Community-Minded Dance
Felicia Bode serves as the Program and Event Manager, Grant Proposal Writer, and Volunteer Coordinator at Community-Minded Dance, focusing on K-12 school dance programs and community partnerships in Colorado to enhance access to the performing arts for underserved youth. Additionally, Felicia co-owns Daydream Café, LLC while bringing valuable experience from a previous role at DSST Public Schools, where support was provided in grant writing and literary journal initiatives. Felicia has also held various educational positions, including ELD Specialist and Composition Teacher, and has extensive experience in community engagement and program coordination across multiple organizations. Felicia holds a Master's degree in Curriculum and Instruction with a focus on TESOL from Cleveland State University and a Bachelor’s degree in English, Education, and Film Studies from Baldwin Wallace University.
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Community-Minded Dance
CMDance's vision is to increase access to dance experiences enriching the lives of children and community members Our programs consist of: Reaching 10,000 youth throughout Denver public schools Hosting International dance festivals Connecting the community through dance & music In 1999, Community-Minded Dance founder and executive director Caryn Carrasco found herself enveloped in the cultural revival of American swing music and dance. Inspired by this global dance movement, CMDance comes to life as the first organization responsible for world-class social dance education and arts programming. In 2007, CMDance secured 501(C)3 status and began to respond to the high demand from school administrators. In 2010 CMDance partnered with Denver Mayor’s Office of Children’s Affairs and Denver Great Kids Head Start (DGKHS) to develop a program that would introduce dance and movement into Head Start classrooms. Today, CMDance holds a prominent position in the Colorado arts scene with both its school outreach and broader community engagement. CMDance hosts three annual, nationally recognized dance events, and 100% of the proceeds from those events support our youth programs. CMDance partners include Arts and Venues Denver, Denver Art Museum, Denver Museum of Nature and Science, Denver Botanic Gardens, Downtown Denver Partnership, Tango Colorado, and Colorado Swing Dance Club.