From Judy Dworin

JDPP Executive/Artistic Director

January 16, 2025

To Stand Strong

To Stand Strong JDPP singer/songwriter Leslie Bird created a special song for our Bridging Boundaries programs more than a decade ago. It is a song […]
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What We Do Matters

What We Do Matters From my experience as a dance maker, teacher, and social change activator, I know that movement, the arts, and performance have […]

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Today we honor a man whose greatness, kindness, and courageousness must continue to be the ideals we strive to uphold every single day. ... See MoreSee Less

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Today is the winter solstice in the northern hemisphere, the shortest day of the year. Many cultures have a tradition of kindling fires and dancing to bring back the sun – and sure enough, tomorrow the days will start growing longer again.

Dec. 21 is also the day when JDPP went from an idea to an organization. Back in 1989, our founder, Judy Dworin, filed the paperwork to create a non-profit that, 35 years later, has brought light, hope, and healing to thousands of lives through dance, visual art, writing, spoken word, and song.

Our 35th anniversary celebration ends today, but you can make 2025 our most impactful year ever. If you haven’t already, please make a tax-deductible gift to keep the light shining and the dance going strong.

Thanks for your generous giving! give.jdpp.org/Support
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Today is the winter solstice in the northern hemisphere, the shortest day of the year. Many cultures have a tradition of kindling fires and dancing to bring back the sun – and sure enough, tomorrow the days will start growing longer again. 

Dec. 21 is also the day when JDPP went from an idea to an organization. Back in 1989, our founder, Judy Dworin, filed the paperwork to create a non-profit that, 35 years later, has brought light, hope, and healing to thousands of lives through dance, visual art, writing, spoken word, and song. 

Our 35th anniversary celebration ends today, but you can make 2025 our most impactful year ever. If you haven’t already, please make a tax-deductible gift to keep the light shining and the dance going strong. 

Thanks for your generous giving! https://give.jdpp.org/Support

Today is Human Rights Day. A day that is observed annually around the world on 10 December. It commemorates the anniversary of one of the world's most groundbreaking global pledges: the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). This landmark document enshrines the inalienable rights that everyone is entitled to as a human being—regardless of race, color, religion, sex, language, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth or other status.

Let us live like Human Rights Day is EVERY #HumanRightsDaytsDay
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Today is Human Rights Day. A day that is observed annually around the world on 10 December. It commemorates the anniversary of one of the worlds most groundbreaking global pledges: the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). This landmark document enshrines the inalienable rights that everyone is entitled to as a human being—regardless of race, color, religion, sex, language, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth or other status. 

Let us live like Human Rights Day is EVERY DAY. #HumanRightsDay

This is our last Giving Tuesday post, but there’s still time to make a gift to JDPP. Looking for the perfect gift? For $35 or more, you can honor or remember someone with a powerful heart of justice like yours. Thank you! give.jdpp.org/HeartsofJustice ... See MoreSee Less

This is our last Giving Tuesday post, but there’s still time to make a gift to JDPP. Looking for the perfect gift? For $35 or more, you can honor or remember someone with a powerful heart of justice like yours. Thank you! https://give.jdpp.org/HeartsofJustice

Giving Tuesday is tomorrow, Dec. 3. If you want to thank someone with a heart of justice like yours, please consider making a gift of $35 or more to JDPP in their honor or memory. We’ll display their name on our wall of honor at our 35th anniversary celebration on Dec. 6 and notify them or their loved ones of your thoughtfulness. give.jdpp.org/HeartsofJustice ... See MoreSee Less

Giving Tuesday is tomorrow, Dec. 3. If you want to thank someone with a heart of justice like yours, please consider making a gift of $35 or more to JDPP in their honor or memory. We’ll display their name on our wall of honor at our 35th anniversary celebration on Dec. 6 and notify them or their loved ones of your thoughtfulness. https://give.jdpp.org/HeartsofJustice

As we enter the season of giving and gratitude, we at JDPP would like to count our blessings. We are so grateful for you, our supporters, and for all that you do.

Wishing you peace and joy this Thanksgiving and always,
The JDPP staff 💜
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As we enter the season of giving and gratitude, we at JDPP would like to count our blessings. We are so grateful for you, our supporters, and for all that you do. 

Wishing you peace and joy this Thanksgiving and always, 
The JDPP staff 💜

Don’t miss the fabulous JDPP Turning the Page silent auction, part of our celebration of 35 years of amazing work! The auction is now live, and you can bid even if you can’t attend the Dec 6 fundraiser.

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Check out our fabulous selection of fine arts and handcrafts from incredible Connecticut artists, multiple gift baskets, and a wide array of dining and recreational experiences, all of which are perfect for holiday giving. Register now to start bidding. It’s easy, fast, and secure. All proceeds support JDPP’s groundbreaking programs and performances. Thanks in advance for your generous purchases!
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It’s SHOW DAY!! Our students from Moylan are beginning to arrive! #MovingMatters! ... See MoreSee Less

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