Dance Classes in Brainerd

Brainerd - MN Regular Season Classes

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CLASS	GRADES	DATES	TIME	PRICE	AVAILABILITY
SPRING SESSION Teeny CUPCAKE CUTIES	3yrs - 5yrs Grade	03/26/25 - 05/07/25	Wedn 5:45 p.m. - 6:15 p.m.	$ 72.00	Full	Join Waitlist
SPRING SESSION Teeny ITTY BITTYS	2yrs - 4yrs Grade	03/26/25 - 05/07/25	Wedn 5:45 p.m. - 6:15 p.m.	$ 72.00	Full	Join Waitlist
SPRING SESSION Teeny SUGAR BEARS	2yrs - 4yrs Grade	03/31/25 - 05/05/25	Mon 5:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.	$ 72.00	Full	Join Waitlist
SPRING SESSION Teeny SWEETIE PIES	2yrs - 4yrs Grade	04/02/25 - 05/07/25	Wedn 6:15 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.	$ 60.00	Open	Register
FULL SEASON Mon Tiny CUTIE PATOOTIES	3yrs - 5yrs Grade	09/09/24 - 05/05/25	Mon 6:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.	$ 48.00	Almost Full	Register
FULL SEASON Tues Tiny LITTLE STARS	3yrs - 5yrs Grade	09/10/24 - 05/06/25	Tues 5:45 p.m. - 6:15 p.m.	$ 48.00	Open	Register
FULL SEASON Wed Tiny BROADWAY BABIES	3yrs - 5yrs Grade	09/11/24 - 05/07/25	Wedn 5:15 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.	$ 48.00	Full	Join Waitlist
FULL SEASON Wed Tiny DANCING DARLINGS	3yrs - 5yrs Grade	09/11/24 - 05/07/25	Wedn 6:15 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.	$ 48.00	Full	Join Waitlist
SPRING Tumbling/Acro: Thur Tiny	3 yrs - 5 yrs Grade	03/27/25 - 05/08/25	Thurs 5:15 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.	$ 72.00	Full	Join Waitlist
SPRING Tumbling/Acro: Mon Tiny	3 yrs - 5 yrs Grade	03/31/25 - 05/05/25	Mon 5:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.	$ 72.00	Full	Join Waitlist
SPRING Tumbling/Acro: Mon Tiny	3 yrs - 5 yrs Grade	03/31/25 - 05/05/25	Mon 6:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.	$ 72.00	Full	Join Waitlist
Partner: SPRING Father/Dancer Class	Pre - 1st Grade	04/13/25 - 05/04/25	Sun 4:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.	$ 35.00	Open	Register
SUMMER Teeny/Tiny Kix	3 yrs - 5 yrs Grade	06/25/25 - 07/16/25	Wedn 10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.	$ 48.00	Open	Register
Kick/Jazz: FLARE Firecrackers Class	K - 1st Grade	09/09/24 - 05/05/25	Mon 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.	$ 57.75	Almost Full	Register
Kick/Jazz: DYNAMITE Firecrackers Class	K - 1st Grade	09/11/24 - 05/07/25	Wedn 5:45 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.	$ 57.75	Almost Full	Register
Kick/Jazz: TNT Firecrackers Class	K - 1st Grade	09/12/24 - 05/08/25	Thurs 5:15 p.m. - 6:15 p.m.	$ 57.75	Open	Register
SPRING Tumbling/Acro: Mon Firecrackers	K - 1st Grade	03/31/25 - 05/05/25	Mon 5:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.	$ 72.00	Open	Register
SUMMER Firecracker Technique Class	K - 1st Grade	06/25/25 - 07/16/25	Wedn 10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.	$ 48.00	Open	Register
Hip Hop: Wee THE TROOP	2nd - 3rd Grade	09/09/24 - 05/05/25	Mon 3:45 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.	$ 51.00	Almost Full	Register
Kick: Twinklers	2nd - 3rd Grade	09/10/24 - 05/06/25	Tues 4:45 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.	$ 51.00	Open	Register
Jazz: Twinklers	2nd - 3rd Grade	09/10/24 - 05/06/25	Tues 3:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.	$ 51.00	Open	Register
Lyrical/Ballet: Twinklers	2nd - 3rd Grade	09/12/24 - 05/08/25	Thurs 4:30 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.	$ 51.00	Open	Register
BOOTCAMP Audition Class (for 25/26 season)	2nd - 3rd Grade	05/27/25 - 06/02/25	Mon & Tues 3:45 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.	$ 30.00	Open	Register
Lyrical: Shining Stars	4th - 5th Grade	09/09/24 - 05/05/25	Mon 4:45 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.	$ 51.00	Open	Register
Kick: Shining Stars	4th - 5th Grade	09/10/24 - 05/06/25	Tues 6:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.	$ 51.00	Open	Register
Wee/Mini Strength & Stretch	2nd - 5th Grade	09/10/24 - 05/06/25	Tues 7:15 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.	$ 51.00	Almost Full	Register
Jazz: Shining Stars	4th - 5th Grade	09/10/24 - 05/06/25	Tues 4:45 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.	$ 51.00	Open	Register
BOOTCAMP Audition Class (for 25/26 season)	4th - 5th Grade	05/27/25 - 06/02/25	Mon & Tues 3:45 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.	$ 30.00	Open	Register
Jazz: Showstoppers	6th - 8th Grade	09/10/24 - 05/06/25	Tues 6:45 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.	$ 51.00	Open	Register
Lyrical: Showstoppers	6th - 8th Grade	09/12/24 - 05/08/25	Thurs 6:15 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.	$ 51.00	Open	Register
Kick: Starmakers & Showstoppers	6th - 12th Grade	09/09/24 - 05/05/25	Mon 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.	$ 51.00	Open	Register
Shining Stars, Showstoppers, & Starmakers Ballet	4th - 12th Grade	09/09/24 - 05/05/25	Mon 6:15 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.	$ 51.00	Open	Register
Hip Hop: Mini THE FORCE	4th - 5th Grade	09/09/24 - 05/05/25	Mon 3:45 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.	$ 51.00	Open	Register
Lyrical: Starmakers	9th - 12th Grade	09/10/24 - 05/06/25	Tues 3:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.	$ 51.00	Open	Register
Hip Hop: Starmakers	6th - 12th Grade	09/10/24 - 05/06/25	Tues 5:45 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.	$ 51.00	Open	Register
Acro: Elite Training for Dancers	2nd - 12th Grade	09/11/24 - 05/07/25	Wedn 5:45 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.	$ 76.50	Full	Join Waitlist
Acro: Advanced Training for Dancers	2nd - 12th Grade	09/11/24 - 05/07/25	Wedn 4:45 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.	$ 76.50	Almost Full	Register
Acro: Intermediate Training for Dancers	2nd - 12th Grade	09/11/24 - 05/07/25	Wedn 3:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.	$ 76.50	Open	Register
Rising & Shooting Stars Stretch & Strength	6th - 8th Grade	09/11/24 - 05/07/25	Wedn 3:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.	$ 51.00	Almost Full	Register
Tumbling/Acro: Wed Firecrackers	K - 1st Grade	09/11/24 - 05/07/25	Wedn 6:45 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.	$ 48.00	Open	Register
Tumbling/Acro: Thur Firecrackers	K - 1st Grade	09/12/24 - 05/08/25	Thurs 5:45 p.m. - 6:15 p.m.	$ 48.00	Open	Register
Jazz: Starmakers	9th - 12th Grade	09/12/24 - 05/08/25	Thurs 4:45 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.	$ 51.00	Open	Register
Tumbling/Acro: Thur Firecrackers	K - 1st Grade	09/12/24 - 05/08/25	Thurs 4:45 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.	$ 48.00	Open	Register
Strength & Stretch	4th - 12th Grade	09/12/24 - 05/08/25	Thurs 3:45 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.	$ 51.00	Open	Register
Acro: Beginner Training for Dancers	2nd - 8th Grade	09/12/24 - 05/08/25	Thurs 6:15 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.	$ 76.50	Open	Register
SPRING Middle Pom SPECIAL SESSION	6th - 12th Grade	02/19/25 - 05/07/25	Wedn 4:45 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.	$ 63.75	Open	Register
SPRING The Crew Hip Hop	3yrs - 1st Grade	04/06/25 - 05/04/25	Sun 3:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.	$ 48.00	Full	Join Waitlist
Partner: SPRING Father/Dancer Class	6th - 12th Grade	04/13/25 - 05/04/25	Sun 4:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.	$ 35.00	Open	Register
Partner: SPRING Father/Dancer Class	2nd - 6th Grade	04/21/25 - 05/05/25	Mon 7:15 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.	$ 35.00	Open	Register
May Technique and Combo Class	2nd - 12th Grade	05/12/25 - 05/21/25	Mon & Wedn 3:45 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.	$ 102.00	Open	Register
BOOTCAMP Audition Class (for 25/26 season)	6th - 12th Grade	05/27/25 - 06/09/25	Mon & Tues 3:45 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.	$ 30.00	Open	Register
BOOTCAMP HIP HOP Audition Class (for 25/26 season)	6th - 12th Grade	05/28/25 - 06/09/25	Mon & Wedn 3:45 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.	$ 25.00	Open	Register
BOOTCAMP HIP HOP Audition Class (for 25/26 season)	2nd - 5th Grade	05/28/25 - 06/02/25	Mon & Wedn 3:45 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.	$ 25.00	Open	Register
SUMMER: LEVEL UP	2nd - 12th Grade	06/04/25 - 07/30/25	Mon & Wedn 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.	$ 229.50	Open	Register
SUMMER Ballet/Barre: Elite	7th - 12th Grade	06/10/25 - 07/31/25	Tues & Thurs 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.	$ 229.50	Open	Register
SUMMER Ballet/Barre: Dream Team	7th - 12th Grade	06/10/25 - 07/31/25	Tues & Thurs 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.	$ 229.50	Open	Register
SUMMER Ballet/Barre: Advanced	4th - 12th Grade	06/10/25 - 07/31/25	Tues & Thurs 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.	$ 153.00	Open	Register
SUMMER Ballet/Barre: Intermediate	2nd - 12th Grade	06/10/25 - 07/31/25	Tues & Thurs 11:30 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.	$ 153.00	Open	Register
SUMMER Ballet/Barre: Beginner	1st - 8th Grade	06/12/25 - 07/31/25	Thurs 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.	$ 76.50	Open	Register
A Prince & Princess Camp (preschool dance camp inspired by Snow White)	Pre - K Grade	06/21/25 - 06/21/25	Sat 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.	$ 30.00	Open	Register
‘Ohana Hawaiian Camp (preschool dance camp inspired by Lilo & Stitch)	Pre - K Grade	07/26/25 - 07/26/25	Sat 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.	$ 30.00	Open	Register

This is more than dance.

Meet Our Director

Experienced, Dedicated, Passionate.
Brainerd - MN Just For Kix Director Ali Geraets is at the top of her game teaching dance classes in Brainerd - MN to children, which creates confidence, dance technique, friendship and a whole lot of fun!

"Ali Geraets (Clough) is a professional dancer, choreographer, expert dance instructor and designer for Just For Kix. She helps support a network of over 22,000 dancers in 14 states. She is also currently the Assistant Coach of the Brainerd Warrior Dance Team, "The Kixters", in Minnesota. She is versed in contemporary, hip hop, kick, pom, lyrical, jazz, ballet, as well as tap and has an extensive background. Ali danced in the 2011 Super Bowl XLV with the Black Eyed Peas and performed again at… More "

Meet Our Instructors

Amanda Clough

Amanda Clough graduated from Brainerd High School in 1998. She was a three year member of the Brainerd Warrior Dance Team "The Kixters". Amanda Directed the Aitkin Just For Kix Program from 2006-2014. She has been teaching at Brainerd Just For Kix since 2000. Amanda is the Event Coordinator at the Home Office where she orchestrates our Together We Dance Competitions, Bowl Game Tour and Summer Camps. Amanda is Married to Husband, Matt with their two children MaKayla and Macy.

Cindy Clough

Cindy's Bio

Macy Clough

Macy Clough trained at Brainerd Just For Kix for 16 years. She was a four year member of the Brainerd Warrior Dance Team and was recognized All Conference, All State and All Tournament. Macy also was a four year member of the Minnesota State University-Mankato Dance Team, the team most recently won a Double National Championship in Open Jazz and Pom in 2024. The team has won five National Championships during her time on the team.

Lauren Crenna

Lauren was born and raised in Brainerd MN. She danced for Brainerd Just For Kix for 13 years, where she trained in various styles. She assisted classes for younger dancers all through high school. She was a 4 year member of the Brainerd Warrior Dance Team “The Kixters.” She was awarded All conference, All state, and All tournament and other awards such as "Most Improved Rookie" and "Best Kicks". She was a captain her senior year. She went on to continue her dance career on the University of… More

Ali Geraets

Ali Geraets (Clough) is a professional dancer, choreographer, expert dance instructor and designer for Just For Kix. She helps support a network of over 22,000 dancers in 14 states. She is also currently the Assistant Coach of the Brainerd Warrior Dance Team, "The Kixters", in Minnesota. She is versed in contemporary, hip hop, kick, pom, lyrical, jazz, ballet, as well as tap and has an extensive background. Ali danced in the 2011 Super Bowl XLV with the Black Eyed Peas and performed again at… More

Sharaia Goble

Sharaia has been dancing since the age of two. She trained at the Brainerd Just For Kix dance studio for 16 years taking classes in many various styles of dance such as kick, jazz, ballet, lyrical, and hip hop. She is a eight-year summer camp staff member for Just For Kix, where she was voted most organized and reliable staff in 2019. Sharaia was a four year member of the Brainerd Warrior Dance Team “The Kixters” where she received All Conference and Most Spirited team awards. She has also… More

Madison Hjermstad

Madi, originally from Colorado and raised in Lakeville, Minnesota, has been passionate about dance since the age of three. She honed her skills at various studios in the Twin Cities and graduated from Studio 4 Dance, where she trained in a diverse range of styles, including contemporary, ballet, lyrical, jazz, tap, hip-hop, pom, and musical theatre. Over her 13 years of competitive dance experience, Madi made a significant impact as a member of the University of Minnesota Duluth Dance Team,… More

Danielle Larson-Schultz

Dani Larson-Schultz lives in Brainerd with her husband Dave, son Parker, and pup McDougal. Dani basically grew up in the Brainerd/Baxter area, moving here just before the start of 4th grade, and joined Mini Kix when she was 9. She was also on the high school dance team the Kixters. In middle school Dani began taking studio dance as well as dancing with JFK. She started teaching dance when she was 16 and started instructing at JFK summer camps while in high school. Dani danced in college on… More

Kelly Mankowski

Grew up in the Brainerd Lakes Area

Brainerd High School Graduate

3 Year member of the Warrior Dance Team "The Kixters" and State Champions in 1993

Graduated from CLC and danced on the Raiders Dance team

Employed by Just For Kix since 1995

Employed at Achieving Independence, Inc. full time

Married to husband Chuck and have 3 kids who keep us very busy!

Cierra Meyer-Berg

Cierra Meyer-Berg trained at Brainerd JFK, was a five year member and Senior Captain of the Brainerd Warrior Dance Team. She was a two-time Heather Star Habeck Award (JFK Camp) winner in addition to being named Most Outstanding Dancer (JFK Camp). Cierra also danced on a Scheels Back-to-School commercial.

Maya Simmering

Maya began her dance career at the age of 2. She trained at Betty Jo's Dance Center in Apple Valley, MN in almost all styles of dance including ballet, jazz, tap, pointe, musical theatre, kick, lyrical, and contemporary. She graduated from Rosemount High School in 2017, and was a scholar athlete and varsity letter winner in track and field. Maya also marched in the 2014 Rose Parade in Pasadena, CA as a freshman in the color guard. She continued dancing at the collegiate level at the University… More

Carlos Stroia

Born in Transylvania, Romania, Carlos Cornel Stroia founder of the Stroia Ballet Studios. In addition to running his company Carlos teaches in St Cloud and Brainerd for Just For Kix.

He made his professional debut at the age of 14, dancing for the Vienna Stats Opera in Vienna, Austria. He continued to perform as a guest artist internationally while completing his studies in Cluj, Romania. At 18, he represented Romania at the International Ballet Competition in Varna, Bulgaria. In… More

Amanda Weiss

Amanda has been involved in the dance and gymnastics world for many years, in many capacities. As an athlete, she started dance at JFK at the age of 4 and gymnastics at the age of 5. She enjoyed summer dance camps and was the recipient of the firecracker award and several solo championships. At the high school level Gymnastics, Amanda experienced several state appearances both as a team and individually, along with holding a school record on the floor exercise. At the College of St.… More

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Brainerd - MN Regular Season Classes

SPRING SESSION Teeny CUPCAKE CUTIES

3yrs - 5yrs Grade

SPRING SESSION Teeny ITTY BITTYS

2yrs - 4yrs Grade

SPRING SESSION Teeny SUGAR BEARS

2yrs - 4yrs Grade

SPRING SESSION Teeny SWEETIE PIES

2yrs - 4yrs Grade

FULL SEASON Mon Tiny CUTIE PATOOTIES

3yrs - 5yrs Grade

FULL SEASON Tues Tiny LITTLE STARS

3yrs - 5yrs Grade

FULL SEASON Wed Tiny BROADWAY BABIES

3yrs - 5yrs Grade

FULL SEASON Wed Tiny DANCING DARLINGS

3yrs - 5yrs Grade

SPRING Tumbling/Acro: Thur Tiny

3 yrs - 5 yrs Grade

SPRING Tumbling/Acro: Mon Tiny

3 yrs - 5 yrs Grade

SPRING Tumbling/Acro: Mon Tiny

3 yrs - 5 yrs Grade

Partner: SPRING Father/Dancer Class

Pre - 1st Grade

SUMMER Teeny/Tiny Kix

3 yrs - 5 yrs Grade

Kick/Jazz: FLARE Firecrackers Class

K - 1st Grade

Kick/Jazz: DYNAMITE Firecrackers Class

K - 1st Grade

Kick/Jazz: TNT Firecrackers Class

K - 1st Grade

SPRING Tumbling/Acro: Mon Firecrackers

K - 1st Grade

SUMMER Firecracker Technique Class

K - 1st Grade

Hip Hop: Wee THE TROOP

2nd - 3rd Grade

Kick: Twinklers

2nd - 3rd Grade

Jazz: Twinklers

2nd - 3rd Grade

Lyrical/Ballet: Twinklers

2nd - 3rd Grade

BOOTCAMP Audition Class (for 25/26 season)

2nd - 3rd Grade

Lyrical: Shining Stars

4th - 5th Grade

Kick: Shining Stars

4th - 5th Grade

Wee/Mini Strength & Stretch

2nd - 5th Grade

Jazz: Shining Stars

4th - 5th Grade

BOOTCAMP Audition Class (for 25/26 season)

4th - 5th Grade

Jazz: Showstoppers

6th - 8th Grade

Lyrical: Showstoppers

6th - 8th Grade

Kick: Starmakers & Showstoppers

6th - 12th Grade

Shining Stars, Showstoppers, & Starmakers Ballet

4th - 12th Grade

Hip Hop: Mini THE FORCE

4th - 5th Grade

Lyrical: Starmakers

9th - 12th Grade

Hip Hop: Starmakers

6th - 12th Grade

Acro: Elite Training for Dancers

2nd - 12th Grade

Acro: Advanced Training for Dancers

2nd - 12th Grade

Acro: Intermediate Training for Dancers

2nd - 12th Grade