Welcome to Elk River - MN Just For Kix!

This is more than dance, here memories are made.
At Elk River - MN Just For Kix, kids shine.
In Elk River - MN we celebrate the achievements of every student, at any skill level. Our dance classes provide young dancers a learning environment focused on team work, proven dance technique and confidence building. Committed to youth dancers advancement through performance, we believe in every student. Backed by over 40 years of experience, our dedication to enabling dancers to shine creates a learning environment like no other.

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Saturday Baby & Me
Pre - Pre Grade

04/06/24 - 05/18/24

Sat 10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

$ 69.00

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Baby & Me (6-12 months)
Pre - Pre Grade

06/04/24 - 07/09/24

Tues 4:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

$ 70.50

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Toddler & Me (13-23 months)
Pre - Pre Grade

06/04/24 - 07/09/24

Tues 5:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

$ 70.50

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Teeny Kix (2-3yrs)
Pre - Pre Grade

06/04/24 - 07/10/24

Tues 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

$ 75.00

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Teeny Tumbling (2-3yrs)
Pre - Pre Grade

06/04/24 - 07/09/24

Tues 6:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

$ 70.50

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Baby & Me (6-12 months)
Pre - Pre Grade

07/16/24 - 08/20/24

Tues 4:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

$ 70.50

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Toddler & Me (13-23 months)
Pre - Pre Grade

07/16/24 - 08/20/24

Tues 5:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

$ 70.50

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Teeny Kix (2-3yrs)
Pre - Pre Grade

07/16/24 - 08/20/24

Tues 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

$ 75.00

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Teeny Tumbling (2-3yrs)
Pre - Pre Grade

07/16/24 - 08/20/24

Tues 6:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

$ 70.50

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Monday Tiny Kix
Pre - Pre Grade

09/11/23 - 05/13/24

Mon 5:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

$ 46.00

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Tuesday Tiny Kix
Pre - Pre Grade

09/12/23 - 05/14/24

Tues 5:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

$ 46.00

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Tiny Tumbling (4-5yrs)
Pre - Pre Grade

06/05/24 - 07/10/24

Wedn 5:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

$ 70.50

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Tiny Kix (4-5yrs)
Pre - Pre Grade

06/05/24 - 07/10/24

Wedn 5:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

$ 70.50

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Bestie Dance Camp
K - 5th Grade

06/13/24 - 06/13/24

Thurs 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

$ 30.00

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Dancing with my Dolly
Preschool - Kindergarten Grade

07/01/24 - 07/01/24

Mon 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

$ 30.00

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Tutu Cute Dance Camp
Preschool - Kindergarten Grade

07/11/24 - 07/11/24

Thurs 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

$ 30.00

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Tiny Tumbling (4-5yrs)
Pre - Pre Grade

07/17/24 - 08/21/24

Wedn 5:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

$ 70.50

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Tiny Kix (4-5yrs)
Pre - Pre Grade

07/17/24 - 08/21/24

Wedn 5:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

$ 70.50

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Monday Wee Petite
K - 1st Grade

09/11/23 - 05/13/24

Mon 6:00 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.

$ 49.00

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Wednesday Wee Petite
K - 1st Grade

09/13/23 - 05/15/24

Wedn 5:00 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.

$ 49.00

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Firecracker Jazz
K - 3rd Grade

09/13/23 - 05/15/24

Wedn 5:45 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.

$ 49.00

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Mini Pom
K - 4th Grade

09/12/23 - 05/14/24

Tues 5:45 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

$ 49.00

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Wee Kix
2nd - 3rd Grade

09/13/23 - 05/15/24

Wedn 6:45 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.

$ 49.00

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Mini Kix
4th - 5th Grade

09/12/23 - 05/14/24

Tues 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

$ 49.00

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Hip Hop 1
K - 3rd Grade

09/12/23 - 05/14/24

Tues 5:00 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.

$ 49.00

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Middle Kix
6th - 7th Grade

09/11/23 - 05/13/24

Mon 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

$ 49.00

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Rising Stars Jazz
6th - 10th Grade

09/11/23 - 05/13/24

Mon 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

$ 49.00

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Junior Kix
8th - 9th Grade

09/11/23 - 05/13/24

Mon 6:45 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.

$ 49.00

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Alumni
12th - 12th Grade

04/10/24 - 05/15/24

Wedn 5:30 p.m. - 6:15 p.m.

$ 73.50

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Adult Class
Adult - Adult Grade

04/10/24 - 05/15/24

Wedn 7:00 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.

$ 73.50

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Adult Class
Adult - Adult Grade

06/24/24 - 07/15/24

Mon 7:45 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

$ 75.00

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Middle Pom
5th - 8th Grade

09/11/23 - 05/13/24

Mon 7:45 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

$ 49.00

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Hip Hop 2
4th - 7th Grade

09/11/23 - 05/13/24

Mon 7:00 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.

$ 49.00

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Twinklers Jazz
3rd - 6th Grade

09/12/23 - 05/14/24

Tues 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

$ 49.00

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Starmakers Jazz
8th - 12th Grade

09/12/23 - 05/14/24

Tues 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

$ 49.00

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Dream Team Jazz
8th - 12th Grade

09/12/23 - 05/14/24

Tues 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

$ 49.00

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Senior Kix
10th - 12th Grade

09/12/23 - 05/14/24

Tues 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

$ 49.00

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Lyrical 1
3rd - 7th Grade

09/14/23 - 05/16/24

Thurs 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

$ 49.00

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Lyrical 2
8th - 12th Grade

09/14/23 - 05/16/24

Thurs 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

$ 49.00

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Hip Hop 3
8th - 12th Grade

09/14/23 - 05/16/24

Thurs 6:45 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

$ 49.00

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Senior Pom
9th - 12th Grade

09/14/23 - 05/16/24

Thurs 6:00 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.

$ 49.00

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Private Party
Pre - 12+ Grade

12/04/23 - 05/31/24

Sun 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

$ 150.00

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Daddy/Daughter Routine Pre-3rd
Pre - 3rd Grade

04/06/24 - 05/18/24

Sat 11:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.

$ 73.50

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Father/Daughter Routine 8th-12th
8th - 12th Grade

04/09/24 - 05/14/24

Tues 8:30 p.m. - 9:15 p.m.

$ 73.50

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Father/Daughter Routine (4th-7th)
4th - 7th Grade

04/10/24 - 05/15/24

Wedn 6:15 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

$ 73.50

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Sibling Dance
K - 12th Grade

04/10/24 - 05/15/24

Wedn 7:45 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

$ 73.50

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Kick/Jazz Combo (K-4th)
K - 4th Grade

06/03/24 - 08/19/24

Mon 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

$ 50.00

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Hip-hop/Pom Combo (K-4th)
K - 4th Grade

06/03/24 - 08/19/24

Mon 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

$ 50.00

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Kick/Jazz Combo (5th-8th)
5th - 8th Grade

06/03/24 - 08/19/24

Mon 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

$ 50.00

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Hip-hop/Pom Combo (5th-8th)
5th - 8th Grade

06/03/24 - 08/19/24

Mon 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

$ 50.00

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Lyrical (9th-12th)
9th - 12th Grade

06/04/24 - 08/20/24

Tues 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

$ 50.00

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Hip-hop/Pom Combo (9th-12th)
9th - 12th Grade

06/04/24 - 08/20/24

Tues 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

$ 50.00

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Kick/Jazz Combo (9th-12th)
9th - 12th Grade

06/04/24 - 08/20/24

Tues 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

$ 50.00

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Lyrical (K-4th)
K - 4th Grade

06/05/24 - 08/21/24

Wedn 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

$ 50.00

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Tumbling (K-4th)
K - 4th Grade

06/05/24 - 08/21/24

Wedn 6:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

$ 47.00

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Lyrical (5th-8th)
5th - 8th Grade

06/05/24 - 08/21/24

Wedn 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

$ 50.00

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Technique (6th-12th)
6th - 12th Grade

06/05/24 - 08/21/24

Wedn 7:00 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.

$ 47.00

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Improv (6th-12th)
6th - 12th Grade

06/05/24 - 08/21/24

Wedn 7:45 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

$ 47.00

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Acro (5th-12th)
5th - 12th Grade

06/24/24 - 07/15/24

Mon 7:00 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.

$ 112.50

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Special Guest Workshops
6th - 12th Grade

07/18/24 - 08/01/24

Thurs 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

$ 56.25

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Sherburne County Parade (2nd to 12th Grade)
2nd - 12th Grade

07/19/24 - 07/19/24

Fri 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

$ 25.00

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Hip-hop Camp (K-4th)
K - 4th Grade

08/13/24 - 08/15/24

Tues ,Wedn & Thurs 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

$ 37.50

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Hip-hop Camp (5th-8th)
5th - 8th Grade

08/20/24 - 08/22/24

Tues ,Wedn & Thurs 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

$ 37.50

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This is more than dance.
Meet Our Director
Experienced, Dedicated, Passionate.
Elk River - MN Just For Kix Director Karissa Leistico is at the top of her game teaching dance classes in Elk River - MN to children, which creates confidence, dance technique, friendship and a whole lot of fun!

"She’s inspiring, ambitious and bubbly! Karissa has danced with the Elk River Just for Kix program since 2000. She also danced for the Elk River Dance Team and performed at the MSHSL State Finals in 2010. Karissa graduated from Southwest Minnesota State University with a Bachelor's degree in Exercise Physiology. During college, she coached several dance teams and worked at the Anoka-Ramsey Community College as an Exercise Specialist. After college, Karissa became a Rehabilitation Therapist,… More "
Meet Our Instructors
Hope Fonder


Makayla Hager

She’s genuine, patient and enthusiastic when it comes to dancing with our littles! Makayla is still in the midst of her dancing career! She’s been dancing with Elk River Just For Kix since she was just 3 years old. She is excited to be assisting with classes this year! Makayla’s energy is infectious and will sure make your dancers feel excited and welcomed each and every week. She’ll make sure your girls leave practice smiling!
Elise Hills

She’s dedicated, humble and fun! Elise danced for our Elk River Just For Kix program for 14 years and participated in several Just For Kix camps in Brainerd. She was a 5-year member of the Elk River Dance Team and was also nominated captain her senior year. During her time on Dance Team she was on the choreography team and was selected to be on the Minnesota All-State Kick Team! Elise recently graduated with a major in Elementary Education and a minor of Special Education. She’s excited to… More
Karissa Leistico

She’s inspiring, ambitious and bubbly! Karissa has danced with the Elk River Just for Kix program since 2000. She also danced for the Elk River Dance Team and performed at the MSHSL State Finals in 2010. Karissa graduated from Southwest Minnesota State University with a Bachelor's degree in Exercise Physiology. During college, she coached several dance teams and worked at the Anoka-Ramsey Community College as an Exercise Specialist. After college, Karissa became a Rehabilitation Therapist,… More
Why Elk River - MN Just For Kix
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Proven Technical Training
As an established youth dance studio, Just For Kix is a leader in dance instruction. We offer proven technical training, a focus on teamwork and a respectful experience to our students. With a strong balance of fun and technique in our classes, we create a teaching environment that is low stress and less pressure. Styles vary from location to location offering everything from: Kick • Jazz • Lyrical • Hip Hop • Ballet • Tap • Pom.
Here, Dancers Grow.
As dancers progress through our studio, they experience the health and fitness benefits of working to build cardiovascular endurance, strength and flexibility, along with the core attributes of confidence, pride and friendship. At Just For Kix, doing your best, is more important than being the best.
A Company You Can Trust.
For over 40 years, Just For Kix has provided youth dancers across the country the opportunity to create their own sparkling image of team work, dance technique, and confidence building through proven instruction and a passion for individual improvement.
14 States • 200 Programs • 21,000 Students & Growing.
Take Their Words
"To see kids work so hard at something they truly enjoy and also succeed at it is really heart warming. I have always been impressed by Just For Kix, but Just For Kix is truly at the top of the ladder for us!"
Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns, you can contact me. 

Karissa Leistico
e: elkriver_mn@justforkix.com
p: 763-354-4749  

Just For Kix Elk River Studio
716 Freeport Ave NW
Elk River, MN, 55330

If you would like to speak to someone at the JFK home office, call 218-829-7107, email dance@justforkix.com or fax 218-824-3545. 

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