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.
The Congregation "Elysium Leviticus or Love and to Walk Amongst Humans: Book II", Kubota Garden
Photo: Eli Branch
About
dani tirrell
dani tirrell (pronoun: dani tirrell / dani t.) is an Inkster, MI born and raised, Black, Trans Spectrum, Queer choreographer, dancer, and movement guide whose work centers Black identity, collective care, and storytelling through embodied practice. Their artistic work has reached audiences across the United States—from Detroit to Seattle to Washington, D.C.—creating spaces for reflection, connection, ritual, and transformation.
Currently, dani tirrell is an Artist-in-Residence at the Inspiration Lab in Renton, WA, where they teach Soul Line Dance at Northwest Tap Connection and Massive Monkees Studio: The Beacon alongside Black social dance practices and modern dance throughout Seattle and surrounding areas. Through their Soul Line Dance classes, workshops, and social gatherings, dani uplifts Black cultural traditions, builds intergenerational community, and creates accessible entry points into movement as both practice and celebration. dani t also hosts a monthly event at The Inspiration Lab: First Sunday Soul Line Dance and Card Party.
dani t served as Artistic Director of Central District Forum for Arts & Ideas (Seattle) until June 2025 and is the Founder and Artistic Director of dani tirrell & The Congregation, a movement-based performance ensemble dedicated to amplifying stories from the African Diaspora. Their work has been commissioned and presented by Seattle Theatre Group, On the Boards, Central District Forum for Arts & Ideas, and the Baltimore Black Choreographers Festival, where dani tirrell presented work in October 2025. dani tirrell maintains ongoing collaborations with Velocity Dance Center and Northwest Tap Connection.
dani tirrell is the recipient of Seattle’s 2019 Mayor’s Arts Award and has received fellowships and support from Arts Matter, Artist Trust, 4Culture, and the 2023 NEFA National Dance Project Grant.
dani tirrell photo credit - Erin O'Reilly
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 |  Sin(k)in 2025 |  Made God Beautiful |
|---|---|---|
 Erased 2015 |  The Beautiful 2015 |  Warrior Spirits Walking the Earth 2017 |
Upcoming Events
Offerings
Fall Classes
Soul Line Dance
📅 Tuesdays | 6:40 PM – 8:10 PM📍
Northwest Tap Connection
Soul Line Dance
📅 Fridays | 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍Massive Monkees Studio: The Beacon
Soul Line Dance
📅 Saturdays | 8:00 AM & 10:00 AM
📍New Beginnings Christian Fellowship Church
Events
Walk Don't Run
📅 Saturday September 19, 2026 | 1:00 PM & 1:30 PM
📍Westlake Park
Up Coming Performances & Events
We are excited to gather, move, and connect with you at our upcoming performances.
Walk Don't Run
Seattle, WA
Sep 19, 2026
1 PM
Cornish Dance Theater
Seattle, WA
Nov 20 & 21, 2026
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Photo credit - unifyedvisuals
Photo credit - John Curry
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dtc archives
The Congregation "Black Bois"
The Moore Theater
Photo Michael B. Maine
dani tirrell Photo: Unifyed Visuals
Lets stay connected
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!
dani tirrell & The Congregation 2024
