From Judy Dworin
JDPP Executive/Artistic Director
The Justice Dance Performance Project (JDPP) is a critically acclaimed dance and multi-arts organization. Its mission is to educate, inspire, and ignite awareness, bridging the boundaries of art and social justice to create a more equitable society in ways that spark individual growth and collective action.
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Moving for Change Since 1989
We asked...and YOU ANSWERED! Because of you we not only met but exceeded our goal! You make the difference and we are deeply grateful! #100Daysfor100K
I loved the volunteer appreciation performance. It is an emotional roller coaster. Thank you!
As our fundraising comes to an end, we wanted to thank you for your generosity and engagement with JDPP thus far. There are just three days left to have your gift matched 15% through Birdies for Charity. We are asking you to help us with this final push. Anything helps, and your donation goes directly towards helping people feel like they matter. tinyurl.com/JDPPBirdies2026
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Big News! This is the last week to donate to JDPP’s 100 Days For 100K campaign. Time is running out, please make your donation today!
When you donate through Birdies for Charity, your donation qualifies for 15% more in Bonus Bucks thanks to Webster Bank and Aetna. tinyurl.com/JDPPBirdies2026
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Today, we celebrate Juneteenth—a day to commemorate the end of a very long, dark period of history in our country. It is a time to stop and reflect—to think of the past, and also of our future. Juneteenth is an opportunity to create an educational bridge and a reminder to us all of our nations constant, ongoing struggle for true equality and justice.
Here are a few local upcoming events in honor of Juneteenth:
Friday, June 19, 11am-4pm—6th Annual Liberation Day Celebration at Harbor Park in Middletown.
Saturday, June 20, 6-7:30pm—Juneteenth Celebration with FriendzWorldMusic at Hillstead Museum in Farmington, featuring JDPP’s ArtsReach Supervisor, Mellissa Craig!
Saturday, June 20, 11am-9pm—Bridging Freedom: A Juneteenth Celebration. Hartford and East Hartford.
You heard it here, folks! Now is the time to donate to JDPP!
Every dollar you donate through Birdies for Charity qualifies for 15% more in Bonus Bucks thanks to Webster Bank and Aetna. Make your dollar go further by donating today! tinyurl.com/JDPPBirdies2026
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Judy, our executive and artistic director, founded JDPP 36 years ago with the belief that the arts are how we understand our common humanity. Don't wait, our campaign is coming to a close and we have only $6200 to go to reach our goal! Donate to spread the impact of our incredible w#100Daysfor100Kr100K tinyurl.com/JDPPBirdies2026
North Madison Congregational Church was kind enough to gift JDPP a shawl filled with prayers and well-wishes to Judy and our entire community, after our performance of Unmuting. Several of our staff and ensemble members have already been comforted by it. We cherish partnership throughout our community and are honored by NMCC's generosity. Donating to JDPP helps us maintain our partnerships and return the generosity shared with us. Donate to#100Daysfor100Kr100K tinyurl.com/JDPPBirdies2026
Judy. You performance was beautiful and truly a gift to our church. We thank you and your troupe so much!
Just beautiful!
Thank you Hartford Public Library for hosting JDPP’s ensemble performance of excerpts from Book Dances! We are so thankful for our brave audience members who joined us in the pop up book dance. #dance #library #books #reading