“Kokoro Dance’s butoh expression gives recurring attention to the seven aesthetic principles of Zen philosophy: kanso — simplicity; fukinsei — asymmetry or irregularity; shibumi — beauty in the understated; shizen — naturalness without pretense; yugen — subtle grace; datsuzoku — freeness; and seijaku — tranquility. These terms are encompassed in a world view contained in the words wabi and sabi— the acceptance of transience and imperfection.”

WABI-SABI
Kokoro Dance – Vancouver BC – presents the world premiere of WABI-SABI. Performances take place at 8 pm, September 22-25, and September 29 – October 2, 2021, at the Roundhouse Performance Centre. 

Choreography & Performance: Barbara Bourget and Jay Hirabayashi
Music: Joseph Hirabayashi
Lighting: Gerald King
Costumes: Tsuneko Kokubo

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