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Kokoro and Barking Sphinx Presents:Space and Sound:A Butoh and Music Improv SeriesFeaturing original compositions by Tony Wilson

Dancers: Barbara BourgetJay Hirabayashi 

Musicians: Dominic ConwayPeggy LeeCole SchmidtKarlis SilinsKai Basanta

Compositions by Tony Wilson

This event is dedicated to the great Tony Wilson who passed away back in June 2026. In honour of Tony, Kokoro reached out to Tony's longtime friend Cole Schmidt to continue the series in Tony's place. Formally called "Butoh Jazz" Kokoro is continuing its interdisciplinary work in August now rebranded as Space and Sound: a Butoh and Music Improv Series. This series will feature original compositions by the late Tony Wilson lead by longtime friend and collaborator Peggy Lee. 
From Jay and Barbara: "Our Kokoro improvisation series give us opportunities to express ourselves in the moment with the fantastic stimulus of improvising jazz musicians of the highest caliber. We never know what they are going to play or what our responses will be. We know that it is always a conversation—a call from them and a response from us that is also a call back to them. It is harmony and dissonance colliding and colluding in both music and dance. It is exciting and adrenalin-producing enjoyment for us, the musicians, and our audiences."
KW Studios is an accessible venue. Folks in need of an elevator can access one through the lobby entrance. Accessible bathrooms are available downstairs. KW events are both auditory and visual. Sound can be loud, but earplugs can be provided free of charge. Lighting is generally lower but can be adjusted and raised to accommodate people who need brighter venues.

Doors at 7:00pm 

 Two Sets! 

 Show at 8pm - 8:45pm - First Set

 9:10pm - 10:00pm - Second Set