M I M I K E A E R I A L
With a passion for thoughtful and dynamic movement, Mimi approaches her art with presence and curiosity, striving to create uniquely sensorial experiences for her audience. As both a performer and a facilitator of movement, she is dedicated to fostering spaces of care and exploration through the intersection of circus technique, improvisation, and yoga. Her work extends beyond performance into teaching and guiding others in movement-based practices, cultivating a deeper connection between body, space, and artistic expression.
Mimi is a graduate of the Pro-Track Program at Frequent Flyers Aerial Dance in Boulder, Colorado. After graduating, she was invited to join Frequent Flyers Aerial Dance Professional Company, where she choreographed, performed, and taught aerial dance. Currently, she teaches and practices in Coralville, Iowa, at National Dance Academy.
For over a decade, her performances have been showcased worldwide—on traditional stages, at festivals, and in dance made for screens. She continues to craft her own work as well as participate in multi-disciplinary projects. Mimi was awarded the 2024 Fall Iowa Art Project Grant for Individual Artists from the Iowa Arts Council, which will support The Circus of Tensegrity, a new, immersive work-in-progress show with aerial rope. In 2023, Mimi was a recipient of the Creative Catalyst Artists Grant award from the Iowa Arts Council.
Recently, she studied and performed in Butoh choreographer Tadashi Endo’s work, Ohaka, in Mexico and as lead Clara in the circus ballet rendition of The Nutcracker in Charlotte, NC. Her passion for improvisation fuels her creativity, allowing her to merge the freedom of aerial dance with the spectacle of theatrical circus.