Justice Dance Performance Project Blog

July 18, 2024

Moms & Kids Summer Wrap-Up

This past weekend we welcomed 32 family members for an extended visit through our Moms & Kids program at York C.I. This was the first […]
June 18, 2024

A House Speaks

As we move into the month of June and the celebration of Juneteenth, a particular story from the JDPP repertory comes to mind—that of the […]
June 18, 2024

Bridging Boundaries Culminations

During May and June, several of our Bridging Boundaries programs held their culminating share days and family visits. The SLAM Step-Down program, which is a […]
May 20, 2024

Mothers in May

May always brings mothers to mind. And in 2001, it brought forward a particular group of mothers—the Mothers of the Disappeared in Chile and Argentina. […]
April 16, 2024

Speaking of Rain

As we move into the month of April, the old adage of April showers bringing May flowers springs to mind. And we certainly had a […]
March 15, 2024

The Power of Performance

It is the morning after two performances of Unmuting at Christ Church Cathedral Community Room on February 27, presented by CT State Capital College and […]
July 6, 2023
Moms & Kids Together Again!
Last month we held our second Moms & Kids special visit. The visiting room at York CI was filled with excitement and love as children […]
July 6, 2023
Thoughts About Freedom
Thoughts about Freedom July 4—Independence Day—is a day when we in America celebrate our freedom. Somehow the spirit of this day has never rung completely […]
August 7, 2023
Honoring the Earth
To breathe again! After days of dense clouds filled with hot, humid air and smoke residue, followed by torrential rains, we can finally breathe and […]
September 5, 2023
Bridging Boundaries Programming Resumes Full Force this Fall
Our Bridging Boundaries programs resume in-person this month. We are excited to return to Manson YI for two 10-week Dads & Kids sessions after a […]
September 5, 2023
About Books
As I look at the growing pile of books read this past summer, I am aware of the silver lining of having a broken foot. […]