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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You heard it here, folks! Now is the time to donate to JDPP!
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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
Hot off the presses! We are just $8028 from our goal of $100K. We can’t thank you enough for the ways you’ve supported us thus far. If you haven’t made your donation yet, use the link below. THANKS AGAIN! #100Daysfor100K tinyurl.com/JDPPBirdies2026
Over the weekend, JDPP’s Stepping Out Ensemble performed Unmuting at North Madison Congregational Church. Donating to JDPP allows our ensemble members to connect with communities across Connecticut, bravely sharing their stories and inspiring others to do the same. #100Daysfor100K tinyurl.com/JDPPBirdies2026
On June 2nd at 4 pm, JDPP will present excerpts from ‘Book Dances’ in the Atrium of the Hartford Public Library Downtown. We hope you can join us! This event is free and open to the public. programs.hplct.org/event/16321437
Donating to JDPP fuels fun like this through our Moving Matters! Program. #100Daysfor100K tinyurl.com/JDPPBirdies2026