From Judy Dworin

JDPP Executive/Artistic Director

October 30, 2025

Bridging the Divides

Bridging the Divides I have been thinking recently about how we can bridge the deep divides in our country right now. What allows people to […]
September 23, 2025

A Message of Hope

A Message of Hope The other day, a butterfly was born in our kitchen. My husband found three Monarch caterpillars in our milkweed garden. He […]

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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Hip Hip Hooray, tomorrow is Election Day! Get out and vote. Your vote is your voice! www.vote411.org/connecticut ... See MoreSee Less

Hip Hip Hooray, tomorrow is Election Day! Get out and vote. Your vote is your voice! https://www.vote411.org/connecticut

In our upcoming performance, Book Dances, JDPP will celebrate the power of books and the right to read books freely. ‘Book Dances’ suggests what a world without books might look like juxtaposed with the rich legacy books and libraries provide. Get your tickets today! give.jdpp.org/event/book-dances-premiere-at-hartford-stage/e701761 ... See MoreSee Less

In our upcoming performance, Book Dances, JDPP will celebrate the power of books and the right to read books freely. ‘Book Dances’ suggests what a world without books might look like juxtaposed with the rich legacy books and libraries provide. Get your tickets today! https://give.jdpp.org/event/book-dances-premiere-at-hartford-stage/e701761

Books open doors to new ideas, new voices, and new ways of seeing the world. When we ban them, we close those doors. This Banned Books Week, JDPP invites you to celebrate the freedom to read and the stories that connect us all. Visit bannedbooksweek.org to learn more. ... See MoreSee Less

Books open doors to new ideas, new voices, and new ways of seeing the world. When we ban them, we close those doors. This Banned Books Week, JDPP invites you to celebrate the freedom to read and the stories that connect us all. Visit bannedbooksweek.org to learn more.
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It's not too late! We have a few tickets available to our annual fundraiser this Friday, 10/10 from 6-8:30 p.m. at the Artists Collective give.jdpp.org/event/now-is-the-moment/e685405. Remember you can attend in-person or virtually! And check out our silent auction, bidding is live now! givebutter.com/c/NowistheMoment/auction ... See MoreSee Less

Its not too late! We have a few tickets available to our annual fundraiser this Friday, 10/10 from 6-8:30 p.m. at the Artists Collective https://give.jdpp.org/event/now-is-the-moment/e685405. Remember you can attend in-person or virtually! And check out our silent auction, bidding is live now! https://givebutter.com/c/NowistheMoment/auctionImage attachmentImage attachment

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On Friday, September 26 JDPP was invited to share selections from 'Unmuting' to students at University of St. Joseph as part of their Mercy Week celebration. The students were very moved by the performance. When asked what they had learned from the experience that said, "How emotionally difficult this process is and at the end of the day everyone is human being and how everyone can change."; "Experience can always make a difference especially for individuals trying to rebuild their lives.". We are so happy to bring this important work to more and more young people. ... See MoreSee Less

October is National Book Month! This month also marks 2 months until ‘Book Dances,’ JDPP’s newest piece comes to Hartford Stage on December 8th!

Books and literacy are among humankind’s greatest achievements, allowing the preservation of story, the transmission of knowledge, and the creation of community built on shared ideas. JDPP will celebrate the power of the book and the right to read freely with a new performance piece called ‘Book Dances.’ give.jdpp.org/event/book-dances-premiere-at-hartford-stage/e701761
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October is National Book Month! This month also marks 2 months until ‘Book Dances,’ JDPP’s newest piece comes to Hartford Stage on December 8th! 
 
Books and literacy are among humankind’s greatest achievements, allowing the preservation of story, the transmission of knowledge, and the creation of community built on shared ideas. JDPP will celebrate the power of the book and the right to read freely with a new performance piece called ‘Book Dances.’ https://give.jdpp.org/event/book-dances-premiere-at-hartford-stage/e701761
1 month ago
Justice Dance Performance Project, Inc.

We are just one week away from JDPP's annual FUNdraiser! Have you had a chance to check out our silent auction? So many great experiences, beautiful artwork, and a host of other items just waiting for your bid! Check it out today: givebutter.com/c/NowistheMoment/auction ... See MoreSee Less

We are just one week away from JDPPs annual FUNdraiser! Have you had a chance to check out our silent auction? So many great experiences, beautiful artwork, and a host of other items just waiting for your bid! Check it out today: https://givebutter.com/c/NowistheMoment/auctionImage attachmentImage attachment
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Justice Dance Performance Project, Inc.

The countdown is on! ‘Now is the Moment’ features a fabulously curated silent auction, with amazing items including incredible artwork, fun and unique experiences, gift certificates to fab restaurants, & so much more. Join us October 10th for this special evening!

give.jdpp.org/event/now-is-the-moment/e685405
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The countdown is on! ‘Now is the Moment’ features a fabulously curated silent auction, with amazing items including incredible artwork, fun and unique experiences, gift certificates to fab restaurants, & so much more. Join us October 10th for this special evening! 

https://give.jdpp.org/event/now-is-the-moment/e685405
1 month ago
Justice Dance Performance Project, Inc.

JDPP's annual fundraiser “Now is the Moment” is coming up on October 10th at The Artist’s Collective! Tickets are going fast, so don’t miss out on an evening of performance and inspiration, featuring those who bring JDPP’s groundbreaking programs to life! give.jdpp.org/event/now-is-the-moment/e685405 ... See MoreSee Less

JDPPs annual fundraiser “Now is the Moment” is coming up on October 10th at The Artist’s Collective! Tickets are going fast, so don’t miss out on an evening of performance and inspiration, featuring those who bring JDPP’s groundbreaking programs to life! https://give.jdpp.org/event/now-is-the-moment/e685405
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