No class Monday, 2/8/2010!  Will be made up March 22nd.

No class Tuesday, 2/9/2010!  Will be made up February 22nd.

Please pray for no more snow!!!!!

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WHERE TO FIND THINGS ON OUR WEBSITE:
Calendar: Printable Class Schedule, Make-Up Classes, Newsletters
Classes: General Class Information, Registration Information, Class Offerings, Class Fees, and Uniform Information
Contact Us:  Director and Home Office Contact Information
Information:   Current and Important Information, Performances, and Downloadable Forms
Photos: Photos from Performances and More!

JUST FOR KIX OVERVIEW:
At Just for Kix we feel that it’s important for dancers to interact and learn as a team. Team based dance provides new and existing dancers with an opportunity to have fun while learning and growing as a group. We offer precision dance team instruction in over 185 communities and hope to continue to grow. By enrolling your daughter or son in Independence’s Just for Kix dance classes you will be exposing them to quality dance instruction in a nurturing and culturally rich environment. Each of our communities offer various dance styles including; high kick, jazz, ballet, tap, hip hop and lyrical. Group lessons in Independence provide young dancers with the ability to learn and perfect new techniques while they create everlasting friendships with likeminded peers. Individuals who take part in team dance activities will develop remarkable socialization skills; achieve a heightened sense of self-esteem, and learn key components in maintaining a healthy and physically fit lifestyle. These life lessons, among others, will benefit your child well into adulthood.

PHILOSOPHY:
Our philosophy has always been to treat dancers as we would want our own children to be treated. We want our classes to be a place where dancers feel valued and cherished. Our goal is to instill confidence and self-esteem, while helping them stay active.

TECHNIQUE and BASICS:
Parents are amazed by how detail oriented JFK is. Basic placement and technique is a major focus. We work on creating good habits in the younger dancers, to prevent bad habits from developing. Creator, Cindy’s philosophy is TAKE CARE OF THE LITTLE THINGS and BIG THINGS WILL HAPPEN. (Possibly why the high school team she coaches has won 8 state championships as well as a National Championship.) Instruction is VERY hands on and focused.
 FLEXIBILITY and STRENGTH is focused on too! They are 2 key factors in becoming a great dancer; challenging dancers to advance and progress to their top potential.

CHOREOGRAPHY:
Our choreography is what built our business. It is creative and innovative. DID WE MENTION FUN??? That is the NUMBER ONE ingredient. Our classes are fast paced and fun. We have great music and great instructors.

ADDITIONAL INFO:
1. You will perform multiple times per season at large-scale events.
2. The older classes compete in a “low pressure” environment. (4th grade and up)
3. Your costumes/uniforms are reasonably priced. Core classes use them for 2 years. Many times because of the JFK network your used uniform can be sold to dancers in other communities.
4. JFK is organized. We get it done! Class time is maximized so every minute is utilized.
5. Classes start on time and end on time.

DID WE MENTION FUN???
That is the NUMBER ONE ingredient. Our classes are fast paced and fun. We have great choreography, great music and great instructors.

STUDIO ONLINE!!!
This is a new area of the Just For Kix website geared specifically to Just For Kix dancers. There are video clips on technique, games, downloads of coloring pages, and even wallpaper for your computer. You can also sign up to receive special offers and mailings from Just For Kix. Check it out!!

From the Director:

FOR INFORMATION ABOUT CLASSES CLICK ON CLASS INFORMATION ABOVE.  It has classes offered, times, prices, and uniforms. 

Hello, Independence!  My name is Erin Blasberg, and I am the new director of the Just for Kix program in Independence.

This is not my first dance instructor position.  I began teaching preschool and kindergarten dance classes back in Boone, Iowa where I grew up.  Dancing was a big part of my life growing up.  Dance began for me at age 3 and is still a part of my life.  While taking studio dance in Boone I learned many styles of dance including jazz, lyrical, pointe, ballet, and tap.

After high school, I was honored to become a member of the University of Northern Iowa Dance Team.  We performed jazz, pom, hip-hop, and kick routines at home football and basketball games.  Being a Panther Dancer was very enjoyable for me.  While on the team we competed in Florida at nationals.  My senior year I was a captain and we made history by making it into the top ten at the competition.  It was a moment I will never forget.

Aside from my dance participation, I have also been an instructor for the past five years working with high school teams.  I have choreographed many pom, jazz, and lyrical routines for high school teams and soloists.  Also, I have taught kick, military, and hip-hop routines to high school dance teams.  It has been extremely rewarding!  I am looking forward to teaching dance here in Independence!

Hope to see you soon!

Erin Blasberg

Does your child like to dance? Do they dance to music with friends, at home, or in the car? Do you want a dance class that is fun, non-competitive, and focuses on dancing rather than tumbling and other activities? Are they in K-8th grade? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, Just For Kix is the right program for you. We want our dancers to work on doing their personal best rather than being the best. Just For Kix welcomes dancers of all experience levels. There are no contracts. If your child does not enjoy the classes, they do not have to continue in the program and you certainly do not have to continue paying for classes that they do not attend.

Email:  independence_ia@justforkix.com