Frog in Hand Launches Summer 2026 Programming

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Frog in Hand is launching its Summer 2026 season with a series of performances, community events, and public programming running from May through August across Mississauga and the GTA.

“Across this season, we’re focused on meeting audiences where they are—whether that’s in a library, a park, or a shared community space,” said Colleen Snell, Artistic Director of Frog in Hand. “These works are designed to be accessible, participatory, and reflective of our communities.”

Anchored by a new home at the Unitarian Congregation of Mississauga (UCM), the season expands the company’s work in site-specific performance and community engagement, bringing contemporary dance into libraries, festivals, and public spaces.

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“Welcoming Frog in Hand into our space is about more than hosting performances—it’s about activating a shared environment where art, community, spirituality, and everyday life intersect,” said Wendy Shusterman, Rental Chair of Unitarian Congregation of Mississauga. “This kind of programming brings new energy into the space and invites people to experience it in a completely different way.”

The summer lineup includes both free and ticketed programming—with flexible pricing options including pay-what-you-can, sliding scale, and student/art worker rates—designed to engage audiences of all ages:

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Summer 2026 Programming Highlights

  • DanceWeekend 2026 (Dance Ontario) — April 25, The Fleck at Harbourfront Centre Theatre (Toronto)

  • Evergreen Brickworks Performance (Tour) — May 7 (Toronto)

  • Community Jam Sessions with Bri Clarke - beginning May 10 (Mississauga)

  • Open House with Season Activities - Spring Edition — May 22, Unitarian Congregation of Mississauga (UCM)

  • Bread & Honey Festival — June 5–7, Streetsville Memorial Park

  • Dancing in the Libraries (15 free performances) — Launch June 10, Port Credit Library; tour begins June 13 and across Mississauga

  • Seasonal Activities: Summer Edition — June 26, UCM

  • Summer Company 2026 — begins July 2, UCM

  • Dances at the Bay (Hamilton) — July 17–19

  • The Beautiful Game — July 31–August 1, Port Credit

Summer Dances: Taranta — August 20–22 & August 27–29, UCM

Frog in Hand’s summer programming continues to respond to growing demand for accessible, community-based arts experiences, positioning dance as a visible and integrated part of the region’s cultural landscape.

Full program details, schedules, and ticket information are available at www.froginhand.com

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About Frog in Hand

Frog in Hand is a Mississauga-based, not-for-profit dance company and charity. Since 2012, we’ve been a home-grown success story, creating meaningful, accessible, and site-specific work shaped by the communities and spaces we inhabit. Our mission is to create, perform, and teach dance as a powerful act of creative placemaking—transcending boundaries and fostering cross-cultural connection.