R.A.V.E. is a transformational dancefloor seminar designed to unlock your true potential with the power of dance.
This June, be the first to experience an innovative ritual of R.A.V.E. technology, dance music, and immersive narrative guided by visionary DJ and techno-futurist, The Founder. No rave experience required.
R.A.V.E.
Created, co-directed and performed by Me Time
Co-devised and co-directed by !Kona
An immersive experience brought to you by The R.A.V.E. Institute and Outside the March in association with Luminato Festival Toronto
VENUE
The R.A.V.E. Institute
*Venue Announced*
Downsview Airport Lands
123 Garratt Blvd, Toronto, ON M3K 1Y5
Parking available
DATES
June 9, 2024 - 8PM (Preview)
June 12, 2024 - 8PM (Preview)
June 13, 2024 - 8PM
June 14, 2024 - 8PM
June 15, 2024 - 8PM
June 16, 2024 - 8PM
Approximate runtime: 135 minutes
Learn more in our FAQ
PORTAL technology by Karl Skene and Calder Ross, photo by Falling Motion
Founded by DJ and techno-futurist Me Time in partnership with Outside the March, The R.A.V.E. Institute’s mission is to cultivate human potential and social change through communal dance experiences using R.A.V.E. technology.
Access + FAQ
Immersive theatre meets the dancefloor in this innovative rave experience for desperate times.
Me Time, one of Toronto's favourite underground DJs, has teamed up with Outside the March to “remix” live performance styles, bringing interactive theatre to the dancefloor. R.A.V.E. is the story of a DJ-turned-tech-Founder who wanted to save the world through dance, but was forced to face the music instead.
The result is an immersive mashup like no other. R.A.V.E. is parody meets autobiography; Black Mirror meets Berghain; Sleep No More meets Severance; Oprah meets Daft Punk.
R.A.V.E. will transform the former Downsview Airport into a site of experiential wonder. You will be rewarded for following your curiosity and embracing the adventure to the never-before-activated location.
Wait, so, what is this? Is it a rave? Is it performance? Is it real? Is it fiction?
Yes!
Please oh please answer the question.
A: It’s a mashup. It’s part dance party, part theatrical experience, part self-help parody. If you still have questions after this FAQ, shoot us an email and we’ll answer them… probably.
Do I have to dance?
Are you breathing? ✅ Is your heart beating? ✅ Then you are dancing!
This is a playful interactive and participatory experience on the dancefloor where dancing is encouraged. You’ll be invited to fully participate at your own pace, physical ability and comfort level.
Worried about your dance moves? Feeling self-conscious? Or just not at home on the dancefloor? That’s okay! You won’t be put on the spot or in the spotlight. A curious, open mind is all you need!
We welcome those using mobility devices and who can’t stand for long periods of time. Dancefloor seating will be provided so that you can be part of the action.
No matter your definition of dance, you’re in good hands at The R.A.V.E. Institute.
Where can I learn more about accessibility at R.A.V.E.?
A comprehensive venue and accessibility guide is coming. In the meantime, feel free to email info@outsidethemarch.ca with questions.
Where is the venue? Why is it a secret?
It’s at The R.A.V.E. Institute head offices, somewhere in North York near Wilson station. It’s a secret because it’s a secret… don’t worry, you’ll know well in advance so you’ll be able to plan your trip.
Who is Outside the March?
Outside the March is our producing partner and one of Canada’s leading immersive theatre companies.
R.A.V.E.
Produced by Outside the March and The R.A.V.E. Institute in association with Luminato Festival Toronto
Created, co-directed and performed by: Me Time
Co-devised and co-directed by: !Kona
Developed by: Griffin McInnes
Development and directing support by: Mitchell Cushman
Developed in embodied creative practice with: Andrea Nann (Dreamwalker Dance)
Lighting Design by: Nick Blais
Sound Design and Composition by: Amine Bouzaher
Environmental Design by: Leigh van Maaren
Choreography and Movement Design by: Dreamwalker Dance in collaboration with the performing artists
Costume Design by: Diséiye
Performing Artists:
Chenise Mitchell - Dance Captain
Ashley Perez
Wellesley Robertson III
Raoul Wilke
Production Manager: Tori Morrison
Producers: Lucy Coren and Griffin McInnes
Associate Producer: Laura McCallum
Audience Concierge: Sébastien Heins
Promotional Graphic Design: Carly Fridhandler and Jared Olsever
Promotional Photography: Dahlia Katz
Script Coordinator: Morghan Watson
R.A.V.E. was commissioned and developed by Outside the March as part of the TD Forward March program. It was developed with the support of Dreamwalker Dance Company, The Wildseed Centre for Art and Activism, Summerworks, and TO Live’s explorations Initiative. It has been supported by the TD Ready Commitment, Canada Council for the Arts and BC Arts Council.
With thanks to the dramaturgical contributions of co-conspirators Alicia Richardson and Amy Keating.
The R.A.V.E Institute would like to acknowledge:
Dedicated to Lady Wiggles - our guiding light.
Those who have open their homes and hearts to us:
Adil Dhalla-Kim, Happie Micha Edwards and the RESET team, Andrea Zanin, Martha Burns, Pastor bob (Woodbine Heights Baptist Church), Carol Brown, The Music Gallery (Sanjeet Takhar), Wildseed Centre for Art and Activism (Jessica Kirk, Mila Mendez, Elizabeth Mudenyo, Natalie Wood, Rochelle Ellar, all my Fellowship cohort).
Those who have collaborated and contributed to five years of development:
!Kona, Outside the March (Mitchell Cushman, Katherine Devlin Rosenfeld, Griffin McInnes, Laura McCallum, Sébastien Heins, Allie Wood, Jeff Ho, Nick Blais) Dreamwalker Dance Company, Morghan Watson, Amy Keating, Karl Skene and Calder Ross, Jaz Fairy J, Alicia Richardson, Patrick Hart, Syrus Marcus Ware, Diséiye, Carly Fridhandler, Valerie Soo, Farah J.S., Fisher James, FWI Media (Kevin Gallant, Karis Malszecki, Gordon Graham), Brendan Wyatt, Sahara Morimoto, Elenna Mosoff, Wild Soma (Andrea Nann, Roula Said, Julie Applin, Shannon Litzenberger), Maylee Todd, Kristyn Gelfand, Falling Motion, all 80 PORTAL participants, TOLive (Josephine Ridge, Lani Milstein), Gaitrie Persaud, Annie Luján, ThermaKota (Linda Lundstrom and Joel Halbert), Black August Residency (faculty and participants), John Beale, SummerWorks (Laura Nanni, Jayna Mees, Rachel Penny) Soulpepper HerWords Residency, Adam Barrett, Olaf Boswijk.
Those who have offered love and support:
Ryan Collins-Swartz, Susan Barrable, Gene Tishauer, Joanna Ebbutt, Art Samuel, Harriet Collins, Bernie Swartz, Jessica Mary Clayton, Margaret Evraire, Morgan Switzer-Rodney, Simone Aduah-Rose Blais, David Bloom, Jivesh Parasram, The Campers+, and the list goes on and out to everyone who has laughed with us, cried with us, and celebrated this journey.