Porch View Dances 2025

Real People Dancing in Real Spaces

July 16 to 20, 2025

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.

Dates:

  • July 16, 2025 @ 7pm

  • July 17, 2025@ 7pm

  • July 18, 2025 @ 7pm

  • July 19, 2025 @ 7pm

  • July 20, 2025 @ 2pm *Accessibility Day – An ASL interpreter will be present & wheelchairs will be available

Starting Location: Porch View Dances Lane & London St. (View map)

Admission: Pay What You Want

2024 Highlights by Kendra Epik

  • "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!

  • "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"

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Photos by Karen Kaeja, Jessica Cen, Allen Kaeja, Mayumi Lashbrook, Kathy Le