Justice Dance Performance Project, Inc.

Two women dressed in black dancing in a library

Today 3/2/2026 is the start of Read Across America week. The theme for March is Celebrate Kindness. Thanks so everyone who attended our performance of 'Book Dances' and 'Doors Not Walls' at @wesleyanuniversity.bsky.social on 2/28/2026

Four women dancers in black in front of a bookshelf performing 'Book Dances' by JDPP

Did you miss Book Dances at Hartford Stage, or would you like to see it again? On Feb 28 (snow date Mar 1), JDPP will perform 'book Dances' with 'Doors Not Walls' at Wesleyan Olin Memorial Library. Get free tickets at give.jdpp.org/BookDancesWe...

Join us at Windsor Arts Center on February 7 from 2- 3 PM for Unmuting! Tickets are free, but space is limited. Reserve your seat at windsorartscenter.org we can't wait to see you there!

JDPP performs 'Unmuting' at Windsor Arts Center www.windsoreartscenter.org on Feb 7, 2026 at 2 pm

Join us at Windsor Arts Center on February 7 from 2- 3 PM for Unmuting! Tickets are free, but space is limited. Reserve your seat at windsorartscenter.org. We can't wait to see you there!

Black and white photo portrait of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on a color collage

Today, we honor one of the bravest heroes in American history, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. We remain grateful for his tremendous contributions in the fight for Black liberation, freedom, and equality. His values and voice inform the principles on which JDPP was founded and remains committed to.

Photos by @nlacyphoto. This performance is taking place on the set designed by Tony Straiges with a light plot by Robert Wierzel for the Hartford Stage production of ‘A Christmas Carol’ running from November 22 to December 28, 2025.

Photos by @nlacyphoto. This performance is taking place on the set designed by Tony Straiges with a light plot by Robert Wierzel for the Hartford Stage production of ‘A Christmas Carol’ running from November 22 to December 28, 2025.

Photos by @nlacyphoto. This performance is taking place on the set designed by Tony Straiges with a light plot by Robert Wierzel for the Hartford Stage production of ‘A Christmas Carol’ running from November 22 to December 28, 2025.

Photos by @nlacyphoto. This performance is taking place on the set designed by Tony Straiges with a light plot by Robert Wierzel for the Hartford Stage production of ‘A Christmas Carol’ running from November 22 to December 28, 2025.

Did you miss JDPP's 'Book Dances' and 'Doors Not Walls' premier performance @hartfordstage? Not to worry! Stay tuned for upcoming performances :)

Graphic fireworks behind the words "Happy New Year"

Happy New Year from JDPP! We look forward to another year of using art to uplift our community! give.jdpp.org/Support

This performance is taking place on the set designed by Tony Straiges with a light plot by Robert Wierzel for the Hartford Stage production of ‘A Christmas Carol’ running from November 22 to December 28, 2025.

This performance is taking place on the set designed by Tony Straiges with a light plot by Robert Wierzel for the Hartford Stage production of ‘A Christmas Carol’ running from November 22 to December 28, 2025.

This performance is taking place on the set designed by Tony Straiges with a light plot by Robert Wierzel for the Hartford Stage production of ‘A Christmas Carol’ running from November 22 to December 28, 2025.

This performance is taking place on the set designed by Tony Straiges with a light plot by Robert Wierzel for the Hartford Stage production of ‘A Christmas Carol’ running from November 22 to December 28, 2025.

We are delighted to share photos by @nlacyphoto, capturing moments from our premiere of 'Doors Not Walls' and 'Book Dances' at Hartford Stage.

#GivingTuesday! Donate to JDPP in honor or memory of an Arts Hero in your life and we will notify them of your thoughtfulness. Give $250+ and we will thank you with 2 tickets to ‘Book Dances’ on Dec. 8 at Hartford Stage. All donors receive $6 off ticket purchases. Thank you! give.jdpp.org/Support

Today is #GivingTuesday!. You make JDPP’s work possible: igniting change through art and performance. Help us raise $10K by end of day. Give $250+ and receive 2 free tickets to Book Dances at Hartford Stage on Dec. 8. All gifts qualify for $6 off ticket purchases. Thank you! give.jdpp.org/Support

Tomorrow is #GivingTuesday! A generous donor will match all gifts if we raise $5K or more from others. give.jdpp.org/Support

Female dancers with suitcases from 'Doors Not Walls'

#GivingTuesday is just under a week away. Please support JDPP in our mission to bridge the boundaries of art and social justice to create a more equitable society! give.jdpp.org/Support

On Nov 20-22 at 7:30, The Mix: Meditations on Space will showcase the diverse creations Trinity College Austin Arts has brought to life over the decades.

JDPP will be performing My Body My Body, a piece that with wit, speaks to a woman’s right to bodily autonomy.

November 13 World Kindness Day Arms in a heart shape

Today is #WorldKindnessDay. Find an opportunity to treat someone with kindness, and enjoy that rewarding feeling!

Books safely in place suddenly tilt as shelves sway, hands grab, and dancers move within a rhythmic and destructive chaos. What to do and why is it important? 'Book Dances' at Hartford Stage is ONE-MONTH-AWAY! Get your tickets today: give.jdpp.org/.../book-dan...

"I voted" sticker closeup

Today is #electionday! Remember to vote like your freedoms and prosperity depend on it - because they do.

Book Dances to be performed December 8, 2025 at 7:30 at Hartford Stage

In our upcoming performance, Book Dances, JDPP will celebrate the power of books and the right to read books freely. ‘Book Dances’ suggests what a world without books might look like juxtaposed with the rich legacy books and libraries provide. Get your tickets today! #bannedbooksweek

Books open doors to new ideas, new voices, and new ways of seeing the world. When we ban them, we close those doors. This Banned Books Week, JDPP invites you to celebrate the freedom to read and the stories that connect us all. Visit bannedbooksweek.org to learn more

Now is the Moment JDPP Fundraiser By Justice Dance Performance Project Inc

Visit givebutter.com/c/NowistheMo... to start bidding on the amazing artwork, experiences, and gifts available through our silent auction to benefit our programs and performances!

Now is the Moment logo purple and amber stripes

The countdown is on! ‘Now is the Moment’ features a fabulously curated silent auction, with amazing items including incredible artwork, fun and unique experiences, gift certificates to fab restaurants, & so much more. Join us Oct 10! give.jdpp.org/NowIsTheMoment

“Now is the Moment”, our annual fundraiser, happens October 10th at The Artist’s Collective! Tickets are going fast, so don’t miss out on an evening of performance and inspiration, featuring those who bring JDPP’s groundbreaking programs to life! give.jdpp.org/NowIsTheMoment

Forgiveness Friday color photo of two women dancers viewed from behind while standing side by side with arms on each other's shoulders

TGIF – today is “Forgiveness Friday!” Forgiveness is necessary, both towards others and for yourself. Congrats on a week of Be Kind to Humankind; JDPP encourages you to continue practicing these activities!

Thoughtful Thursday black and white image of a woman dancer tossing a silk scarf with JDPP logo in upper right

Happy “Thoughtful Thursday” from JDPP! Thoughtfulness shows up in many ways; take today to be extra mindful, thoughtful, or considerate to those around you. Let us know how you care for others below!

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Kindness Matters Farm Sanctuary reminds us that compassion extends to all living beings. Their mission is to provide love, care, and safety for rescued farm animals while inspiring kindness in our communities. Learn more about the amazing work they’re doing: kindnessmattersfarmsanctuary.com

A Response and a Call: Motherland Musings https://give.jdpp.org/MotherlandMusingsPremiere

Happy ‘Be Kind to Humankind Week,’ an annual and worldwide celebration of kindness and generosity! Kick off Monday by engaging with JDPP’s premiere of A Response and A Call: Motherland Musings TODAY at 7 pm! register at give.jdpp.org/MotherlandMu...

a Black woman in a red sleeveless dress with her arms outstretched holding a fan

Kick off #BeKindtoHumanKindWeek with the YouTube premiere of JDPP’s A Response and A Call: Motherland Musings on Aug 25 at 7 pm EDT. Host Mellissa Craig explores how intentional acts of atonement in the present can help heal the wounds of slavery’s past. give.jdpp.org/MotherlandMu...

This is the way to stand up to these bullies! Respect ✊

Now is the Moment for Birdies for Charity! Your gift goes 15% further to support JDPP's working changing lives through the power of the arts. tinyurl.com/JDPPBirdies2...

Audacity To Hope Day is celebrated every year on June 4. On this day, we celebrate the resilient human spirit that conquers all obstacles with hope and perseverance. It is also a day to celebrate movements and important landmarks in human history that have made the world a better place for us all.

We are thrilled to announce our continued partnership with the Travelers Championship Birdies for Charity program for 2025! For 2025, we have an ambitious goal to raise $10,000. tinyurl.com/JDPPBirdies2...