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At Mendota - IL Just For Kix, kids shine.
In Mendota - IL 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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Mendota - IL Regular Season Classes


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Bluey Themed Preschool Camp
PreK - PreK Grade

07/16/25 - 07/16/25

Wedn 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

$ 30.00

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Hunny Bunnies: Tiny Kix
3 yrs - 5 yrs Grade

08/25/25 - 05/04/26

Mon 5:15 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.

$ 40.00

Almost Full

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Cupcake Cuties: Tiny Kix
2.5 yrs - 5 yrs Grade

08/26/25 - 05/05/26

Tues 5:45 p.m. - 6:15 p.m.

$ 40.00

Full

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Firecrackers: Wee-Petite Kix
K - 1st Grade

08/25/25 - 05/04/26

Mon 4:30 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.

$ 43.00

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Twinklers: Wee-Petite Kix
K - 1st Grade

08/26/25 - 05/05/26

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

$ 43.00

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Wee Kix
2nd - 3rd Grade

08/25/25 - 05/04/26

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

$ 43.00

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Wee Hip Hop
2nd - 3rd Grade

08/25/25 - 05/04/26

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

$ 43.00

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Mini Kix
4th - 5th Grade

08/26/25 - 05/05/26

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

$ 43.00

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Mini Hip Hop
4th - 5th Grade

08/26/25 - 05/05/26

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

$ 43.00

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Middle Kix
6th - 10th Grade

08/25/25 - 05/04/26

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

$ 43.00

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Middle Hip Hop
6th - 10th Grade

08/26/25 - 05/05/26

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

$ 43.00

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

"Darby has been dancing for many years, training at the Just For Kix in Waterman, and with her high school dance team. She has studied many different styles of dance; pom, kick, jazz, lyrical & ballet - but hip hop will always hold a special place in her heart! Since late 2021, she has enjoyed teaching dance classes of all ages. Now going into her third year as director of Mendota JFK, she loves being able to offer a safe space for her dancers to grow their passion not only for dance - but for… More "
Meet Our Instructors
Darby Bend

Darby has been dancing for many years, training at the Just For Kix in Waterman, and with her high school dance team. She has studied many different styles of dance; pom, kick, jazz, lyrical & ballet - but hip hop will always hold a special place in her heart! Since late 2021, she has enjoyed teaching dance classes of all ages. Now going into her third year as director of Mendota JFK, she loves being able to offer a safe space for her dancers to grow their passion not only for dance - but for… More
Shelby Bentley
Grace Bester

Grace Bester, started dance around the age of 3 and has been with Just For Kix since age 8. She’s been in Hip Hop, Jazz, Lyrical, Kick, and Ballet for her dance career. Grace has always had a love for dance and can’t wait to share her love with all her students this coming season!
Why Mendota - IL 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. 

Darby Bend
e: mendota_il@justforkix.com
p: 815-207-3944  

Setchell Photography
725 Washington St
Mendota, IL, 61342

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. 

Mail payments to: PO Box 724 Brainerd, MN 56401
Contact Us
218-829-7107 (Classes)
800-450-3262 (Camps)
800-450-3262 (Events)

Physical Address:
Just For Kix, 7842 College Rd.Baxter, MN 56425
218-829-7107 (Classes)
800-450-3262 (Camps)
800-450-3262 (Events)
support@justforkix.com

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Just For Kix, PO Box 724, Brainerd, MN 56401 

Physical Address:
Just For Kix, 7842 College Rd., Baxter, MN 56425
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Kids Classes available through JustForKix: kick • Jazz • lyrical • ballet • pom • hip hop

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