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Welcome to the 2026 Just For Kix High School Dance Camp! Our camps are second to none. Dance teams come back year after year. They love our attention to detail, caring staff, and fantastic choreography.
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"We spend the year finding new ideas, techniques, and methods for teams to implement into their training. Where else can coaches train at the level we offer, while their athletes are training at a high level too?

It is with excitement that we invite you to our 2025 Summer Camps where we will share our love for dance, pom, and drill teams. Your team will BOND, have FUN, TRAIN hard, INSPIRE others, be INSPIRED by others, learn to COMMIT, and learn THEY CAN DO IT. Because I love what I do. It is my passion. I love to share what I have learned over the years. It gives me great joy to mentor others!"

Cindy Clough
Executive Director & Founder
Just For Kix
2026 Camp Speakers & Guest Instructors
Ali Geraets
Ali Geraets
Coach of the Brainerd Kixters, JFK Studio Director, national teacher and speaker, and professional performer who has danced on stage with the Black Eyed Peas and Beyoncé.
Alli Mackner
Alli Mackner
Head Coach of the University of Minnesota Duluth Dance Team, Director of the Duluth Just For Kix Studio, former Brainerd Kixter Captain and MVP, and respected leader in athlete development and team culture.
Cindy Clough
Cindy Clough
Founder of Just For Kix, longtime coach of the Brainerd Kixters, national convention speaker, Hall of Fame inductee, and author of I'm Going to Dance Class and the JFK Dance Coaches Manual.
DJ Hillier
DJ Hillier
Speaker, author of Push the Sled, podcast host, and creator of The Mindset Advantage. DJ specializes in coaching beyond the scoreboard and helping leaders unlock peak performance.
Jenny Raiche
Jenny Raiche
20-time Minnesota State Dance Team coach, former Miss Dance Team Minnesota, and respected leader known for building successful teams and developing strong performers and people.
Derek Piquette
Derek Piquette
Experienced coach, educator, and mentor focused on building strong leaders, developing confidence in athletes, and helping coaches create lasting impact within their programs.
Gina Menichino
Gina Menichino
A dynamic dancer and educator who has journeyed from Miami to LA and now NYC. With a passion for teaching, she infuses her classes with contemporary dance, acting techniques, and musicality.
Kathy Hain-de Jong
Kathy Hain-de Jong
A respected educational consultant, owner and president of College in 3-2-1, LLC. She developed Dance into College, a comprehensive college counseling program for dancers pursuing a college dance major or dance team recruitment.
Kristin Biwan
Kristin Biwan
Former University of Minnesota dancer and coach of the award-winning Edina Dance Team. Kristin is recognized for building one of Minnesota's premier programs while emphasizing leadership, personal growth, and team culture.
Lindsey Soderberg
Lindsey Soderberg
As a Mindset Coach, Lindsey encourages growth, learning, and loving life. A former dance instructor and Minnesota Vikings cheerleader, she has earned a degree in Computer Science from the U of Iowa, and now runs her own business -WithLuvbyLindsey.
Miss Val
Miss Val
Legendary UCLA gymnastics coach and leader of seven National Championship teams. Author of Life Is Short, Don't Wait to Dance, inspiring audiences through leadership, culture, and personal growth.
Rachel Stark
Rachel Stark
Registered Dietitian and Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics. Works with competitive athletes - from high school athletes preparing for the next level to strength and power athletes focused on performance - helping them fuel consistently, recover effectively, and train with confidence.
Susan Averna, PhD
Susan Averna, PhD
College professor, school mental health consultant, school counselor, and athletic coach. For 25 years she has taught about typical and atypical development, intergenerational addiction and psychopathology, developmental and complex trauma, and the science of well-being.
Jason Pickett
Jason Pickett
Professional performer and choreographer whose work has appeared with brands including Hermès, Crocs, Bud Light, and America's Got Talent. Former Odyssey Dance Theatre cast member and current faculty member with Reinforce Dance Experience, Jason brings global performance and choreography experience to the classroom.
Juicy Kerston
Juicy Kerston
Dynamic instructor and motivational speaker known for bringing high energy, positivity, creativity, and inspiration to dancers and coaches across the country.
Why Just For Kix?
We hear it from coaches every year - we have outstanding staff, curriculum and choreography.
You’ll become stronger at a Just For Kix camp, in body and spirit. Our camp curriculum is relevant and current. Schedules filled with technique training, team bonding, contests and fun!

Outstanding Technique:

•Kick •Jazz •Hip Hop •Lyrical •Street Jazz •Contemporary •Musical Theatre •Pom •Field
Daily Technique Training
Classes specifically designed to focus on technique so dancers leave camp with the essential tools to become better. We pack our days full to get the most out of your time at camp!
Beginner Through Elite
Each hour we offer classes in a variety of styles in four levels: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, & Elite. There really is something for everyone!
Superb Camp Staff
At our dance camps, we surround dancers with over fifty experienced and personable professionals. They have the technical know how, the proven methods, and inspiration needed to motivate and help you achieve your goals and become more successful.

Our talented staff brings years of dance training in all styles of dance. You'll get accurate industry training and knowledge first hand.
Team Bonding
Come to camp as dancers and leave as a team. Essential team bonding activities to ensure your season starts strong.
Low Stress Environment
It is our goal to provide a low stress environment for all dancers at camp. Our staff are excellent in creating the perfect balance of fun and hard work!
Breathtaking Choreography
Routines taught at our camps include the current choreography trends.
Full Length Versatile Routines
All routines include formation changes and visually intriguing group work so that you can leave camp with performance ready dances!
We help coaches succeed
Our dance camps are also dedicated to coach consultation and education. Surrounding you with leadership development, best practices, and technical tools. You’ll leave camp feeling more prepared and inspired to further your team. Classes vary from camp to camp:
• Developing a Total Program
• Teaching Jazz, Kick and Pom Technique  
• Maximizing Choreography
• How To Up Your Competitive Gain
• Mental Side of Coaching
• Building Team Endurance
• Injury Prevention
• Pilates/Yoga
• Effective Booster Club & Parent Group Management
• Rookie Coach Survival
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Registration for Stevens Point, Brainerd #2 and #3 is still open!

Minnesota Brainerd 1 - Forestview Middle School - HS Camp

06/28 - 07/01

Minnesota Brainerd 1 - Forestview Middle School - Miss Val Clinic

06/28 - 06/28

Wisconsin Stevens Point, WI - UW Stevens Point - HS Camp

07/07 - 07/10

Minnesota Brainerd 2 - Forestview Middle School - HS Camp

07/12 - 07/15

Minnesota Brainerd 3 - Forestview Middle School - HS Camp

07/19 - 07/22




We went paperless! All dancers attending Just For Kix Camp will need to fill out the following online form prior to attending camp. We will not be collecting physical forms at the event.


Medical Release & Code of Conduct Form
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Custom Choreography - We create show-stopping routines.
Our choreographers have extensive amount of experience choreographing for teams nationwide and are waiting to work with you and your team or studio!
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FAQ
Get acquainted with camp!

Q: Can an individual attend camp without a team?
A: YES! Our curriculum is geared towards teams, but we try to group all individual dancers together. The experience is just as exciting and educational.

Q: Who can attend camp?
A: Any type of team, studio or individual dancer can attend camp. Our schedules and curriculum are planned to work for everyone, meeting a team, studio or individual’s needs. We would love to meet your middle school and high school teams.               

Q: What's the Cancellation Policy?
A: Due to hotel, facility and other expenses, camps are not fully refundable.
• 1 month or more before camp starts: $30 non-refundable fee*
• 1 month – 2 weeks prior to camp: $150 non-refundable fee*
• 2 weeks before camp: NO REFUND
*Fee will be taken off your camp payment

Q: How many routines will my team learn at camp?
A: Each dancer will learn at least three full routines plus a “fun” dance offered at select camps. The larger the camp, the more routines offered. The larger YOUR team, the more you can divide up to maximize your learning potential. In addition to these routines dancers participate in a variety of technique classes, team building activities and private coaching.

Q: Are advisors and coaches required to attend camp?
A: Each team is encouraged to bring an adult chaperone, preferably the coach/advisor /director. Coaches benefit from attending camp and can attend at a discounted rate. As Just For Kix continues to set the camp standard, we offer Coaches classes that prepare for team growth. They focus on surrounding coaches with tips on leadership development, as well as the technical tools, to further teams. Our Coaches classes vary from camp to camp. Please call 800-450-DANC to learn the specifics!

Q: Is there individual competition?
A: Yes! We offer a kicks, leaps, turns and toe-touches contest one evening of camp. This contest showcases individuals. It is an outstanding event for dancers to cheer on their teammates. Teams can enter two dancers in each category. The same two can enter all four or you can shake it up and have different entrants in each category.

Q: What is a home routine?
A: On the first night of camp we offer a HOME ROUTINE SHOW. Dancers perform a routine they have created prior to camp. It is a SHOW/COMPETITION! The focus is on sharing your style with the other campers. This is optional, however we encourage everyone to take part! (Teams either wear their costumes or camp wear, such as matching t-shirts and shorts.) This event counts towards the participation award.

Q: What is your student to instructor ratio?
A: Approximately 1:25. This varies at times.

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