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ABOUT TARANTA

Rooted in tradition. Alive in the present.

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Taranta is a powerful new ensemble work choreographed by Colleen Snell in collaboration with the dancers. Inspired by the rituals of women's work, the performance explores female power, resilience, and collective memory through grounded, contemporary movement.


Following a year of creative development and public previews, Taranta receives its complete world premiere on Thursday, August 20, 2026, in Mississauga.

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The show then runs for 5 additional performances:
August 21, 22, 27, 28 and 29, 2026

At the Unitarian Congregation in Mississauga.

THE FINAL WEEKEND — SOLD OUT.
THANK YOU, MISSISSAUGA.

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Photo courtesy of Bharat Vyas

Six performances. Four sold-out shows. One unforgettable homecoming.

SNEAK PEEK: TARANTA IN REHEARSAL

MEET
THE
ARTISTS

The team behind

Taranta

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COLLEEN SNELL
Choreographer, Dancer
Artistic Director

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AMELIE MAH

Dancer

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ABBY SILVERA
Artistic Associate, Dancer

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Bri Clarke
Artistic Associate, Dancer

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Jessica Cen
Stage Manager,
Director of Operations

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AVERIL DUBOIS
Dancer

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NATASJA JORDAN
Dancer

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JULIA MAK
Dancer

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PETRA TOOP
Dancer

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RAXEL KEMPENAAR
Dancer

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SHELBY NILSEN
Dancer

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SAMANTHA WAN
Dancer

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MIAH LEWIS
Dancer

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NOELLE HAMLYN
Costume Designer

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HANNAH DULONG
Costume Designer

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SEPHORA N'KOSI
Lighting Designer

IN THE MEDIA

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Land Acknowledgement

We are privileged to work, live and play on the traditional territories of the Anishinabek, Haudenosaunee, and Wendat peoples - Treaty 13A territory. This territory is included in the Dish with One Spoon Wampum Belt Covenant, which is an agreement to peaceably share and care for the land and its resources. The standard of living we enjoy in Canada is a result of thousands of years of stewardship by the original inhabitants and the inequitable taking of the land from them. We acknowledge that in order to have reconciliation, we must first understand truth; we commit to move forward in an effort to achieve both. Our CoFounders, Colleen and Noelle, are settlers from Welsh, Ukrainian and English roots, and their heritage is but one piece of the tapestry that is Frog in Hand. Frog in Hand is a collective of artists with diverse backgrounds and histories, heritages and family stories of their own. 

 

We are all Treaty People. On September 30th each year we mark the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Every day we are mindful of broken covenants and we strive to make this right. We commit to collaboration based on the foundational assumption that Indigenous Peoples have the power, strength, and competency to develop culturally specific strategies for their communities. We are dedicated to honouring Indigenous self-determination, history, and culture, and are committed to moving forward in the spirit of reconciliation and respect with all First Nation, Metis and Inuit people.

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