Porch View Dances 2024

Tour Guide: Jake Runeckles, Choreographers: Sid Ryan Eilers, Matt ’Snoopy’ Cuff, Esie Mensah, Karen Kaeja, Photography - SVPhotography

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Real People Dancing in Real Spaces

Our annual Porch View Dances (PVD) celebrates the stories of our local neighbourhood by taking dance out of the theatre and into our daily lives. Founded by Karen Kaeja and developed by Allen Kaeja, PVD is a one-of-a-kind community dance event that brings together creators and everyday folk from around Tkaronto, some of whom have never danced before, to create unique performances in Seaton Village, Toronto.

July 16 - 19 at 7:00PM July 20 at 2:00PM*

STARTING LOCATION: London Street, Seaton Village (between Euclid and Palmerston) - map coming soon!

*ACCESSIBILITY MATTERS*: Sunday, July 20, at 2 PM is the designated Accessible Day, featuring ASL interpretation and wheelchair assistance. Wheelchair-friendly routes and volunteers are available every day of the festival. E-mail kaeja@kaeja.org for more information.

WHAT TO BRING: Seating is general. We encourage you to bring water, and a folding stool, blanket or cushion for sitting, if you prefer. We encourage you to dress appropriately and don’t forget to bring sun protection!

INCLEMENT WEATHER: In the event of inclement weather, please visit our website and follow us on social media for the latest updates.

Trailer by Mio Sakamoto

Concept/Founder: Karen Kaeja

PVD Co-Developed with: Allen Kaeja

Co-Curators: Mayumi Lashbrook & Karen Kaeja

Artistic Producer: Mayumi Lashbrook

Project & Production Manager: Malgorzata Nowacka-May

Emcees & Tour Guides: Kunji Ikeda and Allen Kaeja

Choreographers: Pulga Muchochoma, Nicola Pantin, Diana Lopez Soto

Vignette Choreographer: KINAJ

Installation Artist: Mio Sakamoto

Flock Landing Lead: Mio Sakamoto

Flock Landing Dancers: Sophie Dow, Katie Adams-Gossage, Yui Ugai

Production/Stage Manager: Sharon DiGenova

Technical Assistant: Shanna Miller

Production Assistants: Shona Kiyama, Jackson Young

Indigenous Advisor/Land Gratitude: Jim Adams

Videographer: Kendra Epik

Photographer: SVPhotography

Publicity: Vocab Communications

Graphic Design: Adina Herling, TC Graphics

Marketing & Social Media Coordinator: Jessica Cen

The PVD 2025 Team

"Despite the fact that Porch View Dances is 13 years old, the concept remains astonishingly unique. A mainstay of a Toronto summer, this community dance event — “real people dancing in real spaces” — continues to delight on so many levels. Truly makes you feel part of a community."

Paula Citron, Ludwig van Toronto
"Pure artistic gold."

Apt 613, Ottawa
"Rarely has such ordinary public property been converted to such wonderful artistic use."

Adam Vaughan, MP Spadina-Fort York (past City Councillor Ward 20) City Councillor
"(Porch View Dances) is a poster child for site-specific dance done right."

Paula Citron, Globe and Mail

Partner with Porch View Dances!

Interested in becoming a choreographer, corporate sponsor, community partner, or volunteer (Bike Squad or Hub) next year? Contact us to start the conversation!

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"This made me fall in love with Toronto again!"
"I love how thoughtfully organized it was. So inclusive!
"Dancing in the park, Invigorating, Peaceful, Delightful"
"Everything was super nice, specifically dancing together. Vibe - love, peace. The vibe of exciting"