Judy Dworin Performance Project

Moving for Change Since 1989.

Judy Dworin Performance Project (JDPP) harnesses the arts as a powerful change agent and catalyst for collaboration and community. JDPP’s performances and residencies create spaces that release the imagination and allow deep reflection, constructive action and out of the box exploration of self and society. We celebrate the dignity of all beings, the wisdom of the body, the deep reflective capacity of the mind and the hopeful possibility that through the arts we can together work for and create a more positive world for the present moment and the future. In the darkest places we find inspiration and hope. Come join us!


 
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Yesterday we were filled with joy watching Tyran, who is a past program participant and current performer and teaching artist with JDPP, receive recognition as part of his work with Community Renewal Team’s HEARTeam. This team works with the city of Hartford’s police, EMS, and fire department to respond to non-violent emergency calls for individuals with emotional distress. We are so proud of Tyran! ... See MoreSee Less

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Fantastic news! Congratulations, Tyran!

This is fantastic! A well deserved award to an extraordinary individual! Way to go Tyran!!

Great job Tyran!

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We are all set up and ready to begin our family friendly activities! Cone join us at Bushnell Park for an afternoon of art! Everything is free! ... See MoreSee Less

It's National Teacher Appreciation Day! We love our talented, kind, creative, and inspiring Teaching Artists!! ... See MoreSee Less

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How awesome!

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It’s Arbor Day! Get outside today and spend a little time amongst the trees and then join us May 7 to extend the celebration of trees as we head back to Bushnell Park for the culmination of our In the Presence of Trees series! For more info: give.jdpp.org/event/in-the-presence-of-trees-spring/e412946 ... See MoreSee Less

It’s Arbor Day! Get outside today and spend a little time amongst the trees and then join us May 7 to extend the celebration of trees as we head back to Bushnell Park for the culmination of our In the Presence of Trees series! For more info: https://give.jdpp.org/event/in-the-presence-of-trees-spring/e412946
An exciting upcoming event at Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art!Image attachment

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We are so proud of Mellissa and grateful to have her as part of our JDPP team!!Meet Mellissa Craig, an artist, educator, and activist. A native of Hartford and graduate of Trinity College , Ms. Craig is an ensemble member with the Justice Dance Performance Project, Inc., performing in several major productions that call for social change and give voice, visibility, and justice to the stories of the unheard. For the past 11 years, Ms. Craig has been teaching dance and theater for Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts Full Day and CREC Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts Half Day. She is a dancer, choreographer, and puppeteer for several Hartford-based performing companies including FriendZWorldMusic, Island Reflections Dance Theatre Company, and Nightfallhartford . CONGRATULATIONS Mellissa! Learn more about her accomplishments here: maltahouseofcare.org/ww23-honorees/#mellissa and come celebrate with us on May 3rd — Reserve your tickets today at: bit.ly/malta-ww23 #maltawonderwomen ... See MoreSee Less

We are so proud of Mellissa and grateful to have her as part of our JDPP team!!
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Justice Dance Performance Project, Inc.

We are ready! Moving Matters! Parkville!! ... See MoreSee Less

We are ready! Moving Matters! Parkville!!Image attachmentImage attachment

They’re warming up!! ... See MoreSee Less

They’re warming up!!Image attachmentImage attachment

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It was such an enjoyable performance! Congratulations!

2 months ago
Justice Dance Performance Project, Inc.

It’s SHOW DAY!! The students from The Expeditionary Learning Academy at Moylan are here for the culmination of their Moving Matters! Residency!! ... See MoreSee Less

A profound and heartfelt thank you to CT Office of the Arts (COA) for this grant award! ... See MoreSee Less

A profound and heartfelt thank you to CT Office of the Arts (COA) for this grant award!

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That's fantastic news, and so well deserved! Congratulations!

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Happy International Women's Day from the talented, hardworking, compassionate staff of JDPP! ... See MoreSee Less

Happy International Womens Day from the talented, hardworking, compassionate staff of JDPP!

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You ladies rock!!🤗🥰💪🌸💕

Fabulous photo!

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JDPP is excited to once again be participating in the Ted Hershey Marathon! For more information or to purchase tickets visit: charteroakcenter.org/event/ted-hershey-dance-marathon-2023/ ... See MoreSee Less

JDPP is excited to once again be participating in the Ted Hershey Marathon! For more information or to purchase tickets visit: https://charteroakcenter.org/event/ted-hershey-dance-marathon-2023/

Creating tree collages with JDPP teaching artist Melissa Wright! There’s plenty of time to join us for our two film showings beginning at 2:30! ... See MoreSee Less

Creating tree collages with JDPP teaching artist Melissa Wright! There’s plenty of time to join us for our two film showings beginning at 2:30!Image attachment

It may be snowy but we are warming up with a movement workshop with JDPP teaching artist Mellissa Craig! We’ll be at Hartford Public Library’s Park Street Branch until 5pm today! Come join us! ... See MoreSee Less

It may be snowy but we are warming up with a movement workshop with JDPP teaching artist Mellissa Craig! We’ll be at Hartford Public Library’s Park Street Branch until 5pm today! Come join us!Image attachmentImage attachment

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Judy Dworin Performance Project, Inc. is a 501c(3) organization.

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Funders:     Beatrice Fox Auerbach Foundation Fund at Hartford Foundation for Public Giving     The Darlene J Bailey Charitable Trust through Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund               J. Walton Bissell Foundation, Inc.                    Digel Family Foundation     Ensworth Charitable Foundation               Ellen Jeanne Goldfarb Memorial Charitable Trust through Trinity College               Isabella's Pink Bus     George A. and Grace L. Long Foundation          Sharon R. O’Meara Fund at the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving     Stewart B. McKinney Foundation                         Charles Nelson Robinson Fund               Watkinson Prisoners Aid Society               Sponsors:     BlumShapiro     Budwitz & Meyerjack P.C.     Hardman Law Offices     GeoQuest, Inc.     Roger’s Fine Liquors     Yankee Discount Liquor     … and a huge THANK YOU to the many Friends who have supported JDPP over the years!