Constantine Dance Classes Easy Partner Dancing Looking for a fun way to move, connect, and try something new? This easygoing class is perfect for couples who want to enjoy dancing together —whether it’s for an upcoming event or simply for a unique date. You’ll learn simple patterns and turns based on classic ballroom moves, all set to your favorite music—from old-school tunes to today’s top hits. No pressure, no stress—just a relaxed, supportive environment where everyone can have a great time. Think you have two left feet? You’re in the right place! This class is beginner-friendly and designed to make dancing fun and easy for everyone. Couples stay partnered. Wear something comfortable and come ready for a fun time with your special person! For more information, visit www.ConstantineDance.com

Editing & Ghostwriting 101: Get Paid to Refine and Craft Other People’s StoriesStep into the lucrative world of editing and ghostwriting, where your skills shape and elevate other people’s stories. This comprehensive class teaches you how to edit for clarity, style, and impact, write in someone else’s voice with authenticity, and find paying opportunities in both careers. You’ll explore diverse projects, master pricing strategies, navigate contracts confidently, and build strong client relationships while maintaining confidentiality. Instructor LeeAnne Krusemark, a former journalist, published author, editor, and nationwide Professor of Publishing (including Harvard Adult Education), shares proven strategies for building a thriving, well-paid career. Informative handouts for future reference are included. Webinar login information will be emailed the day before class.

Explore 50 Different Self Publishing Options (prerequisite) Self Publishing is all the rage, but is it the best option for YOU? (participants must also attend “Beginner’s Guide to Getting Published”) And, can you do both? You will discover the pros and cons of all the self publishing options, including print-on-demand and e-book publishing, as well as Amazon options, and see how they compare to traditional publishing. Informative handouts, including a rated description of 50 self publishing companies for future use are included in class fee. The webinar login information will be emailed the day before class.

Explore the World as a Travel Writer If you love to travel and love to write, this is for you! We will discuss how to use all your senses in a new destination to create more detailed and in-depth descriptions that capture and maintain readers’ interest, and whether or not you need to include photos with your work. You will also learn how to find and submit your finished product to print and online markets, the business side of travel writing (how to take travel tax deductions), and how to avoid worn-out travel writing cliches. Informative handouts for future use are included in class fee. The instructor LeeAnne Krusemark is a former journalist, current author and editor, and a nationwide Professor of Publishing at higher learning institutions, including Harvard Adult Education. The webinar login information will be emailed the day before class.

Grades 4-6 and 9-12 FHS Choir Teachers Jaclyn Schmeichel and Megan Dimich FHS Choir Cabaret - 9-12th grade students only Each year the FHS Choir program produces a show called CABARET. It is a musical theater and jazz variety show featuring solos, groups, dancers and a great band! Full cast auditions via Schoology will be due December 1. Auditions for solo acts will be held/due on December 1-2 from 3:30-6:00 pm. Students can choose to audition with a song of their choice for a solo act OR can sing the predetermined excerpt to be selected for the chorus. Solo auditions will be in person (sign up in choir room) and chorus auditions will be a video via Schoology - course code is CJJB-DP36-94NQD Once students are selected, they will need to pay and register for the program. Rehearsals will begin Wednesday, December 16 and are typically once a week. A set schedule will be shared with the Cabaret Directors. Cabaret performances will be held on Friday, February 26 at 7:00 pm and Saturday, February 27 at 3:00 pm and 7:00 pm at the BMS auditorium. Tickets will be available for purchase at a later date. We hope you consider being a part of FHS Choir's annual Cabaret! * Payment will be taken on December 20th. $0.00 due at time of registration. FHS Choir Cabaret Children's Choir - 5-6th grade only Each year the FHS Choir program produces a show called CABARET. It is a musical theater and jazz variety show featuring solos, groups, dancers and a great band! Each year we have a Children's Chorus of current 5th-6th grade students from Farmington Area Public Schools. Auditions for singers will be due on December 4. Students will sing the predetermined excerpt in a video recording that will be submitted online. For more information, speak to your building music teacher. This choir has limited capacity. Not all students who audition will be given a part. Once students are selected, they will need to pay and register for the program. Rehearsals will begin on Saturday, January 9, with some on Saturdays and some on Mondays. Cabaret performances will be held on Friday, February 26 at 7:00 pm and Saturday, February 27 at 3:00 pm and 7:00 pm at the BMS auditorium. Tickets will be available for purchase at a later date. We hope you consider being a part of FHS Choir's annual Cabaret! Meet the Instructors Jaclyn Schmeichel She is in her tenth year as a music educator. She directs Con Brio, Cantabile, and Vox. She also co-directs Farmington High School's annual musical revue CABARET. In the last few years, Schmeichel has pioneered a curricular Vocal Jazz program for students to develop their group and solo singing. She spent her first four years at Burnsville High School directing all choral ensembles, including a touring a cappella ensemble. Choirs under her direction have traveled locally and internationally to destinations such as Puerto Rico and Italy. Schmeichel earned her Master's in Music Education from the University of St. Thomas, and her Bachelor's in Music Education from North Central University. She also studied Spanish and spent time living and teaching in Chimaltenango, Guatemala. She is an active member of MN ACDA, and was honored as the Emerging Choral Director of the Year in 2024. Her favorite part of being a choir teacher is connecting with students and walking alongside them in their musical and personal journey throughout high school. Ms. Schmeichel can be reached at 651-252-2673 or jschmeichel@farmington.k12.mn.us. Megan Dimich She is in her 21st year as a music educator, having spent her entire career at Farmington High School. Dimich conducts Chanté, Concert Choir, Musical Theater, Vocé and New Dimension. She is also the Vocal Music Director for the FHS Fall Musical and is one of the artistic directors for CABARET each spring. Dimich has organized and directed several domestic performance tours with the FHS Choirs, including destinations such as Chicago, New York City and Orlando. Her choirs have toured/performed at a number of college campuses with collegiate choirs as well as international choirs. Dimich is also an active participant in our state music organizations and has served as the All-State Choral Assistant for the All-State Choirs. She feels the best part about this job is connecting with her students over the course of four years, building a culture where students feel valued and safe, and encouraging them to grow as musicians and people. Ms. Dimich can be reached at 651-252-2670 or mdimich@farmington.k12.mn.us.

Kidcreate Studios! Ages 4-9 Get ready to take your clay creations to the next level with a fun and festive fall-themed project. We're talking pinch pots that are not only artfully formed, but also beautifully embellished with colorful beads and shimmering sequins. So grab your clay tools, roll up your sleeves, and let's dive into the wonderful world of pinch pot artistry! Please pack a nut free snack and drink for your child.

Led by Competition Cheer Coaches Ages 3-Grade 5 Do you have lots of spirit? Want to learn what it takes to become a cheerleader? Athletes will learn the proper technique for cheer jumps, arm motions, cheers, stunts, dance and tumbling basics. Learn a short routine and be part of a group! This class is a great opportunity to get a taste of what competitive cheer is like, without the commitment or cost, and no experience is required! The class will perform their routine at the Farmington Competition Cheer Home Meet on Saturday, November 22. A t-shirt and bow is included. There are two fall non-competitive teams, broken up by age: Tiny Cheer - youth ages 3-grade 1 Youth Cheer - youth entering grades 2-5

Cornerstone on the Vermillion Instructor: Michelle Michaud Ages 4-17 Do you love horses? Our camps are all horses, all the time! Spend time bonding with some incredible show horses. All abilities are welcome to join us for an action packed camp and learn western, English, and bareback riding, horsemanship, groundwork, and training. Choose to attend one day or both days! Participants begin their days with horsemanship skill development, followed by horse training. Connecting & partnering with the horses is emphasized throughout each day. Riding multiple horses throughout camp with emphasis on rider safety, core, seat and legs. Each day refreshing all skills learned the previous day. Our camps are coached to develop skills, connection & understanding of these magnificent animals. Please bring a bicycle helmet if you have one, otherwise riding helmets are provided. Please bring a bag lunch. Owner and Operator of Cornerstone on the Vermillion Horse Boarding and Training StableVoted Best of Hastings – Business Hall of Fame 3 Consecutive Years (2017–2019) Voted Best Horse Boarding and Training 2021 for the 5th year in a row!

Fall in love with Knitting (Ages 16 & Up)Tracy Crofoot Have you always wanted to learn how to knit or need a refresher? Join instructor Tracy, who is self-taught and has over 20 years of experience in the ancient craft. Students will learn the basics of knitting and create a project of their very own. The class will cover basic techniques such as reading a pattern, cast on, knit, purl, and finishing off. After the class is complete, you will be in love with knitting!Please Note: a $25 supply fee will be due to instructor on first class

Are you looking for that perfect gift for special someone? In this class, students will learn about the ancient craft of wet felting and its uses. Students will create an ornament to keep or give away as a gift. Soap and water are used during the process of wet felting, so creating may get a little messy. Natural animal wools that contain lanolin may be used and could cause itchiness to some individuals. Project supplies will be provided. Felting is a great activity you can do with your family! Price is per felting project.

Tracy Crofoot Grades 3-7 Hey kids! Do you want to learn about fiber arts and have fun too? Join instructor Tracy and learn the history of fiber arts, how to weave, finger knit, and wet felt. You can make the projects for yourself or give as a gift to someone special. Soap and water are used during the process of wet felting, so creating may get a little messy. Natural animal wools that contain lanolin may be used and could cause itchiness to some individuals. Project supplies will be provided.

Kidcreate Studios Ages 5-12 Jump into the Fizzy, Fun, and Slime Lab! Kids will create rainbow fizz, erupting ice cream cone volcanoes, water bead stress balls, and an array of ooey gooey slime creations. This hands-on class is packed with science, messy fun, and endless excitement!

DASH Sports Grades K-4 DASH Sports co-ed floor hockey camps provide players a well-rounded hockey experience covering a broad range of skills training and skill-based games. Players will be taught how to properly stickhandle, pass, and shoot in a fun and positive environment. Athletes should bring a water bottle. Hockey sticks and pucks are provided. Participants should wear appropriate clothing, and bring a nut free snack and water bottle.

DASH Sports Ages 3-5 DASH Sports Floor Hockey Tykes camps provide little athletes with an introductory hockey experience covering a broad range of skills training and skill-based games. Players will be taught how to properly stickhandle, pass, and shoot in a fun and positive environment. Athletes should bring a water bottle and wear athletic clothing & shoes. Sticks and pucks are provided. Parent participation is required for the 3-year old age group and recommended when needed for the 4+ year old age group. Participants should wear appropriate clothing, and bring a nut free snack and water bottle.

Laurel Severson Learn to create the rolled Norwegian cookie, Krumkakes, made with cream, butter and cinnamon, and sometimes flavored with vanilla. For generations, Minnesotans have purchased their irons to bake krumkakes from local manufacturer Nordic Ware in St. Louis Park. Italian Pizzelles are also baked on the top of the stove using an iron but are a flat, anise-flavored cookie or they also may be flavored with vanilla. The chewy, almond Swedish Sandbakkelse are delicate golden brown in color and are baked in tiny tins to resemble tarts. Finally, we will aster deep fried Rosettes - those exceedingly fragile, paper thin Scandinavian delicacies dusted with confectioners' sugar. Expect great recipes plus the many tips and techniques that will make your baking a success! Please bring containers to bring your creations safely home.

Furniture Weaving Workshop Discover the art of furniture weaving in this hands-on class designed for beginners and DIY enthusiasts alike! In this two-hour workshop, participants will learn foundational weaving techniques used to restore or refresh woven furniture pieces such as chairs, stools, and small accent items. Because each project is unique, participants are required to contact the instructor in advance with a photo and brief description of the furniture piece they plan to bring. This allows time to determine suitability, provide any necessary preparation instructions, and ensure the project will be a good fit for the class. During the session, you will begin the weaving process and learn the core techniques needed to continue your project at home. While pieces will not be fully completed in the two-hour class, participants will leave with the skills, structure, and momentum needed to confidently finish independently.

For Advanced beginner and above athletes.Build confidence, improve safety, and strengthen your partnership! This hands-on clinic is designed for gymnasts and their parents to learn fundamental spotting techniques in a safe, supervised environment. Coaches will demonstrate proper body positioning, communication, and spotting methods for age-appropriate gymnastics skills, while emphasizing safety, trust, and injury prevention. Participants will also learn how to support skill development at home without replacing professional coaching. No previous spotting experience is required, just a willingness to learn and have fun together! Perfect for: Parents of recreational (Advanced beginner and above) and competitive gymnasts, and athletes who want to build confidence while practicing safe progressions. What you'll learn: Basic spotting principles and safety guidelines Proper body mechanics for effective spotting Communication between athlete and spotter Safe progressions for common gymnastics skills When to spot—and when not to This clinic provides a supportive environment where families can learn together while reinforcing safe gymnastics practices. This registration is for 1 parent and 1 athlete. Please ensure your gymnast is in tight fitting athletic clothes or a leotard.