week!! Butoh Jazz at on June 5th presented by

Kokoro and Infidels Jazz Presents:
BUTOH JAZZ w/
Kokoro Dance, Tony Wilson
Dancers:

Barbara Bourget, Jay Hirabayashi and special guest Allison Lang

Musicians:

Tony Wilson, Daniel Kane, Russell Sholberg and Jesus Caballero

From Jay and Barbara: “Our Kokoro improvisation series give us opportunities to express ourselves in the moment with the fantastic stimulus of improvising jazz musicians of the highest caliber. We never know what they are going to play or what our responses will be. We know that it is always a conversation—a call from them and a response from us that is also a call back to them. It is harmony and dissonance colliding and colluding in both music and dance. It is exciting and adrenalin-producing enjoyment for us, the musicians, and our audiences.”

KW Studios is an accessible venue. Folks in need of an elevator can access one through the lobby entrance. Accessible bathrooms are available downstairs. KW events are both auditory and visual. Sound can be loud, but earplugs can be provided free of charge. Lighting is generally lower but can be adjusted and raised to accommodate people who need brighter venues.

Video by

Call for Participants for 2026 Wreck Beach Butoh!For more info:https://kokoro.ca/2026-wreck-beach-butohRegister now:http...
05/21/2026

Call for Participants for 2026 Wreck Beach Butoh!

For more info:
https://kokoro.ca/2026-wreck-beach-butoh

Register now:
https://KokoroDance.as.me/2026wreck

From July 3rd to July 16th, 2026, Kokoro Dance presents the 32nd annual Wreck Beach Butoh Performance Workshop. This intensive two-week butoh workshop led by Kokoro Dance’s Artistic Directors, Barbara Bourget and Jay Hirabayashi, and is open to anyone over the age of 18.

The performances on July 15th and 16th take place, in the n**e, on Wreck Beach at the foot of the #4 Trail below the UBC Museum of Anthropology. A maximum of 30 participants will be accepted into the workshop. The workshop takes place weekdays from 9:00am-4:00pm daily at the KW Production Studio. Participants should bring comfortable exercise clothing, a water bottle, and towel. No previous dance experience or exposure to butoh is required, but the intensive is physically challenging. If you want to participate, it is advisable to come to Kokoro’s ongoing dance classes or find physical conditioning elsewhere.

Starting from day one of the workshop, we will build a butoh score built on interior imagery that will create both an individual and a group journey, 60 to 70 minutes in length. It will be performed on sand and in water whether it is sunny or rainy on Vancouver’s largest stage with lighting, set, sound, and costumes by Mother Nature. Kokoro Dance’s Wreck Beach Butoh experience is a life-altering opportunity to discover your own original dance expression.

2026 Wreck Beach Butoh Performance Workshop • July 3rd - July 16th, 2026.

All workshop dates which are hosted at KW Studios at 111 West Hastings.
Workshop daily schedule is 9:00am-4:00pm with a one hour lunch break.

$50.00 for registration and is non-refundable.

New Workshop fee is $500.00 (taxes incl).

Previous attendee fee is sliding scale $0.00-$500.00 (taxes incl).

Photos by Chris Randle

05/20/2026

Don’t miss Butoh Jazz at on June 5th presented by

Kokoro and Infidels Jazz Presents:
BUTOH JAZZ w/
Kokoro Dance, Tony Wilson
Dancers:

Barbara Bourget, Jay Hirabayashi and special guest Allison Lang



Musicians:

Tony Wilson, Daniel Kane, Russell Sholberg and Jesus Caballero

From Jay and Barbara: “Our Kokoro improvisation series give us opportunities to express ourselves in the moment with the fantastic stimulus of improvising jazz musicians of the highest caliber. We never know what they are going to play or what our responses will be. We know that it is always a conversation—a call from them and a response from us that is also a call back to them. It is harmony and dissonance colliding and colluding in both music and dance. It is exciting and adrenalin-producing enjoyment for us, the musicians, and our audiences.”

KW Studios is an accessible venue. Folks in need of an elevator can access one through the lobby entrance. Accessible bathrooms are available downstairs. KW events are both auditory and visual. Sound can be loud, but earplugs can be provided free of charge. Lighting is generally lower but can be adjusted and raised to accommodate people who need brighter venues.

Video by

Announcing today!! Butoh Jazz 02 at June 5th 2026. Get your tickets, link in bio!TicketsGeneral $25Supporter $40Locate...
05/05/2026

Announcing today!! Butoh Jazz 02 at June 5th 2026.

Get your tickets, link in bio!

Tickets

General $25

Supporter $40

Located 111 West Hastings Street Vancouver. Look for the KW sign off Hastings Street for the entrance.

Doors at 7:00pm

Two Sets!

Show at 8pm - 8:45pm - First Set

9:10pm - 10:00pm - Second Set

Kokoro and Infidels Jazz Presents:
BUTOH JAZZ w/
Kokoro Dance, Tony Wilson
Dancers:
Barbara Bourget, Jay Hirabayashi and special guest Allison Lang

Musicians:
Tony Wilson, Daniel Kane, Russell Sholberg and Jesus Caballero

TONIGHT KW Studios Butoh Jazz co-presented by Tim Reinert starts!This almost monthly series features a rotation of Vanco...
04/11/2026

TONIGHT KW Studios Butoh Jazz co-presented by Tim Reinert starts!

This almost monthly series features a rotation of Vancouver finest musical improvisers paired with Kokoro Dance and guest dancers.

Tonight’s line up includes musicians Tony Wilson, Kenton Loewen and Daniel Howard

Dancers are Barbara Bourget, Jay Hirabayashi and special guest Josh Martin of Company 605

Few seated tickets left! Grab a ticket or pay at the door!

04/04/2026

Coming up April 11th Kokoro and Infidels Jazz present: Butoh Jazz with Kokoro and Tony Wilson Trio with special guest Josh Martin!
Dancers:

Barbara Bourget, Jay Hirabayashi and special guest Josh Martin

Musicians:

Tony Wilson, Kai Basanta, Daniel Howard

8:00pm
KW Production Studios

Announcing that Josh Martin from will be joining Barbara and Jay for on April 11th at KW Studios! Get your tickets no...
03/13/2026

Announcing that Josh Martin from will be joining Barbara and Jay for on April 11th at KW Studios! Get your tickets now link in bio!

📸 by Angel Lynne

BUTOH JAZZ w/
Kokoro Dance, Tony Wilson
Dancers:
Barbara Bourget, Jay Hirabayashi, Josh Martin

Musicians:
Tony Wilson, Kai Basanta, Daniel Howard


AN EVENING OF MUSIC AND DANCE IMPROVISATION
PRESENTED BY KOKORO DANCE AND INFIDELS JAZZ

From Jay and Barbara: “Our Kokoro improvisation series give us opportunities to express ourselves in the moment with the fantastic stimulus of improvising jazz musicians of the highest caliber. We never know what they are going to play or what our responses will be. We know that it is always a conversation—a call from them and a response from us that is also a call back to them. It is harmony and dissonance colliding and colluding in both music and dance. It is exciting and adrenalin-producing enjoyment for us, the musicians, and our audiences.”

KW Studios is an accessible venue. Folks in need of an elevator can access one through the lobby entrance. Accessible bathrooms are available downstairs. KW events are both auditory and visual. Sound can be loud, but earplugs can be provided free of charge. Lighting is generally lower but can be adjusted and raised to accommodate people who need brighter venues.

This event takes place on the unceded and occupied homelands of the Coast Salish peoples of xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. We are immensely grateful for being allowed to continue to live, work, and play on these lands.

KW events are NOTAFLOF (No one turn away for lack of funds) . NOTAFLOF tickets are of limited capacity. Please consider your financial need relative to folks in the DTES community where we reside before asking to pay less. We practice the policy NOTAFLOF specifically to allow access to folks negatively impacted by gentrification projects within the DTES community. If you are a student or low income worker, please consider saving up for the next show as the artists and KW staff are also low income workers.

Address

236/111 West Hastings Street
Vancouver, BC
V6B1H4

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

+16046627441

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Kokoro Dance posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Establishment

Send a message to Kokoro Dance:

Shortcuts

Share