Dance Around and Find Out Residency 2026

Have a creative inkling you want to explore? Interested in sharing/building movement vocabulary, developing a performance idea or pushing your technique to the next level? Dance Around and Find Out (DAFO) residency offers space and content support to disabled dancers and mobility device users whose access to space and artistic creation is limited. 

Weston Common - 34 John St, York, ON Thursday Evenings, Jan - Mar 2027 (6 sessions) 5:30 - 8:30pm 4 paid residencies available, with access to video/photo editor for documentation. Priority goes to disabled dancers and mobility device users whose access to space is limited based on physical and financial accessibility. Singlets, duos, and trios are welcome to apply.

Residency space will be a scent-free, relaxed environment. All attendees are expected to wear a mask to reduce airborne illness transmission. Artists will be provided access to space, a quiet room and some equipment to support movement; mats, mirrors. 
Fill out this form to apply!

To submit a video application, email pushmakers@gmail.com for the questions. Applications are due Monday October 5 2026.

Please ensure your face is clearly visible in video submissions to support lip reading, and don't put energy into editing, as it will be solely reviewed for content. Unfortunately, we cannot accept audio submissions. 

This program is made possible with the support of The Toronto Arts Council!