Our Mission

Doniphan Dance Project provides inclusive, community-driven dance opportunities that celebrate diversity, nurture personal and artistic growth, and prioritize a non-competitive, process-focused approach. By offering high-quality, accessible programs for people of all ages and abilities, we create opportunities that empower all people to explore the transformative power of movement and share it with the wider community.

Announcements

Announcements

Interest Forms for the School at DDP 2025-26 season are now open!

Mark your calendars for our upcoming DDP Summer auditions Saturday, March 22 & Sunday, April 6!

Vision

We envision a future where dance is a universally accessible and transformative art form.

Executive Board

  • Brooke Burleson

    President

  • Stewart Brevard McMillan

    Secretary

  • George Booth, III

    Treasurer

  • Amy Williams

Board Members

  • Veronica Edwards

  • Blakely Moore

  • Laura Kline

  • Jane Oliver Dickson

We would like to give a special thanks to our sponsors! Without your support, Doniphan Dance Project would not be possible.

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Core Values

Community

We cultivate a welcoming atmosphere where all people connect, collaborate, and support one another through dance.

Artistic Excellence

We uphold rigorous standards of technique, creativity, and performance quality, encouraging all people to explore and refine their artistry.

Creativity

We value experimentation and innovation—whether through original choreography or imaginative class structures that spark inspiration in all people.

Access

We believe dance should be available to all people, offering tiered pricing, scholarships, and inclusive practices to remove financial, physical, and social barriers. By creating more opportunities, we ensure all people can engage meaningfully in the art of dance.

Diversity & Inclusion

We celebrate all people’s unique background, body type, cultural heritage, and personal identity, striving to reflect and embrace the full spectrum of our community.

Progressive Learning

We emphasize a non-competitive, process-oriented approach that provides opportunities for growth at every stage—from early childhood exploration to advanced company training.

FAQs

  • DDP will perform at the Tupelo Middle School Civic Auditorium July, 2024! (dates TBD) We hope you can join us!

  • Absolutely! The Doniphan Dance Project (DDP) has operated as a special project through the Create Foundation since 2014. We gained our 501(c)(3) status in the fall of 2018. We are happy to work with the Create Foundation if you would like to make a payment through an existing donor advised fund. All donations are tax deductible and will be recognized in our July performance program and on our website.

  • Admission is 100% free and all ages are welcome! We will gladly accept donations onsite.

  • There is an interest meeting every spring, but if you can’t attend, email ddptupelo@gmail.com for more information! Our age range is currently 12-25.