2024 High School Camp Booklet

Welcome! Welcome!

DEAR COACHES AND DANCERS,

Just For Kix is so proud of our PRODUCT. Our camps are second to none. We are proud of the fact that if a team tries our camp, they come back! They love our attention to detail, caring staff, and fantastic choreography.

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 2023 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

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WHY JUST FOR KIX CAM P ?

WE HEAR IT FROM COACHES EVERY YEAR : WE HAVE OUTSTANDING STAFF, CURRICULUM AND CHOREOGRAPHY. A PERFECT MIX OF WORK AND FUN !

You’ll become stronger at a Just For Kix camp, in body and spirit. Our camp curriculum is relevant and current. Schedules are filled with technique training, team bonding, contests, and fun! We also offer special sessions on conditioning, injury prevention, stretching, and team motivation.

Our staff has their finger on the pulse of the competitive dance team world, and are selected for their technical skill and teaching abilities.

With a low stress environment, Just For Kix dance camps blend technique, fun, and superb organization, providing an unbeatable and affordable value.

During camp, we provide opportunities for dancers to perform, in turn allowing dancers to learn from each other.

CLASS OFFERINGS CLASS OFFERINGS

Three class hours of four levels and many styles to choose from ensures your dancers are well rounded.

LEVELS OFFERED

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

Elite

STYLES OFFERED

Kick

Jazz

Lyrical

Hip Hop

Contemporary Field

Street Jazz

Musical Theatre

Pom

SPECIAL SESSION OFFERINGS SPECIAL SESSION OFFERINGS

These are sample offerings that are subject to change based on year and/or camp attendance.

Intermediate Jazz Technique

Advanced Jazz Technique

Elite Jazz Technique

Kick Technique

Pom Technique

Strength for Dancers

Stretching

Hip Hop Tricks

Turn Analysis

Ballet for Dance Team

Improv

Partner Routine

Choreography

Life Lessons - Choices to Reach Potential

Preparing for College Dance Team

Pom Combos & Sidelines

Self Defense

Injury Prevention

Yoga

CONNECTED &AND IMMERSED IN THE COMPETITIVE DANCE WORLD.

Our talented staff brings years of dance training in all styles of dance. Our staff have been members of successful high school and college dance teams, including the University of St. Thomas, University of MinnesotaDuluth, St. Cloud State University, and Minnesota State-Mankato, among others. Their passion is dance, and it is their goal to make your team successful.

Our staff are continuously trained on the new trends and styles in the dance industry.

SUPERB STAFF

At our summer camp, we surround dancers with over 20 experienced and personable professionals. They have the technical know how, proven methods, and inspiration needed to motivate and help you achieve your goals and become more successful. They’ve been places and are going places! You’ll get accurate industry training and knowledge first hand. You will get a lifelong team mentor.

MEET SOME OF OUR STAFF

Adina

20th Year Staffer Adina Belanger trained at Wright State University in Dayton, OH, and was part of the Intern Scholarship and the First Professional Programs at Broadway Dance Center in New York. She was an original member of “Pushing Progress”, a contemporary jazz company in New York, NY. She also was in the opening act for Drake at the Wild 94.1 concert in Tampa, FL, and worked as field cast staff for the 2021 Super Bowl in Tampa, FL. Adina is the current Director for the St. Cloud Just For Kix program.

Alli

13th Year Staffer Alli Mackner trained at Brainerd JFK, was a four year member and Senior Captain of the Brainerd Warrior Dance Team. She was also a member of Team Minnesota, and won the Heather Star Habeck Award (JFK Camp). Alli continued at the collegiate level and was a three year member and Senior Captain of the University of MN-Duluth Dance Team. She also danced in the Super Bowl LII Halftime Show with Justin Timberlake, and was named Camp Staff Veteran of the Year in 2019. Alli currently coaches the 2023 Open Jazz National Champion University of MN-Duluth Dance Team and directs the Duluth Just For Kix program.

Sharaia

8th Year Staffer Sharaia Goble trained at Brainerd JFK, and was a four year member of the Brainerd Warrior Dance Team. She received the awards of Most Spirited, All Conference, Most Outstanding Dancer (JFK Camp), and Heather Star Habeck (JFK Camp). Sharaia is a current fall coach for the Brainerd Kixters, teaches at the Brainerd Just For Kix studio and works at the JFK Home Office.

Ali

17th Year Staffer Ali Geraets is a teacher, choreographer and designer for Just For Kix. She worked on the opening of the NFL Kick Off and Super Bowl Halftime in 2015, was a dancer with Beyonce in Super Bowl XLVII (2011), and with the Black Eyed Peas in Super Bowl XLV (2013). Ali has co-taught with numerous industry notables such as Benji Schwimmer, Casper Smart, Ashley Galvin, and Courtney Lind. She is also an Assistant Coach of the Brainerd Warrior Dance Team, and was named MADT Assistant Coach of the Year (AAA) in 2013.

Cierra

9th Year Staffer Cierra Meyer-Berg trained at Brainerd JFK, was a five year member and Senior Captain of the Brainerd Warrior Dance Team. She was a two-time Heather Star Habeck Award (JFK Camp) winner in addition to being named Most Outstanding Dancer (JFK Camp). Cierra also danced on a Scheels Back-to-School commercial and currently teaches at the Brainerd Just For Kix Studio.

MaKayla

8th Year Staffer MaKayla Clough trained at Brainerd JFK, was a four year member and senior captain of the Brainerd Warrior Dance Team. She was awarded All Conference and All State, as well as a two-time Most Outstanding Dancer (JFK Camp). MaKayla continued at the collegiate level as a four year member and two year captain of the Minnesota State Mankato Dance Team, and took first place in the Open Pom division in 2019. She currently teaches at the St. Cloud Just For Kix program.

Marren

5th Year Staffer Marren Neeb trained at Rochester Just For Kix and was a six year member and two year captain of the Mayo Dance Team. She has been awarded Most Outstanding Dancer (JFK Camp) and the Heather Star Habeck Award (JFK Camp). Marren continued at the collegiate level as a four year member and captain of the University of Minnesota-Duluth Dance Team, when the team won Open Jazz at UDA Nationals (2023). She was also recognized as the Most Organized and Reliable Camp Staff in 2022. She currently assists the Duluth East Dance Team.

Jade

4th Year Staffer Jade Whaley trained at Aspirations Dance Company (Lombard, IL) for 12 years. She is an alumni of the University of St. Thomas Dance Team and won four National Championships during her time on the team. Jade has received awards of USTDT Rookie of the Year, All American Team, Dance Spirit Future Star, and Capezio Special Dancer Awards. Jade is currently a third year member of the Chicago Luvabulls Dance Team.

Maddi

5th Year Staffer Maddi Coole was a five year member and two year captain of the Duluth East Dance Team. She has been awarded Most Oustanding Dancer (JFK Camp) and the Heather Star Habeck Award (JFK Camp). Maddi continued into her collegiate career and is a four year member and second year captain of the University of Minnesota-Duluth Dance Team. The team was Open Jazz National Champions in 2023, and she also assists the Duluth East Dance Team.

Macy

5th Year Staffer Macy Clough trained at Brainerd Just For Kix for 16 years. She was a four year member of the Brainerd Warrior Dance Team and was recognized All Conference, All State and All Tournament. Macy is a four year member of the Minnesota State University-Mankato Dance Team, the team most recently won a Double National Championship in Open Jazz and Pom in 2024. The team has won five National Championships during her time on the team.

Grace

5th Year Staffer Grace Balsley was a senior captain and four year member of the Brainerd Warrior Dance Team. She was recognized as All Conference, All State, and All Tournament in kick her senior year. Grace was a member of the Minnesota State University-Mankato Dance Team when the team won a double National Championship in Open Pom and Jazz in 2022. She has assisted the Faribault and Duluth East High School Dance Teams.

Olivia

6th Year Staffer Olivia Tikalsky was a four year member of the Lakeville North Lake Liner Dance Team, and was awarded All State kick her senior year. She was awarded Best Kicks (JFK Camp) , and danced at the Super Bowl 52 Halftime Show. Olivia is also a former member and captain of the College of St. Benedict Dance Team. She currently assists the Two Rivers Dance Team.

DAY 1

SAMPLE CAMP SCHEDULE

This sample schedule demonstrates the attention to detail needed for today’s competitive teams. The actual schedules for your camp will be posted online closer to your camp dates. Schedules will vary from camp to camp.

9:30-10:45 Registration –Check out the camp store after registering with your team!

10:50-11:20 Roll Call, AM FUN JAM, Warm-Up

11:20-12:20 Demonstration of Class #1

12:30-1:30 Class #1

1:30-2:00 Snack in cafeteria

2:05-2:35 Demonstration of Class #2

2:45-3:45 Class #2

3:50-4:20 Demonstration of Class #3

4:30-5:30 Class #3

5:30-5:45 Team Building Activities

5:45-6:45 Dinner

7:00 Home Routine Show

10:00 In hotel/dorm

10:30 Room check... Lights out!

DAY 2

8:00-9:30 Breakfast in Cafeteria, Camp Store is Open

9:30-10:40 Roll Call Cheers, Stretch & Strengthening

10:50-11:50 Class #1

12:00-1:00 Special Sessions

1:00-2:00 Lunch

2:00-3:00 Class #2

3:15-4:15 Class #3

4:30-5:00 Team Building Activities

5:00-6:00 Dinner

6:15 Kick, Leaps, Turns Toe Touch & Improv Contest

Private Coaching after contest

10:00 In hotel/dorm

10:30 Room check... Lights out!

DAY 3

8:00-9:30 Breakfast in Cafeteria, Camp Store is Open

9:30-10:40 Roll Call Cheers, Stretch & Strengthening

10:50-11:50 Class #1

12:00-1:00 Special Sessions

1:00-2:00 Lunch 2:00-3:00 Class #2 3:15-4:15 Class #3

4:15-4:30 Team Building Activities

4:30-5:00 Review Class #1

5:00-6:00 Dinner

6:15 Class #1 Show

Private Coaching after the show

10:00 In hotel/dorm

10:30 Room check... Lights out!

THEME DAYS:

Be creative and have fun dressing up!

Day 1: Team Spirit Day

Day 2: Olympic Day

Day 3: Goldie Oldies Day

Day 4: Team Spirit Day

DAY 4

8:00-9:30 Breakfast in Cafeteria, Camp Store is Open

9:30-10:35 Roll Call Cheers, Stretch & Strengthening

10:40-11:10 Class #2

11:20-11:50 Class #3

11:50-12:15 Break/Snack

12:30 Camp Routine Final Show

There is no fee to attend the final show.

All family and friends are invited to attend!

HOME ROUTINE COMPETITION HOME ROUTINE COMPETITION

Teams can choose to prepare and compete in our Home Routine Competition which happens on night one of camp. You will be judged by camp staff on execution, cleanliness, technique, and overall impression.

The top three scoring teams will take home a placement plaque and banner!

CONTEST NIGHT

At camp, a kicks, leaps, turns, toe touches, and improv contest is held. Each team may send 2 representatives in each category. Choose who will represent your team the best in each category! You can have some dancers in more than one event, or up to 10 different athletes.

AWARDS

TEAM:

• Home Routine: Top three teams awarded.

• Most Spirited Team: Selected by all teams!

INDIVIDUAL:

• Heather Habeck Memorial Award (Highest Individual Award)

• Most Outstanding Dancer

• Firecracker

• Rising Star

COACHES CONFERENCE

During our Minnesota camps, dancers aren’t the only ones learning new material. Coaches classes have been taught for 36 years and counting. The education and inspiration coaches gain has made these events explode into a conference.

Our dance coaches conference offers industry leading education and consultation, surrounding you with leadership development, best practices, and technical tools. You’ll leave camp more prepared and inspired to further your team.

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?

• How to Develop a Total Program

• Teaching Jazz and Kick Technique

• Maximizing Choreography

• Building Team Endurance

DATES AND LOCATION:

July 7 - 10

July 14 - 17

July 21 - 24

*Although Minnesota camps are the biggest, all of our camps offer numerous coaches classes.

Transportation and airport pick up available.

Sign up early to ensure a spot!

• Effective Booster Club & Parent Management

• Rookie Coach Survival

• Injury Prevention

• Building Team Culture

SAMPLE CLASS OPTIONS*:

• Coaching High School Dance Team

• Power Hour - How To Fill Your Practice

• Jazz and Kick Technique

• Score Sheet Education

• Choreography

Forestview Middle School Baxter, MN *options

• Cardio Warm Ups & Drills

• Round Tables with Hot Topics for Coaches

• Common Dance Injuries and Prevention

PREVIOUS SPEAKERS

Cindy Clough

Founder & Executive Director of Just For Kix

Head Coach of the Warrior Dance Team “The Kixters” starting her 46th season

Choreographed over 35 major collegiate Bowl Game Halftime Shows

Inducted into several Hall of Fames in a number of states.

National Dance Coaches Hall of Fame in 2019

Minnesota Coach of the Year in 1987, 1999 & 2012

National Dance Coach of the Year in 2019

Rob Miller

Mr. Miller was a 3-sport athlete in high school and played college basketball, where he served as team captain his senior year

He has coached both men and women in high school and college basketball as well as in track and field

He is the former director of Champions of Character for NAIA and the former Director of the National Christian College Athletic Association

He is presently the commissioner of the Wolverine Hoosier Athletic Conference

He has been a partner in “Proactive Coaching” since 2008. He speaks about 120-130 days per year which have included high school and colleges through the USA and in 4 other nations

Cindra Kamphoff, Ph.D.

Certified mental performance coach and consultant with the Association for Applied Sport Psychology

PhD and Masters in sport and performance psychology

Has worked alongside the Minnesota Vikings, USA Track & Field and several Fortune 100 and 500 companies

Author of the Amazon Best Seller, Beyond Grit Award winning speaker and host of the top-rated High Performance Mindset podcast which has over 1 million+ downloads in more than 120 countries

Member of the National Speakers Association and President of the Minnesota NSA chapter

Kelly McGinnis

Certified by the American Council on Exercise both in health coaching and personal training

BA in history from the University of Michigan, teaching certificate from the University of Minnesota

Owner of reYOU Health Coaching

Former Head Coach, Chanhassen High School Dance Team

Former Co-Head Coach, Benilde-St. Margaret’s High School Dance Team

Former Co-Head Coach, Holy Family Catholic High School Dance Team

Ali (Clough) Geraets

16th year staff member, worked on the opening of the NFL kick off and Super Bowl Halftimes in 2015, 2016 and 2018

Dancer, Super Bowl XLVII (2011) with Beyonce & Super Bowl XLV (2013) with Black Eyed Peas

Presenter & Teacher at multiple dance conventions including Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, Washington, Wisconsin & Texas

Assistant Coach of the Brainerd Warrior Dance Team, MADT AAA Asst. Coach of the Year in 2013

Jenny Eustice

In her 15th season as Head Coach of the University of Iowa Dance Team

Led the team to a 4th place finish in DIA pom in 2023 at UDA College Nationals and a 3rd place finish in the Game Day division in 2022

Trained for 15 years at the Dance Shoppe in Plymouth, Minnesota and a 4-year member of the Wayzata Dance Team

Danced for the University of Minnesota and won 3 National Championships (‘03, ‘04, and ‘05) as a dancer, and one as an assistant coach (‘06)

Dance analyst for the UDA High School Dance Team Championship ESPN shows for 9 years

Amanda Gaines

Head coach of the 21x UDA National Champion and 3x World Champion University of Minnesota Dance Team

Attended the University of Minnesota where she was a captain and choreographer of the dance team her senior year

Post graduation jumped into coaching and continued choreography with high schools, colleges and all star programs around the country

Has taught camps, clinics, master classes and judged all over the world

TAKE THEIR WORD FOR IT !

“The kick and jazz classes specifically. I felt as a coach I learned so many things and am so excited to implement them into our season.”

- Coach Megan Carlson Goodhue High School Coach, Goodhue, MN

“This dance camp is unlike no other. I have been to this camp since 7th grade and my heart breaks to know this is my last one. Thank you for the new experiences each and every year that have been so memorable. I love this camp with my whole heart seriously my favorite part of the year.”

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Emma

Le High School Dancer, Burnsville, MN

“I felt the days were very well organized! I thought the schedule was perfect and well balanced. I also thought what would be going on was clearly expressed and everything was very easy to follow.”

- Emma Lephart High School Dancer, Wayzata, MN

“It was really fun and I was challenged and I tried some new things. This is a great camp to learn technique and leadership and also to meet new people. My team has definitely gotten closer during this camp.”

- Anya Williams High School Dancer, Stillwater, MN

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PRIVATE CAMP PRIVATE CAMP

CAN’T MAKE IT TO CAMP? SCHEDULE A PRIVATE CAMP!

A Just For Kix private camp is the perfect way to get individualized training for your dancers. We will send our experienced staff to work with your team on what you need help with. One-on-one technique training will take your team’s skills to the next level. We also do routine evaluation to help you clean up your current competition routines. A team that works together is always important. Adding team bonding activities to a private camp is a great way to grow as a team.

Whether it’s during the season or in the off-season, Just For Kix private camps are the perfect way to take your team to the next level.

WHAT’S INCLUDED?

• Personalized Curriculum

• Technique Training

• Proper Flexibility and Strength Drills

• Staff Like No Other

• Team Bonding and Motivational Activities

• Usable Choreography

• Final Day Show (Optional)

ADVANTAGES:

• 4-6 Hours of Personalized Instruction Each Day

• Technique Classes and All Styles of Dance

• Learn Effective Warm-Ups & Strength Drills

• Participate in Team Building & Motivational Games

• Learn Performance-Ready Routines

NEXT STEPS:

Visit us online at justforkix.com/private-camp/ request-form to fill out our camp request submission form at www.justforkix.com/private_ camps. Once submitted, we’ll review and work with you to provide a quote for your team.

CUSTOM CHOREOGRAPHY

YOUR TEAM DESERVES THE SPOTLIGHT.

Just For Kix is thrilled to offer amazing choreographers that are immersed in the competitive dance landscape.

Our choreographers have an extensive amount of experience choreographing for teams nationwide and are waiting to work with you and your team or studio! Our staff is versed in a variety of styles and genres of dance allowing them to create a perfectly unique routine custom tailored to your specific needs.

WHY WORK WITH US?

• Versatile Industry Leading Choreographers

• Unique Routines and Variety of Styles

• Compatible Rates that Fit Your Budget

• Easy Process to Guide You Every Step of the Way

GET STARTED TODAY

1. Fill out the choreography quote request online to let us know more about your team and your goals. justforkix.com/custom-choreography/request-form

2. We will contact you. We will provide one-onone consultation with a Just For Kix representative to determine how to meet your needs.

3. You’ll then be matched up with our choreographer and we’ll create the perfect routine for your team!

FOR MORE INFORMATION

contact us at support@justforkix.com

NEXT STEPS NEXT STEPS

READY TO FEEL THE POWER THIS SUMMER ?

STEP ONE

STEP TWO

Choose your camp of choice:

Storm Lake, IA | June 25-27

Stevens Point, WI | June 29-July 2

Brainerd, MN #1 | July 7-10

Brainerd, MN #2 | July 14-17

Brainerd, MN #3 | July 21-24

Email sharaia@justforkix.com to reserve your spot

STEP THREE Register online (justforkix.com/camps) and start planning with your team!