DANCE | MOVEMENT

Dance with Mimi Mimi Ferrie is a Northern Colorado native and professional dancer and educator with twenty consecutive years teaching children and families. Mimi received her BFA in dance and teaches toddlers to professional dancers in a variety of genres. She brings her passion, joy and love for movement into each class she leads.

Creative Movement | Family Dance Min/Max: 4/10

A weekly class bringing families together with dance, games, creativity and community! Each class focuses on strengthening our family relationships and connections, experiencing our children and parenting in new ways, and celebrating curiosity, health, joy and play in action! Register child only. Up to three other family members can join with registered child. Location: Cherry Rm

Age: 2–5

W 6/21-7/19 9:30-10:15A $45 357052-1

Mini Dancers: Ballet | Tap | Jazz Min/Max: 3/10

Preschoolers and new kindergarteners are introduced to ballet, tap and jazz skills through inspiring music and imagery. This class celebrates the way kids learn best... through play, connection and exploration! Location: Cherry Rm

Age: 3–4

W 6/21-7/19 10:30-11:15A $45 357012-1

Age: 4–5

W 6/21-7/19 11:30A-12:15P $45 357012-2

Kids/Youth Dance Min/Max: 4/10

Let's party! These expressive and high energy classes are all about finding our groove, personal style and artistic voice.

Location: Maple/Spruce Rm

Age: 5–7

Learn elements from breakin', funk, pop styles, party dances and choreography.

W 7/12-8/9 4:00-4:50P $50 358072-1

Age: 8–12

Learn elements from hip hop and contemporary dance styles through skill-building, games and choreography.

W 7/12-8/9 5:00-5:50P $50 358082-1

Summer Dance Camp Min/Max: 4/12

Campers will ignite their imagination through movement, crafts, music and games exploring their favorite movies with nature and environmental themes. The camp will culminate with a mini performance for family and friends! Location: Cherry Rm

Age: 5–8

Th,F 8/3-8/4 10:30A-12:30P $48 358092-1

Adult Hip Hop Min/Max: 4/12

Join us for this fun and uplifting dance class! An approachable, all-levels class for adults and parents. Learn party dances and easy-to-follow choreography. Location: Small Gym

Age: 18+

W 7/12-8/9 6:00-6:50P $50 359092-1

See page 52 for more adult dance classes including tap, ballroom and line dance!

Staff Spotlight

MIMI FERRIE Dance Instructor

Chilson Recreation Center

How long have you been teaching dance classes at Chilson and what is your favorite part?

I have been teaching at Chilson for one year, and I've enjoyed meeting new families in my community and supporting their creativity and self-expression.

Do students need to be coordinated to dance?

No. Dance is such an amazing art form because we can enjoy movement and expression at all levels and abilities. Dance has benefits like fitness, brain development, empathy, collaboration and FUN!

What motivates you?

Supporting the interconnection and well-being that kids and families experience from the arts.

What is a FUN fact about you?

I have been dancing professionally since I was 15! In addition to teaching, I love to bake and perform, and I'm a mama to two kids and the founder of an art and public health organization. You can learn more about me at animaarts.org

All activities are subject to change. More info: lovgov.org/parksrecreation