REAson d'être productions is a not-for-profit Toronto based organization founded by Kathleen Rea. Its mandate is to educate, inspire and entertain the public through the creation and production of dance events that use dance, vocalization, text and physical theatre to express the human condition.

Values

• Expression through movement
• Excellence in the field of dance
• Diversity
• Arts Education
• Accessibility of the arts
• Support of other artists in an inclusive approach to creation and business practices

• Production of dance performances
• Production of affordable dance based workshops and classes
• Mentoring of other artists
• Education outreach
• Programs that ensure the accessibility of dance to special needs group