Justice Dance Performance Project

Moving for Change Since 1989.

September 5, 2023

September 2023 Letter From Judy

As I look at the growing pile of books read this past summer, I am aware of the silver lining of having a broken foot. As a dance maker and performer for most of my life, I am definitely more […]
September 5, 2023

Bridging Boundaries Programming Resumes Full Force this Fall

Our Bridging Boundaries programs resume in-person this month. We are excited to return to Manson YI for two 10-week Dads & Kids sessions after a successful pilot this past spring. Each session will include nine preparatory classes allowing the participating […]
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Justice Dance Performance Project, Inc.

Justice Dance Performance Project, Inc.

Moving for Change Since 1989

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Last night our Development & Communications Director, Jen and our Diversity Coordinator Mellissa dressed up and hit the town celebrating the Greater Hartford Arts Council at their Re-envision Arts Celebration! ... See MoreSee Less

Last night our Development & Communications Director, Jen and our Diversity Coordinator Mellissa dressed up and hit the town celebrating the Greater Hartford Arts Council at their Re-envision Arts Celebration!

Congratulations Tracie! We are proud of you and everything you have accomplished!Breaking the stigma of incarceration and removing barriers for anyone with a criminal record isn't easy. Tracie Bernardi Guzman spent 23 years in prison for a crime committed in her youth. Now she is a Case Manager at Community Partners in Action, where she uses her experience, voice and reason to help remove barriers for people reentering society after incarceration in Waterbury. She was also just inducted into the 2023 Connecticut Hall of Change as a Great 8, recognizing her outstanding contributions to society after coming home from incarceration. Read more.

cpa-ct.org/formerly-incarcerated-woman-breaks-the-stigma-of-incarceration-through-positive-action/

#justice #reentry #Connecticut
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Congratulations Tracie! We are proud of you and everything you have accomplished!

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What an amazing story! Proof that people can change and if given the right support and tool .....and some compassion....great things can happen

UPDATE: We are sad to say this event has been unfortunately canceled for this evening.

In one week join us at Riverfront Plaza for the River Front Dance Fest!
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UPDATE: We are sad to say this event has been unfortunately canceled for this evening.

In one week join us at Riverfront Plaza for the River Front Dance Fest!

A beautiful night under the stars on the lawn of Hartford International University! Last night we gathered to watch the In the Presence of Trees film series. It was a spectacular evening! ... See MoreSee Less

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It was truly magical in every imaginable way. I was mesmerized! Thank you so much!

Don't miss the opportunity to join us in person at the Free Center Hartford next Tuesday August 8th for the next iteration of our 'A Response and a Call' series! If you cannot attend in person, you can also register to attend via zoom. give.jdpp.org/JoiningHands ... See MoreSee Less

Dont miss the opportunity to join us in person at the Free Center Hartford next Tuesday August 8th for the next iteration of our A Response and a Call series! If you cannot attend in person, you can also register to attend via zoom. https://give.jdpp.org/JoiningHands

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So looking forward to this event!

Andre Rochester was recently honored by the Windsor Art Center!

July is Disability Pride Month. JDPP believes the arts should be accessible to all! ... See MoreSee Less

July is Disability Pride Month. JDPP believes the arts should be accessible to all!

Reserve your tickets today for Scapegoat Garden's performances this week!Reserve Your Seats for "Liturgy|Order|Bridge" — July 13-15 - mailchi.mp/scapegoatgarden/annual-appeal-and-reflections-on-the-long-walk-of-13888028 ... See MoreSee Less

Reserve your tickets today for Scapegoat Gardens performances this week!

Have you bought your tickets yet? We can't wait to have fun and celebrate JDPP with you and Hartford Athletic THIS SATURDAY, July 8! tinyurl.com/JDPPHartfordAthletic ... See MoreSee Less

Have you bought your tickets yet? We cant wait to have fun and celebrate JDPP with you and Hartford Athletic THIS SATURDAY, July 8! https://tinyurl.com/JDPPHartfordAthletic

Looking for a fun way to support JDPP? Join us for a night of soccer...which is really just fast-paced dancing with a ball! 😂 $5 from every ticket purchased will support JDPP and all our programs. Use this link to buy your tickets today and celebrate with us under the stadium lights on July 8th at 7pm! tinyurl.com/JDPPHartfordAthletic ... See MoreSee Less

Looking for a fun way to support JDPP? Join us for a night of soccer...which is really just fast-paced dancing with a ball! 😂 $5 from every ticket purchased will support JDPP and all our programs. Use this link to buy your tickets today and celebrate with us under the stadium lights on July 8th at 7pm! https://tinyurl.com/JDPPHartfordAthleticImage attachmentImage attachment
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JDPP, Inc. is a 501c(3) organization.

Our Funders and Sponsors


Funders:     Beatrice Fox Auerbach Foundation Fund at Hartford Foundation for Public Giving     The Darlene J Bailey Charitable Trust through Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund                         J. Walton Bissell Foundation, Inc.                    Digel Family Foundation     Ensworth Charitable Foundation               Ellen Jeanne Goldfarb Memorial Charitable Trust through Trinity College               Isabella's Pink Bus     George A. and Grace L. Long Foundation          Sharon R. O’Meara Fund at the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving     Stewart B. McKinney Foundation                         Charles Nelson Robinson Fund               Watkinson Prisoners Aid Society               Sponsors:     BlumShapiro     Budwitz & Meyerjack P.C.     Hardman Law Offices     GeoQuest, Inc.     Roger’s Fine Liquors     Yankee Discount Liquor     … and a huge THANK YOU to the many Friends who have supported JDPP over the years!

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