Butoh is a Japanese contemporary dance form. It is often improvised, inspired by images from nature. Kokoro Dance are Vancouver BC butoh performers operating for more than 20 years. They are known for their annual Wreck Beach performances. There are videos of Kokoro and butoh. Some performances involve nudity, possibly NSFW.
Vancouver is one of about two handfuls of international butoh cities, hosting a favorite group Dairakudakan recently. The cities would be Portland, Seattle, SF, Boulder, Berlin, Chicago, NYC, Buenos Aires, Tokyo and Kyoto.
Kokoro opens a new stage performance, Embryotrophic Cavatina. When I've seen them, their performances have been theatrical and humorous. The core couple have been working together for many years, like Eiko and Koma, creating a special dialog which is beautiful to watch.
Recommended. Embryotrophic Cavatina by Kokoro Dance kokoro.ca at Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre
181 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver, BC. 8PM $25-30
