dani tirrell & The Congregation
Welcome to the official website of dani tirrell and The Congregation (DTTC), a vibrant collective of dancers, choreographers, musicians, spoken word artists, and visual artists based in Seattle, WA. We center our work on stories from the African Diaspora, exploring the diverse identities and communities Black individuals inhabit.
DTTC is more than just a place to create and perform; it’s a communal space where we can learn, share, and grow together. Our weekly classes and gatherings encourage members to connect, take part, and exchange knowledge and inspiration. Here, we celebrate Black joy, movement, and storytelling, creating spaces where every individual can experience freedom and solace.
Whether you’re joining a class, watching a performance, or exploring new perspectives, we invite you to immerse yourself in the artistry, community, and resilience that DTTC embodies.
About
dani tirrell
dani tirrell (dani), recipient of Seattle’s 2019 Mayor's Arts Award, is a Black, Trans Spectrum, Queer choreographer, dancer, and movement guide, known for their deeply impactful work centered on Black identity, community, and storytelling. dani has shared their practice in cities across the U.S., including Detroit, Seattle, Washington D.C., and beyond. Currently, dani serves as the Artistic Director of Central District Forum for Arts & Ideas in Seattle and is the founder and artistic director of The Congregation, a movement-based performance ensemble dedicated to stories from the African Diaspora.
dani’s work has been commissioned by organizations such as Seattle Theater Group, On the Boards, and Central District Forum for Arts & Ideas, and they maintain close collaborations with Velocity Dance Center and Northwest Tap Connection. Their artistic achievements have been recognized with fellowships from Arts Matter, Artists Trust, 4Culture, and most recently, the 2023 NEFA National Dance Project Grant.
Looking ahead,dani will present Elysium: Book II of the Leviticus or Love series in May 2025, while their new work, The Children Were Never Promised a Home on Your Plantation, is in development and will be at the renowned Jacob’s Pillow | Pillow Lab in January 2025.
ASSITANT DIRECTOR
Majinn
Majinn (They/Them) is a queer, disabled, and mixed Black massage therapist and dance artist/educator who utilizes their training in multiple dance forms to find and express their whole self continually. They believe that to be the best person they can be, they need to push their comfort zones continuously. Majinn works to help guide people in becoming more confident and connected in their bodies, find joy in their movement, and be able to speak their voices through Black social dance forms. One of Majinn’s biggest goals in dance is to continue spreading the histories of Black social dance forms in and out of academia so that the cultures are continually learned and respected. They also aim to give back to the communities and cultures from which these art forms were created in any way they can. Majinn’s art is for them and the communities they come from, always striving to be authentically themselves in their movement and work. You can find Majinn under Majinn_Moves on Instagram.
How we Move
 Leviticus or Love and to walk amongst HUMANS 2024 |  Black Bois 2020 |  FagGod 2019 |
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 Erased 2015 |  The Beautiful 2015 |  Warrior Spirits Walking the Earth 2017 |
Upcoming Events
Once Upon a Time n a Place Called Nowhere
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Soul Line Dance with dani tirrell
Mar 29 | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Wellness Gaines Fitness |
17110 116th Ave SE Unit A,
Renton, WA 98058, USA
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Elysium: LoL | Book II
May 29 | 30| 31 (Thurs|Fri
Sat)
6:30 PM | 1:00 PM | 5:00 PM
Kubota Garden
9817 55th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118
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We are thrilled to present our exciting range of offerings! Whether you’re interested in performances, choreography, or workshops/classes such as Party Grooves, House, Line Dance, Contemporary, and Jazz, we have something for everyone. We also provide engaging lecture demonstrations, panel discussions, talkback moderation, and artist mentorship. To join us on this creative journey, please fill out the contact form below. We can’t wait to connect with you!
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