Kokoro Dance presents the world premiere of WABI-SABI.

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 that the Japanese call wabi-sabi — the acceptance of transience and imperfection.

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