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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On April 16-18, Trinity College's Department of Theater and Dance will present Ancestral Echoes: Reaching Back, Moving Forward. This performance is a centerpiece of the department's Alumni Weekend. Mellissa Craig ‘02 (a choreographer, dancer, cultural organizer, and Visiting Lecturer in Theater and Dance) and JDPP's ArtsReach Supervisor and Ensemble Member, directs this project, which will feature African dance choreographed by Craig and performed by live drummers, singers, and professional and student dancers. The concert will focus on African diasporic dance created by Trinity alums and rooted in the Hartford community, serving as a tribute to the Theater and Dance department’s past and a call to the future.
Tickets are FREE, but advance reservations are required.
Reservations are limited to five seats per email. To reserve more than five seats, please reach out to our box office for help.
The theater will open for seating at approximately 7:00PM.
Reserved tickets not used by 7:25pm will be released.
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Lili, a JDPP teaching artist, shares her love of hip hop with students through our Moving Matters program.
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As an ensemble member, JDPP’s work keeps Emily curious.
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Aarti, JDPP’s Centennial Arts Fellow, shares her passion for JDPP’s mission. Make your donation today! tinyurl.com/JDPPBirdies2026 #100Daysfor100K
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Kallie, an ensemble member, shares that JDPP’s work enacts community empowerment. Make your donation today so we can continue to uplift our communities. #100Daysfor100K tinyurl.com/JDPPBirdies2026
Last year, Birdies for Charity raised more than $4 million for CT nonprofits, including JDPP. Your gift to our spring appeal, #100Daysfor100K, through Birdies qualifies for 15% more in Bonus Bucks thanks to Webster Bank and Aetna. Make your dollar go further by donating today! tinyurl.com/JDPPBirdies2026