The Mariposa Collective hosts ooLaboratory gatherings to facilitate creative explorations between artists of different disciplines within our community. The goal of these events is to inspire collaborations and weave the arts community together, building relationships. When the participants arrive for the coLaboratory, those present finalize the format and structure of the event. Depending on who is in attendance, there could be a movement warm up, theater games, drawing, a writing exercise or a vocal improv. Each coLaboratory is unique depending on the gifts of the group. Our most recent coLaboratory was April 4th from 2-4pm at Mi Chantli Movement & Art Sanctuary in Boulder. Alli Jones, Mariposa Collective Core member and Artistic Director of Nosilla Dance Project, led the movement, and choreography. She was joined by visual artist Laurel Miller on color, flow, and meditation and by vocalist and sound explorer Elena Camerin Young to create the soundscape with participants.
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The Mariposa Collective's Open Arts Share is an opportunity for artists to show their work to other artists and community members in an informal showing designed to foster dialogue and inspire connection and collaboration.
We welcome artists of all disciplines and look forward to seeing what you are working on! Our next Open Arts Share will be on January 17, 2027 from 2-4 pm at the Boulder Circus Center. Please submit the form below if you would like to share your work at our next Open Arts Share.
Mariposa Collective Community Dance Class
Join the Mariposa Collective Wednesday mornings from 10-11:30am at Mi Chantli Art & Movement Sanctuary. Classes are $20 to drop in. Discounts for punchcards are available, and your first class at the studio is $5! Mariposa Collective Artists and collaborators will lead dance and movement classes rotating on a monthly or bi-monthly basis. Sign up for classes at https://www.mi-chantli.com/classes.
Mariposa Core member Jeny Jones is back in September teaching contemporary dance through the end of April. Jeny views dance as a healing art as well as a creative art. Her classes are informed by her background in Limon Technique, Release Technique, Laban-Bartenieff Fundamentals, Pilates, and Yoga with a focus on movement efficiency, comfort moving in all levels and planes, breath connection, and full body exploration and expression. Jeny empowers dancers to be who they are, have self respect and respect for others, and to develop a healthy relationship with dance and their bodies so they can continue to dance throughout their lives. All levels and experiences are welcome to join!