For audiences who have followed Frog in Hand through Dancing in the Library, community performances, or previous excerpts of Taranta, Opening Night offers the first opportunity to experience the complete work.
Whether you’re a longtime supporter of contemporary dance or discovering Frog in Hand for the first time, Taranta promises an evening that is immersive, intimate, and distinctly rooted in community.
More Than a Performance
Beyond its technical precision and physicality, Taranta invites audiences to reflect on the stories carried through generations of women.
“I hope people delight in the virtuosity and complexity of the dancing, but I also hope they experience moments of catharsis,” says Snell. “I hope this work sparks meaningful conversations about the nature of women’s work across generations.”
The evening also celebrates the artists, supporters, and community partners whose contributions have helped bring the production to life while supporting Frog in Hand’s artistic and community initiatives.
Guests choosing the VIP Experience will enjoy a reception beginning at 6:00 p.m., featuring food from Official Opening Night Partner Amazing Graze, locally crafted beverages from Official Opening Night Partner Old Credit Brewing, opportunities to meet the artists, access to the Opening Night silent auction, and an invitation to an exclusive Taranta rehearsal before taking their seats for the performance.
General Admission begins at 8:00 p.m. and includes the World Premiere performance, access to the Opening Night silent auction, and commemorative keepsakes while supplies last.
A Milestone for Mississauga
For Frog in Hand, the premiere represents what can happen when artists are given the opportunity to create, collaborate, and grow within their own community.
“Mississauga is a place where the arts can flourish, but it’s rare for dance to take centre stage,” says Snell. “It’s incredibly significant that Taranta is a high-calibre professional dance performance you can experience here, and it was made here by local artists. Because Taranta took years to make, this premiere represents what can happen when artists are sustained continuously over the long term—not just project to project, but as a career.”