2022 TWD Nationals Booklet

THIS IS MORE THAN DANCE.

Here, memories are made.

JUS T FO RKIX.CO M

e m o c l e W Dear Parents, Dancers, and Friends, We are excited to invite you to the 27th year we have offered Together We Dance Competitions and the 41st year of Just For Kix. TOGETHER WE DANCE COMPETITIONS were created to provide our participants with a venue to perform in front of a huge crowd. Many of our dancers from small towns never get to hear the ROAR of the crowd. It is so fun to watch them in these exciting moments. Remember, it is important to cheer for all teams when watching. Everyone is someone’s child. Celebrate the successes of all children.

We invite you also to do more with Just For Kix. We have camps and intensives in the summer and the Annual Tampa Bay Bowl Tour to Florida in the winter! Even if your director does not go, YOU can go as a family. Check out these events online.

We thank you for your involvement today. We know you had to travel and make sacrifices in your regular life to be here with us. We hope that you enjoy the journey here. It is not just about the 3 minutes on the floor, but the road trip, the hotel stays, the friends made, and the memories shared.

As GRANDPARENTS, we have the vantage point of looking back and thinking where did the days go, when we were sitting in the stands watching our kids. It goes faster than you think!!! Life is made up of moments, make sure to enjoy the journey. Thanks for participating.

THANKS TO OUR EVENT STAFF Our staff is the greatest. These weekend gigs are TIRING and our staff also work during the week.

We always say we are going to take time off, but there is too much to do. We all jokingly say we have TWD hangovers on Monday. They are a real thing, LOL. If you see one of our STAFF please give them a WHOOP WHOOP and thank them for their great service. It is hard to get trusted people to work weekends. We appreciate them so much.

THANKS TO OUR TALENTED DIRECTORS AND ASSISTANTS Coaching youth can be challenging. Many times they are bombarded with criticism and only hear the negative. Remember to be a positive force as a parent. Our kids model what they hear. Say thanks to your director for spending these days with your children.

With Kix,

$20 Your dancers earned it! Head over to the TWD store to purchase your very own 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th place, and Silver, Gold, High Gold, Platinum and Double Platinum placement medals!

$25

Be sure to stop by the TWD apparel store and check out the 2022 Just For Kix Nationals Collector T-Shirt!

e m u t s o C a f o Creation Design!

We research the biggest trends of the year and consider your feedback when designing. We look at different silhouettes, fabrics, trims, colors, and patterns. We take this research and start sketching for each age group while making sure we offer different fabrics, colors, and silhouettes for different genres of dance so there is a wide variety.

Our technical designer patterns the costumes in-house and makes sure that each size correlates to the size chart. They work with the sample on how the costume is constructed.

Fitting & Materials

Before we send the costume into the sampling process, where it gets cut and sewn by our in-house sample sower, the technical designer takes their pattern and puts it into our world-class 3D Model patterning system.

From here they take the pattern and drape it on the 3D model. They can see where the pattern may need to be altered or a slight design alteration will need to be made.

The model can be rotated 360 degrees, walk and dance within our system.

After we receive the first sample in the correct fabrics, we fit it on a real human model. The model moves and dances in the costume to ensure that they have ultimate mobility. If there are changes that need to be made, our technical designer alters the patterns and works with the sample sower to make changes to the construction of the costume.

Lights, Camera, Action!

When the sample is approved it is photoshoot time!

New costumes are shot on dancers in our photo studio.

These go to our catalog designers to create the catalog that goes to all Just For Kix Directors.

The Main Event!

Directors work out what costumes they will be using and place their orders. Our catalog department sorts and ships what goes where!

At Just For Kix, we handle every step of the process so we’re able to provide the absolute BEST for our dancers!

K- 9 t h Gr a d e

P M A C E C N A D 20 2 2

LOOK OUT! Just For Kix is thrilled to be offering our youth dance camp experience at our studio in Brainerd, MN. We specialize in teaching children how to dance, but more than that, we bring kids together to teach them to work hard, how to work as a team, and most importantly, how to have fun!

Check with your local director to see if they will be offering Dancin’ In The USA: Summer Youth Camp in your area!

Brainerd, MN July 21 - 23 To learn more about our K-9th Dance Camp, visit our website www.JustForKix.com/DanceCamps

divisions

Divisions are made up through the following steps:

•The level the director registered the team for (classic, select, or elite) •Classic: recreational classes, class average of 0-1.5 hours of class per week

or entry level at your program •Select: B level classes, class average of 1.6-3.5 hours of class per week or

middle level at your program •Elite: A level classes, class average of 3.6 hours of class per week or top level

at your program •The average grade of the dancers registered for the class. We do not adjust divisions based upon those in a class that can attend an event rather the average grade of the entire class.

•Wee: 2-3.5 •Mini: 3.51-5.5 •Middle: 5.51-7.5 •Junior: 7.51-9.5 •Senior: 9.51-12 In the event of low participation, divisions may be combined to allow for adequately sized divisons.

awards

We want to award as many teams as possible, while leaving no less than two teams on the floor without a place. Point level ribbons will be given to all dancers entered in the competition even if they do not place. Teams that place in the top 2 of each category will receive a plaque.

Point Total Ranks (determined by total points from 3 judges) Silver 0-99 Points Gold 100-149 Points High Gold 150-199 Points Platinum 200-249 Points Double Platinum 250-300 Points Award Guidelines (team with the highest point total in the division wins)

# of Teams in Divison

# of Awards Given

2 teams

Award 1st-2nd place

3 teams

Award 1st-3rd place

4 teams

Award 1st-2nd place

5 teams

Award 1st-3rd place

6 teams

Award 1st-4th place

7+ teams

Award 1st-5th place

We have added a scale of Silver through Double Platinum rankings in addition to placement rankings to recognize our dancers, their efforts and points earned. Because of this, we are now able to acknowledge each team’s level of excellence regardless of final placement rankings at each award ceremony.

Double Platinum (Outstanding/Superior) Platinum (Very Good/Excellent) High Gold (Above Average/Good) Gold (Below Average/Average) Silver (Marginal)

Technique = 30 Points Execution/Timing = 40 Points Difficulty = 10 Points Overall Effect = 20 Points Total 100 Points from Each Judge

Two Categories: Kick and Hip Hop Hip Hop Subcategories: A (Smaller Student Count) and AA (Largest Student Count) Top 8 Teams from A and Top 7 Teams from AA Advance to Finals Kick Subcategories: A (Smaller Student Count), AA (Medium Student Count) and AAA (Largest Student Count) Top 5 Teams from A, Top 6 Teams from AA and Top 7 Teams from AAA Advance to Finals

SENIOR SHOWCASE HISTORY: This will be our 9th year of offering this event.

2013 we had 20 teams compete: 1. Austin, MN 2. Long Prairie, MN 3. Grand Island, MN 4. St Cloud, MN 2015 we had 29 teams compete: 1. Brainerd, MN 2. Austin, MN 3. St. Cloud, MN 4. Tie Between: Elk River, MN & Marshall, MN

REACHING HIGHER In 2013, Just For Kix held the first ever Senior Showcase Competition.

The event is held to enhance the competitive experience for our Senior Kix dancers. The competition is designed to allow dancers to reach higher and strive for greater excellence.

WHEN & WHERE: May 6th, 2022 in Rochester, MN

WHO: Just For Kix Dance Programs’ Senior Kix dance teams who have been registered by their Director.

• All teams compete together in the PRELIMS category.

The top scoring teams will compete in FINALS. • Top teams will be announced and awarded.

• Just For Kix programs are not required to participate.

Congratulations to all of our 2022 Senior Kix teams who participated, and to those who advanced to finals!

2017 we had 32 teams compete: 1. Brainerd, MN 2. Austin, MN 3. Minnetonka, MN 4. Richfield/Bloomington, MN

2014 we had 29 teams compete: 1. Austin 2. Brainerd 3. St Cloud 4. Marshall 2016 we had 28 teams compete: 1. Brainerd, MN 2. Austin, MN 3. Richfield/Bloomington, MN 4. St. Cloud, MN

2019 we had 32 teams compete: A 1. Elk River, MN 2. Belle Plaine, MN 3. Shelton, NE 4. Fridley, MN

2018 we had 32 teams compete: 1. Brainerd, MN 2. Austin, MN 3. Thief River Falls, MN 4. Minnetonka, MN AA 1. Brainerd, MN 2. Rochester, MN 3. Medina, MN 4. Minnetonka, MN

2021 we had 39 teams compete: A 1. Elk River, MN 2. Marshall, MN 3. Stewartville, MN 4. North Fargo, ND

AA 1. Brainerd, MN 2. West Fargo, ND 3. Minnetonka, MN 4. Thief River Falls, MN

SENIOR HIP HOP SHOWCASE HISTORY: This will be our 4th year of offering this event.

2018 we had 16 teams compete: 1. Brainerd, MN 2. St. Cloud, MN 3. Thief River Falls, MN 4. Sioux City, IA 2019 we had 26 teams compete: A 1. Shelton, NE 2. Belle Plaine, MN 3. Minnetonka, MN 4. White Bear Lake, MN

AA 1. Brainerd, MN 2. Thief River Falls, MN 3. St. Cloud, MN 4. Sioux City, IA

2021 we had 27 teams compete: A 1. Crookston, MN 2. STMA, MN 3. Shelton, NE 4. Elk River

AA 1. Brainerd, MN 2. Thief River Falls, MN 3. St. Cloud, MN 4. Richfield/Bloomington, MN

Parent’s Perspective INITIAL RESULTS Following each competition, parents who are not familiar with dance often wonder about the results and the criteria judges follow. Involvement in a judged sport can be confusing and more often than not, results are questioned from the beginner level, all the way to the collegiate level.

POINTS TO CONSIDER • WE TAKE GREAT PRIDE IN OUR EVENTS. Our goal is for each competition to be as fairly judged as possible. We go to great lengths to train our judges with our criteria and select knowledgeable, reputable dancers in the industry to be a part of our judging panel.

• MISTAKES CAN HAPPEN WHILE COMPETING. When performing at times, dancers can make mistakes. For this very reason, we have multiple judges to evaluate each entry/number as a whole. One judge may see the mistake, while another might not.

• WHY DO JUDGES HAVE VARIED RESULTS? While we do train our judges to score/judge aligned with our score sheets, each judge has their own personal preference. One judge may be stricter about pointed toes and straight legs, while another might find emotion and facial expressions to be more important. As we all have our own preferences, judges can vary while staying within the parameters of our Just For Kix scoring sheet.

• AS A PARENT, YOU MAY BE MORE INCLINED TO WATCH ONLY YOUR CHILD RATHER THAN THE ENTIRE GROUP. Our judges are instructed to judge the complete picture, instead of one or two dancers. We believe our Just For Kix score sheet embodies all aspects of fairly judging a routine; including technique, execution/timing, difficulty, and overall effect. Judges are looking at how the class performs or competes as a team.

• JUDGES LOOK FOR TECHNIQUE IN ALL STYLES (KICK, JAZZ, POM, LYRICAL, HIP HOP, BALLET).

Even though each style of dance varies, technique is one constant judges are looking for. However, the measure of technique slightly differs from one style to the next. For example, in the kick category, judges look for pointed toes, straight knees, timing, straightness of backs, kick height and execution; while in the hip hop category judges look for the use of resistance, isolations, quality of movement, and execution.

• MOST OFTEN, RESULTS ARE VERY CLOSE. This circumstance is a recurring theme across most dance competitions; beginner to collegiate level. At the 2022 UDA College Dance Team Nationals, first place scored 96.7971, while second place scored 96.1304. When scores are this close, it comes down to the smallest details.

• COSTUMING AND MAKEUP ARE NOT CRITIQUED. Costumes and makeup are not a part of the score sheet, but showmanship, neatness and sameness does count.

• CHOREOGRAPHY IS NOT PART OF THE SCORE SHEET. Due to the fact that all routines performed are provided by Just For Kix, we judge based on difficulty, execution, timing and showmanship.

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FK 8 YRS IN J

JFK 16 YRS IN

Dancer

Ali Dublin

Madisen Bunkofske

Austin and Hayfield, MN

Emmetsburg, IA

Favorite Dance Style: Lyrical

Favorite Dance Style: Lyrical Favorite Dance Routine: Hallelujah

Favorite Dance Routine: Run Boy Run

Favorite Dance Movie: Second Step

Favorite Dance Movie: Leap!

Most Memorable Camp Experience: Landing the Sally Walker dance at Youth Camp

Most Memorable Camp Experience: Winning the Heather Star award

Favorite TWD Moment: Getting first place at my first competition in Brandon, SD when I was in third grade!

Other Interests: Hanging out with friends, and working with kids

Other Interests: Softball, basketball, spending time with family and friends

8 YRS IN JFK

12 YRS IN JF K

Favorite TWD Moment: Anytime I walk on the floor with my team

Anaiah Ahlsten

Alexandra Smith

Favorite Dance Style: Hip Hop

Favorite Dance Style: Kick

Favorite Dance Routine: 4th Grade Hip Hop - Jump Around

Favorite Dance Routine: Handclap

Sioux City, IA

Favorite Dance Movie: Leap Favorite TWD Moment: The time I won my first 1st place in Mini Jazz as a second grader at Grand Island TWD. Other Interests: Playing softball, and helping with my baby brother

Dickinson, ND

Favorite Dance Movie: The Greatest Showman Favorite TWD Moment: The first time our team ever placed 2nd during my 7th year.

Other Interests: Math, science, art, cooking and playing games

JFK 10 YRS IN

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JFK 15 YRS IN Jaime Miller

Kailey Goins

Kylie Vining

Favorite Dance Style: Lyrical

Favorite Dance Style: Lyrical

Favorite Dance Style: Hip Hop

Favorite Dance Routine: Bohemian Rhapsody

Favorite Dance Routine: “Shake” Hip Hop

Favorite Dance Routine: Bring ‘Em Out

Favorite Dance Movie: Footloose

Most Memorable Camp Experience: Bonding with my team

Favorite Dance Movie: Grease

St. Michael/Albertville, MN

Most Memorable Camp Experience: Taking so many styles

Other Interests: Hanging out with my friends, and art.

Other Interests: Cooking, being outside, and writing poetry!

10 YRS IN JF Kensley Severson

West St. Paul-Mendota Heights, MN Favorite Dance Style: Jazz Favorite Dance Routine: Madonna jazz 2020 Favorite TWD Moment: Getting 1st place for two separate dances on the same day!

Other Interests: gymnastics, drawing, vacation, youtubing

Most Memorable Camp Experience: Feeling comfortable doing improv for the first time Favorite TWD Moment: Winning first place for 2 out of 3 routines!

Other Interests: Hanging out at the lake, shooting trap, spending time with friends and family

7 YRS IN JFK

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Favorite TWD Moment: Getting 2nd!!!

Favorite TWD Moment: When our Senior Hip Hop placed 2nd in Showcase at Nationals.

Kindred, ND

Summer Bode Windsor, CO

Favorite Dance Style: Lyrical Favorite Dance Routine: Circus or Purpose Favorite Dance Movie: Footloose Most Memorable Camp Experience: Staying in the dorms for Nebraska camp or when we got to stay in a hotel suite with our team for Intensive in Minnesota!

Favorite TWD Moment: I love being backstage with my team before we perform. We get to have a moment to appreciate each other, encourage each other, and it makes show time even more exciting!

Other Interests: I like to go slacklining and play card games with my team :)

3 YRS IN JFK

Austin, MN

Mallory Wagoner Shelton, NE

Favorite Dance Style: Jazz Favorite Dance Routine: Wicked Little Girls (Jazz) Favorite Dance Movie: Feel the Beat Most Memorable Camp Experience: Not really a camp experience... but I love when Miss Nicki has a Banana Split party for being able to do the splits!

Favorite TWD Moment: Dancing my first year at Nationals and finding out we placed first in Hip Hop Other Interests: I love to play sports, hang out with my friends, do crafts and read!

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JFK 14 YRS IN Shylee Dramse

Charlee Beto

Brooklyn Kopren

Favorite Dance Style: Hip Hop

Favorite Dance Style: Lyrical

Favorite Dance Style: Jazz

Favorite Dance Routine: Greatest Showman

Favorite Dance Routine: 7th grade lyrical - Waves by Dean Lewis

Favorite Dance Routine: Endings

Favorite Dance Movie: Bring It On

Favorite Dance Movie: Teen Beach Movie

Most memorable Camp Experience: Bonding and making new friendships

Most Memorable Camp Experience: When I went to a Fargo dance camp, I was there with my cousin for our own lyrical dance we danced to one of my favorite songs. I met so many new people and just had an amazing time.

Favorite Dance Movie: Leap - it seems so childish but it has such a deeper and more powerful meaning!

Bismark North, ND

Favorite TWD Moment: Just being in the moment and the excitement of being there. I have loved every moment of each. And the Outback Bowl which was not a TWD but went twice and was by far my favorite experience with lots of memories.

Other Interests: Vacations, swimming, working and hanging with friends and family

Windsor, CO

Favorite TWD Moment: This tear when my team went to Wahpeton, we were about to go on the floor before our jazz dance. One of our senior dancers had us all go into a group circle and we talked as a group. To me it just felt like an amazing bonding point for all of us.

Other Interests: I enjoy playing soccer and volleyball, I love spending time with my dog outside, I enjoy going to the beach and I love spending time with close friends.

Most Memorable Camp Experience: Hastings, NE camp where I got to spend the week in dorms with my team and earned the Heather Star Habeck Award Favorite TWD Moment: Winning first place for my solo that I choreographed on my own and worked so hard on for 8 months straight, and my teammates and coaches cheering me on!

Other Interests: Going boating on the lake with my friends, wakesurfing and boarding, working as a lifeguard, spending time with my cousins and anything crafty

8 YRS IN JFK

Dancer

7 YRS IN JFK

Grand Island, NE

Mira Biancardi

Alaina Jensen

Favorite Dance Style: Jazz

Favorite Dance Style: Hip Hop

Favorite Dance Routine: Greatest Showman - Kick; Sweet Child of Mine - Jazz

Favorite Dance Routine: Run This Remix - Hip Hop

Favorite Dance Movie: White Christmas

Most Memorable Camp Experience: Getting to learn new dance moves

Blaine, MN

Favorite TWD Moment: When my team took 2nd place for our kick routine Clap Clap.

Other Interests: Reading, skiing, and hanging with friends.

West Union, IA

Favorite Dance Movie: Hope Dances

Favorite TWD Moment: Getting our first high gold at competition!

Other Interests: Drawing, playing with my goats, and of course dance!!!

The Onate Family

families

SHELTON, NE

Parent: Alyssa Aleah and Mia Portillo (15 years in dance)

EVENTS THEY’VE GONE TO:

Waverly, IA, Grand Island TWD, and TWD Nationals

MAKES DANCE A PRIORITY!

Alyssa is a single parent who sacrificed to allow her daughters to take as many classes as they wanted. She attends every single event and her daughter, Aleah, is also an assistant. The youngest sibling in the family was also recently diagnosed with diabetes, but time after time the Onate family prioritizes dance!

Aleah will graduate this season and has danced with Shelton since day one. Truly an amazing family!

Nickole Michalski Shelton Director

The Theobald Family

Parents: Keith and Diane Kassie (dancer) and Noah

BYRON, MN

EVENTS THEY’VE GONE TO:

Countless TWDs, JFK Camps, Ouback Bowl Tour

THIS FAMILY IS ONE IN A MILLION!

Whether it be for an extra speaker cord, a ride for a dancer, parent volunteers, a good laugh, clothing order organization and even to babysit my daughter when we have dance events, I know I can count on the Theobalds! Both Kassie and Noah are amazing role models for my daughter, which they get from their parents! The Theobald’s are unbelievably supportive of one another and of our program as a whole! This is a family that I know I can call at any point for help, encouragement, and support. We cherish them SO much in our whole program!

MORE ABOUT THE THEOBALD FAMILY

They are not only extremely supportive of my program but of so many youth programs in our small community! They are a huge part of the PTO, Youth Baseball, Cub Scouts, Youth Basketball, Washington DC Trip, and so many more organizations. You can’t help but smile and laugh when you are around them and they can truly make any experience enjoyable! I could go on and on about the Theobalds!

Katee Harmon Byron Director

families

The Anderson Family WINDSOR, CO

Parents: Trisha and Melvin Amberlyn, Audreanna, Emery

EVENTS THEY’VE GONE TO: Grand Island TWD

COMMITTED TO OUR JFK FAMILY

The Anderson family has been a part of the Windsor Just For Kix Family since 2018. It began with both Audreanna (10) and Amberlyn (8) taking a class to see if dance was something they enjoyed and wanted to pursue. Since then they have grown in their dance abilities and love for dance. Both Audreanna and Amberlyn are now on placement teams and love to share their passion for dance on stage. Little brother, Emery(5), joined the dance family in 2020 and is loving Little Boys HipHop. After watching the Adult HipHop perform for a few seasons, Trisha (mom),stepped out of her comfort zone to join the JFK family in 2021. Melvin (dad), has danced with both daughters every year in the spring father/daughter dance. It has not been an easy road for the Anderson’s. Between job losses during the pandemic and major medical issues with two kids, the Anderson’s have stayed committed to their desire to dance.

This year they are at the studio about 15 hours a week and everyone travels to competitions and shows to support their dance family. The Anderson’s are grateful to have found such an incredible dance family that can surround them when times are tough and cheer them on during the joys of life. This year the entire family will take the stage in the Spring Show!

Christin Randall Windsor Director

The Robinson Family DEKALB, IL

Parents: Billie and Guy Meila (9 years in dance) Willow (6 years in dance)

EVENTS THEY’VE GONE TO:

Dekalb Summer Camps, Streator TWD, TWD Nationals, Outback Bowl Tour

A WONDERFUL AND UPLIFTING FAMILY!

This family is such an amazing addition to our DeKalb JFK studio! Both girls are dedicated to their multiple classes & consistently work hard to better their best. They are friendly to their classmates & bring such a positive energy to class each week! Billie is the ultimate supporter of our program from posting/sharing on social media, to volunteering to help at shows or events in any way needed. Billie has also taken the stage with our mother daughter routine! I always joke that she is the ultimate dance mom being the first to complete any task emailed & is always at the top of her game juggling two busy dancers & all the crazy schedules. When I think of the Robinson family, I do nothing but smile in appreciation for all that they’ve done and contributed to our JFK Family!

MORE ABOUT THE ROBINSON FAMILY

Outside of their busy dance life they enjoy vacationing in Wisconsin, crafting, & having fun as a family!

April Mapes DeKalb Director

families

The Hein Family EAST SIOUX FALLS, SD

Parents: Bob and Lori Emily (7 years in dance)

EVENTS THEY’VE GONE TO:

Outback Bowl Tour, Brandon TWD, Eastview TWD, TWD Nationals

A SPECIAL HELPING HAND!

The Hein family is always there to help. They’re only a phone call away! Lori (mom)is always ready to jump in at events and lend an extra hand to help with a smile. Lori has such a special way of making sure all the parents feel included and a part of the Just For Kix - East Sioux Falls family. The Hein’s have helped with many shows and decorations!

Bob (dad) is also a huge help, and has come to our rescue with sound issues, and any other speed bumps we might face at an event. Emily has been dancing with Just For Kix - East Sioux Falls for 7 years. She is currently a Senior, and is a member of our Dream Team. She is a leader to the team, and makes sure everyone always feels included. Emily has also been an Assistant / Head Instructor for 2 years. She serves as a wonderful role model for our younger dancers, and they all look up to her. The Hein family has been nothing but a blessing to our East Sioux Falls family!

Jennifer Anderson East Sioux Falls Director

The Kava Family WEST FARGO, ND

Parents: Jen and Ryan Brooke (12 years in dance) and Jake

EVENTS THEY’VE GONE TO: Several TWDs and JFK Camps

THE GREATEST CHEERLEADERS

Jen is one of our staff’s biggest cheerleaders, she always makes our staff feel so appreciated. She organized a group of parents to decorate the entire studio to celebrate my 20th year of being the director! She is always asking what she can do for us and how she can better support our coaching staff. Jen and Ryan are very busy with their kids’s activities, but is somehow always making time to go the extra mile. Brooke is on Starmakers, Senior Hip Hop & Elite Hip Hop and is also an instructor at the studio. The kids love her and look at her as a role model. Jen says often that “it takes a village” and we are so lucky to have the Kava family as part of our village!

Rikki Lien West Fargo Director

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Sportsmanship

At Just For Kix, every dancer is encouraged to have outstanding sportsmanship. Learning to practice good sportsmanship takes time, much like preparing for a dance sharpens the dancer’s skill.

The best teachers of this lesson are the generations that come before them. We ask that YOU help us set an incredible standard of good sportsmanship to show our dancers so that they create a habit of it towards their friends and competitors. Clap for all teams, support judges decisions.

1. ENCOURAGE TEAMMATES AND OPPONENTS For many children, encouraging dancers who aren’t on their team can be difficult. Young athletes tend to think they can only support their team, but supporting the other team(s) shows gratitude and maturity. Although it may not be the easiest thing to do, it is one of the most important.

2. RESPECT YOURSELF, YOUR TEAM AND YOUR COACHES Showing respect for yourself, your team and your coaches will allow your team to become more unified. As parents, we should teach our children to value the concept of teamwork and leadership brought to us through our program director.

3. WALK THE TALK Children are always watching and imitating parents.

With this being said, ensure your words are matching your actions. Children are going to look to you when good and bad times arise. Show them how to react to both situations.

4. POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT Positive reinforcement goes a long way. Even if your team made a mistake, it is best not to stress over it.

Parents should model this behavior for children by acknowledging and praising them for certain things they have done well, even if they didn’t perform or place as well as they had hoped.

5. BE GRACIOUS DURING AWARDS Take pride in a win and a loss. If your competitor wins, accept defeat, realize their strengths and strive to improve for next time. If your team wins, resist flaunting and bragging to other teams. Be humble in a win and accepting of a loss.

6. HAVE FUN Having fun is the best way to promote sportsmanship! A sense of sportsmanship stems from the attitude of the parents and the coach. A team sport should be 80 percent good sportsmanship and 20 percent fun - a team with good sportsmanship

is bound to have a blast!

//TEEN: AGES 12-16

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