Kokoro Dance (also known as
Kokoro Dance Theatre Society) is one of
Canada's leading
butoh dance troupes. Based in
Vancouver,
British Columbia, it was founded in 1986 by artistic directors
Barbara Bourget and Japanese Canadian
Jay Hirabayashi. They have performed across
Canada, in the
United States, and abroad.
As is characteristic of butoh dance, they often perform naked, shaved heads, and covered in white body make-up.
The company runs programming for young audiences, as well as adults.
Some of their numerous works include:
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Dis/Zero (1987)
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Episode in Blue: A Cantata from Hell (1988)
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Zero to the Power (1989)
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Crime Against Grace (2001)
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Sheepman Dreams (2003)
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Tutaj Tam/Here to There (2005)
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Sunyata (1991, 1997, 2006)
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