Wreck Beach Butoh turns 25 in the surf and sand

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      For 25 years, Kokoro Dance has mixed dance, skin, sand, and surf in its annual Wreck Beach Butoh performances.

      The long-time Vancouver company founded by Barbara Bourget and Jay Hirabayashi likes to say its sets, lighting, and costumes are by Mother Nature.

      In celebration of that silver anniversary, the Butoh-inspired company brings back the tradition this Saturday (August 3) at 1:30 p.m. and Sunday (August 4) at 2:15 p.m. at Tower Beach, the section of Wreck Beach at the foot of the No. 4 Trail, just west of the UBC Museum of Anthropology.

      Performances take place rain or shine, donations are accepted, and clothing is optional. No photography or video is allowed.

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