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Just For Kix

4.9 ★★★★★ 65 Google reviews · Ballet school in Elk River, Minnesota

Free trial Kids & teens Pointe

Plan your first class

  • Free trial / first class new students can usually try a class free or at a discount — call ahead or check their schedule to book your first one
  • Ages classes for ages 3–11 — check the schedule for the right level for your dancer
  • Pointe pointe and pre-pointe work for dancers who are ready — the pre-pointe strengthening comes first
  • Summer intensive holiday and summer intensive programs — these fill early, so ask about dates and auditions
  • Today see hours ·
  • Phone +1 763-354-4749
  • Website & schedule justforkix.com — enroll and see the live class schedule

Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Studio hours shift for holidays, recitals, and term schedules — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The programs they offer

Ballet programs on the schedule at Just For Kix, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌸 Kids Ballet 17 mentions

“My daughter has been in dance since she was 2 years old, we have been to multiple studios in the area over the last 8 years of dancing.”

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☀️ Summer Intensives

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What families & students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 65 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🌱 welcoming to beginners 4 mentions

“We are a first time dance family so had no idea what we were doing along the way and Karissa has been so helpful, responsive, and welcoming!”

🧸 wonderful with young kids 4 mentions

“My daughter (5 y.o.) loves her dance class, instructor and friends shes made at Just For Kix!”

💛 nurturing, non-competitive 14 mentions

“This is by far the best for allowing the girls to have fun, learn, perform, social interaction and gain the confidence they need to continue to grow and succeed in their abilities.”

🎭 beautiful recitals & performances 2 mentions

“This is by far the best for allowing the girls to have fun, learn, perform, social interaction and gain the confidence they need to continue to grow and succeed in their abilities.”

🗓️ well-run & communicative 3 mentions

“We are a first time dance family so had no idea what we were doing along the way and Karissa has been so helpful, responsive, and welcoming!”

💪 builds confidence & discipline 4 mentions

“This is by far the best for allowing the girls to have fun, learn, perform, social interaction and gain the confidence they need to continue to grow and succeed in their abilities.”

From the reviews

We love JFK and the coaches at the Elk River studio. Director Karissa has everything so well organized to make it fun for the kids and easy for the parents. Communication is very well done and response time is above and beyond.

★★★★★ — Michelle, Oct 2022

I was fearful of dance for so long because of what I was seeing from other studios. I didn't want the fancy, expensive, age inappropriate costumes and competitions for our daughter. But when our family walked into Just for Kix 5 years ago, it was a breath of fresh air.

★★★★★ — Ashley, May 2024

Welcoming environment, very personable, granddaughter loves it and Karissa is truly an amazing director that has a beautiful, clean studio and her staff are wonderful with the kiddos. My daughter was in the Just for Kix program 24 yrs ago, then my niece 13 years ago and now on year 2 with my Granddaughter.

★★★★★ — Amy, Aug 2025

I have been so pleased with our experience at Just For Kix, Elk River! The director, Karissa is fabulous at keeping us informed. As a gramma new to the dance world she has been so patient, helpful, and quick to answer any questions I have had.

★★★★★ — Angela, Apr 2024

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Your first ballet class at Just For Kix

Nervous about walking into your first class? Almost everyone is — and a good studio expects beginners, whether your dancer is five or you're returning at fifty. Here's what to know. What to wear: comfortable clothes you can move in, with socks or bare feet; a leotard and tights are nice if you have them, but not required, and pointe shoes are years down the road — never day one. What to expect: class usually starts at the barre with slow, simple movements to warm up, then moves to the center — follow along, copy the teacher, and don't worry about getting it "right" the first time. Arrive early: come 10–15 minutes ahead to change, find a spot, and let the teacher know it's a first class so they can keep an eye out. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.

Ballet is for every age and every body. If you're returning from an injury or have a health concern, mention it to the teacher before class so they can offer modifications.

Where to find Just For Kix

716 Freeport Ave NW, Elk River, MN55330

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