Welcome to Park Rapids - MN Just For Kix!

This is more than dance, here memories are made.
At Park Rapids - MN Just For Kix, kids shine.
In Park Rapids - 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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2-3yrs Winter Show 6 week session
PRE - PRE Grade

11/10/25 - 12/15/25

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

$ 66.00

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2-3 year old Teeny Kix (Stage Show 5 week session)
PRE - PRE Grade

02/23/26 - 03/23/26

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

$ 55.00

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2-3 year old Teeny Kix (Spring 4 week session)
PRE - PRE Grade

03/30/26 - 04/20/26

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

$ 44.00

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Tiny Kix (session 1) “Little Beauty”
PRE - PRE-K Grade

09/08/25 - 04/20/26

Mon 3:45 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.

$ 44.00

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Tiny Kix (session 2) “Fierce Firecrackers”
PRE - PRE Grade

09/08/25 - 04/20/26

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

$ 44.00

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Tiny Kix (session 4) “Royal Blueness”
PRE - PRE Grade

09/10/25 - 04/22/26

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

$ 44.00

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Tiny Kix (session 3) “Coral Cuties”
PRE - PRE Grade

09/10/25 - 04/22/26

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

$ 44.00

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Tiny Hip Hip Winter Show Session
PRE - PRE Grade

11/19/25 - 12/17/25

Wedn 4:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

$ 44.00

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Tiny Hip Hop Stage Show Session
PRE - PRE Grade

03/04/26 - 03/25/26

Wedn 4:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

$ 44.00

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Wee Petites (session 1) Kaitlin’s Monday class
K - 1st Grade

09/08/25 - 04/20/26

Mon 4:15 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

$ 47.00

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Wee Petites (session 3) Kaitlin’s Wednesday Class
K - 1st Grade

09/10/25 - 04/22/26

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

$ 47.00

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Wee Petites (session 2) Jaime’s Wednesday Class
K - 1ST Grade

09/10/25 - 04/22/26

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

$ 47.00

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Wee Petite Lyrical (8 week session)
K - 1ST Grade

10/22/25 - 12/17/25

Wedn 3:45 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

$ 94.00

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Competitive Wee Petites Hip Hop
K - 1ST Grade

01/07/26 - 03/25/26

Wedn 3:45 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

$ 47.00

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Kaitlin’s Monday Wee Kix (session 1)
2nd - 3rd Grade

09/08/25 - 04/20/26

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

$ 47.00

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Wee Hip Hop
2nd - 3rd Grade

09/08/25 - 04/20/26

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

$ 47.00

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Wee Lyrical/Jazz
2nd - 3rd Grade

09/10/25 - 04/22/26

Wedn 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

$ 47.00

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Kaitlin’s Wednesday Wee Kix (session 2)
2nd - 3rd Grade

09/10/25 - 04/22/26

Wedn 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

$ 47.00

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Special Session K-3 Hip Hop
K - 3rd Grade

03/30/26 - 04/20/26

Mon 3:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

$ 66.00

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Mini Hip Hop
4th - 6th Grade

09/08/25 - 04/20/26

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

$ 47.00

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Mini Kix
4th - 5th Grade

09/08/25 - 04/20/26

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

$ 47.00

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Mini Jazz
4th - 6th Grade

09/10/25 - 04/22/26

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

$ 47.00

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Mini Lyrical
4th - 6th Grade

09/10/25 - 04/22/26

Wedn 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

$ 47.00

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Middle Kix
6th - 8th Grade

09/08/25 - 04/20/26

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

$ 47.00

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Junior Hip Hop
7th - 12th Grade

09/08/25 - 04/20/26

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

$ 47.00

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Junior Lyrical
7th - 12th Grade

09/08/25 - 04/20/26

Mon 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

$ 47.00

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Junior Kix
9th - 12th Grade

09/08/25 - 04/20/26

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

$ 47.00

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Junior Jazz
7th - 12th Grade

09/10/25 - 04/22/26

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

$ 47.00

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Nationals POM Team
7th - 12th Grade

01/07/26 - 04/29/26

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

$ 47.00

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Adult Dance Class (non performing)
12+ - 12+ Grade

09/10/25 - 10/01/25

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

$ 47.00

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K-3 Youth Football Performance Team
K - 3rd Grade

09/08/25 - 09/29/25

Mon 3:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

$ 44.00

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Ballet/Technique/Strength Special Session
2nd - 12th Grade

10/08/25 - 11/12/25

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

$ 70.50

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Mother Daughter/Son Special Session
K - 12TH Grade

11/19/25 - 12/17/25

Wedn 7:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

$ 44.00

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Sibling Dance!
PRE - 12+ Grade

03/04/26 - 03/25/26

Wedn 7:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

$ 44.00

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Mommy & Me Special Session
PRE - PRE Grade

04/01/26 - 04/22/26

Wedn 4:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

$ 44.00

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Father Daughter Special Session
K - 12th Grade

04/01/26 - 04/22/26

Wedn 7:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

$ 44.00

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

"Hello! My name is Kaitlin and I have been the Park Rapids Just for Kix Director for 10 years. Dance has always been apart of my life and I am so grateful that this is my career. I coached with my mom in high school and in college, as her assistant and head instructor for 6 years for the Park Rapids teams. I have 11 years of dance experience of my own, starting with dancing for this company when I was in 2nd grade. It amazes me how much JFK has changed my life. I have been married… More "
Meet Our Instructors
Haley Barrett

Hi everyone!!!! My name is Haley, and I’m a head instructor for our Park Rapids JFK program. I grew up in the Park Rapids area and really haven’t lived anywhere else—I absolutely love the place we call home. My husband and I have our hands full with 3 fuzzy children: Hank, Helen & Beans. I’m a Mortgage Lender by day and a Dance Coach by night. I coach our 4th-6th grade Hip Hop, 7th-12th grade Hip Hop, and 6th-8th grade Middle Kix. Dance has always been a passion of mine, starting when I was 3… More
Jaime Eischens

Hi! I’m Jaime. I’ve always loved dance and was a dancer myself for 15 years in the PR Just for Kix program. I will be going into my 8th year of coaching this year! I started out as an assistant my first couple years then a head instructor for a few classes. JFK has changed my life in many ways and has been a big part of who I am today. I am a mom to a sweet 2 year old Ellie, and a daycare provider. This year I will be assisting in Wee Petites, Wee Kix, and Mini Kix class. I also will be head… More
Kassidy Ennen

Hi, I’m Kassidy! I danced for Park Rapids Just for Kix for 14 years. This will be my 4th year as a coach. Coaching has allowed me to meet so many talented and amazing dancers. I love helping our dancers grow and achieve their goals. Dance has always brought me joy, and I am glad I can continue that through coaching. When I am not at dance, I like to be outdoors with my family and friends!
Erin Gonska

Hi dancers and families! My name is Erin Gonska and I am one of the head instructors for the Park Rapids JFK program. I danced with Just For Kix for 15 years throughout school and am so fortunate to still be a part of the company. I head instruct wee hip hop, middle lyrical, and one of the tiny Kix teams! I can’t wait to spend time with your dancers and watch them grow! I am looking forward to another great year doing the thing I love most…DANCE!
Drew Hilmanowski

Hi! I’m Drew. I have been dancing since I was a little girl and danced for PR Just for Kix throughout high school. This is my fourth year coaching and third year coaching some of the lyrical and jazz teams which are my passion! I love being able to help dancers reach their potential and seeing the joy in their faces when they dance. When I’m not at dance I can be found spending time with my family, more often than not outdoors!
Abby Runyan

Hi, I’m Abby! I have been dancing with Just For Kix for 13 years. I had the privilege of being a dance captain this past year and hope to be again! This will be my second year coaching and I am so excited to continue making connections as well as share my passion for dance with the dancers! I am a senior in high school this year, so I strive to make my last year my best. When I am not dancing or at school, you will usually find me playing tennis and spending time with my family on the lake. I… More
Why Park Rapids - MN Just For Kix
dance-training
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. 

Kaitlin Popanda
e: parkrapids_mn@justforkix.com
p: 320-293-9079  

Armory Arts & Events Center
203 Park Ave South
Park Rapids , MN, 56470

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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