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About KW Studios

KW Studios, operated by Kokoro Dance Theatre Society, is a versatile venue complex in the Woodwards Building at 111 Hastings St W, Vancouver. With multiple studios designed for performances, rehearsals, workshops, and community events, KW Studios offers flexible spaces, accessible facilities, and convenient city amenities. Whether you’re planning a dance performance, workshop, or intimate showcase, KW Studios has you covered with practical space configurations and comfortable, easily accessible support areas.

Located near downtown Vancouver’s transit-rich core, KW Studios is convenient for both local attendees and visiting guests. Read on for space layouts, seating options, parking, transit, and nearby hotel and dining recommendations to help your planning stay smooth and straightforward.

KW Studios sits in the Woodward’s Building with public access from Hastings Street and an elevator lobby inside Woodward’s. The Production Studio (basement) is a versatile space suitable for standing room or performances, while the Atrium Studio (main floor) offers a bright setting for more intimate events. The 2nd-floor Workshop Studio provides a smaller, focused venue option. With 64 black chairs, 9 white chairs, and folding chairs available to expand capacity, organizers can tailor the seating to their event. Accessible bathrooms and a dressing room are available in the Production Studio, and a straightforward setup is designed to support a smooth event day.

Parking options include the nearby Gastown Parkade (Water/Cordova) and street/lot options; Sundays can feature free parking programs in Gastown (Lot 126, West Cordova). For attendees commuting by public transit, KW Studios is near Stadium-Chinatown SkyTrain and multiple bus routes, with easy walking access from downtown transit hubs. Nearby hotels such as L’Hermitage Hotel, Wedgewood Hotel & Spa, and EXchange Hotel Vancouver offer convenient accommodations for visitors and performers alike. Popular KW Studios events include Kokoro Dance Jazz Jam, Vancouver Noise Fest, and Wreck Beach Butoh workshops, making the venue a recognized hub for Vancouver’s performing arts community.

Plan your visit with confidence—secure your seats and arrange logistics with our helpful listing details. If you’re seeking a flexible, approachable venue experience in Vancouver, KW Studios is a reliable choice with friendly, no-fuss access to the performances and workshops you want to see.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: Woodwards Building, 111 Hastings St W, Vancouver, BC V6B 1H4.
  • Venue type: Multipurpose production/performance spaces operated by Kokoro Dance Theatre Society.
  • Spaces and capacities: KW Production Studio (basement) ~32' x 50' with up to 175 standing; Atrium Studio (main floor) 22' x 30' with up to 50 standing; 2nd-floor Workshop Studio ~397 sq ft (smaller space).
  • Seating: No published fixed seating chart; 64 black chairs and 9 white chairs available; folding chairs can be added.
  • Access: Public entrance off Hastings Street; elevator lobby inside Woodward’s; accessible bathrooms and a dressing room available in the Production Studio.
  • Parking: Nearby Gastown Parkade (Water/Cordova) and nearby street/lot options; Sundays sometimes feature free parking programs in Gastown (Lot 126, West Cordova).
  • Transit: Nearby SkyTrain (Stadium-Chinatown) and multiple bus routes; walking distance from downtown transit hubs.
  • Nearby hotels: L’Hermitage Hotel, Wedgewood Hotel & Spa, EXchange Hotel Vancouver, among others within ~0.5–1 mile.
  • Notable events hosted: Kokoro Dance Jazz Jam at KW Studios; Vancouver Noise Fest at KW Studios; Wreck Beach Butoh workshops hosted at KW Production Studio.