Frog in Hand Launches Summer Dance Season Across The GTA

MISSISSAUGA, ON — April 20, 2026 — Frog in Hand will launch its Summer 2026 season with 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.”

Colleen Snell, Artistic Director of Frog in Hand

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

“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 the Unitarian Congregation in 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.

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: Spring Edition — May 22, UCM
Bread & Honey Festival — June 5–7, Streetsville Memorial Park
Dancing in the Library (15 free performances) — Launches June 10, Port Credit Library; touring begins across Mississauga June 13
Seasonal Activities: Summer Edition — June 26, UCM
2026 Summer Company — 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 and August 27–29, UCM

Frog in Hand’s summer programming reflects a 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.

About Frog in Hand

Frog in Hand is a Mississauga-based, not-for-profit dance company and charity. Since 2012, it has created accessible, site-specific work shaped by the communities and spaces it inhabits. Its mission is to create, perform, and teach dance as a form of creative placemaking that fosters connection across cultures and communities.

Photo credits: Frog in Hand; Sanborg Productions; Andrew Gaboury

Submitted by Ruth Castro, Castro & Co.