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!

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 super excited to be a part of this day of fun! Please join us June 11. ... See MoreSee Less
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When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it's been deleted.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
Today is the day! Join us in Bushnell Park for the culminating performance of In the Presence of Trees: Spring at 4:00! Come by early for family friendly activities beginning at 2:30! Everything is free! ... See MoreSee Less
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When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it's been deleted.It's National Teacher Appreciation Day! We love our talented, kind, creative, and inspiring Teaching Artists!! ... See MoreSee Less
How awesome!
Meghan McDermott ❤️
JDPP's Executive/Artistic Director, Judy Dworin, recently wrote an Op-Ed piece for the Hartford Courant about April being Second Chance Month and an important bill (SB 952) for those sentenced when they were under the age of 25. ... See MoreSee Less

Judy Dworin: Let’s move the Connecticut incarceration conversation forward now
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In Norway and Germany, prison sentences usually cap at 20 years and other sentences are apportioned accordingly. We are not close to being there yet.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
An exciting upcoming event at Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art! ... See MoreSee Less
Photos from Justice Dance Performance Project, Inc.'s post ... See MoreSee Less
Join us May 7 as we bring In the Presence of Trees back to Bushnell Park for the Spring edition! Register here: give.jdpp.org/event/in-the-presence-of-trees-spring/e412946 ... See MoreSee Less
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When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it's been deleted.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 ready! Moving Matters! Parkville!! ... See MoreSee Less
They’re warming up!! ... See MoreSee Less
It was such an enjoyable performance! Congratulations!
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
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
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
Join us March 10 at 7pm, live on Zoom for A Response and a Call: Navigating Black Joy. This event is free, but registration is required: give.jdpp.org/event/a-response-and-a-call-navigating-black-joy/e466580 ... See MoreSee Less
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When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it's been deleted.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
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
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Judy Dworin Performance Project, Inc. is a 501c(3) organization.